Carter Reservoir
Mustang Board of Directors
SHANNON WATT
Secretary~Treasurer
Research~Documentation
Shannon has loved horses all her life. She started riding at 10 years old. To get herself through her school years she begged friends to let her borrow their mounts. Shannon wears several hats & adds a variety of talents to this team. She has 17 yrs experience as PTA President, Secretary & Treasurer, has done medical transcribing, & is currently a Listing Manager for a large company, a photographer & works special events security. Shannon met Darice in 1991, quickly becoming the best of friends. Always eager to improve her horsemanship skills & equine passion, Shannon used every opportunity to learn from Darice. She became the humble owner of her first horse in '94. As with most people, her passion has evolved & changed, particularly when she learned about the Carter Reservoir Mustangs. She is determined to raise awareness about our beautiful wild horses & in 2018 was blessed to give a stunning Carter Reservoir Mustang a forever permanent home.
JACLYNN WEST
Director Of Projects
Education~Documentation~Research
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As a child, Jaclynn spent a lot of time on her grandparent’s cattle ranch which is where her love for the great outdoors and horses began. Her lifestyle choices reflect those childhood experiences by living the rural life and surrounding her family with lots of animals. Jaclynn feels it is important to raise her 3 children with those same values and work ethic learned through this lifestyle. Trail riding, packing & working with her 3 horses have given Jaclynn tremendous joy. Especially as her kids get more involved. In 2016, Jaclynn welcomed her mustang, Faith, into her herd noting, “she quickly connected with me, yet was tough as nails.” This inspired Jaclynn to research these iconic wild horses fueling her passion to now stand up for these voiceless creatures that helped settle this country. “I have the chance to educate not only my children but other children in pursuing the preservation of the Carter Reservoir Wild Horse in hopes that generations to come will see them roaming free on our public lands.”
DARICE MASSEY
President~Founder
CRM Historian~Registry
Documentation~Photographer
Darice started riding at a very young age when her dad would throw her up in the saddle and say, "You get on 'um first." She's been training horses and mules ever since, working for Lifesaver's Wild Horse Rescue, Rock N Easy mule ranch, private clients and her own stock. Darice helped train 3 BLM mustangs that went to the 2002 Winter Olympics in SLC, Utah & was part of a Brumby Gentling Team that went to Australia to share how we gentle our mustangs here in the U.S. Her 1st Carters were early in 2004 & they quickly became her favorite wild horse herd. Becoming a teamster has been a highlight of her career and finding her soul mate with a mutual love of the Carter's and mules has been a dream come true.
ANGEL ZYGO
Vice President
Preservation~Education~Registry
Angel is the founder of Adobe Mountain Equine Inc and comes with a wealth of knowledge on mustang rescues, wild horse education, is a horse health Certified Veterinary Assistant, and worked for mustang/horse rescues for 6 years. Angel's had horses for more than 25 years, during the last half mustangs have been her main focus. She's had hands-on experience gentling wild horse and recently adopted two Carter Reservoir Mustang mares known as Adobe and Vya.
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Team
Member Photos
 CRMI teamShannon, Angel and Darice 2017 board members. |  8-28-06 Darice & HeidiPhotographing the Carter Reservoir wild horse herd. |
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 Sheila & Shadow 9-05Darice on her mustang Sheila training a reluctant mule to lead. The more difficult the challenge the more Sheila enjoys it. The bigger the job the better she likes it. |  Darice-Red Ryder Carter MustangDarice doing fence work with Red Ryder. Carter Reservoir mustang stallion, captured in '03. |
 A Day Of Training for Red RyderTraining day for Red Ryder a Carter Reservoir Mustang. He was a wild horse when he was removed from the HMA in 2003 & still a stallion here in these photos. |  |
 Copper 2003 Carter Reservoir mustangCopper was my all-time favorite horse I have ever trained. She had a great calm personality and very sensible mind. She's the cream of the crop when it comes to Carter mustangs. |  Monitoring the Carter Res Herd Area2015-Being out with the Carter Reservoir wild horses brings a smile to Darice's face. Monitoring without disturbance, with minimal intrusion is most important to her. |
 Noche-Ground WorkBuilding a trusting partnership by using ground work. It builds a great foundation. |  Noche-'03 Carter Reservoir MustangNoche, owned by Jean is a great example of the Spanish Iberian phenotype mustang with his grullo color and primitive dun markings. |
 Darice & Adobe 2015Darice working with Adobe at Adobe Mountain Equine, Inc. |  Darice & Adobe-Carter Res wild horse2015-Darice reaching out to touch Adobe with the tail of a long buggy whip. Adobe was captured on private land just off the Carter Reservoir HMA. She came in starved, dehydrated and afraid, so it's been a long haul to make a connection with her. |
 2015 Darice and AdobeWorking in the wind can be a real challenge! |  Mark & AngelMark and Angel have a long dedicated history with mustangs and in 2014 started their nonprofit Adobe Mountain Equine, Inc. |
 Paiute Reservation gelding Magnum 5-15Angel holding Magnum, a Paiute Reservation mustang, one of the many mustangs at Adobe Mountain Equine Inc. |  2015 Angel and Vya |
 AMEq Moving Down The AlleywayAdobe Mountain Equine (AMEq) has a great start on their facility. Safety and functionality at the ranch are important to Angel. |  Angel Nearing the 1st touch- VyaAngel spending good quality time with Vya one of Adobe Mountain Equine Inc 2 Carter Reservoir Mustangs. |
 2015 Angel and Vya |  2015 Angel and Vya |
 Shannon Watt-Carter Res Team Member |  Shannon & WyattShannon is very active within her local horse community. |
 9-16 JaclynnStaying connected to her mustang even if it's just feeding time. |  9-17JaclynnBeautiful clear blue skies and family. It's a great day to live near the mountains. |
 8-'17 Jaclynn and familySpending time riding with the family. |  8-17 JaclynnFamily time in the wide open spaces. |
 ©CarterReservoirMustangsInc9-20_Jaclynn.Jaclynn's first time seeing the wild Carter herd. |  JacIMG-6971Kids and horses...it doesn't get much better. |