Miles Legacy Mustangs

11/08/2023

An overdue training update on. little Miss Saya. I've had her for 6 weeks now, and my how she is starting to blossom.
Between osteopathy, a big de-worming, my personally made Equine Equalizer product, and lots of love this girl really is proving to be something else. We lost about 2 weeks between rain/mud/bodywork recovery, but we are still chugging right along.
We have been going into the big pasture to do our conditioning and to see the ponds. She came to us weak in the rear end, so I do an exceptional amount of muscular conditioning/physical therapy with her throughout the weeks. Lots of lateral work and crossing over/under. Her improvement on her stability is remarkable.
She started off with an aloof, but willing personality. She really didn't want to be touched, but she would l would allow it. But now she calls me at the gate every morning, and is offended if I don't scratch her b***y like the princess she is. This mare has such an interesting head on her shoulders. She is very open, communicative and trusting. If she doesn't understand she can get a little worried but she comes right out of it with the right guidance. Not a mean bone in her body, and just wants to please.
I can't wait to get her muscled up and riding well enough to hit the trails! Here are some clips from the first 2 rides. First ride was saddled and planned, 2nd ride was impromptu. She is calm as a cucumber and everything went off without a hitch.

I love a good canvas!

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09/17/2023

If you've got mustangs on your mind, just keep holding on to that thought. Mustang Magic Match up will not be an event to miss!
This is a talented group of trainers who have been invited to bring some top notch mustangs to compete for big cash prizes!
You can join the page Mustang Magic 2023. and keep up will all of the competitors and their horses as they work hard to bring their very best to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo!
We can't wait to see you there!

09/06/2022

I'm thankful for mentors that demanded more of me.

They made me aware of my energy, my body, my movements. They guided me to a path of deep personal work, one that I'm still walking and will always be.

They told me that the things I wanted out of my horsemanship were beyond techniques, exercises and equipment. They told me the things I wanted out of my horsemanship resided within me. Covered up with layers of bias, trauma, ego and many more uncomfortable things that I would have to face head on in order to be able to offer my horses my best.

I walk into barns daily where people are buzzing about. They're quick, frazzled, fussing...jerky and abrupt in their movements. Carrying around life's baggage and slopping it all over their horses. Full of tension and insecurity. Hopping from method to method, technique to technique...totally unaware of the root cause of their horsemanship struggles. It's them, it's us, it's me...it's SELF.

You can buy the programs, get the lessons, go to the clinics, pay for the training but until you are willing to take a long hard look in the mirror...you're only going to get so far. If you're a serious student of the horse, I don't think you can avoid it.

You'll be confronted with your own uncomfortable truths at some point...the question is, what will you do about them?

- Terra

09/05/2022

We did it!
Never underestimate a good mare.
If you can win her trust and respect, she'll give you her heart and soul.
I am truly at a loss for words. I am still processing all of the happenings from this weekend.

Willow stepped up and showed her heart out this weekend. That gangly, spaghetti legged black mare that I picked up, that was so terrified of us. I've never had a mustang that scared from the beginning. 60 days in and I was honestly contemplating dropping out of the challenge all together. But Ginger Duke kept insisting "keep going, she's gonna a be good one. Don't give up on her yet"
Just one more day. Just one more session. Every time, for the last 4 of the 12 weeks. I kept saying just one more try, and she repid me 10 fold. I've been involved with mustangs for over 9 years, but I've only been actively training/competing with them on my own for 4. And every year I've done the TIP challenge, and I have finished all over the board. 3rd, 2nd, and dead last.

4th times the charm. Willow knocked it out of the park, and I couldn't be more proud of her.
There would be no way of doing this without such a strong support system. My husband, my parents, my in laws. They always push and encourage me when the going gets tough. They saw the good bad and ugly of the super tough group of horses we had this year. Willow's adopter was also very proud of her sweet mare. I am so thankful for her trust in me with her next 4 legged partner in crime. am so proud of all the trainers who made it and finished strong. This year was hard, and I am overjoyed that we all got to take this journey together. I love the Texas Tip Challenge, it is easily one of the biggest highlights of my year.
I had a goal to win a simple goal to win a TIP challenge before I took on an EMM. Now that I have proven to myself of some of the things I am capable, it's on to play with the big dogs in the future. I can't wait.

