EXTREME MUSTANG MAKEOVER

This is Pirate sometime during her first week at her new home. We're going to see if we can fatten her up a bit! She is precious! She's the Mission 007: Yearling.

My daughter said "Mom, you should name her Pirate. Look at all the dreadlocks!" ...and it stuck...

The picture above is Buddy the first week at his new home. Isn't he gorgeous! He wants to be someone's buddy and he'll make a great one!

We've gotten off to a slow start since having rotator cuff surgery May 2nd and only six weeks later picking up the mustangs. My shoulder is getting stronger every day so the time I'm able to spend with them is longer (thank goodness). It's starting to show in the progress we're making!

Pirate is doing great with her obstacle course, longing, bathing, farrier, fly-spray, trailering, etc. She's a dream! Wish I could switch their personalities!

Buddy on the other hand is very high strung and panics easily. We're working on desensitizing, moving his feet & body parts, helping him gain confidence and trust. It's slow since my arm has physical limitations and things get heavy quickly. You'd be surprised how much a saddle blanket weighs when you're rubbing it all over your horse!

I saddled him for the second time today and he didn't buck at all. The first time was a rodeo! He didn't mind the cinching up but the stirrups were sure spooky!

There are so many things around the barn he's getting used to but many more still scare him to death. Other horses - especially with riders - other people...at least the birds are not sending him flying anymore! (no pun intended)

I have totally fallen in love with these horses! They are awesome!

I'll try to remember the camera this week and get some updated pictures...