2nd Company Governor's Horse Guard

2GHG currently has twenty-six mounts. Twenty-three of them have been generously donated by private owners. They come from many different disciplines before becoming Cavalry Mounts; some experienced life as race horses, show horses, pleasure horses, and field hunters. A few pulled carriages in their time, and some had beginnings roping cattle and rounding up sheep. Three are Mustangs, from the Federal Bureau of Land Management, captured in White Mountain, Skunk Canyon area near Rock Springs, Wyoming. They have realized that domestic living has many advantages - not the least of which is two squares and plenty of hay and grass! They trust and enjoy the company of humans, but we respect their past experiences as wild and free animals.

There are large box stalls for each horse used to feed them twice a day and to shelter them in the worst weather, but most of their time is spent enjoying a natural outdoor life style which keeps them extremely healthy. They live in a herd, and for part of the year graze on twenty acres of grass. They work out the herd hierarchy among themselves and size has nothing to do with 'high herd' or being a leader among the horses. For many years a 15-hand Morgan named Suede was the clear leader of the herd. Even as he approached his 30th year, he remained unchallenged. The horses are currently jockeying to take his position, as Suede is no longer with us. Each Trooper's challenge is to convince their Mount that they are "high herd" and in charge when riding. No small task; but observing the herd behavior can give us all some great clues as to 'who's the boss!'

Due to the current economic situation, we are not able to accept donations. All 2GHG horses are geldings, 15 hands or taller, sound, and solid chestnut, brown or black in color. We do not accept horses over 18 years of age. If you are interested in donating a horse, we can consider your request for possible future openings, so please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.