Discover Windhorse Wisdom

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Windhorse Wisdom is a non-profit organization that fosters a unique partnership between humans and the American Wild Horse. Through this special bond, we learn how to create willing relations with ourselves and others.

Our work in educating Mustang Ambassadors leads to a wide range of heartfelt experiences that profoundly enrich thousands of lives. The spirit of a wild horse touches each heart; from this, they learn about the life-changing power of these incredible animals.

Windhorse Wisdom is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and stewardship to our 22 American Wild Horse partners, ensuring their well-being and safety.

"Here is my secret. It's quite simple. One sees clearly only with the heart.  Anything essential is invisible to the eyes."--Antoine De Saint-Exupery.

Our Mustangs were adopted from the Bureau of Land Management Program and were born in herds that roam in Utah, Nevada, and California. We have horses from 11 different herds. The Windhorse Herd resides at Kayenta Korrals in the desert community of Kayenta in southern Utah.

 Windhorse believes it is essential for the healthy development of the horses to remain in a herd setting with the freedom to interact and relate with other wild horses. The horses are not haltered, restrained, or forced to accept our presence and touch. We allow them to choose to be with us and accept us as leaders.

 Their herd leader teaches humans to demonstrate inner strength while understanding the horse's needs. All of the additional steps in their "gentling" and education are performed with respect and trust. Through this mutual understanding, we are able to create WILLING RELATIONSHIPS.

Specialized workshops, seminars and trainings are formulated to meet the needs of specific areas of interest. Some examples include:

• communication skills
• collaboration
• compromise
• leadership
• teamwork
• problem solving
• realtionships

These workshops are offered to a variety of interest areas including:

• continuing education for social workers , psychologists, counselors
• staff development
• human resources
• Management
• Graduate Studies
• Restorative Justice/ Corrections/Probation
• At Risk Youth
• Community Education

In 1996, Mary Lee adopted her first Mustang from the BLM Wild Horse Adoption Program. "Wild horses have transformed my life." The Mustang's heart, keen awareness, intelligence, and athletic abilities captivated her.

Mary Lee was chosen as one of a hundred top trainers in the United States to compete in the first Extreme Mustang Makeover competitions.  She gentled her Mustang without using "cowboy methods," roping, or another horse to illustrate these incredible horses' willingness, intelligence, and natural ability.

Mary Lee started teaching workshops and was profoundly impacted by the wisdom the mustangs have to share with the participants. Since then, Mary Lee has founded Windhorse Relations™, and the Windhorse Mustang Herd has grown to 30 teachers. Her M.E.E.T. the Mustangs, Where Heart Meets Horse™, Workshops are expanding into various fields and touching many people's lives.

"Wild horses are my teachers. I have learned how to integrate my service as a teacher, my skills as a horseman, and my need for spiritual connection in M.E.E.T. the Mustangs, Where Heart Meets Horse programs.  My mission is to guide wild horses and assist them in the full expression of their unique capabilities and greatness, especially in healing the human spirit."

Marcia is a gifted communicator and teacher. Her empathy and skills have changed lives and directed others along the path of excellence she has walked so well herself.

After being undefeated for six years as the Utah State Amateur Champion, she became a renowned teaching professional and was inducted into the Utah Golf Hall of Fame in 2007.

Marcia taught Honors English in Salt Lake City, Utah, for 25 years. Subsequently, she attained an MSW from Boise State University. During her educational experiences at Boise State, she worked with severely and chronically mentally ill patients, homeless children, adolescents, and families. After graduating, she moved back to Utah and obtained a CSW.  She has worked as a clinician in drug and alcohol addiction.  She facilitated groups for opiate addiction, relapse prevention, cognitive restructuring, and after-care. She has also worked with domestic violence victims and perpetrators.

In 2002, Marcia became a cofounder of Windhorse Relations. Her previous experiences and beginner’s eye into horsemanship helped create adventures with the Windhorse teachers that are transformative to humans, even if they are afraid of horses or have no previous experience. Marcia’s humor and great Windhorse Herd anecdotes keep the adventures playful yet powerful.