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Navajo Nation Extreme Mustang Makeover Champion Crowned
For the past three months, more than twenty trainers have been working with wild Mustangs in preparation for the Navajo Nation Extreme Mustang Makeover in Tsaile, Arizona, August 12-14, the hard work was put to the test as the trainers displayed the talents of the Mustangs in classes designed to showcase the horses' intelligence and athletic ability. When the dust settled, Jed Austin Mayfield of Tucson, Arizona, and his Mustang EZ were named the champions of the first Extreme Mustang Makeover ever to be held in Arizona.
Mayfield and EZ, a 2008 black gelding gathered from the Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area in Utah, amassed 34 points for their compulsory class and 60 points in the freestyle finals for a total score of 94 to win the event. Mayfield is a 27-year-old native of Tucson. He learned to ride from his father at the age of 4 and started training his own horses at 17. Mayfield and his wife, Amy, have two sons. He is a fourth generation farrier and is a certified performance horse trainer. Mayfield has been using EZ in his clinics to teach other riders, and was thrilled to adopt EZ for $950 at the adoption on August 14. Mayfield and EZ earned a check for $2,000 for their victory.
Frank Despain of Winslow, Arizona, trained Clyde, a 2008 bay gelding gathered from Cedar Mountain, Utah. Despain and Clyde were the reserve champions at the Navajo Nation Extreme Mustang Makeover. Clyde was the highest adopted horse at the August 14 adoption and was adopted for $1,400. Compete results are available at www.extrememustangmakeover.com/emmarizona.php.
The storied history shared by Mustangs and Native Americans was front and center when the Extreme Mustang Makeover stopped at the Navajo Nation and Diné College in Tsaile, Arizona. Horse songs and traditional prayers began each day's competitions. The breathtaking scenery made the experience even more unforgettable. Mustangs and their trainers got to explore the beautiful country while competing on a natural trail course designed by the Ultimate Ranch Cowboy Horse Competition.
The Ultimate Ranch Cowboy Horse Competition (URCHC) raises funds for scholarships. Stanley Kedelty presented the idea to the family of the late Ross Begay Sr. The funds raised from the URCHC event are used solely for college scholarships for the Crystal, New Mexico, community. The Annual URCHC honors the late Ross Begay Sr., Alvin Begay and Grace Denetso who were well-known ranchers in Crystal. All three were among the first family in Crystal to advocate for infrastructure development and improving the quality of life for the community. Their support for improving Navajo life extended beyond their family and into the local community.
In all, $6,000 in prize money was awarded at the competition. In addition to the top-10 finals, other awards were also presented. Jennifer Earnest, who trained Claude, won the buckle for the Rookie Division. The Rookie Division recognizes the highest placing trainer after the preliminary classes. Earnest, who is from Silt, Colorado, and Claude finished third in the finals. Wesley Coates, who trained 44 Magnum, won the buckle for the Silver Bullet Division, which recognizes the highest placing trainer 50 years old or older. Coates is from Gunnison, Utah. Aaron Smith-Tayson, who trained Charger, won the buckle for the Young Gun Division. Smith-Tayson is from Twenty-Nine Palms, California. The Young Gun award is given to the top placing trainer aged 18-21.
See photos from the 2011 Navajo Nation Extreme Mustang Makeover at http://extrememustangmakeover.smugmug.com/.
The Extreme Mustang Makeovers are made possible through the generous support of our partners - the Bureau of Land Management, Western Horseman, Pfizer, Ram Truck, Vetericyn, Smith Brothers, Martin Saddlery, Gist Silversmiths and ACTHA. |
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Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover Returns to Fort Worth
The 2011 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover and the Extreme Mutt Makeover will be held September 15-17 at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to the $100,000 Legends division, two new divisions will be added -- the $50,000 Idols division and the $20,000 Stars division. Mustangs competing in the Legends and Idols division will participate in three classes - trail, pattern and a trainer's choice. Mustangs competing in the Star division will be shown in-hand and will not be ridden in the competition.
In addition to seeing history, fans in attendance at the Legends' $100,000 finals will select one lucky contestant as the Fan Favorite, and that contestant will receive $5,000! Be sure to purchase tickets today! Reserved seats are just $20 and general admission seats are $15. Click here for information on purchasing tickets, and for information on hotels, schedules and other important information on the event.
