Welcome to Yellow Bug Farms
LESSONS. TRAINING. MUSTANGS.
Michelle Premer
@mmpremer
We are SO lucky to have found Chloe! Our daughter Penelope loves spending time with her and her horses and we can see her confidence soar thanks to her time with Chloe. Chloe is patient, flexible and always has the biggest smile when Penelope arrives to her lesson.
2025-Horsemanship Lessons
Taylor Hawkes
@hawkesinearth
Chloe (Yellow Bug Farms) is an amazing trainer! She helped me train my untouched mustang this year. Nothing but amazing things to say about her horsemanship, training skills, horse knowledge, and her character! She is a fantastic trainer, but also one of the happiest, most bubbly people you will ever meet! You will love this experience!
2025-Mustang Made Academy
Kate Davis
@kate.l.davis
Leila started horse riding lessons with her friend Emmy and is already counting down until next week! She loves Chloe! She's in heaven - if you have a horse lover, this is the best place to land
2025-Horsemanship Lessons
Meily Larson
@10dollarcowgirl
Yellow Bug Farms is your girl!! Chloe is so much fun to be around and learn from! She's helped me grow so much as a horsewoman!! Her barn and her horses are the cutest!!
2025-Training Lessons
Shania Spilman
@cuppa.tea.anyone
Chloe Danos IS HORSE TRAINING! Boom.
2025-Purchased a horse and Training Lessons
Ashley
@maligatormamma
A big shout out to @yellowbugfarms for doing such an amazing job working with Cora on her feet while I/m laid up! The R+ and SLOW ground work really shines through when it comes to stress on a mustang. So gratrefull to have found her!!
2026- Client Horse
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Blue Jeans
Blue Jeans is a dapple grey mustang from the Diamond Hills (NV) HMA and was rounded up in 2020. Today she is one of our two instructor horses and always pulling goofy stunts!
Figgy
Figgy is a "varnish" bay roan, which is actually a mutated appaloosa coat pattern. Don't let her smaller size fool you, this little mare loves to go fast and is very sweet for all aged riders! If you want to work on softening your rein cues, she is the perfect teacher.
Dandelion - "Dandy"
Dandy is a dappled palomino covered in a thousand little wishes! She has a heart of gold and loves to be out riding anywhere. Her bigger size and stockier build makes her great for beginner adults looking to perfect their trotting!
Volkswagen - "Volksie"
Volksie is a leopard appaloosa who is our other instructor horse as well as for more intermediate students. She is also Yellow Bug Farms's first broodmare, her 2026 baby should be born in early June!
Firefly
Firefly is a 13 year old mustang from the Twin Peaks (CA) HMA who lived on the range for 10 years before being rounded up in 2022. She is a learning experience and can be pre-bought by contacting us via text or email.
Scribbles
Scribbles is a 3 year old bay sabino mustang from the Pancake (NV) HMA who has been passed around since coming out of holding last November. We are going to get muscle on her, restart her foundation, and get her under saddle this winter. She can be pre-bought by contacting us via test or email.
Ethel
Ethel is 4-year old black a reservation mustang. Unfortunately she has had a rough past and is here for rehabilitation and basic ground work training before she moves on to her forever home. She can be pre-bought by contactin gus via text or email.
Juno
Juno is a 6 year old rose-grey mustang from Conant Creek (WY). He was my draw for the 2026 Branded Bonanza - Idaho competition in Boise, ID on August 7-9th. Follow his journey on social media by watching our weekly updates! He will be available for re-assignment after the competition with the option to pre-pay a cheaper trainer's fee.
Paddington
Paddington is a weanling colt from Murders Creek (OR). He is being trained by my 2026 Mustang Made Academy student, Janae Morris. He will be available for re-assignment so feel free to reach out if interested!
How to Care for Horses
Understand the "why" behind everything we do in order to take the best care of our horses!
Develop Riding Skills
Develop your riding skills with help from an instructor as well as exposure to multiple horses, various riding settings, different riding styles, and so much more!
How to Handle and Train Horses
Gain knowledge in handling and training horses to become a well rounded horsemen who can understand and support their horse. This section will be geared toward each individual student's particular interests.
Understand How Horses Communicate
Learn how horses speak to us so we can be cooperative partners.
Open to all ages and skill sets! Lessons are located in Providence, UT. To secure your lesson slot you must commit to a weekly schedule, otherwise, you can request a lesson the week of, but know that availability is not guaranteed. Payments are per lesson and must be paid unless lesson is canceled more than 24 hours in advance or cancelation due to safety reasons such as medical situation or weather.
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We will be offering a first-come-first-serve, group lessons with a maximum of 3 students per group. Lesson topics will range per week, but follow similar subjects as the private Horsemanship lessons described above. RSVPs will be taken no sooner than one week out.
This is where a professional comes to you and your horse for a lesson at your barn. Maybe you are running into a particular issue with your horse that you need guidance on or am just interested in a professional opinion, we have got you covered! This is great for those who want to work with their own horses, but need that little bit of support.
Available all over Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.
