The Mustang Discovery Ride: America's Horse on America's Trail
Take a young woman with a passion for horses looking for a grand adventure, add American Mustangs and a host of guest riders and you have the ingredients for the “Mustang Discovery Ride.” This project tells the story of a journey across the United States on the American Discovery Trail (ADT) featuring Mustang TIP trainer, Lisanne Fear, along with her Mustangs, dogs and support team. The team is covering 12 states, coast to coast from Delaware to California, riding previously wild Mustangs while packing, camping and speaking about the power of these amazing animals. Lisanne rode out from Delaware’s historic Cape Henlopen State Park on September 28, 2021 with members of the team and is continuing her adventures through Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California. The documentary will detail the struggles and triumphs that she encounters, most attributed to the kindness of strangers met along the journey. We will also feature aspects of the ADT in each state, Mustang adoptions inspired by the project, college and university equine programs utilizing Mustangs, Veterans Programs in existence and other Mustang-related stories. The goal of the ride is to cover 5,000 miles across the country while inspiring the adoption of 5,000 Mustangs into appropriate homes. Through the documentary film, related podcast/vodcast and documentary-series, we are trying to reach as many people as possible to make it happen! A team of EQUUS photojournalists and videographers will contribute to the film part of the project, each adding individual creative perspective of the ride. The Mustang Heritage Foundation, BLK water, Espana Silk, the EQUUS Film and Arts Fest, The Marley Project, JA Media Productions, Summit Performance Products, Omega Fields, Crypto Aero Feed and a host of other sponsors are joining the Mustang Discovery Foundation in supporting the team along the way. To view the podcast in video format, please visit the JA Media Productions YouTube Channel. Follow the team's progress on social media at https://www.facebook.com/mustangdiscovery or visit www.mustangdiscovery.com. For more about the documentary projects, visit jamediaconnections.com.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
Colorado Flashback
Being on the road has been pretty hectic, so after a long break from podcast updates, we're airing a flashback to Lisanne's time off in Colorado. Weather has been a huge factor in pauses on the trail…
Horses for Mental Health Organization Meets the Mustangs Part II
In this episode, we'll catch up with Lisanne on the trail for the second part of our chat with Lynn Thomas of Horses for Mental Health. Horses for Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization…
Horses for Mental Health Organization Meets the Mustangs
In this episode, we'll catch up with Lisanne on the trail as she sits down for a chat with Lynn Thomas of Horses for Mental Health. Horses for Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization inc…
Kansas Events and the Heat Wave Part II
In this episode, we'll hear the second half of our Kansas update, along with a Call to Action! Lisanne has been slowing down through the Kansas heat wave, but has also had time to visit the Color Gu…
Kansas Events and The Heat Wave
In this episode, we'll take some time to get to know Katrina, Lisanne's new support driver, and to hear a little more about guest filmmaker, David Glossberg, and his time filming the team through Kan…
Toughest Day on the Trail Part II
In this episode, we'll pick up where we left off with some of the most difficult times that Lisanne has encountered so far on the trail. From a whirlwind trip home to purchase a support truck to putt…
Toughest Day on the Trail
In this episode, Lisanne describes the scariest day she's encountered so far on the trail and how she and David Glossberg were able to make it through, all thanks to the strength and savvy of the Mus…
Moving Along through Indiana
In this episode, Lisanne and the team encounter a little trouble with a few "less than understanding" folks, but still manage to have an amazing ride through Indiana thanks to the media publicity gar…
Meeting New Members of the Team
In this episode, Lisanne continues down the trail with two new members of the team, Claudia Owens, a new support driver, and Pistachio! We'll take a few minutes to meet these additions to the herd an…
Conversations with Long Rider Filipe Leite Part 2
In this episode of the podcast we'll check in with Hannah and Lisanne (still in West Virginia!) and will sit down for Part 2 of a conversation with Long Rider, Filipe Leite. Filipe started his first …
Conversations with Long Rider Filipe Leite Part 1
In this episode of the podcast we'll check in with Hannah and Lisanne (still in West Virginia!) and will sit down for a conversation with Long Rider, Filipe Leite. Filipe started his first long ride …
Update from the Team: After the Holidays
Tune in to Episode 10 of the Mustang Discovery Ride Podcast for a post holiday update from Hannah and Lisanne. You'll learn about Hannah's quick trip home to visit with family and how Lisanne had a c…
Update from the Campsite
In this episode of the podcast we'll check in with Hannah and Lisanne to hear about their adventures riding through the Dolly Sods Wilderness. Abilene (the Molly Mulestang) has decided to make some o…
Meet the Newest Member of the Team
In this episode of the podcast we'll check in with Hannah and Lisanne to meet Zende, the newest member of the MDR Team! We'll hear an update from Executive Director Lisa Diersen and show some love fo…
Update from the Team: On the Trail
In this episode of the podcast we'll check in with Hannah and Lisanne to meet some of the friends they've encountered on the trail. From DL and Tara to Charles Cohen and his film students, sit in wit…
BONUS CONTENT More About the American Discovery Trail
Tune in to Episode 5 of the Mustang Discovery Ride Podcast to learn more about the American Discovery Trail. In this episode, we'll talk to Donna Loop, Washington DC Trail Coordinator, to find out ab…
Conversations with Diana De Rosa and Planning Flashback with the Team
Tune in to Episode 4 of the Mustang Discovery Ride Podcast to meet another Team Member, equine photojournalist Diana De Rosa. Diana is covering aspects of the ride for EQUUS TV and has had a chance t…
Conversations with Hannah and Lisanne On The Road in West Virginia
Tune in to Episode 3 of the Mustang Discovery Ride Podcast as we catch up with Hannah and Lisanne on the road during the West Virginia leg of the trip. They've actually made a stop to pick up the sup…
Update from the Team: Hannah Catalino and Lisanne Fear On the Road with a Visit From EQUUS TV's Jacqueline Taylor
Tune in to Episode 2 of the Mustang Discovery Ride Podcast to hear an update from Hannah and Lisanne. The two have made it through Delaware and settled into Maryland in this episode, but WiFi is a st…