Jim Hicks Is from the high desert country of Nevada. The wild born Mustang is no stranger to this humble trainer/clinician. Jim arrived to the Palomino valley holding facility on June 14 2008. The Mustang that had been picked for him had come from Wall Canyon Nevada. Jim drove 600 miles from Heber City Utah, to pick up this special equine soul. Jim first caught a glimpse of the red 4 year old gelding as he was being sent through the corral system. The first over all impression for Jim was that he looked almost more like a quarter horse than a Mustang.
The first moment that he observed the mustang, Jim realized that nature was alive and well. His instinct to flight or fight was showing in heightened self preservation as the horse was being pushed up into the trailer.
The first moment of pure curiosity resulted in the first touch between Jim and this wild mustang soul. Jim draped his arm over the top rail of the trailer and waited patiently while the little red mustang eased up to him and reached out his soft muzzle and touched Jim. This was the magical start of the journey to the Extreme Mustang Makeover!
Our barn is a true sanctuary
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Ringo The Mustang
Getting to know each other
4 comments:
Jim, Ringo is a beauty! I love the picture!
Karen Cooper from Mid-MO
Way to go Jim, I am so glad you are blogging. Can't wait to see more details of you and Ringo together.
Janet
Jim you are one of a kind and those who know you are truly blessed. This man knows and understands nature. He is blessed with a love unparalleled which is exhibited through his horsemanship. Thank you for your leadership and example! Ringo has a great friend as do we.
God Bless, (kick butt)!
Ringo is a beautiful horse ! Jim and Ringo, you are a great testament to what can be accompished with a skilled, patient trainer using trust as a priority. Jim, your incredible talents of communication have enabled a wild horse like Ringo to gently make his transition into a new world.
Way to go ... Jim and Ringo ...
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