As winner of the Mustang Art Contest, Paul Hopman's depiction of Extreme Mustang Makeover graduate Red Ryder on scratchboard will be featured on the cover of the 2011 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover program. The Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover will also feature a trade show with some great vendors. The award-winning documentary Wild Horse, Wild Ride will also be shown. See the article later in the newsletter for more information. You won't want to miss a minute of the action! |
ACTHA Ride For The Mustangs
There's still time to join ACTHA's 2011 GuinnessTM World Record Ride, which will support the Mustang Heritage Foundation's mission to increase the number of adoptions of American Mustangs.
On September 10, trail riders from across the nation will saddle up and ride for a common cause -- to help the great American Mustang. Will you join us for the Ride for the Mustangs?
Be a part of this extraordinary annual event! Bring your friends and your favorite trail horse, enjoy a beautiful ride and have fun, knowing you're connected to thousands of other trail riders that day.
Ride, host or volunteer and you will be supporting Mustang Heritage Foundation's adoption programs!
A special thank you to the American Competitive Trail Horse Association for selecting the Mustang Heritage Foundation as the beneficiary of the 2011 GuinnessTM World Record Ride! Thank you also to all of the ride hosts who are helping to spread the word about the great American Mustang and helping to increase Mustang adoptions! Visit www.actha.us/rfm for the latest list of rides and to sign up to be part of history and this record-setting ride! |
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JW Brooks Custom Hats Becomes Official Hat Sponsor of the 2011 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover
The Mustang Heritage Foundation is proud to announce JW Brooks Custom Hats is the official hat sponsor of the 2011 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, Texas, September 15-17. The winner of the Legends Division at the 2011 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover will be presented with a JW Brooks Custom Hat valued at $775.
JW Brooks is also creating a "Mustang Series," which will feature custom hats with Mustang freeze marks. Now, Mustang enthusiasts will be able to show the world that they "Demand the Brand" with a JW Brooks Custom Hat from the new "Mustang Series."
J.W. Brooks was born in Durango, Colorado, and raised on the ranchlands of Colorado and Wyoming. From a very young age, it became apparent that J.W. was destined to become an artist. At 10, J.W. illustrated a children's book and by the time he graduated high school, he was being commissioned for his western art. In 1994, J.W. was the youngest artist commissioned to render Phoenix, Arizona's "Rodeo of Rodeos" rodeo lithograph. Phoenix later asked J.W. to be the featured artist again in 1996 and 1997. In 2004, he was honored again by Scottsdale, Arizona's Parada Del Sol Rodeo to be their featured artist.
In addition to crafting cowboy hats and drawing western art, J.W. has gained popularity as a country western singer. J.W. and his wife, Jody, live in Scottsdale, Arizona, and are working to continue and preserve the western heritage and way of life they've always enjoyed.
Stop by the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover tradeshow and visit the JW Brooks Custom Hats booth on the John Justin Arena Concourse. Learn more about JW Brooks Custom Hats at www.jwbrookscustomhats.com. |
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Riders4Helmets Offers Incentive at Supreme
The Riders4Helmets campaign has created a unique $2000 Helmet Safety Incentive that will debut at the 2011 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover 2011.
Each division - Stars, Idols and Legends - will have a $500 Helmet Safety Incentive. In order to qualify for the Incentive, exhibitors must wear a properly SEI certified helmet with a properly fitted strap in all preliminary classes and finals, if qualified. The winner of the $500 will be the highest scoring rider, or handler for Stars, that is sporting a SEI certified helmet. Each division will be awarded $500. The winner in each division will be determined from the preliminary scores - not the freestyle. An exhibitor could win this award without making the finals if none of the top 10 exhibitors are wearing an approved helmet.
In addition to these incentives for each division, there will be a separate $500 award given to a rider that wears a helmet and has not already won a Helmet Incentive Award. This $500 award will be drawn at random from all the exhibitors signed up for the helmet incentive that did not win their respective division helmet incentive awards. The $500 award for the random drawing of helmeted exhibitors is $250 cash and a $250 gift certificate to Equestrian Collections, a Western and English online retail store.
"As trainers of these amazing American Mustangs, it is our duty to represent the breed will dignity, honor and respect," says Mary Miller Jordan, who helped organize the incentive and is a Supreme adopter/exhibitor. "It is an honor to have the opportunity to show America what these horses are capable of and along with that honor comes a duty to represent ourselves as responsible, positive role models. One way we can do that is by using the platform of the SEMM to show others that it is cool to wear a helmet. Whether or not you feel you need a helmet, there are others watching you that undoubtedly do need a helmet. You may not realize it, but by being a competitor in the SEMM, you have many eyes watching you. Everything you do is making an impact on others - from the respect that you treat your Mustangs with, to the helmet on your head or lack thereof. YOU are a role model, and you ARE being watched."
