08.25.10
Posted in Tuckers Trails of Training, Video blogs at 3:28 am by Administrator
As I reflect back over the past three months I have allot of mixed emotions! Following Gods path for my life is always my goal; although I tend to lean on my own understandings some times and try to forge a different path on my own strength. The trail on my own is bumpy and hard work! So looking into the future after the SEMM is scary if I look towards the trail that is alone. Gods path in my eyes seems harder than the path I had in mind; but the reality is that any path that isn’t Gods direction is the wrong path and will just get me lost. When any of us day dream about the possibility of receiving a large amount of money, we see endless possibilities. So even though my commitment to this adventure had so much more to do with everything but money, the idea of winning it gave me hope to a brighter future.
I have done allot of pondering and soul searching to seek out Gods direction and look at the lessons learned from this adventure in my life. I realized that God needed to teach me how to really trust in him and make a better financial plan for my family that required me to work at making it work better than it has in the past. Being more responsible with the provisions he provides us on a daily basis. His plan for me was exactly what I told him I was willing to do. Make myself available to show His love to all around me and allow Him to use me for his service not my own. And coming out of this Makeover experience I have no Regrets which is a personal victory for me. I had a great time, enjoyed my husband, children, and the many freinds and family that came to Fort Worth to support Tucker and I. I didn’t allow the fears of failure or the pressure of the money ruin my experience. Trust and faith remains the two key elements that give me peace.
In the process of making over a wild horse into a trusting partner, the horse has to have an internal battle with himself to face his fears and trust a greater power to provide his needs and keep him safe. If the horse resists the gift of partnership and provisions his life becomes full of worries and hard work trying to succeed on his own. The day and moment he decides to let go of his fears and learn to trust is the first day in his life of faith in a new idea of what life may be all about. Trust comes from following that new faith and depending on that greater power in his life to renew his strength and help him find peace. The growing partnership starts with a step of faith and then builds into a trusting partnership! How parrallel that is to how God works in our lives. Gods amazing grace wipes away our mistakes and our past with the blood his son, Jesus Christ shed on the cross. The victory in his death is that he rose from the dead to lead us into an eternal life with him by our side here on earth and then us at his side in an eternity in heaven with Him! When we make the choice to ask forgivness for our past mistakes and believe and accept his gift to us, we then have a trusting leader to direct us on the straightest trails of life because he will be leading the way and will never forsake us!
Proverbs 3:5&6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understandings, in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall make your trails straight!
Stay tuned for more Tucker & Joshua the mustangs blog as a weekly update and training tip for you to continue this path with us. Thank you so much for following Tuckers new life and for those of you that came to the competition, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and giving me an audible message from God that we are winners in his eyes to! May God bless you and keep you!
Spend the SEMM Weekend with me go to the links below to view all four preliminary runs and the fianls run, including the judges results and the overwhelming crowd response!
Day One of the Competition! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0qgkrfYpEw&feature=channel
Day Two and the Full Finals Run including the judges scores and the overwhelming crowd response! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4aG_qXJqwU&feature=channel
Thanks again to Tucker Trail Saddles for there sponsorship of Tucker and my training program! Go to www.tuckersaddles.com to select your new saddle!!
Go to www.cindybranham.comto see how you can come and “Release the possibillities” in your horse! “With God all things are possible…”Luke 18:27
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08.16.10
Posted in Uncategorized at 6:58 am by Administrator
Here is the finals run!! Yes we made it into the finals!! I thought I would get this out before the complete weekend blog at the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover! We had an awesome weekend! The finals were very exciting! Listen to Tucker as he tells his story of the Amazing Grace in his life over the past 100 days! Cindy & Tucker were winners in the crowds eyes!!
Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHnDUj0LSnc&feature=channel
Go to www.cindybranham.com to learn more about Cindy’s proven training program! Does your horse need an Extreme Makeover? Clinics and More!!
Sponsored by Tucker Trail Saddles! www.tuckersaddles.com Check out the new Black Mountain Trail Saddle! I love it! It is close contact and fits me and more horses like a smooth leather glove!
