I am happy to announce that I have been selected, along with many other awesome trainers, to compete in this years Extreme Mustang Makeover in Norco, CA. I will picked up Charlie February 6, 2015!. As part of this competition horses are randomly assigned. This year all horses will be 4yo mares. Mares are my favorite! Trainers will have ~90-100 days to gentle and train their horses in preparation for competition on May 15-16, 2015 in Norco, CA. At the events conclusion ALL of the mustangs will be available for adoption via a competitive bid / auction process. Keep an eye on this page for updates!

February 7, 2015 – Day 2

Today Charlie had three short training sessions. She finished her dinner but as of 2:00 had not eaten breakfast at all so I am taking it easy on her. Overall she seems quiet and settled, doesn’t seem stressed at all. We did three 10 min training sessions today. Once just approach and retreat, she was good enough that she can be in her stall without the lead rope now! Second session was desensitization with a pool noodle, third lesson was a little bit of leading and braiding her mane. Really happy with this mare, she’s kind and not overly spooky or jumpy. Here are a few pictures from today. I’ll be processing video soon.

February 6, 2015 – Day 1

Meet “Charlie”. She is a 2010 bay mustang mare from Stone Cabin HMA. She is my “draw” for the Extreme Mustang Makeover. All trainers were assigned horses randomly and I am SUPER pleased with Charlie! She’s got a baby doll head and great conformation. Nice and plump too. Heavier than I keep my own but PERFECT weight to start training!

She haltered and loaded uneventfully. When we got home she was nervous and pacing and did try to jump out of her pen once (unsuccessfully). She soon figured out she was OK and has started to settle. She seems to be a smart curious mare. She already is taking carrots from me and I’ve been able to touch her muzzle, forehead and cheek. She’s started learning how to yield to the lead rope and picked that up fairly quickly! I started working with her today on getting used to being touched by the lash of the lunge whip. At first she’d move off and circle her pen. When that didn’t make the lash stop touching her she’d stand and I’d retreat. I think she’s going to be a lot of fun and I am happy to have the opportunity to work with her! Here are a few pictures: