Monday, March 16, 2009

Mom and Baby

My Extreme Mustang Challenge mare has been interesting. As I posted before the mare foaled on the 7th of this month and since that day training has regressed significantly. She and I had established a great trust and since the baby she does not want me anywhere near here. I am working to regain her trust again which is coming slow... VERY slowly. I have spoken with The Mustang Heritage foundation and there are 2 other mare who have foaled also. They are considering revising the competition on order to accommodate the foals. They are strongly encouraging us to train at the mare pace and not to push anyone or get anyone hurt. So we will just have to see how things go and progress along. I will get everyone some new pictures soon.

2 comments:

  1. I'm curious as to when your mare was captured or confined or whatever is the P.C. term for "getting a mustang caught up and made ready for adoption." I have a hard time understanding how there could be pregnant young mares in the Mustang Challenge crowd, first of all--and I wonder if the mares and stallions were not separated when they were caught. Of course she could have been pregnant before she was caught, but if not, someone isn't being very responsible.

    Oh well. Just being a grump here. :o/ Forgive me.

    Glad the overseers are aware of the issues and are modifying the program a bit so those of you with "setbacks" (little furry four-legged setbacks, haha ;o) can still compete for the chance to win the contest AND get some much needed stuff (including publicity) for yourselves.

    Looking forward to the pictures ;oD

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  2. Hey, it's April 9 and I know you've been busy, but we need updates! How are things going for you and your "mustang project"?

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