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08.09.10
Posted in Uncategorized at 7:57 am by Administrator
Check out the video of the dramatic Extreme Makeover starting with the BEFORE on day one until NOW! Just three days left until we leave for the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover! Tucker is as ready as he can be for his shot at $50,000.00!
Life has been pretty stressful over the past couple of weeks. Push, push, push, is the feeling I get every second my eyes are open. If I could I would be in the saddle all day long, but Tucker would be a little against that. So I ride am and pm and spend time with him letting him graze or grooming him. My focus has been puting him and this competition right under God and my family! I fight the burden of worry and try to look to God for His strength and comfort. I am looking to Him to “make my paths(trails) straight”. He already knows the future, I have to trust in Him. Tucker and I are allot alike. He has a hard time letting me have the reins 100% of the time. He is about 50/50 on listening or trying to make his own path. He needs to just let me have the reins, follow my cues, and take the path of trust. I need to let God have the reins, follow his direction, and take the path of trust! Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover or Bust!!
Go to: http://www.youtube.com/user/cbrockinrc#p/a/u/0/ai5Wo-dmFoM
I am excited to meet many of you! Come be part of Tuckers fan club and come to the competition! Go to http://extrememustangmakeover.com/supremeextreme.php to get your tickets for the finals! It is going to be exciting! $100,000.00 to be won!!
Go to www.cindybranham.com to learn more about Cindy’s proven training program! Does your horse need an Extreme Makeover? Clinics and More!!
Sponsored by Tucker Trail Saddles! www.tuckersaddles.com Check out the new Black Mountain Trail Saddle! I love it! It is close contact and fits me and more horses like a smooth leather glove!
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08.05.10
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:13 am by Administrator
Thanks to Purina Mills for supplying the Ultium for Tucker the Mustang! Purina has supplied the grain for all of my Extreme Mustangs and I have always had great results! Only the safest and the best for my mustangs!
Here is some information why these great products work!
Purina® Ultium® Competition Horse Formula is
designed for world-class equine athletes,
allowing them to compete at their highest levels.
Ultium® Competition Horse Formula delivers a concentrated
amount of energy to these working horses,
by distributing this energy over several different sources
(vegetable oils, beet pulp and a proprietary mix of other sources).
Because this feed is energy dense, less feed is required for
maintenance of body condition when compared to feeds with
lower energy density, such as straight grains. Ultium® Competition
Horse Formula delivers mental focus and manageability, quick recovery
and muscle repair, prolonged stamina, a strong top line and less
digestive upset.
Nature’s Essentials® Amplify® Supplement is a high-fat,
lower-starch, extruded particle providing calories for weight gain,
performance, lactation and sales prep in a nutritionally
balanced formulation.
I am excited to meet many of you! Come be part of Tuckers fan club and come to the competition! Go to http://extrememustangmakeover.com/supremeextreme.php to get your tickets for the finals! It is going to be exciting! $100,000.00 to be won!!
Go to www.cindybranham.com to learn more about Cindy’s proven training program! Does your horse need an Extreme Makeover? Clinics and More!!
Sponsored by Tucker Trail Saddles! www.tuckersaddles.com Check out the new Black Mountain Trail Saddle! I love it! It is close contact and fits me and more horses like a smooth leather glove!
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08.01.10
Posted in Video blogs at 2:07 pm by Administrator
Drive Thru or Ride Thru?
Check out the Week 12 Video! Is Cindy and Tucker ready to go after there share of the $100,000.00 prize at the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover?
See for yourself! Only ten days left!
I am excited to meet many of you! Come be part of Tuckers fan club and come to the competition! Go to http://extrememustangmakeover.com/supremeextreme.php to get your tickets for the finals! It is going to be exciting! $100,000.00 to be won!!
Go to www.cindybranham.com to learn more about Cindy’s proven training program! Does your horse need an Extreme Makeover? Clinics and More!!
Sponsored by Tucker Trail Saddles! www.tuckersaddles.com Check out the new Black Mountain Trail Saddle! I love it! It is close contact and fits me and more horses like a smooth leather glove!
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Posted in Tuckers Trails of Training at 1:49 pm by Administrator
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Mahaffie Stage Coach Extreme Cowboy Race
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Partners
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“Hello my name is Tucker, what is yours?”
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Cheers with Root Beer!
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RC Extreme Trail Team Patty & Shilo
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RC Extreme Trail Team Justin & Dreamer
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RC Extreme Trail Team CC & Shelby
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RC Extreme Trail Team Alaina & Korky
WOW!! We leave for the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover in 10 DAYS!! As I look back at the past three months it seems like one of the longest and yet shortest three months of my life?!? It has been long and grueling hours of gentling and training Tucker. He started out winding his way into my heart peering at me through my computer screen straight into my soul. Is it possible to know that this is your horse the first time you see them? I did and he has become a perfect partner for me. I was asked this weekend, “So, you like those mustangs, do you?” I just smiled and said, “ABSOLUTELY!!” I am proud of my mustangs as they are living examples of what an legendary American Mustang can become.
This past week I have been focusing on putting on the finishing touches of Tucker’s training. He has been struggling some with gate and buddy sourness still, but starting to realize it is much easier to respond willingly to my aids than resist and have to work harder. My goal this next week is to get him smoother in transitions and lighter off the leg and rein. My freestyle has started to come together, including my music. I have been asked allot lately if Tuck and I are ready? My response is “ask me in 10 days!!” I am taking one day, one ride at time and making every moment count with Tucker. He has found his way into my heart and I in his. I am praying we will melt together at the competition and both of us let go of our worries and our past! All things are possible…..!!Luke 18:27
This weekend Tucker & I went with some of my students to the Craig Cameron Extreme Cowboy Race in Olathe, Kansas! It was an awesome weekend getting Tuck more exposure to crowds and obsticles. My students did great and I am so proud of them! Go Rockin RC Extreme Trail Team!!
I am excited to meet many of you! Come be part of Tuckers fan club and come to the competition! Go to http://extrememustangmakeover.com/supremeextreme.php to get your tickets for the finals! It is going to be exciting! $100,000.00 to be won!!
Go to www.cindybranham.com to learn more about Cindy’s proven training program! Does your horse need an Extreme Makeover? Clinics and More!!
Sponsored by Tucker Trail Saddles! www.tuckersaddles.com Check out the new Black Mountain Trail Saddle! I love it! It is close contact and fits me and more horses like a smooth leather glove!
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07.26.10
Posted in Video blogs at 12:37 pm by Administrator
Water Break!
Want to spend a day trail riding with Cindy Branham, Tucker the Mustang, and some friends and family of Cindy’s? Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orz9iIXF110 to come along with Ryan and his “Trail Cam”!
We had a great weekend trail riding! Trying to figure out my freestyle! You know what though? Normally this is the point in the competitions where my heart starts breaking because I have to face saying goodbye to my mustang…….NOT THIS TIME!! TUCKER IS MINE AND COMING HOME TO STAY!! THAT ROCKS!!
I am excited to meet many of you! Come be part of Tuckers fan club and come to the competition! Go to http://extrememustangmakeover.com/supremeextreme.php to get your tickets for the finals! It is going to be exciting! $100,000.00 to be won!!
Go to www.cindybranham.com to learn more about Cindy’s proven training program! Does your horse need an Extreme Makeover? Clinics and More!!
Sponsored by Tucker Trail Saddles! www.tuckersaddles.com Check out the new Black Mountain Trail Saddle! I love it! It is close contact and fits me and more horses like a smooth leather glove!
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Posted in Tuckers Trails of Training at 12:24 pm by Administrator
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Tucker & Cindy
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“Drink Up”
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Justin Branham & Dreamer
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Matty Branham on TQ
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Nap time!
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Its HOT in Kansas! COOL DOWN!
This past week has been full of emotion! The pressure of this competition is starting to push on my shoulders more than it should. It has been a wonderful experience training Tucker, even with the ups and downs. However, the stress of trying to keep up with his training, my business, and family is weighing me down. Life is good though and God is giving me the strength to fit it all in and get each day done, one day at a time. Good friends and family are surrounding me and it still amazes me how many people support me with this quest to train another mustang in 100 days! It seems like such a unworthy cause for so many people to go out of there way to encourage me emotionally, physically, and financially. Don’t get me wrong, the mustangs need us, I just sometimes feel like this takes so much of my time, my loved ones get less of me. I am a little nervous I only have two weeks or so left until the makeover and yet glad it is almost here so to get the pressure of working Tuck twice a day and loosing sleep over what my freestyle should be. I guess I am rambling a little. So tired!!!
