Wooly Wyoming Haircoat!

Well Miss Lindsay had her first ride today in quite some time. She has about 3 inches of hair coat and I think is ready for a Wyoming winter! It actually has been pretty cold here..dropping in the 20's every night, so I think she's been enjoying herself.

We just played around today..what fun to be back on her..especially to have something so exciting to prepare for. It brings me back to the days before the SEMM. We did some spins and some lead changes...soooo much fun. I am going to try and work on getting Lindsay's canter super collected. It just comes so natural for her to collect up, she is so uphill. I just think it would be so much fun to learn canter pirouettes with her. I really think she could do them easily, she is just built for it.

We practiced side passing up to scary stuff too. She is still cautious of things...she is no fool and doesn't just assume something is ok because I say so. But if I ask nicely she will muster the courage to approach just about anything...it almost makes it even more of an accomplishment for us than if she was just a bombproof horse that was not afraid of anything. She is quiet by nature, but very cautious...I guess that's how she made it in the Wild for so long. For her to overcome her fears time and again for me it is very special. They are real fears and she puts such faith in me to not steer her wrong. I really appreciate that in her.

We started working on learning to lay down today as well. She bows really well and the lay down comes from the bow. If I was to hobble her leg I know she would have laid down already, but there is no rush and honestly I'd like to see if we can do it without a hobble. I taught our Norwegian Fjord to lay down with no ropes, but of course he hasn't a fear in the world, that makes a big difference. She did come really close 3 times today. I mean all fours were buckled and she was right there...but hopped back up. I really feel if I ask a few more times she'll be there. It takes such trust for her to put herself in such a vulnerable position, I do not blame her for taking her time. It is coming though and it is going to be so exciting when she figures it out.

So we are back to riding pretty regular now. We are going through the ACTHA obstacles to try and be sure we are comfortable with them all before time for auditions. I am really enjoying having a new goal with her, she has so much to offer. Hopefully we will make it to filming and you can see her on TV. How neat would that be ?!?

Well, so long for now...Happy Trails to you =)

Reality TV Series "America's Favorite Trail Horse"

We are THRILLED to announce Lindsay's Faith and Mary Jordan and family have a new adventure ahead! We will audition for the new Reality TV Series put on by ACTHA for America's Favorite Trail Horse! It will be aired on RFD TV in at least 10 episodes and YOU the viewer will vote on your favorite!

The audition is in April and Filming will be in May. The timing could not be more perfect as we can pick up our Supreme Mustang from the MS holding facility on the way home from the filming in TX! We could not help but jump on board when we learned of the fabulous adventure!

So excited to have a New challenge for Lindsay. 2011 will be a wonderful year!

Please join us on Face book in Lindsay's next adventure by going to this link http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1299163981#!/pages/Lindsays-Faith-Mustang-for-Americas-Favorite-Trail-Horse/178750158831398

Also if you have the itch to try your hand at this audition as well, we encourage you to enter! It will be great fun....go to www.actha.us to enter..the more the merrier!

Happy Trails to you!

Supreme Extreme 2011 is approaching!

Lindsay is doing fabulous these days. She competed in an ACTHA competition last November and won her division and a super nice Classic Equine saddle pad that she ever so kindly lets Rox borrow every now and then. Mike has been enjoying riding her as well and I was happy to see that she seems to enjoy his company as well as mine. It's been snowing here in the South this winter and I think she loves it. She has a hair coat every bit of 3 inches long!

Check out the new MHF site when you can. www.mustangheritagefoundation.org Lindsay is in 2 of the 3 rotating images up top! If it is not her when you first visit hit refresh or F5 a few times and you will see her. So honored and humbled to help represent these amazing horses!

We welcomed the birth of our healthy baby girl Oct 3rd, 2010 Filleigh Kay Jordan is every bit as perfect as we imagined. We are so excited to have her come along with us for this year's Supreme.

Speaking of the Supreme..the horses are on line for viewing! We have picked out our favorite and are saving our pennies in hopes of bringing her/him home. If you would like to make a small donation to help us bring this special Mustang to NC please visit our site www.highcottonhorsefarm.com and go to the Mustang page for a donate link. We promise to put it to good use....and I PROMISE if we get the Mustang we want you will be thrilled you helped make it happen! Just watching this horse gives me goosebumps.

We plan to offer weekly demos and clinics this year in hopes of giving the equine community more of an up close opportunity to see this gentling process unfold. A good reason to help us get this special Mustang...YOU will be able to see him/her in the flesh each week if you would like!

2011 is going to be an exciting one! We will keep you up to speed on our happenings! Happy trails to you until next time!

Updates have been made to www.highcottonhorsefarm.com if you'd like to check them out.

~mmj