We charge $600 per month for training client horses which includes: training, board, and feed for your horse. Payments are due at the beginning of every month paid either via venmo or cash. We do take clients horses all year, however there is an addition $200 monthly winter fee between November and March. Your horse is always our number one priority which means our training programs focus on building the strongest foundation through extensive ground work and exposure to a variety of environments to build reliability in their confidence. Your horse's mind will be trained along side its body to create the best partner wether for the trails or in the show ring! Your horse will be worked at least 5 days a week, rain or shine, and can be hauled to various trailing facilities such as trails and local arenas. It is highly recommended that you take lessons with your horse at our facility during the training process.
If you are looking for a "cheaper" option, check out the Training Lessons described above that can make working withe your horse more economic.
There is no problem that we won't tackle so please reach out and let us know your situation. If you are sending your horse to us for remedial work, send any videos of misbehavior and as much detail as possible so we can best quote training duration suggestions.
While we use the word "mustang" as a breed of horse, it is not. The world merely refers to a feral horse. Just like saying a stray cat compared to a house cat, a mustang is the wild counter part to a domesticated horse.
When most people refer to a mustang, they usually mean a BLM mustang which was born in the wild on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), or shortly after a round up in holding. They can always be identified by a freeze brand on their necks. There are other types of mustangs, or wild horses, that are not managed by the BLM such as those that live on Native American reservations, forrest service, and historical sites. These mustangs are not BLM mustangs and will not have a freeze branded. Mustangs can be all colours, shapes, and breeds depending on where they are from, which we refer to as their Herd Management Area or HMA for BLM mustangs. Every HMA has different genetics and heritage background which allows for these very different characteristics. Some mustangs live in the high mountains, some in the forests, while others exist in the harsh deserts! Some mustang herds have lineages starting from conquistador war horses in the 1500’s where as others are 1970’s ranch horses that were not removed from public lands before the Wild Horse and Burro Act went into place.
Adopt a gentled mustang for $125:
Branded Partnership
I am the only BLM mustang trainer in the state of Utah through Forever Branded! Adopted mustangs will be able to be halter, lead, pick up all four feet, and load into a trailer. Every horse comes with a 30-day soft landing guarantee and follow-up lessons available in-person or virtually.
Join one of our in-person clinics:
Wild Horse Clinics
We put on at least one clinic every year at our Providence location that cover a wide range of topics but can also do clinics upon request. If you have a group interested in learning about wild horses, the gentling process, or how horses communicate then reach out. Clinics are $250 for participates and $75 for auditors.
Next Clinic is… COMING SOON!
Gentle and train your own wild horse:
Mustang Made Academy
We want you to experience the magic of training a wild horse of your very own! The academy helps break down barriers by giving you support for you adoption application, providing a BLM-approved facility to house your horse, and helping you work with a wild horse.
If you have more questions about BLM Mustangs here are some great resources:
Common Questions -answered by the BLM
Data on BLM Wild Horses and Burros
Learn more about the different HMA's
How to read a Freezebrand
BLM Animal Search Engine
Mustang Made Academy
Learn how to gentle and train A WILD HORSE YOU GET TO KEEP! We will help you adopt a wild horse then house it at our BLM-approved facility located in Providence. Your horse will receive full-care and you will receive professional weekly training sessions throughout the academy. See below for common questions and the three different experience options available.
Is this something anyone can do?
What will I Learn?
What is included in each course?
What If I don’t want to keep my mustang after the academy?
How do I pay for this academy?
Mustang Training Challenge
$1,000 per month
Join us as we train untouched mustangs and then compete in the Branded Bonanza Mustang Competition in Boise, ID over 5 months! There is both a youth and adult In-Hand division. We will help you submit your applications, work with you through the process of training your horse, as well as provide transportation, full-care of your horse, and competition costs for your horse. Contact for more information.
Available end of Feb. - start of August.
Mustang Gentling
$860 per month
This is your chance to own and train a mustang of your very own with professional guidance! We will help you fill out your BLM application and acquire a wild horse. You will then spend the next months learning how to gentle and prepare a wild horse to be ridden. Very similar to the above minus the competition.
Available all-year.
Mustang Saddling
$860 per month
Learn how to start your mustang under saddle! By having access to proper equipment and professional support on the ground or with another saddle horse, we help create a safe place for those early stages of riding your horse. Please note that you and your horse will be required complete proper ground work exercises BEFORE you are allowed to ride them.
Available all-year.
Purchasing Your Yellow Bug Farms Horse
Part of our mission is to find forever homes for these wonderful horses. To purchase a horse, there will be a "Buy Now" button below their description in the Meet Our Horses that will take you to their sale ad. If you are interested in a horse that is not currently listed, feel free to reach out using the Contact Us Today form to pre-buy or purchase your dream horse. All Yellow Bug Farms horses come with the "Horse Bonus Package" attached below.
You can check out our Instagram highlight: "Sold Horses" to see past horse who have found their forever home through Yellow Bug Farms!
Why mohair? Well mohair is an incredible cinch fiber due to its amazing abilities to wick moisture which helps prevent sores or skin discomfort, strong elasticity which maintains a perfect fit while your horse is working, and breath ability to keep your horse cooler! This natural material comes in a variety of colours to bring to life any design you can think of! We can make cinches off of current tack colours and designs to complete a set or base it off of inspiration pulled from the internet.
