Wild Horse Wild Ride

This is a good movie

I've loved horses for more than 50 years now, and I've owned a Mustang and I will again. This movie shows you the bare bones of what it takes to take a wild horse and show him/her that it's okay to trust a human. I don't use the word "break", I don't want to ever "break" one, that means it needs to be fixed. I want to gentle one, to teach him how to be my partner. You will see that same attitude over and over in this beautiful film, and you'll see the amazing results kindness and patience brings.The movie follows just a few of the 100 people who get 100 Mustangs; they have 100 days to turn the horse into a willing, trustworthy partner. After the 100 days, the trainers compete in a special event with their mustangs. After the event, the horses are auctioned off to the highest bidder, and that is where the tears come in. Some of the folks spotlighted have trained before, some are total newbies, one or two will leave you shaking your head and talking to the TV screen, particularly if you know how to train; a few will make you smile and nod. The brothers from the East Coast are nothing short of phenomenal, the Spanish trainer from Wisconsin, and the brash blond from the Southwest all blew me away. Yes, she was brash, but she knows her job and was riding her horse after just 3 days; you can't argue with such success and the obvious love she has for the Mustangs. It's that love the movie features from beginning to end.If you love horses, if you know someone who loves horses, this is the movie to get them, hands down this IS the definitive horse movie of all time, imho. :))

I became aware of the Extreme Mustang Makeover this year, when a friend competed at the event in Salem, OR. I came away from that event stunned at the beauty of the horses, and amazed at the abilities of the trainers.This is a beautiful film, that will fill you with emotion and leave you in awe of these trainers abilities.I watched this film with a nephew who is not at all horse crazy, he was just as engrossed as I was and cried right along with me.Special mention has to go the New Hampshire brothers, who did such a fine job with their mustangs. Those two boys, have real talent and so much heart. I hope they get the recognition they deserve.The trainer who is aptly named Jesus, takes his horse so far, it has set a record for EMM auction sales. He is a natural horse trainer and a pleasure to watch.The Chee Father and son duo, will leave you with a lump in your throat, and cheering wildly for them.George and Evelyn with Waylon & Willie, you would swear was a cinematic set up, but following the rules of EMM, you can be assured it was not.Wylene Wilson, a gifted cowgirl, who though a little brash, knows her stuff and carries on the tradition of the Western Cowgirl as a heroine.The biomed engineer, who bravely brings home a wild mustang, to train as a first timer, will surprise you with her horse Zero.I loved this movie and hope you will enjoy it as we did.

Love the movie. The horses, given a chance, showed their abilities.It's a shame so many of these horses are warehoused in lots, taken away from their natural lives.We hear the reasons given such as they are not "a natural species to the lands they were removed from."Yet, no mention is given of the multiple numbers of cattle that use the same lands, nor the multinational corporations that profit from taking the minerals from the soil of the United States of America. Cattle and foreign-owned corporations are native species?The removal of these wild horses from these lands is not for the horses benefit, but for a small number of people who have profits to make.The very few horses who came out from the huge captive formerly wild running herds stuck in dry lots are the lucky ones. Most people don't know what the truth is, I wish the movie had a little more information on the numerous captive wild horses. A picture is worth a thousand words, a few seconds of video worth even more.The movie was great, and hopefully will inspire some to learn the truth - and inspire more people to work with their horses or to help mustangs get back to their wild lives - after all, their numbers are but a small fraction of the cattle and they give spiritually more to the American people than do foreign owned mining companies.

Full disclosure: I'm an English rider.What I loved:Almost every second. Doing this is on my bucket list. The sacrifices of heart and money is tough, but saving an animal is priceless.What I hated:Awful representation of dressage. The dressage rider annoyed me constantly. She lost her patience quickly. The woman with grey hair (representing the Pickens couple who bid via phone) later in the film who claimed lead changes (in this instance they were two-tempe by rider Wylene) are an advanced movement and extremely difficult. I would recommend to her to watch lower level dressage shows. Two-tempes aren't basic/beginner, but they certainly aren't advanced.The older gentleman riding the little bay gelding (I think it was Waylon, but could have been Willie) was too big to be on that horse. Also, his training method is too aggressive, at least as shown.Overall, 5 stars and highly recommended.About me (if you're curious): 10 years eventing through Prelim (trained through Intermediate), 5 years of Classical Dressage and AO jumpers (trained up to 5'8"). Also, this account is under my husbands name, Mike. I'm Leslie, should you choose to comment or ask questions.

Very enjoyable film following the fates of several wild mustangs and those who undertake to train them in 100 days for the mustang makeover challenge, where, following a display of all they have learnt with their dedicated trainers, they are auctioned off to new homes and new lives. The film shows the levels of perseverance and dedication needed to make the transformation from wild horse to trusted partner, and also the wonderful relationships that can be formed when two such disparate creatures as horse and human learn to trust each other. Even my non horsey husband enjoyed this heartwarming film.

Inspiring and despite bing an American film it's not overtly sensationalist ! Very watchable ..... Of course the horses are the stars

awesome