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Extreme Mustang Makeover-NJ Weekend

This emotional weekend began Thursday evening when we arrived at the Dream Park Equine facility in NJ just in time for a trainer’s meeting where we received a packet of papers, including our patterns that we would be performing for the judges.  We met the other trainers and talked about what would be happening throughout the weekend. Excitement filled me from the inside out as I thought to myself, it’s finally here. I worked SO hard for three months just…

The Wrap Up

My time with Zephyr before the Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge is almost up.  Looking back now, it is hard to think that less than 100 days ago, this horse was wild 

Mustangs and Patience

My father always taught me that patience is a virtue, and I never completely understood the meaning until I started training horses in January of 2012 at Next Level HorsemanshipTM. I have been attempting to learn all of Suzanne’s training techniques and strategies in preparation for the Extreme Mustang Makeover Competition.…

Recap with Zephyr

Week One: Recap with Zephyr Last Friday we drove down to Lorton, Virginia to pick up our two mustangs.  I had been waiting for this day for months and expected some sort of chaotic horse round up in a big arena with lots of people and horses everywhere.  But when we pulled into the field where the temporary Bureau of Land Management holding facility was located, it was strangely quiet. There were about 8 pens of horses adjoining a central…

Watch Us on TV-We Are Central PA

Recently Sara from WTAJ-TV came to Next Level HorsemanshipTM to learn how to ride a horse. I think we all had fun! Watch it now and enjoy a few smiles! If it’s been awhile since you’ve ridden but you want to get back in the saddle – we can help you do just that! Come on over – it’s easy to get back in the saddle again!…

NLH Welcomes New Apprentice:

The new year brings new beginnings and a flurry of activity for many.  At NLHTM things are no different.  This year is already off to a running start with a new group of trainers of various breeds and disciplines, and a brand new schedule of clinics and expos.  And, there is a new face around the farm these days too, one that is becoming more and more well known by the people that come and go at NLHTM, and of…