It is hard to grasp the fact that we are on our way to Fort Worth, TX to the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover. Every sore, ache and pain…not to mention the extra calices we have added to our hands has all been worthwhile in preparing for this competition. We are hitting the blacktop early with Viggo and Sparrow to help us transition from the cool Northern Mountains in Central, PA to the dry Texas heat and to give the horses a break from the long haul. I can remember every up and down during the adoption, from the bidding to ending up with a horse we didn’t bid on! Then anxiously waiting for the mystery mare from Bald Mountain, Nevada and the handsome bay gelding from Twin Peaks, California. Everything after that is a blur…just kidding it’s hard to forget every moment when you live and breathe it. But now here we are ready as we will ever be and more than thrilled that our friends will be accompanying us to Texas.
I am so grateful for the family and friends that have supported Suzanne and I throughout this journey. We intend to proudly represent Next Level HorsemanshipTM and Pennsylvania by bringing back some ribbons. Although, the outcome of the competition is uncertain with the many talented trainers and horses we are up against, we feel that the adopters and their mustangs have already won. We have two very unique horses and it is comforting to know they are both in the hands of two loving families the Soergels and the Lloyds. Sparrow has taught me so much and she never fails to remind me with her kind ways what really matters …the simple moments between the horse and human. “The horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you don’t like what you see. Sometimes you will .” -Buck Brannaman
Sparrow and I hope to showcase the progress we have made, and the bond we share with everyone at the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover. If the judging allows us to proceed to the finals, we have a fun theme related freestyle to perform. I can’t give it away, but it will be a “treasured” moment for us! (hint hint) We express our thanks to everyone who has played a part in our mustang adventure and ask that everyone keeps updated on Viggo’s and Sparrow’s performances.