In order to sign up for this incentive, exhibitors must bring their helmet to the trainers meeting to have it checked for SEI certification and proper fit.
Need a helmet? Tipperary Helmets has offered a 20 percent discount for all Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover exhibitors toward the purchase of a Tipperary Sportage, an attractive, well ventilated helmet.
The goal of the Riders4Helmets campaign is simple: to get more equestrians wearing helmets...period. The campaign was founded by Lyndsey White and Jeri Bryant. Learn more about the Riders4Helmets campaign at www.riders4helmets.com. |
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See Wild Horse, Wild Ride at Supreme
The documentary film Wild Horse, Wild Ride will be shown Friday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The Supreme competition will be wrapped up in time for everyone to enjoy the film. Tickets are $10 and can be ordered by fax or mail by completing the ticket order form that can be found on the Supreme page. Watch the Extreme Mustang Makeover Facebook page for more details. Only a few tickets remain for purchase so don't miss this opportunity to see this award winning film!
Wild Horse, Wild Ride is the feature debut of husband-and-wife team Greg Gricus and Alex Dawson. They have worked in the production of non-fiction television for over 15 years. Veiw the trailer of the film and learm more at wildhorsewildride.com.
The Mustang Heritage Foundation greatly appreciates the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History for allowing our Mustang fans the opportunity to see this award-winning film about the 2009 Extreme Mustang Makeover that was held in Fort Worth. |
Mutts Available for Adoption at Makeover
The third annual Mutt Makeover is scheduled for September 16-17 in Fort Worth.
The Extreme Mutt Makeover trainers and mutts are making their final preparations for the 2011 edition of the Extreme Mutt Makeover. Fifteen teams are scheduled to compete.
The Extreme Mutt Makeover will be held in conjunction with the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover, September 16-17, 2011, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Trainers will be asked to complete basic obedience training, and demonstrate during exhibition any special talents or relationship development with the dog. Trainers will be competing for prize money -- $1,000 for first, $500 for second, $250 for third, $150 for fourth and $100 for fifth place -- and the satisfaction of saving the life of a deserving mutt.
Visit the Extreme Mutt Makeover website, to learn about the mutts and to find adoption applications. Applications submitted prior to September 16 will receive priority. To follow the progress of the dogs competing, become a fan of the Extreme Mutt Makeover on Facebook. |
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Mustang Sponsors Rock! Photo Winners Announced
The voting has ended and our Extreme Mustang Makeover Fans have voted in the first Mustang Sponsors Rock! Photo Contest.
And the winners are: first place -- the Hanna family of Killdeer, North Dakota, with 248 likes; second-place -- Ashley Stevenson of Loxahatchee, Florida, with 235 likes; and third-place -- Carol Etlicher of Weatherford, Texas, with 123 likes.
We couldn't do the things we do for Mustangs without our amazing sponsors -- Western Horseman, Pfizer, Ram Trucks, Vetericyn, Martin Saddlery, Smith Brothers and Gist -- or our incredible fans!
You can see the photos of all of our contestants at our Extreme Mustang Makeover Facebook page. The top three "liked" photos are receiving gift baskets full of awesome prizes from our incredible sponsors Western Horseman, Pfizer and Vetericyn, plus Extreme Mustang merchandise. The most liked photo will also receive a family four-pack of tickets to the 2011 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover or winner's choice of a 2012 Makeover event. Look for the Hanna family's winning photo in the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover program in our sponor appreciation ad. The Hannas' photo is titled "The Hannas doctoring a Heifer on the Range," and features Ryan, Susan, Hayes and Maysa Hanna with Mustang Prairie Dog, or who will be competing at the 2011 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover.
Thank you to all the creative Facebook fans who submitted photos and for everyone that voted! |
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Youth Employment Program Looking for Mustang Enthusiasts
Mustang Heritage Foundation's Youth Employment Program is looking for talented youth ages 15-24 who want to help spread the word about Mustangs.
The Mustang Heritage Foundation is looking for youth and young adults between the ages of 15-24 to be part of the Youth Employment Program. There are 100 jobs available for youth 15-18 to work-from-home for 12 weeks and receive a $500 salary.
Tasks include researching the history, plight and current issues surrounding the American Mustang and then sharing this knowledge with others through social networking, press releases and community presentations. It's a great way for youth to learn about American Mustangs while also earning some spending cash!
