I haven't had a whole lot of time to work with Henry, but he is coming along so nice! Nothing phases this horse. He is the most confident Mustang I have ever encountered. A plastic bag blew into his stall last week which he followed over to my feet. I picked up the bag and he smelled it and then started licking it! That seems to be his mode of operation. Anything new he must first lick to determine if it is edible ...LOL what a goofy horse. Today he wore the saddle for the first time and he was totally comfortable, but dissapointed that is was not something he could eat. I am so excited to see how this horse continues to progress...

Big Success

We had such a great weekend. The most important part is that I adopted Tornado on Sunday and now I can move forward to get him the help he needs. It was wonderful to see old friends and make new ones!

During the "Fan Favorite Smackdown" Lanny Leach was more than great. I'm pretty sure he had seen me practicing earlier in the day and chose to "challenge" me with maneuvers he knew I could do (: He is quite the horseman and friend. Many people in the crowd did not really understand why Lanny was riding his horse, but I could not ride mine. By a large margin Lanny won the vote with a resounding level of crowd applause naming him the "Fan Favorite." He was presented with a belt buckle and given a chance to thank the crowd. Lanny got on the microphone and told everyone the story of Tornado. He extend the buckle to me and said that he felt that I deserved to have it. I am so thankful and blessed to call Lanny my friend. He is a wonderful horseman. He and his family have become good friends of mine and I appreciate them more than they can know.

I could not have hoped for a better Mustang weekend. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it all happen!

Onward we go...

Tornado is looking great. Thank you so much to all those who have been supporting us through this entire process. I have been voted and chosen to compete for "Fan Favorite!" This will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase this amazing horse and the journey we have been on together. Tornado seems to be showing improvement through his ongoing medical treatment. I hope that in the end I will be able to adopt him and give him all he needs for a full recovery.

Oh Henry!

My love for horses was really inspired by my grandfather Henry Nelson. He had 2 horses one of those horses was a buckskin mustang named "Buster." Horses were one of his greatest passions in life. During the 1950's my grandfather owned a Ford dealership. He told us that when he heard that Ford was coming out with a new sports car that he wrote in to the company and suggested that they name this new car the "Mustang." As a tribute to him and all that he meant to me I have always wanted to have my own mustang and name him "Henry Ford" after my grandfather. I have just been waiting for the right Mustang to come along. Finally Henry has come along and what a blessing he is! He is definitely an answer to prayers. He is my horse for the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth.

When I picked up "Henry Ford" it was obvious from the first moment I saw him in the BLM chutes that he was quiet, gentle, and kind. Not at all unlike Henry Nelson. He is so smart and willing too. I can't wait to see what lays ahead for us. After all the heartache I have experienced with Tornado I am more than ready for Henry!