I don't even know where to begin!
This little mare is what I would call "wild light."
Yes, she is a wild mustang but only because she was born that way, not because of any of her own natural tendencies.
This girl is protective but wants to be with people! Hallelujah!
In the first day after pick-up I am able to accomplish stroking almost her entire body, leading, lunging, and had my apprentice Ryan (who has springs in his feet) lay and sit on her bareback.
That's what I would call a good day!
I am very big on the idea of the horse being able to accept the human bareback before even thinking of going on to the idea of riding in the saddle.
In the next few days I establish more ground work including hip control, moving the front end, backing, feet handling, desensitizing, etc.
By day three after much preparation I know she is ready for the saddle and she accepts it very willingly because of all the prepatory work.
We then go on to step ups from both sides and before you know it I am on her and our journey as horse and rider has begun!
Now, I am off to Norco, California to see my mustang girl Jesse Jane and her wonderful owner Ann Hutchison and to volunteer at the Norco Trail Challenge.
I am so happy to be leaving knowing that I have a mustang waiting at home that has a wonderful start and mind!
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