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Across the vast, arid landscapes of the American West, wild Mustangs stand as enduring symbols of freedom and resilience. Renegade tells the story of one such horse—captured at the age of 13 during a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roundup meant to save Mustangs from drought-stricken land. While most older horses are quickly returned to the wild, Renegade remained in captivity, his fate uncertain.
Could a horse who lived free for 13 years break from his wild instincts and learn to join the human herd?
The 23-minute documentary follows renowned Mustang trainer Jeff Cook as he takes on the challenge of earning Renegade’s trust. Through quiet observation, patience, and respect, Jeff attempts to bridge the vast gap between untamed spirit and human connection. Renegade is a story of transformation—for both horse and trainer—and a meditation on what it truly means to protect something wild.
The 23-minute documentary follows renowned Mustang trainer Jeff Cook as he takes on the challenge of taming Renegade, working against the odds to transform a once-wild horse into one that can trust and connect with humans. Through intimate cinematography and a deeply personal narrative, Renegade explores the delicate balance between freedom and domestication, the bond between horse and trainer, and the larger question of what it truly means to save a wild Mustang.
Across the vast, arid landscapes of the American West, wild Mustangs stand as enduring symbols of freedom and resilience. Renegade tells the story of one such horse—captured at the age of 13 during a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roundup meant to save Mustangs from drought-stricken land. While most older horses are quickly returned to the wild, Renegade remained in captivity, his fate uncertain.
Could a horse who lived free for 13 years break from his wild instincts and learn to join the human herd?
The 23-minute documentary follows renowned Mustang trainer Jeff Cook as he takes on the challenge of earning Renegade’s trust. Through quiet observation, patience, and respect, Jeff attempts to bridge the vast gap between untamed spirit and human connection. Renegade is a story of transformation—for both horse and trainer—and a meditation on what it truly means to protect something wild.
The 23-minute documentary follows renowned Mustang trainer Jeff Cook as he takes on the challenge of taming Renegade, working against the odds to transform a once-wild horse into one that can trust and connect with humans. Through intimate cinematography and a deeply personal narrative, Renegade explores the delicate balance between freedom and domestication, the bond between horse and trainer, and the larger question of what it truly means to save a wild Mustang.