McKenna's Mustang Challenge

20/08/2022

Hi guys. I know I haven’t posted in a while. I just wanted to give everyone an update.

I still have not gotten a halter on him unfortunately. He has let me pet him a bit. And I have been able to run down his face, neck, belly, and butt with a whip. But I haven’t been able to get that far with my hands yet. He is showing a few signs of aggression, but that is quickly remedied with round-penning.

I just wanted to let everyone know, I will be adopting him out of the challenge. And then I will be selling him at the end of September with the hope of at least getting him halter broke by then. So if you are interested, please leave a comment or message me through the Mustang Challenge page. I would really love for him to go to a good home. I will be starting school again at the end of September and I will not have the time he needs or deserves. So please message me, or tag other people/send them the info on him if you are interested. His price will be based on how far I get with him. But it will not be expensive at all.

I hope he can go to a really good home. Also I just wanted to say one more time, he WILL NOT be available through the auction since I am adopting him and then re-selling him privately. So it is very important that anyone interested gets ahold of me for information.

Thank you guys so much!

26/06/2022

23/06/2022

Haven’t posted in a while cause I haven’t made much progress.

But yesterday we took a huge step. I was able to rub his face and neck and a bit of his shoulder with the handy whip. Hoping to get his tag off in the next week.

20/05/2022

I have been trying this the last few days. Just hanging a whip over his back and waiting for him to settle, then taking it off or wiggling it to simulate petting. I’m not sure how helpful it is, but I feel like I’m making slow progress.

After about 20 minutes of this I got him down to a walk and stop while keeping it on and moving it around on him.

15/05/2022

Today is the final event. Team Sorting. Alyssa and Gabby are competing together. After this we make the treck back home and I start working with Mr. Handsome again tomorrow.

13/05/2022

Well, Mr. Man is getting a bit of a break (not that he needs it) because I am at OHSET State with Alyssa.

She has been using my heart horse Oakley for OHSET this year and qualified for state in Working Rancher, Working Pairs, Sorting, and Western Equitation.

I will be back to work with the demon spawn on Monday!

11/05/2022

Things just got interesting.

10/05/2022

Day 4: Current status...

10/05/2022

Welp. Nothing to exciting today. This is the most I’ve gotten from him, a few steps toward me and just a lot of snorting. Nothing too aggressive from him since the first day. This guy is definitely making me work for it.

09/05/2022

Day 3: Worked on getting him to start following me and wanting to be curious about me.

09/05/2022

Day 2: Just a little update.

Still no touch yet. I have been met with some defensive aggression when I get to close. But it gets shut down with round penning and me controlling his body and movements.

It’s gonna be tough with this guy, but I’m not giving up yet.

Also he has discovered his shelter and has been eating and settling very nicely.

08/05/2022

Day 1: Welcome to the farm!

Luke Bryan • Welcome To The Farm

07/05/2022

Tag #7383 is loaded and headed home!
This guy loaded in less than a minute! Hope this is a sign of good things to come.

01/05/2022

Well, the Mustang’s stall and area are all set up and ready for him. T-6 days until he comes home. I have a name idea but would love a few more just to have some options.

05/04/2022

Well. This Mustang challenge is already going amazing. I got the one horse I think everyone wanted.

This big gelding looks like he will be a handful. But I am so exited. If you guys have any name suggestions, drop them in the comments

03/04/2022

Hey everyone. Long time no post. I am happy to announce that I will be doing the Teens and Oregon Mustangs Challenge again this year.

I have already submitted my picks for a mustang and I will be picking it up at the beginning of May.

The Mustang challenge with Paisley taught me so much and I am so excited to see what I learn this time.

These are the 4 geldings I put in to draw from.

04/10/2020

Hey everybody!

I know I haven’t posted in a while. I wanted to give you an update on the competition. After a long day, and many struggles, Paisley and I took 4th overall in our age group!

I am so proud of how she handled the situations that were presented. We had some issues in the show ring, but we were able to work through them and show off what we could do. I also paid her adoption fee and she is officially mine!

Thank you to everybody who has helped me and supported me along the way. Especially Rosie Pridey, Stacey Riggs, and Carey Cathey Cutting Horses for supporting me and sharing your knowledge with the me.