gentling a mustang: Coming along nicely

Friday, January 16, 2009

Coming along nicely

Princess and I have been to the fairgrounds a couple of times this week. She is coming along nicely. I am starting to feel the pressure. I feel like I should be further along with her, but Lisa says I have made so much progress and that I should give it some more time. I say, "I am running out of time!"
Yesterday one of my students, (who is 13) rode Princess. She did really well with her. I wish we would have gotten a picture! Lisa rode her after that. She doesn't mind who rides her, she is so willing. I am real anxious to get her out on the trails. It is difficult when I work 5 days a week and it's dark when I get home.

3 comments:

stormyranch said...: Lisa and Kevin
The pictures are great and Princess looks like a pro in the show ring. I can't believe she is going to a show so soon. WOW !!!!!!! Kevin and you are doing a wonderful job with her. She looks so relax even being given a bath. I really appreciate you guys keeping me updated on her progresss. I m looking forward to seeing Kevin and Princess at the Expo in March. Hope to see you both soon.

Debi; January 16, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Tracey said...: Kevin, do not get caught up in the pressure game! We've got tons of time left. You're way further ahead than I, and I plan on making the finals :) Last year taught me so much. I've never had to work under a 90 day deadline before, and now that I've been and seen, I'm not worried in the least.

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Go to you tube and google the Western States Challenge, or the Midwest Challenge and you'll be able to watch what others did and start to feel a bit better about where you and Princess are. You're doing great!; January 16, 2009 at 7:53 PM
froglander said...: I love watching your progress! Princess looks like an awesome little level headed mare who is going to do just great. And stop by my blog, I have a little something for you :); January 16, 2009 at 11:24 PM

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Willow-PWHC's raffle horse

The winner of Willow was Lorraine Jones.
Willow is the clubs raffle horse and is available to any you can qualify to be an adoptor through the BLM. She was brought out of the corals last September and since then has had 11 months of training. She is 3 years old and about 14.1" hands. Her ground manners are impecable. She has been in many parades, including the Portland Grand Floral Parade. She was the calmest horse in the parade. She has been to several horse shows and been riden on the trails. She is an exceptional horse and would make a good 4-H horse or a solid trail horse for old or young people. She is one in a milliion people so get your raffle tickets now. Only 20 days left to buy them. Willow will be actioned off on Mustangs days September first at Oregon state fair. To get your tickets contact Lisa at stormyranch@msn.com

Princesses Bio

I am a five year old mustang mare from the Beattys Butte Heard Management area. I was rounded up from the wild in the fall of 2007. I spent a year in the corrals in Burns waiting to be adopted. Finally I was chosen for the Extreme Mustang Makeover to be held in Albany, Oregon on March 21st. I can be adopted by anyone who qualifies by the BLM to be an adoptee. I am 14 hands tall. I love people and love to go trail riding. I like long walks on the beach and grazing on pasture. I am gentle and easy to ride. I am not afraid of anything. My full name is Sapheara Warrior Princess. If you would like to meet me you can see me at the Expo.