08/12/2022

Yesterday Willow had a wonderful work on flatwork. I haven't really pushed her in the past couple weeks, just letting her settle and really get comfortable with my existence.
Slow is fast in horse training.
Yesterday was the first day she has let me pick up, hold and clean all 4 feet without tugging or walking away. She's been side passing away on both sides, but Yesterday she learned in about 5 minutes how to side pass towards me, instead of away. She was really confused by trotting in hand but she picked it up super quick. She's starting to cross over well in her pivots, and her halts and back are fairly smooth. She is making up for lost time in leaps and bounds. Her confidence is growing and her sweet and loving personality is starting to shine. She loves asking what's next, and she might throw in some extra strides and leaps when she is feeling extra spicy.
We also found out she LOVES the water. We took her to the pond after about a 1.5 hr session and she climbed right in. She kept looking at me like "are you coming?" The cherry on top was her getting to hand graze the super green grass where my sons sprinkler is. That was a real treat.
Willows stranger danger is starting to get better. She's always been wary of people, but she let my working student approach, love on and even do some pressure point work on her neck. The picture speaks for itself. She's a fan 😅
We are starting the long prep work for our freestyle, which we are super excited about. So we hope all will go well. Just a couple more weeks and we'll get to see our old friends and make some new ones! We are excited!

08/09/2022

08/09/2022

ATTENTION MUSTANG LOVERS:
Due to a change in circumstances, Angus has become available for adoption!! But, before you jump on board, let me tell you a little bit about him.

Angus is one of my two Texas Tip Challenge horses. He's a 6yr old, gaited, black and white pinto mustang gelding from Pancake HMA. He was just gathered in March of 2022, and gelded in April.

Now I know it's easy to get caught up in his Casanova appearance. When he is relaxed he has such a soft eye, and pleasant energy. But the hard part is getting him there. Angus started out as a pretty wild child (let's be honest it was to be expected). He was, and still is, snorty. I'm half way convinced that's just how he breathes. I like to think that we have him past the more difficult humps of learning to mind his manners. Angus needs a home with a LEADER. He needs a mustang savy home with someone who is knows how to read them well. His signs of communication are there, but you have to know how to listen to him. Once he starts to understand you, he actually has a "what do you want me to do now" curiosity and willingness. He just needs a firm but patient hand to ensure him that point. With the right trainer and consistency I think he will make someone a decent partner. If I was in my usual circumstances, I dont think he would have any issues coming along in a timely manner. But, his fear was not going to allow him to fit in comfortably in his first potential home, and with the circumstances I have this year as a trainer. He is almost TIP broke. We are just addressing the topic of his feet.
Angus is currently available for a small training fee, which will increase overtime as his training progresses. If you think Angus is the guy you are looking for, please pm me. I would love to talk more about him, and find him his perfect match.
-Must have a blm approved application

08/04/2022

You guys, it finally happened. Angus finally decided to join up. His entire energy was different today. He was forward, and was willing. He wasn't snorty, or darting at the smallest movement. Today was the first time I've felt confident enough with him to ask for a foot, And he gave me 2! He's asking what is next. He picked up on his side pass and FINALLY came around to love and affection. I have been telling him since day 1, that life is easier if you just let me love you...He's game for it now. It took a good deal of help from other trainers who have more experience with horses like him. With help and guidance we are finally on the way to success! We have some catching up to do, but I have faith in him.
I know to some it seems silly that I get as emotionally invested in these horses as I do, but it's my passion. Each journey I go through with these mustangs has been a different experience. Just as soon as I feel like Ive got it, I'm thrown the curve ball to learn something new. I'd be lying if I said I hadnt doubted myseld or my abilities since I got him. But then we get a win. But what kind of horsewoman would I be if I wasnt constantly puahing to better myself and my abilities?

