The Wild Horse Project – Nitehawk Ranch

At Nitehawk Ranch, we believe in honoring the traditions of working ranches while shaping the next generation of exceptional horses. The Wild Horse Project is our bold step to a commitment to take a herd of wild horses and guide them from untouched to fully functional ranch partners. We get the opportunity to take our horse community along for the ride.

The Mission

Our goal is to preserve the natural strength, intelligence, and instincts of these horses while carefully introducing them to a life of purpose alongside people. This project is about more than training horses — it’s about honoring their origins, building trust, and showcasing what patient, skilled horsemanship can accomplish.

What Makes This Unique

Unlike a typical training program, this project is completely transparent. The public is invited to watch as we work with the horses, from their very first touch and haltering to their first rides. This is real, unfiltered ranch work — where skill, timing, and respect create willing, capable partners.

Our hope is to inspire others to see the value of these horses and to raise the standards of horsemanship.

About Nitehawk Ranch

Nitehawk Ranch is a Métis-owned operation in the heart of Manitoba ranch country. Our mission is to raise hardy, intelligent horses and mules capable of long days in rough country. Every animal here earns its keep — we don’t just raise horses, we raise partners for real performance and ranch work.

About 2Rein Horsemanship

The training for The Wild Horse Project is led by Arthur Beaudelot and Ashley Willmarth of 2Rein Horsemanship. Between them, they bring:

• Experience starting colts and gentling wild horses and across the Western U.S.

• Working in a professional reining facility in Europe.

• Time spent working with gauchos and training wild Criollos and mules in Argentina.

• Seasons of working cattle in cowpuncher country in the Southwestern US.

• Years of guiding in wilderness country with big mule strings on multiple continents.

• A foundation in classical riding blended with Californio traditions.

• A reputation for calm, thoughtful, and highly effective horsemanship.

Their combined approach emphasizes developing horses with soft feel, sound minds, and solid foundations that last a lifetime.

To learn more about our trainers click here to see their story from their own words: www.2reinhorsemanship.com

Join the Journey

Follow along as these horses transition from untouched to trusted partners. We will share updates, training days, and special public events where you can see the progress firsthand.

The Wild Horse Project is not just about creating good horses — it’s about building a legacy.