EXTREME MUSTANG MAKEOVER

Welcome to the Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer Blog. Extreme Mustang Makeover trainers are a dedicated bunch of men and women who are using their incredible talents to train these amazing horses. Here you'll be able to share in their journey as they tell their own stories of connection, triumph and victory in building their unique bond with an American Mustang. Enjoy!

Rio Gato

Sheesh... I can't wait to meet Rio in person! You are doing phenomenally with him! He really is a gorgeous guy. Are competing at Idols or Legends? I'm sticking with Stars :P What level is everyone doing?

Lauren, I'm the same way! But I'm also a sucker for tack and riding accessories... I have some many things that I don't need, it isn't even funny! :P But, I think I will survive with just Hammar ;) I don't need all the riding stuff, either, because I can ride Hammar in just a string if I need to (though I can't control him with that faster than a trot unless I am in an arena :P). He's a great guy, I just wish I could have gotten him earlier so we could have spent more time together. He's only 11 now, but that still means I will outlive him, and I don't know how I'm going to get over that...

Anyways, back to happy subjects! Everyone is doing so great! Keep up the good work!

Mina's Arrival

These big boys are my guardians, they sure seem interested in me!!

Labels: Mina's arrival

rio gato... more pictures!!!!

pictures taken couresty of memories-in-time photography while socializing at our local barrel race

Hi, I'm Mina Caliente! This picture was taken 2 days after my arrival (05/25/08). My humans agreed to let me do the training until I knew they weren't gonna eat me.

Labels: Mina's 2nd day at home.

Splish Splash Uno's takin' a bath

I have attached a short clip of Uno taking a bath in the pond. This was his first exposure to being ponied down into the pond. Uno absolutely loves water. You oughta see him drinkin' from a waterhose. He absolutely grins :) Just 3 weeks and counting to Ft. Worth! Lookin' forward to seeing everyone because it looks like everyone is making great progress as we get close!

Christina

Wow! Hammar is great looking as well! You know, most women are suckers for shoes, but I'm a REAL sucker for a horse! I secretly want them ALL! If only I was a massive land owner...........they could all come to my place to live a happy life! I got Apache's front feet up last night after work!!!! Yipee!!! Now, we'll work on back ones. Hey everyone, please say a prayer that Hurricane Gustav decides to do something that won't affect ANY of us mustang trainers! Seems that a lot of us have had a lot of rain to deal with during our 100 days of training....
Great work Kirstin! I know it's hard now that school has started because Caitlyn is in the same situation!
Rio looks awesome! You look perfect up there in your photo!:) I'm amazed at all the places the mustangs have been....working buffalo, parades, rodeos, playdays, etc.! You guys and gals are the best!

Lauren

I know what you mean. Your Chief Red Cloud is handsome. I have my Hammar:

He's a BLM Mustang, but I was his third or so owner (Nine is the first wild horse I have work with, but not the first Mustang). Now he is 11 years old, and a total champ at anything I ask him to do. He's the reason I applied for the EMM!

Congrats Kirsten! I ought to be able to get Nine's back feet up soon, we'll see. And that's a great quote!

Rio Gato is looking fantastic!

ADDITIONAL BLOGS

Check the links below to visit additional blogs by our great EMM Trainers!

Heath Marshall
Jimmy Thomas
Karen Cooper
Judy Ballenger
Judy Dorenkamp
Tom King
Aaron Smith
Lynn Decker
Dan Keen
Karen Neuenschwander
Joslyn Pretz
Buddy Uldrikson
Robert Carlson
Jim Hicks
Christina de Pinet
Cindy Cappel
Cindy Branham
Byron Hogan
Kirstin Koehler
Joan Fisher
Karina Lewis
Matt Replogle
Lauren Vincent
Marissa Boster
Careen Hammock
Sadie Mae

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Splish Splash Uno's takin' a bath
Christina
Lauren
And the rear hooves are up!
He's soooo sweet!!!
RIO