This past weekend I hosted a ACTHA competitive trail ride! It was a great success. Alot of hard work, but worth the effort. Got to meet some new friends and have a great weekend riding the trails in Kansas. Tucker needed to get out of the arena!!! It is so awesome to see the changes in him after putting about 25 trail miles on him. Our horses that we work so hard to train how to do all these amazing performance maneuvers get tired of going in circles! In fact I was tired of going in circles and it was great to get out into God’s world and teach Tucker on the trails. He learned so much and in just three days of trail riding came home a more relaxed horse with less resistance and arguments. My ride on him this morning was great! He is ready to start practicing obstacles and my freestyle pattern, which at this moment I have no music for or the pattern put together. I just haven’t settled on anything this time. Do you guys like the music I have been using for my video blogs? It is Toby Mac. I am thinking about using his music for the freestyle? What do you think?
I am excited to meet many of you! Come be part of Tuckers fan club and come to the competition! Go to http://extrememustangmakeover.com/supremeextreme.php to get your tickets for the finals! It is going to be exciting! $100,000.00 to be won!!
Go to www.cindybranham.com to learn more about Cindy’s proven training program! Does your horse need an Extreme Makeover? Clinics and More!!
Sponsored by Tucker Trail Saddles! www.tuckersaddles.com Check out the new Black Mountain Trail Saddle! I love it! It is close contact and fits me and more horses like a smooth leather glove!
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07.20.10
Posted in Video blogs at 8:09 am by Administrator
Tucker & part of the Extreme Trail Team!
Tucker is doing wonderful week 10 into training! God is lifting us up from the valley of frustration to the hilltops of rejoicing! See Tucker at Heartland Ranch on an Extreme Trail Course! Also check out Tuckers first experience at a ranch rodeo!
Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnb_5v20ol4 for week 10 video!
Go to www.cindybranham.com to learn more about Cindy’s proven training program! Does your horse need an Extreme Makeover? Clinics and More!!
Sponsored by Tucker Trail Saddles! www.tuckersaddles.com Check out the new Black Mountain Trail Saddle! I love it! It is close contact and fits me and more horses like a smooth leather glove!
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Posted in Tuckers Trails of Training at 7:50 am by Administrator
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Mommy & Me!
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Part of the Extreme Trail Team!
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King of the Mountain!
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Picture Perfect
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Week 10 was full of frustration and excitement. The beginning of the week was a little tough as Tucker decided he would much rather go back to the barn/gate than go forward and work. So we spent alot of time doing serpentines and circles until he wanted to go forward. When a horse is dealing with barn or buddy sourness, you want to replace the behaviour we don’t want, with a behavior we do want. So when Tucker would stop at the gate and refuse to go forward, I would ask him to work hard at trotting serpentines. When I asked him to go forward again and leave the gate he would make a choice that would give him a release from the hard work of serpentines or choose to resist and have to go back to work. Pretty soon he realized it is a lot less work to just go forward. It was a tough three days of work, but by the end of the week things really started looking up and he was doing much better!!
At the end of the week I took him to a Ranch rodeo and UHCA Cowboy race! He did great around the crowds and cows and rowdy cowboys and cowgirls!! It was blazing hot, but we had a great weekend!!
I learn so much through these mustang makeovers. I learn how to be a better trainer as these amazing horses teach me so much about patience and perseverance. They also teach me how to let go and love. Tucker is fitting into my family so well. Ryan and I have been puzzled to why this beautiful buckskin was never adopted through the BLM program. However, all I can say is God made us for each other and with God, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!! Luke 18:27
Go to www.cindybranham.com to learn more about Cindy’s proven training program! Does your horse need an Extreme Makeover? Clinics and More!!
Sponsored by Tucker Trail Saddles! www.tuckersaddles.com Check out the new Black Mountain Trail Saddle! I love it! It is close contact and fits me and more horses like a smooth leather glove!
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