MB,

trying to make sure my schedule will allow me to do this........wouldn't want to do it if I couldn't do my best......

BLM staff is pushing hard for me to "take it on" as well you and other friends. I'll let you know what I decide.......

I totally understand...and am happy to know that you won't unless you can devote your best to it. I wish more people were like that.

I just heard from the Mustang Heritage Foundation, and they only have 10 applicants signed up for the Wyoming Mustang Challenge so far There is only one week left to get applications in, so please help spread the word or get your applications turned in now in order to have a chance at winning a $10,000 purse in this compition. A minimum of 25 trainers are needed in order to make this event a success.

Update:

http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm...lenge_flyer.pdf



For more information, visit:

http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/programs/Wild_.../challenge.html




Wyoming State Fair and Ticket Order Form:

http://www.wystatefair.com/fair_rodeo/index.html

I have a lame question. Why would anyone waste time trying to make a "mustang" something to ride? I thought folks just ran them for sport! Could be like the old days where they ran them for fun and an income. In the depression they were worth 1 cent per pound, and thats about all they are worth now in my opinion. They do have nice manes for making horsehair rope and the tails are wonderful for making awsome shuflies. I would like to have a nice big paint rug in my living room, someday I may have to put a paint horse down of my own or find a dead one on the desert for a rug. That mustang challenge deal looks like it would fun to watch. Too bad they don't show all the wrecks when they are "training".

Well, I wasn't goping to dignify this with a reply...but I just can't help it.
Your ignorance is showing there Picon Punch.
MANY a mustang has been trained without "wrecks"...and you wouldn't even have your precious QH if it weren't for the mustang.

I'm no going to argue this with you though, it is mute. All I can say is that I know first hand that mustangs are just as good as any other breed out there.

I've adopted and trained several, some are very easy and some more of a challenge, and you should hear the raving of some folks about how great they are on the trail. The first trail ride I did with a freshly trained mustang it was a "been there done that" deal. Really good in rough places cross country, cant call it trail riding, wern't following any trail. They definatly arn't all perfect but no breed is.

Very well said TNbacklander! When it comes t riding the backcountry and (ehem) trails, I'd rather be on a mustang then ANY other breed. But then, that is MY choice andit surely doesn't mean I think everyone should, but I do wish they'd be more open minded and learn more about the breed before opening their mouth and inserting boot, lol.

WOOHOO, it's finally here! I'm leaving tomarrow to go to Douglas to watch this event...I can hardly wait! I'll take lots of pix and videos too

FYI,

With the 2008 Extreme Mustang Makeover, just weeks away, you can relive the excitement of the 2007 first Extreme Mustang Makeover on The Horse Source on RFD TV. Watch the story unfold over the next 12 weeks. Every Monday at 12pm Central and 10 pm Central and Saturday 11 am, Central

WOWWWW!!!! What a show the Mustang Heritage Foundation put on in Douglas, WY at the Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo! I had a BLAST and met some WONDERFUL people as well as sharing the excitemnt with my wonderful friends, old and new!!



I'll keep this short for now, but wanted to let you all know I am back home and am uploading videos to my youtube now and all week http://www.youtube.com/MustangBlueWy



The first one is already up, the 2nd one is uploading now, there will be more uploaded as time allows so please check back regularly. (it'll probably take me a week to get them all in there)
The first two are of the Awards Ceremony. The next 10 will be of the Finals and the 10 finalists