Camp counselor positions are also available for young adults 18-24. Camp counselors research Mustangs for 12 weeks and assist at a Mustang kids camp. Camps are currently scheduled for Fort Worth, Texas (September 16-17), and Canyon, Texas (in November), and additional camps are being planned. Camp counselors are also eligible for a $500 salary at the conclusion of their work period. There are 50 camp counselor positions available.
The Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is hosting Camp Wildfire September 16-17. Youth ages 9 and older are invited to take part in two days of activities that center on the stewardship of the land and protection of the wild horse. The program will focus on National Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductee Velma "Wild Horse Annie" Johnston and will feature an opportunity to learn from professional horse trainers involved in the $200,000 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover at the Will Rogers Memorial Equestrian Center. Each camp participant will receive a t-shirt, backpack and other souvenirs, as well as tickets to a Supreme Extreme evening performance.
Cost for the program is an affordable $10 for both days that include dinner on September 16 and lunch and an optional dinner on September 17. Scholarships are available. Activities are from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m on Friday, September 16 and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 17. Click here to register for Camp Wildfire.
To learn more about the available positions through the Youth Employment Program and to print an application, visit the Youth page on the Mustang Hertiage Foundation website. Apply today to be part of the Mustang Heritage Foundation, and help us spread the word about America's Mustangs!
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Trainer Incentive Program
The Mustang Heritage Foundation is always looking for talented trainers to join our Trainer Incentive Program. Approved TIP trainers, pick up a Mustang from a BLM facility, gentle the horse and find an adopter within 90 days. The adopter pays the $125 adoption fee to BLM and the trainer receives $700-$850 from the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Horses are considered "gentle" when they are halter broke, will pick up all four feet to be cleaned and will load and unload from a trailer.
TIP Trainers can also make arrangements with most BLM offices to pick up horses from a BLM satelite adoption site on the final day of the adoption event. Visit the BLM's website to see the satelite adoptions planned for September. Many BLM offices also allow TIP Trainers to bring gentled TIP horses to satelite adoption sites to connect with potential adopters, too! Call your local BLM office to get details and verify their policy.
Not a TIP Trainer? Apply today to be part of this great program that pays trainers to help a deserving Mustang find an adoptive home!
Looking to add a gentled Mustang to your herd? TIP Trainers across the U.S. have horses that are gentle and awaiting a new home. Visit the TIP page and find an trainer in your area. |
Makeover Returns to Tennessee in October
The Extreme Mustang Makeover returns to Murfreesboro Tennessee, October 21-23. More than 60 Mustangs are in training for the event including 20 yearlings that will be featured in the Youth Challenge.
The Kentucky Horse Park's Mustang Troop is scheduled to perform at Saturday's finals and will feature two of the 2010 Extreme Mustang Makeover graduates -- Gunner and Danny, who were adopted at last year's event.
Three Mustangs competing in the Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Extreme Mustang Makeover have been chosen to take part in the Purina Mustang Challenge to show how the proper nutrition in Purina feeds can transform a horse in three months. See the progress in our Facebook album by clicking here.
All Mustangs competing at the Extreme Mustang Makeover will be available for adoption on October 23. Adoption fees will be set by competitive bid.
Tickets are on sale now for the October 21-23 Extreme Mustang Makeover in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Tickets for the October 22 finals are just $15. Preliminary classes and adoption event are free!
Visit www.extrememustangmakeover.com/emmtennessee.php, to purchase tickets and for the latest information on the Murfreesboro Extreme Mustang Makeover. Be sure to watch the Extreme Mustang Makeover Facebook page to see photos of the Purina Mustang Challenge participants as they prepare for the Makeover.
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Ram Truck Offers Discount to Mustang Trainers and Adopters
Mustang Heritage Foundation trainers and adopters are now eligible to save up to thousands of dollars off of new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or RAM vehicle purchases and/or leases. This special program offers trainers enrolled in the Mustang Heritage Foundation programs or adopters of Mustang Heritage Foundation event/program Mustangs, the opportunity to purchase or lease most new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles at the 'Preferred Price' (1% below factory invoice plus a $75.00 administration fee). That includes most hot products such as the adventurous Jeep Grand Cherokee, the exciting new Dodge Journey, and the popular Chrysler Town and Country mini-van or the award winning RAM pickup. This is a great discount opportunity and may include most consumer incentives available at the time of sale. Trainers/adopters and/or their spouses may purchase or lease a combined total of two vehicles per calendar year. Click here to learn more.
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