Wild Horse Journey Insights

The speaker shares their journey of a 3,000-mile ride from Mexico to Canada with wild Mustangs. Inspired by early experiences in Colorado, they shifted from business to wildlife studies. They adopted and trained wild horses, highlighting the challenges of overpopulation and the need for adoption. The journey was documented to raise awareness and promote conservation efforts.

What was one of the initial challenges faced during the journey in Southern Arizona?

• Finding food for the horses

• Replacing broken sunglasses

• Dealing with extreme cold

• Crossing a river

What sparked the speaker's appreciation for wilderness and landscapes?

• A documentary on wildlife

• A family trip to the mountains

• Reading a book about nature

• A school project on ecosystems

Why did the speaker decide to switch from business school to wildlife studies?

• He wanted to become a wildlife photographer

• He was inspired by a summer job in Colorado

• He disliked his business professors

• He wanted to travel more

What was the main reason for adopting wild Mustangs for the journey?

• They were cheaper than other horses

• They were more resilient and adaptable

• They were easier to train

• They were faster than other breeds

What did the speaker hope to achieve by making a film about the journey?

• To document the beauty of the American West

• To raise awareness about wild horse adoption

• To become a famous filmmaker

• To win a film festival award

What was a key factor in selecting Mustangs for the new journey?

• Their size and disposition

• Their color and markings

• Their speed and agility

• Their age and gender

Which trail did the speaker primarily follow through Arizona?

• The Pacific Crest Trail

• The Arizona Trail

• The Appalachian Trail

• The Great Western Trail

What was the speaker's role during the journey?

• The wildlife expert

• The map geek

• The main horse trainer

• The lead filmmaker

What was the speaker's impression of the public lands in the American West?

• They were mostly private

• They were poorly managed

• They were a precious gift

• They were too crowded

What was the speaker's experience with the Mustang named Sea Star?

• Sea Star was the easiest to train

• Sea Star was aggressive and untrainable

• Sea Star was sold before the journey

• Sea Star initially resisted but eventually bonded