• Horseback Riding Lessons (Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Oceano, San Luis Obispo County)
    Arroyo Grande, CA What Horse Lessons Really Cost in SLO County A side-by-side look at every option I know of — so you can decide for yourself. Book Your Intro Session → Pismo · Oceano Dunes · The Central Coast What do Arroyo Grande riding lessons actually cost? If you’re searching for riding lessons —…
  • RSVP Entry: October 25th, 2025!
    RSVP by October 18th Deadline… Event to be held on Saturday, October 25th, 2025
  • Honoring Esme: A Legacy of Courage, Grace, and Unforgettable Lessons
    The Horse Who Rewrote the Rules Lily attended to Esme’s unique needs with devotion, gifting her more miles and memories in a short 2 years than many horses see in a lifetime. When Lily moved on, she left behind not just a horse, but a legacy: Esme became the go-to mount for beginners; steady on trails,…
  • UMA’s 12 Days of Giving: A Holiday Campaign to Support Our Horses and Students
    Join us for the 12 Days of Giving—a countdown to December 12th (or sooner, if we hit our goal early—yippee!) where every donation brings us closer to our goal! Help keep our horses fed and cared for this month, while supporting our UMA community. Together, we can make December magical by giving back to the…
  • Lily’s Journey: From Horse Lab Student to Sought-After Horseman
    “As Lily’s coach at United Mustangs of America, I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to be part of her journey. Watching her transform over the past two years—growing in confidence, skill, and understanding of horse handling science—has been an absolute privilege. From her first lesson to her accomplishments as a flag carrier at the…
  • Getting Started with Heartland Charter School Funds
    Using Heartland Charter School Funds at UMA A step by step guide for Heartland families who want to enroll in United Mustangs of America. Before You Order Through Heartland Heartland Charter School funds can be used to cover UMA membership sessions. The process works a little differently here than with some other enrichment providers —…
  • From Passion to Profession: Annette Miller’s Journey with United Mustangs of America
    In the countryside of California, nestled among rolling hills and farmland, lies the heart of United Mustangs of America, a treasure hiding under a leaf and a voice for the Mustangs in need. At the helm of this Horse Handling Science school is a dedicated mentor, Monica O. Knight (formerly Monica O. Krause), whose journey…
  • ▶ : We got out of our comfort zone and also surprised by our supporters!
    Watch This Weeks Vlog! Welcome to united Mustangs of America’s weekly blog! Join us for a glimpse into the adventures of our brave and bold students and their favorite equine partners.   ⭐ Students tackling courageous challenges in uplifting each other.   ⭐ Heartfelt gratitude expressed to our supporters for donations via our Amazon wish list.   ⭐…
  • Stable Support: Wishlist Donations to Keep Our Horses Happy!
    Welcoming You to Our Equine Family Welcome to our equine community, where every hoofbeat tells a story of companionship, dedication, and the timeless bond between humans and horses. As caretakers of these magnificent creatures, we’re constantly striving to provide the best care possible, ensuring they live happy, healthy lives filled with love and attention. However,…
  • Level Up Your Horse Game: Get Started!
    Follow Our 6 Steps to Enrollment! Step 1: Discover Our Approach to Horse Handling Science At UMA, we have a unique approach. We teach horse handling science which focuses on the versatility of the horse rather than just discipline. Horse handling science coaching sessions go through steps from the ground up, ensuring well-rounded knowledge. Furthermore,…
  • Virtual Extreme Mustang Makeover 2020 Los Angeles, California
    Competition Videos!!! Adult Pattern Class —> Watch on Facebook Adult Trail Class —> Watch on Facebook Important Links http://www.extrememustangmakeover.com http://www.youtube.com/UnitedMustangsOfAmerica
  • Luna’s Extreme Mustang Makeover Journey 2020
    The Beginning to Current ~ Overview 2020 has been quite the year! The pandemic causing delays and adjustments to just about everything, and especially public events. One such event that was effected was the Extreme Mustang Makeover for California. It was supposed to be held between the dates of April 24-25 (pick up days) to…
  • Who is the Boss Mare?
    Heads up! We will be going LIVE at our YouTube channel on Wednesdays at 4-5pm (PST). If you missed it, here is the replay of this weeks live-stream where we get a look at a few basic herd dynamics.   What is a boss mare? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI0fSzodXpI
  • United Mustangs of America is a Horsemanship School in Arroyo Grande, CA
    United Mustangs of America A Horsemanship School in Arroyo Grande, CA Central Coast · San Luis Obispo County, California I’m Monica O. Knight, founder and head coach of United Mustangs of America (UMA), a small private horsemanship school on California’s Central Coast in Arroyo Grande. UMA isn’t a riding stable or a pony ride. It’s…
  • Monica O. Krause on SLOhorsenews.net
  • EMM Mustang 2015 – Norco, CA
    Monica O. Krause’s Extreme Mustang Makeover Mare 2015 NO NAME – CONTEST Hello, I have no name yet until February 14, 2015. So far many of you offered me many great names and only a few of them made the top 3 finals. You may vote on your favorite name for me on our Facebook page….
  • Local Horse Trainer Selected for Extreme Mustang Makeover 2015
    Local Horse Trainer Selected for Extreme Mustang Makeover Georgetown, Texas – Monica O. Krause of Grover Beach, California has been selected to compete in the Extreme Mustang Makeover held May 15-16, 2015, at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center in Norco, CA. Trainers will have approximately 100 days to gentle a randomly assigned wild horse…
  • Directory of Mustang Programs & Adoption by State
    Here is our evolving list for those of you who are looking for mustangs to adopt or places to volunteer. This list will grow as we come to research and find more about mustangs in limbo, adapting to life from wild to captivity. It is our goal to make this a complete list of BLM…
  • American Mustang 3D Review – Paso Robles Showing March 6th 2014
    Last night, I was delighted to attend a special viewing of American Mustang 3D in Paso Robles, CA. What made it extra special? Well, the Executive Producer Ellie Phipps Price and Director Monty Miranda were present along with Neda DeMayo. DeMayo is the founder of Return to Freedom, American Wild Horse Sanctuary. She also brought…
  • (January 12th, 2013) A Documentation of the BLM Adoption day in Redlands, CA
    About the adoption event Every second Saturday of the month, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M., throughout the year, the BLM holds a mustang adoption event at the Sundance Ranch in Redlands California. The contracted facility consists of 5 corrals in a line containing horses and burros, and two additional smaller empty ones that winged at each…