So for those of you that follow our ups and downs, we appreciate you.
So delight in this adorable video update. 🥰🥰🥰

07/31/2022

Today was a HUGE day for both Angus and Willow. They had their first trailer ride together while being tied when we went to grab lunch. They did great and absorbed a lot just from riding around town. We got them back home, and they got off loaded for a while, before loading right back up and headed to Pleasent Grove Cowboy Church in Decatur for the Mustang play day.
Both horses really stepped up to bat and really turned on their brains. They were weary to be sure, snorty, watchy and the like. But they were attentive and (somewhat) willing. They had never seen any of these props or anything like them. They were skeptical at first but they picked up the hang of things really well. There was a lot of hubbub. Other horses, donkeys, laughing, people trucks and trailers. Anything one would usually expect at a play day, and they both took it in stride, and kept their cool. I am so proud of how well they composed themselves. Today was a huge break through.

And a HUGE thank you to the Pleasant Grove Cowboy Church in Decatur tx. Every year they host these practice play days in hopes to set trainers and horses a like up for success in a mustang safe environment. We truly appreciate anything and anyone that goes into making thi gs run smoothly. Between the chuck wagons, the arena, the props, the volunteer judges. I always look forward to these events to see some friendly faces and to get my horses used to being in all the commotion. That you all for all that you do! I'm kicking my but because I didn't get the first picture or video. So here's just a Pic from our trailer loading earlier today.
Stay safe, and hopefully we'll having another good update soon!

07/28/2022

I am so excited about this update. I have some pretty substance updates on both horsea. I actually debated for a long time if I was going to post all of this, but Ive always been fond of showing both the good and the bad of training, merely for educational purposes. That being said, this post isnt going to be for training advice. I'm not looking for input on this post, so if you have anything negative to say, this isn't the post for you. Keep scrolling. If you're still here, this going to be a long one, so buckle up.

ANGUS:
Angus has been aged at being closer to 6 or 7, rather than 5. Which really doesn't surprise me based on his behaviors and mannerisms. In the beginning he was in fact, acting like a feral stud. It's been a bit of a bumpy road addressing those behaviors and turning the energy into something productive. Just as soon as we turned our first corner, he started to develop an upper resprotory issue that ended up with us making a trip to the vet. The first time he loaded, he walked in quietly, and calmly. He looked around and just stood for about a minute or 2, then backed off the trailer and led right back to his stall. The perfect first loading. The next morning however, he had an adverse reaction to sedation, in which he went bonkers in the trailer. He spun and double barreled me in both legs, and had a melt down in the ally. We immediately addressed the situation, and made the trailer a positive experience. I was not seriously hurt, just some bruising. I still had a hold of his rope, so Impact was minimal as far as kicked are concerned. He got his blood work done, a shot with some steroids and he was good to go. He loaded right back like a gentleman, stood tied, and off loaded quietly as well. Since that little excursion to the vet, he has drastically improved. He's still a little snorty, but he's actually letting me approach him, and sometimes he even comes to me. When he is getting startled or spooked, he starts to gather back to me
Angus is a horse that needs a leader. When introducing him to the obstacles he is far more comfortable with me taking him over them and showing him that it's all okay. If I try to send him over an obstacle he doesn't do well. He is starting to learn to place some confidence in me. We have been able to take short walks around the property and Hand graze a little for some quiet time. With him, confidence is key. If you try to move too slow, that makes him more nervous. So, he's been a little precarious, but he is catching up to speed.

WILLOW:
Willow was a different type of tough cookie. With the wrong type of pressure she would snap in two, like full scale tempertantrum. At couple points I started to have some concerns for her safety, as she pinched some nerves in the back of her head, which led to some temporary facial paralysis. So, we changed antics. Originally, if she was tied to my tire (my normal method) she has 180° of motion in which to direct energy if she felt nervous. We led her over to a tree, and tied her there. Once we got her on the tree, she hasn't set back, she would simply move her feet. By giving her the 360° of movement she wasn't feeling as trapped. That's where we started to see progress. She started to allow more and more tough, to where I was able to start doing some body work to relieve the pinched nerves. She even let our osteopath make the adjustments as well. Once she realized we are all about massages and kisses, she's 100% on board. She's getting to go on the property walks as well, and has showed MASSIVE improvement in her leading abilities. She was terrified of me being in front of her. When she comes across something new, she is more comfortable with me "sending her" rather than leading her.
She has such a sweet mind and temperament. She is super honest in her communications which makes like pretty easy when we start to apply pressure. We are picking up feet, and grooming. She LOVES belly scratches. Over all I have pretty high hopes for her, she's gonna be a good one.

