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Saber the snaggle tooth mustang conquers a mountain (with pictures)

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    Saber the snaggle tooth mustang conquers a mountain (with pictures)

    For those of you who haven't heard the story of my husband's obese steed, here it is:

    Captured in NV as a 4 yr old stallion.
    Spent 2 years with the BLM in holding pens, then 30 days in a prison program getting halter-broke.
    We adopted him from the BLM for $200 in 2006. By then he was missing the tip of his left ear, had some serious scars on him from fighting, a soft spot for orphaned foals, and a snaggle tooth from a retained cap. Cool, he fits right in here.

    He was easy for someone used to neurotic TB's to start. That's not saying he is easy, but he's very trainable. Teach him once, that's all he needs. He's about the healtiest, hardest steed there is. I've been trying to starve him for the entire summer, look at the photos to see how well we've done (insert sarcasm). His cresty neck alone could feed a starving village (I do not support eating horse, esp. mustangs. Or starving villages. Onwards.) So, I figure I have to ride him to get weight off him. All of 14.2 hands tall and 4 feet wide. A bit like riding a rhino. Anyway...

    So, we climb to a top of a mountain today (to me, this is an easy trail).
    http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...Picture1-1.png
    http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...e/Picture3.png

    I ask him to show off his Parelli skills and stand up on a rock for a funny picture.
    He has no Parelli skills.
    http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...e/Picture2.png
    Don't mind me holding his face. Our camerman was 18" directly in front of us. On a green horse.

    Have no fear, my Parelli loving friends. We did conquer the rocks:
    http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...e/Picture4.png
    then:
    http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...e/Picture5.png

    So now, if a flood comes, the mustang can stand on a rock and stay safe

    We conquer bigger and badder rocks:
    http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...e/Picture6.png

    Celebrating victory:
    http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...e/Picture7.png

    My friend, celebrating victory:
    http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...e/Picture8.png

    Mustangs and mountains work well together. They are perfect trail riding horses.
    Last edited by FatPalomino; Sep. 2, 2009, 11:53 PM.
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    Thanks for posting the pics - Where is this in northern Colorado?

    Loved the on the rocks pics. He looks like he loves his work with you.

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    • #3
      i must say that he is one of the nicest looking mustangs ive seen. hes stunning

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        Every rider needs to, at some time, have ridden or trained a feral horse.
        They are very neat critters, are they.

        That third picture is very nice looking, well, all are, but that one with folded legs was a good action shot.

        He is a handsome fellow.

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        • #5
          What gorgeous scenery!
          Nice photos...loved the celebration pics.
          You jump in the saddle,
          Hold onto the bridle!
          Jump in the line!
          ...Belefonte

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          • #6
            Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

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            • #7
              I have one that we call "Buddy the Wonder Mustang". He was born in the Mexican desert, has been used for rodeos and now has an illustrious career as a low level jumper- the bigger height he can handle his stride is a bit short for the tougher combinations. We LOVE this horse, he has the heart of a lion and the toughness of steel. He does have some personality quirks, like pawing to death any blanket, rake or bucket that is remotely nearby his paddock. He is a dichotomy of the most sainted horse and devil in disguise.

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                Originally posted by lesyl View Post
                Thanks for posting the pics - Where is this in northern Colorado?
                This is Mount Margaret up Red Feather Lake Rd (Rd 74E). It's a real nice trail for the young or out of shape horse.

                Bluey's right. Feral horses are interesting.
                Weird and quirky, but also kind of neat.
                I wonder if the ones that were tamed up as babies are the same way?

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                • #9
                  Wow, FP, he's adorable! He looks like a blast too!

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                  • #10
                    Saber's very cool! Very handsome and buff!
                    But, I'm biased: I have a Mustang that can give Saber some competition in the weight dept. Woodrow is also 14.2 and 4 feet wide! Huge, cresty neck. When folks that don't know him come over they ask "When is that mare due to foal?"...
                    I've had Woody since he was a yearling and he just turned twelve. He's a great horse, a real steady-eddy, but he does have his moments - mainly when it comes to trailer loading. He just sometimes decides he's not loadin' up that day. He also is a tad bit aloof, never one to follow me around like the other horses (unless I have food). We've been through a lot together and I believe he's as bonded to me as he'll ever be to any human. He just isn't the "affectionate" type.
                    I also have a two-year old Mustang filly that I adopted a year ago. She has a totally different personality ( always comes up to check me out, follows me, etc.). Very much the " Queen-in-Training." Where Woodrow tends to be passive-agressive, Honesty can be a flat-out BITCH!
                    She also has a longer, leaner body type, and is smaller overall that Woody at the same age. She may be 5 before I start her under saddle and may have to be a kid's horse if she stays small and her temperment improves..
                    "And I will be an embarrassment to all
                    Who have not found the peace in being free
                    to have a horse as a best friend."

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                    • #11
                      I love the jumping shot... that is fabulous. Especially his expression. (:
                      "Remain relentlessly cheerful."

                      Graphite/Pastel Portraits

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                        Originally posted by SarahandSam View Post
                        I love the jumping shot... that is fabulous. Especially his expression. (:
                        Thanks. He gave me no warning he would jump- rather than just step onto the big rock. George Morris would shred me apart.

                        I'm glad he was tidy with his knees- I guess I should see if he'll make a jumper. If nothing else, it will help shed a few more pounds

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