Extreme Mustang Makeover - promotional poster (public domain)
Western equestrian trainer Wylene Wilson reigned at the Extreme Mustang Makeover, held Friday, September 18th, through Sunday, September 20th, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
For the challenge, 100 horse trainers took 100 wild mustang horses for 100 days. In the end, the professionals showed the horses, competing for $25,000 in prizes. Wylene Wilson, riding her Mustang gelding Rembrandt, won $5,000 for first place.
Wylene Wilson (of Queen Creek, Arizona) has competed in all three annual Extreme Mustang Makeover challenges at the Fort Worth venue. This is her first victory in the event.
Wild Mustang photo from U.S. Bureau of Land Management
The Extreme Mustang Makeover was held in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Land Management and sponsored by Fort Dodge (a division of Wyeth Laboratories), Daily 72 nutritional products, Martin Saddlery, Roper Apparel, Smith Brothers and Western Horseman magazine.
After the Extreme Mustang Makeover, the newly trained gelding horses were displayed for adoption, with donations reaching as high as $9,000.
Wild Mustang photo from U.S. Bureau of Land Management
CTRL-click here to view a televised interview with Wylene Wilson and other Extreme Mustang Makeover contestants.
Another Extreme Mustang Makeover challenge will be held October 23rd through October 25th in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Coinciding with the Extreme Mustang Makeover, an Extreme Mutt Makeover was held at the same facility. This canine event included 10 animal shelter dogs, accompanied by ten professional dog trainers.
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Heard the judging left a lot to be desired
My close friend and her horse did well in Fort Worth. She made the finals and was pleased with her results. Her "boss" also bought the horse she had trained, so she was able to bring him back home. She was excited about that. I believe he took first in halter and did well in other events. Good article here.
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