I am so proud of these two horses and how they have rallied in the last week. But I'm also proud of me. At points I have questionedyslef and my methods. I've reached out for help from others and learned new things from them, as well as from my horses. It's truly challenging my growth as a trainer and my horsemanship as they both have been fairly difficult for me in the beginning, and their learning styles are completely opposite of one another.

If you made it this far, thank you for your time and following along in our stories. While I use this blog for advertising my business and documentation for my mustangs, I also use it as a personal diary of sorts. A way to look back and keep track of my training journey.

I know I say this in just about every post, but here it goes:
It's so easy to get lost in the "race for firsts" in the mustang game. Don't. Don't keep score with the other trainers. Worry about you. Worry about your training and your horse. Listen to them and they will tell you what you need to know. So, stay safe, stay hydrated, stay motivated and stay the course. It will all happen the way it's meant to.

Here's to hoping I have another good report soon! Here are some pics and videos from the past few days.

07/25/2022

RAPID CITY, South Dakota — A Tale of Two Brothers plays out every summer Wednesday night at the Hart Ranch Roughstock & Barrel Racing Series.

Meet Sizzler & Twizzler, sons of Spud Creek Rodeo’s Bootlicker. Both carefully bred, born and nurtured toward bucking horse careers. Both introduced to the humane piece of working tack, the flank strap, when they were physically, emotionally and mentally mature. Sizzler bucked and loved it — Twizzler declined. Showed no inclination, just loped off and stopped.

Enter bronc rider, rancher and pickup man Troy Crowser. From long days in the saddle ranching, he’s developed a preference for strong, resilient draft crosses who will go all day and are ready to work at sunup the next.

He and Twizzler have miles and miles behind them as a day working team and are quickly becoming fancy good as a pickup pair.

Be sure you explain to the people who’ve bought in to the wild lies and misconceptions about bucking horses that ALL horses choose their career paths for themselves and tell us so. They’re smart like that.

Tom Plooster Spud Creek Rodeo Company Troy Crowser Hooey Resistol

07/24/2022

So, I usually prefer to do updates with Tik tok. I think it makes it more fun, and I hate the sound of my own voice. But, today I'm foregoing that because I am so excited. I made a post earlier in the week, talking about Willow and her reactions, and I mentioned she had started to turn a corner. Today was HUGE for us. It's like she just jumped on board overnight. Last week, if I moved just the wrong way she would explode she was so sensitive to the pressure.
We had to think out of the box and dig for ideas on how to safely breakthrough to her. And this video speaks for itself. All we have worked on is my approaching her, and sharing a space. Slowly I was able to introduce some body work, and it did t take her long to realize that I wasn't there to hurt her. I now ha e myself an invested and willing partner. Today was her first day with any obstacles. We did ground poles, and the pedestal. She ground tied for the first time, she's lunging, at a walk trot, with a stop and change of direction. Shes even letting me pick up her front feet. Over the course of just a couple days. This mare is constantly asking what I want of her, and looking for the next piece. I am so proud of her being so brave. If you can't stand high pitched baby talk, I warn you to kill the volume. I'm pretty obnoxious 🤣🤣 Here you go guys.

07/23/2022

This 4 year old, Hancocks Flame MA (Sire: Tip Top Valentine, Dam: Rainy Blu Hancock MA), just placed 3rd in Amateur Stallions 3 yrs & Older class and 6th overall in the Conformation Class, at the ARHA World Show yesterday.
He is owned by a DVM in Florida but it was another repeat buyer, Steve Munz, who sent us the photo. Steve's own MA horse, Salty Mo Leo MA, will be heeling tomorrow at the ARHA World Show. We wish he and "Moe" the very best!

