Tashunka Origins

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It starts with the name

Tashunka is a Lakota Sioux word that translates to “male horse.” This name was selected due to its unique quality and meaning.

Since its founding in 2002, Tashunka’s mission has been directed at providing horsemanship experiences, outdoor adventures, and leadership opportunities to equestrians of all ages.

R-A Mazzola

Since 1985, owner, trainer, and instructor, R-A Mazzola, has been involved with horses in one way or another. He has experience in Western, English, Dressage, Gaming, Jumping, Trail Riding, Packing, and natural horsemanship. 

R-A has an understanding of a wide range of riding disciplines. Horses, children, and the great outdoors, combined with skilled leadership, continue to remain R-A’s true passions.

 

Mustangs

Learn all about one of the most cherished and majestic pieces of American history: the Mustang.

LIBRARY

Watch mustangs in the wild and at Tashunka.

LEARN

Everything you need or want to know about Tashunka and the plight of the Mustang.

TAME

Learn about this educational program about increasing awareness of the Mustang.

ADOPT

Learn the ways you can get close to your own mustang.

GET INVOLVED

Donate time, money, ideas and more.

RESEARCH

Resources geared towards an extensive knowledge of Tashunka and mustangs.

Youth & Adult Lessons

Riders learn the Fundamentals of horsemanship while being exposed to different disciplines like Showmanship, Western, English, Dressage, Gaming, Trail, Recreational Trail Riding.

HORSE LEASING

Horses are available for lease and offer an excellent opportunity to learn first hand about owning your own horse. Riders are able to work on their own without supervision.

Horse Training

Learn about this educational program about increasing awareness of the Mustang.

Horse Boarding

We offer Full Care Board at our 9 acre facility in Redmond where horses have the luxury of daily turnout. We are a family friendly barn enjoying competitive and recreational riding.
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