women 100 days to gentle and train an assigned, untouched Mustang in preparation for an all-around equine competition. At the conclusion of the event, the competing, gentled Mustangs are offered to the public for adoption through competitive bid. The event was designed to show the trainability and versatility of the living legends.
In 2007, the first Extreme Mustang Makeover training event was held in Fort Worth, Texas. A large crowd gathered at the Will Rogers Memorial Center to witness the first-time event showcasing 100 trainers and 100 previously wild Mustangs that had 100 days of training. The event was highly successful and soon became the talk of the horse industry.
Extreme Mustang Makeover horse and rider teams compete in preliminary classes that include evaluating the horse’s ability to maneuver through patterns and/or trail courses, highlighting the abilities of the Mustang. The Mustangs encounter obstacles similar to those expected during a ride on a nature trail.
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Mustang Heritage Foundation (continued)
In 2006, under the guidance of a newly hired executive director, the Foundation entered into a Financial Assistance Agreement with the BLM's Wild Horse and Burro Program. The agreement focused on MHF creating and implementing marketing and adoption programs that would support the BLM Adoption Program and increase the number of successful adoptions.
In accordance with the agreement, the Foundation created the Extreme Mustang Makeover, a wild-horse training event that gives horsemen and women
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