07/21/2022

Let's talk about Willow.
Willow was originally supposed to be my husband's horse for the TIP challenge. He made the commitment, and wanted to work with her, and I show her. But, unfortunately he suffered and injury shortly before pick up. We thought long and hard about possibly just dropping to one pick, but I decided to take the challenge of training 2 wild ones at once. Well, we can say that I got the challenge I was looking for.

Willow is easily one of the more difficult horses I have worked with. She's not aggressive or mean. She wants to be sweet, and is somewhat inquisitive. But, her reactions were pure flight. She would panic so hard from so little stimulation that she was a huge safety hazard to herself, and no regard for what was around her. Progress with her has been slow and methodical, but by golly she has finally turned a corner!
She has started to call me when I leave the house. She'll drink from a bucket from my hands. Willow is accepting touch and brushing down her body and to her tail, and we FINALLY got those fairie knots out of her mane.
She's content enough to fall asleep when I'm brushing her, and it seems that once she builds up that confidence in herself she seems like she's gonna be a real sweetie. Now that we have been able to establish some type of positive relationship, the real work can begin. It's so easy to get caught up watching other people's progress when you feel like you're spinning wheels. I've had such a change in circumstances this year, and add more challenging horses. It's really forcing me to grow and step up my game. I'm never one to turn down a challenge, so we are weight In the collar getting it done. These horses are pretty dang wild this year, but they aren't impossible. Just take the time and listen to your horse. They will tell you what they can handle, you just gotta listen.
Stay safe in this heat, and stay safe!

06/20/2022

Happy Monday! We are up at at em early to beat the heat. We got 4 trainers in the same place. Cleaning stalls, working horses, working on trailers, fixing equipment. Logan is desensitizing horses by zooming his wheeler everywhere. I couldnt be bothered with dishes today. Too much to do! We have a gig in Royce City this evening. It's going to be a long, but very productive day. Stay cool, and stay safe😎

06/18/2022

Hi, My name is Kayla, and I have a mustang addiction. This is a life altering condition and must be treated seriously throughout the rest of my life.

Mustangs are like potato chips...

Everyone, meet Will... as in Will Rogers.
He's a 16yr old mustang gelding from Rocky Hills Hma.

He's a tad rotund as he's been out to pasture for 2 years since the death of his owner. The last owners wife reached out to us to see if we could take him, as she is elderly and she already has her 1 saddle horse. So we met up and took him on. We are pretty excited to have him here. Will has a super cool history and will make an excellent addition!
We have already started forward with his new diet and exercise program to get him down to his ideal weight, and then the fun will start!!

06/16/2022

Training update: Day 7 NAME REVEAL #1

We are officially a week into this year's training challenge. We have really upped the difficulty having 2 in the same time line, but we are always up for a challenge. I have a really big piece of advice.
Never be afraid to ask for help.
I've been around horses for a long time, and I'm always learning new things, or find my hands full. Our gelding managed to get his halter off day 1. I've never started a mustang without a halter, so I took it as a universal sign to up my game. So I woke up extra early Saturday morning to hopefully spend the day working him slowly until we got it on.... well, that only kinda sorta worked.
He caught on to the game really quick. His reactions are relatively quiet and doesn't seem to have a mean bone in his body.
Even though we were able to keep our sessions brief and slow; I still managed to iver work myself into heat exhaustion. So I ended up just "doing my best" for about 3 days. He got worked at liberty, but I was so quick to go down hill we really didn't do much.
Fast forward to Monday, we had a gig out of town. Seth and Cavin were kind enough to tag team him and get him haltered for me to help me make up for lost time. This heat and humidity is no joke, be careful and don't be like me 🤣
Anywhere, this sweet boy is no longer just a number!! Here are our pick up and update videos!! Stand by for tomorrow's update with name reveal number 2 for Seth's mare!

