One of the highlights besides placing 5th was getting voted Top Professional Trainer by the other competitors in the Mustang Challenge. (Or the "Miss Congeniality" award as someone called it...there were several excellent trainers in the competition.) The Non-Professional Top Trainer Award went to Jenna Nelson from Loma Linda, CA, who was also in the top 10.
This challenge was a wonderful experience for me. It was awesome to see the progress of Ali and to see how relaxed and calm she was in all the buzz that was around at the Western States Horse Expo. As Matt Sheridan, a fellow trainer, worded these horses..."From Wild to Mild" this truly explained all of the mustangs at the expo and it showcased their adaptability.
I also had the privilege of meeting some of the top trainers that I have always respected and learned from via books and videos. I was personally congratulated by Al Dunning, John Lyons, and Chris Cox. I also made new friends and opened up a lot of doors and opportunities for my future.
Matt Zimmerman & Matt Replogle "Hollywood"
Check Out These Websites of my Fellow Competitors:
Matt Replogle http://mattreplogle.com/index.html
Keith Danielson http://www.hooperhorseman.com/
Matt Sheridan http://www.mattsheridan.net/
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