Here’s Tillie, a 3yo Twin Peaks CA Mustang filly we gentled, processing the many sensations that come with wearing a pack saddle.
To me, ponying, packing and ground driving are key ingredients to uneventful starting and laying a solid foundation for any direction a Mustang may go in the future.
Properly prepared, the first time with the pack saddle can and should be a non event, even for this spunky, opinionated, easily outraged princess.
Tillie is quite the lady and very expressive. She’s also a super cool, smart, hilarious young horse full of personality.
Tillie was adopted and went home to her person early this year.
Here are some of the updates we’ve received (shared with permission):
“A little update: Tillie is the absolute best in the whole world! I love her so much. She has adjusted so well and even earned going into the large turnout at night. She’s a very willing participant in whatever shenanigans I come up with and loves to go for walks. She has been super brave and calmly goes into the indoor arena (even through the scary small door!) and we are working on cross ties. I have also realized I can bribe her to go pretty much anywhere as long as it involves a grooming session. She is absolutely a princess
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“Is there a support group for people who just got their mustang but their mustang is so awesome that they think they need another one already? Asking for a friend…”
“She’s such a good girl! We have now done 3 rides in the round pen. Did a little trot last time. This weekend we’re gonna see if we graduate to the indoor arena. And she has convinced everyone on the property that she needs attention at all times.”
“I love her so much!!!!! She is such a joy to be with and I can’t wait to go back to the barn every time I leave!!!!”
This is why we do what we do at Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy
If you’re interested in learning more about backcountry packing with horses whether you’re taking riding horses or just leading pack animals, or how to utilize packing for the saddle starting process, there’s still time to sign up for the PACKING WORKSHOP next Saturday, May 3rd, in Guffey, CO.
Contact us if you’re interested and please help us spread the word!
We love sharing our passion for horse packing. These workshops are another way we can not only support the wild horses in our care but also help you educate yours … Or even help you justify getting one because packing out camp, sheds etc really get heavy after a while
We’ll be using our Ambassador Mustangs to show elements of the process, so if you’ve been wanting to meet them, you’re in luck
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