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06/13/2022

Wowee!! Kayla here, from Miles Legacy Ranch. What a whirlwind of days just since pick up! We are on Day 4 with our new mustangs.
Things are going fairly well with Seth's mare. She is a 4 yr old mare from diamond Hills North hma. Gathered as a 2 yr old, she has been in holding for about 2 years, so she is a bit more mellow. She's super athletic, and methodical. While being on the more reactive side, she's been quick to figure things out. He got his first touch, and she's decided that scritchy scratches turn her to butter. She was quick to join up and accept love and affection. She has a lovely long flowing stride. Seth has picked her show name, but we have still to determine a barn name that truly suits her. That will come in time. But until then she is known as MLR Carbonado. Which literally translates to black diamond. Something exciting that I want to touch on, is I have been a part of the mustang community for about 10 years now. It's taken me this long to convince Seth to work with one, and the pride I felt watching him get his first touch with his first mustang was just bliss. I am so excited that I've been able to drag him over to the Darkside.
Now for Angus..... Angus is a 5 yr old gelding from Pancake Nevada. He was just gathered in March of 2022, and gelded in April. So, he is easily the most "wild" mustang I've ever had. That being said, this dude has quite the interesting brain on him. He decided that he will be the horse to force me to up my game once again. He slipped his halter the first night. 🙃 This has been my first time starting one without a halter and I've already made some good leeway with him. He understands the give and take, and I have him following and joining in the pen, though we still haven't quite reached the first touch, that is okay. He is willing, he's just nervous. Even though he is quick when he does dart, his over all reactions are fairly quiet. We are able to do almost all of our work slowly and quietly without over reaction. He WANTS to be a good boy and he has the soft eye along with that intention.
FUN FACT: HES A PINTO.
He was labeled as a black, and when I picked him, I thought he was solid black with a blaze. But once that mud came off, he is chromed out in the rear and has big white spots on his belly!
Also on the list of updates! We've had a close friend of our taking lessons from us for quite some time. Cielo, our mustang ambassador, has been her equine teacher for about a year now. She came from knowing nothing, and coming once a week, to now we refer to her as our intern, as she will stay for days on end, and exchange labor for lessons and knowledge. She has decided that she wants to compete in her first show. So she has committed to showing Cielo in hand at the open in September at the Texas Tip Challenge! Here are some pictures from the past few days! I hope to have some of my famous Tik Toks up soon. Be sure to give us a like and a share to help us spread the good word about these amazing horses. We want to showcase them to their full abilities to represent all the horses in holding waiting for their chance. To follow for tik tok updates, you can follow us

06/10/2022

Alrighty!!! We had one heck of an adventure but we got it done! 2 new mustangs in for a taste of the good life at Miles Legacy Ranch. He left late, radar was clear. So we packed the hammocks to save on hotel. Checked radar before bed, still clear. 2:30 in the morning we wake up to rain and a severe weather warning. So we grabbed everything, hurled it in the truck, and slept in the seats. Lol we were able to pick out horses at the pens this year which really changed the game for us! So, we came home with 2 beautiful mustangs:

For Kayla:
4890 a 4yr black gelding from Pamcake HMA. Freshly gathered just this past March! He has a beautiful white blaze and 2 white hind stockings! Talk about chrome!

And for Seth:
0673 a 4yr black/grulla mare from diamond hills HMA.
They both seemed to have a soft eye and a thoughtful energy in the pens, so we are SUPER excited to see how they handle the domestic life.
Videos to come later once it cools off and the have settled. And names are TBD.
We havr been able to add some.decent upgrades to tue facility, and since we apparently never have enough to do; we decided to up the ante and get 2 wild ones for this year. These horses will be competing in the 2022 Texas Tip Challenge, we can't wait to see you there! Until then, here is a photo documentary of the last 12 hours 🤣

06/09/2022

T-MINUS 1 DAY!!! PICK UP DAY!!! We have been working like crazy, and it came down to the wire, BUT, we got it DONE! we have 2 new spacious 20x30 runs, along with an ally. All of which are 6' heavy duty pipe panels, reinforced with t-posts for stability. The shelters will be up soon, but we also have shade trees until then. These upgrades will make it easier for use to handle multiple wild horses at one. We only have 2 runs for now, but will be piecing more together overtime. Just in time for the 2022 Texas Tip Challenge.. We are especially excited for this year as we will be adopting 2 new mustangs as opposed to our usual 1. We can't wait to start documenting this journey with you all! Be prepared for mustang spam and have a blessed weekend!
ITS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR