Working with an unhandled Mustang | Training Tuesdays

Kory works on gentling Felix the Mustang in the training barn today!. He starts off by grooming Felix with a curry brush while he is in the chute, in order for him to get used to touch and realize that these things aren't going to hurt him. Kory also works on leading him around with a halter and lead rope.

We rescued Felix from the slaughter pipeline on 1/31/2023 and he is a handsome Mustang gelding from Pancake HMA in Nevada. He was gathered as a 3-year-old just over a year ago and has not been gentled yet. He is chestnut with pinto face and leg markings and beautiful heterochromia in one eye. This handsome boy would do best being adopted by a trainer with experience training Mustangs. Otherwise, anyone who falls in love could agree to take him to an experienced Mustang trainer upon adoption. He does require an application with the BLM as he is not yet titled.

We rescue horses of all species, ages, training levels and colors. No animal is ever turned away at our Open Admission Shelter!

Join our channel to get early access to videos and support rescuing horses from slaughter:

[topazzsky]

Thank You Kory for the essential work you put in to these horses, especially Mustangs. It's absolutely the best thing for them to learn BEFORE they leave any rescue. Their future absolutely counts on them being handleable, and even rideable! Humans in general can be quite petty as I'm sure you see all the time in rescue. Doing what's right isn't just the last act of kindness, but preparing them for the real world of humans.

[randybutler]

Good work Kory. He is making progress. Thank you for sharing.🐴

[francineherron]

That was a great lesson for Felix 😊 thank you Kory for being so patient with the horses.

[northwoodsd]

he is a darn good looking mustang! such a pretty face and intelligent eyes.
Thank you, Kory, for being so gentle in your approach. I love the way you work with these horses. That he didnt bolt out of the chute says a lot about the training method... even if he has only been handled just a little bit. Keep up the great work!
I wish i could have a horse or two again, but i am afraid those days are behind me - too many physical problems these days, so i get my horse fix vicariously thru you guys and Pony Tails. =)

[terrifrye]

Felix is a quick learner, and handsome on top of that. Hopefully, he finds a for ever home shortly.
Nice job Kory, on breaking the session down so it can be easily learned by horse and owner.
Thank you for sharing ❤️

[elainaworsley]

I love watching you training. You're correct he is a handsome boy. You have a great way with horses, Cory. 🐎

[jasminepotts]

His ears going every which way shows that he’s trying to understand. I love these training videos. It’s so cool to see a horse go from unhandled and terrified to confident in himself and people. I can’t wait to see that with him

[maxine]

He's a beautiful horse! Kory has made some pretty good progress with him. Kory is truly a pro trainer.

[WriteSign]

He's wonderful... he needs to come over my way 🥰😍💓💖💞💟🖤💙💚💜

[gaylfreestone]

Kory I love the way you work with these beautiful animals, your love and compassion shines through with every stage, these horses are lucky to have you looking after them and Felix is gorgeous.

[annatetiad.]

Great work with the rope and the resistance. He does need to learn for himself that the reward is the release. Thank you for reminding everyone never to wrap the rope. He is a gorgeous horse, and lucky to have you working with him.

[topazzsky]

Kory, your training videos are vital and needed

[lay]

Felix is such a handsome boy, and his eyes are so beautiful too 😍

[stardust]

He's handsome, young, and healthy---I hope he gets a good home with a committed trainer soon. Kory makes a great start with these unhandled horses, but he's got so much on his plate. It would be nice for Felix to move on to his next stages of learning.

[rodandjudibowen]

Felix is gorgeous, isn't he?! Oh, and Kory is a handsome dude! 🙂🙃😉

[kajinsautumn]

He's a lovely horse! Nice to see the rubber mats on the sides of the chute. You are amazing, Kory!

[sandrajebb]

Felix is such a handsome boy! Kory, this is one of your best!! One can almost see the connections building. Love what you do!

[CrimFerret]

The amount of progress just in this one session is pretty amazing. He's a really handsome horse and I bet he does well and ends up adopted.

[ruth.b.]

Ein hübscher Mustang und sehr gelehrig dazu.Ruhe, Gelassenheit und Sicherheit vermitteln, das lehrt Kory in jedem Training. Großartig😊😊😊😊

[moccasinlanding]

How beautiful he is! I admire your patience,