"Have a working knowledge of horses!" - Keri Ann Davidson, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"A horse born outside of captivity finds everything about life with humans foreign. This is not a GREEN horse." - Gena Wasley, 2009 Western States Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Know wild horses are not like domesticated horses and require time, love and patience." - Keri Ann Davidson, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Do you have the time and knowledge base for a mustang? Training a mustang, at least initially, is different from training any other horse. Have you trained horses before? Do you understand the herd relationships mustangs rely on for survival? Do you have long periods of time to spend with your new horse?" - Marsha Hartford-Sapp, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"The facility requirements made by BLM are the basics for what you will need to successfully tame and greenbreak a Mustang." - Gena Wasley, 2009 Western States Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Do you have adequate facilities? This does not only pertain to high enough fences, but equipment, stalls, trailers, tack, supplies, etc." - Marsha Hartford-Sapp, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Get your skill level advanced so that you can be a good leader for your new Mustang. The Parelli Program is the Ultimate way to Train your horse." - Jesse Peters, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Champion

"Get in contact with someone who has successfully trained a wild horse!" - Keri Ann Davidson, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Do you have access to adequate professionals? Do you have a trainer to help you with your mustang, on a regular basis? Do you have a farrier that will work with you and your horse's initial special needs? Do you have a vet that can/will work on your horse should an emergency arises before the initial training and gentling is done?" - Marsha Hartford-Sapp, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Taming a Mustang requires a great deal of time and patience. Often the horses low in the pecking order (with all the scuff marks) are easier to work with." - Gena Wasley, 2009 Western States Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"When you load a Mustang in your trailer for the first time it works well if you already have a horse in the front of the trailer and you load the Mustang in the back. This will help with herd separation. Then when you get home and unload the Mustang into the round pen, it helps to have other horses really close. This will help the Mustang settle, and, again, helps with herd separation." - Cohn Livingston, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Get a tamed/trained horse to partner with your mustang to help be a good leader for them as they adapt to the new environment." - Jesse Peters, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Champion

"Throw away the clock. Each horse learns at its own speed." - Gena Wasley, 2009 Western States Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"These horses have spent their entire lives listening to Mother Nature to help them survive. Do not rush the taming process and maintain the RELATIONSHIP with your new partner to the human world. Take the time it takes to develop a lifelong relationship with your new Mustang." - Jesse Peters, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Champion

"Not every horse develops at the same rate. Do not hurry through any step in your horse's training. If you horse is not solid at one objective, take the time to solidify it before moving forward to the next step." - Marsha Hartford-Sapp, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"When you first begin training be patient about applying driving pressure let the Mustang be curious if at all possible." - Cohn Livingston, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Always remember you can't teach a scared horse anything. Use a lot of passive body language to build trust." - Cohn Livingston, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Start your Mustang's skills on the ground first. Develop communication with your mustang that will carry into saddle training. Do not force your mustang through trouble spots in your training. You cannot come through trouble with a horse and come out "OK" on the other side. Go slow and develop a lasting relationship." - Jesse Peters, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Champion

"Lots of ground work to build a trusting relationship!" - Keri Ann Davidson, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Never rope a Mustang around the neck. Always rope a front foot if you have to rope something; they will not fight as bad." - Cohn Livingston, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Green on Green makes Black and Blue. Reflect on your skills and seek professional guidance if you are in over your skills." - Jesse Peters, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Champion

"Seek professional guidance to keep you and your new mustang on the right track as you take your time in the taming process." - Jesse Peters, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Champion

"When seeking advice about taming/training, inquire if the person has had any prior experience working with a Mustang straight off the range." - Gena Wasley, 2009 Western States Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Practice a rigorous worming program with guidance from your veterinarian." - Gena Wasley, 2009 Western States Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Proper nutrition is a must!" - Keri Ann Davidson, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"To make any horse great requires discipline and love. - Keri Ann Davidson, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Not every day is a fairy tale. As with any horse, there will be bad days where frustrations may be high on both ends. This is normal. Remember that tomorrow is a totally different day!" - Marsha Hartford-Sapp, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer

"Enjoy your horse! There is nothing as special as gentling a wild horse, and having that horse trust you completely. The bond is magical. Take the time to appreciate your horses unique outlook and experiences." - Marsha Hartford-Sapp, 2009 Gatorland Extreme Mustang Makeover Trainer