A Legacy in the Saddle

For Joe and Jen Musicaro and their daughter Reagan, adopting a mustang wasn’t just about bringing home a horse, it was the beginning of a journey that would connect three riders through trust, training, and the remarkable potential of America’s wild horses. 

Joe, a United States Navy combat veteran, did not grow up around horses. As a teenager in New York, he first encountered them while helping at therapeutic riding camps and farms on Long Island. Years later in 2017 while still serving on active duty in the Navy, Joe purchased his first farm and began developing his horsemanship skills. 

Two years later he met Jen, a lifelong equestrian with more than 30 years of experience. Their shared passion for horses quickly brought them together, and Jen played a key role in helping Joe deepen his understanding of horsemanship, particularly when it came to starting young horses under saddle. In 2020, after ten years of military service, Joe made the decision to transition from the Navy and pursue a full-time career working with horses. 

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