The Mustang Diaries

Pecos has had quite the eventful couple of weeks here in training. Before his recent setback, he enjoyed a wonderful trail ride with his owner. It was a fantastic outing, and it was great to see the partnership they've been building continue to grow outside of the arena. Unfortunately, shortly after that ride, Pecos developed what appears to be a hoof abscess. Anyone who has dealt with abscesses knows they can be incredibly painful, and this one has certainly been taking its

Phoenix had another productive week, with several exciting milestones that continue to build a strong foundation for his future. One of this week's biggest accomplishments was his first full front hoof trim using all of the farrier tools and the hoof jack. For a young BLM mustang, this is a huge step. Phoenix remained thoughtful and willing throughout the process, showing just how much his confidence and trust have grown. Every positive experience like this makes future hoof

Phoenix's Weekly Training Update: Building Reliability Through Repetition This week with Phoenix wasn't filled with dramatic firsts or flashy milestones—and that's actually a very good thing. Some of the most important weeks in a horse's training aren't the ones where they learn something brand new. They're the weeks where we take existing skills and strengthen them through repetition, consistency, and thoughtful practice. Reliability is built in these moments, and that's e