Mustang and "Cinderella" perform bridle less-Mustang Maddy at 2017 Mustang Magic Freestyle

[@kendallgrier6542]

This is what horsemanship is all about. Being able to earn the trust of a frightened and scared animal and turn it into something truly amazing. This is truly beautiful

[@pollyrigo6174]

And the rider’s spurs never touched the mustang!

[@michellewal8219]

And what about a saddle to protect the horses spine?

[@maryanncannon5844]

It’s hard to watch and remain dry eyed

[@kittykittykartgirl]

She brought me to tears. You can see her kindness and love for the horse. It was beautiful 👸🏼🐴🇺🇸💋

[@bgonzalez8272]

Kitty Kitty Meow Meow same 😍🐎

[@djkreigline2760]

Djk34😍💖💝 is single how old you are

[@hookandladder5053]

I am so glad I got to see this performance in person. Absolutely beautiful display of the bond between man and animal. Just lovely Madison! So glad you got to keep her!

[@hummingbird_chirps8520]

I've never seen a domestic horse stop on a dime without stepping slightly or sliding forward like this mustang did!... very athletic responses, I was in AWE! To go from being wild to performing an amazing routine completely out of his normal environment in a loud crowd and music, and an enormous arena & learning everything from scratch in just over 4 months is absolutely a miracle... such is a bond of trust of safety & of patient love.. This was absolutely beautiful in so many aspects to witness... God bless her for adopting a beautiful, once roaming free Mustang, possibly destined for slaughter (which angers me), instead of purchasing a domestic horse... giving the Mustang his LIFE back... I strongly feel that if a Mustang isn't adopted, that crazy inhumane and unjustified 3rd strike...like the horse is a crime, that Mustang should be returned to a protected habitate to roam FREE once more... it's their God given right & we, humans, should respect that!...As I watched him run... I imagined him without a rider, running wild & free... a beautiful Mustang, yes... a Cinderella story from destitute & literally being rescued by a beautiful Soul who believed in him...🦋

[@amyfluffyfluff880]

What I heard about mustang makeover is that they do this because the habitat where they live in is not capable of providing enough food and water to keep all the horses alive and there are too many horses in the wild for people to feed them so they founded mustang makeover to give them a second chance or else many of them would be already dead ( though I don't know if this is related to mustang makeover or if this is another program)

[@amyfluffyfluff880]

And also I didn't know about the 3 strike system, maybe that's really not from mustang makeover 🤔

[@sillykittycat2972]

This horse has changed from being scared to being trained and amazing This girl is incredible for what she believed in

[@C.V.archives]

Maybe she believed but look at her heels

[@puransharma6392]

So sad for every horse's eyes tears come in there eyes they sit on their back and ride might be legs hurts to much.

[@kittycatdays8719]

Viola old comment ik but if you were talking about the spurs-if used correctly they dont harm the horse and instead can give clearer signals/cues bc theyre thinner than your lower leg.

[@Flowering_Azalea]

@@puransharma6392 What? she's not hurting the horse..?

[@PhelanVelvel]

I'm very much all about avoiding the use of force on animals, and I can say that people dismissing this incredible performance because of the very presence of spurs are lacking in reason. She communicates with the horse via gentle touch. I don't see her kicking the horse or even using the spurs much at all. I have to wonder how many people criticising the spurs have put several times as much pressure on a horse by squeezing/kicking, just not using spurs. I'm sorry, but it makes no sense. I truly believe the horse is far more comfortable with her occasional use of the spurs than pretty much any horse is with a piece of metal in its mouth the entire time it is being ridden. I'm not calling bits evil or anything, I understand why they are used. I'm just pointing out that you can't be hurt by something that barely touches you...so if you think her spurs are cruel, surely bits are, also? And how many critics commenting here use bits...?

[@verenasutherland]

​@@cassofstupidity5168 The BLM rounds up Mustangs off the range to control the herd population. These Mustangs are in holding and need homes. Mustang Makeovers like the one above are one way to bring more awareness to this issue. Should these horses have been rounded up in the first place? We can debate. Probably not. But they are rounded up and they need homes. I adopted one myself. Yes, I would prefer for her to be running free, but the home I give her is better than being stuck in the pens.

[@robertmoore1123]

Used correctly Spurs are a training and riding aid . They are only cruel when poeple.uae them with out knowing how .and they are still not sharp .and out of darkness would you rather see them slaughtered using cruel practices.

[@ughmary3069]

spurs are a great training aid if used right but people just automatically diss them because some people can’t use them correctly. i have short legs and my horses where much better + happier when i rode with spurs. same with whips/crops. they aren’t for beating the horse to go fast- it’s and extension of your arm a or leg. Bits are really controversial. I use them because that’s what works best and have never caused any of my horses problems. honestly the most problems i have had is bitless horses being really heavy in their heads and not engaging their hind end.

[@aff77141]

Honestly! I hate riding without spurs, I can give a good kick, but squeezing tight enough for a response is tough, and it just feels like too much to put on an animals side when i can easily do the same with a simple tap

[@Mika-tj3ws]

She has spurs on, lol

[@laughterofhorses1333]

Love the team work and trust the horse has in you, everyone commenting about the spurs they are not hurting the horse, she has them on because it's easier that way when she's bareback and no bridle, she's using them properly so it shouldn't hurt the mustang

[@shadowestatesproductions4807]

People like her are the people that inspire me and my heart really goes out to them. Thank God for people like you!

[@kk294Darlene]

Thanks for caring enough to love her and rehabilitate her she obviously trusts you fully, very nice performance!

[@gotg1733]

Dar hi.

[@levimiller3108]

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[@levimiller3108]

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[@levimiller3108]

Dar Spiritual Strong Positive Happy Heaven Up Jesus Angles Above The Clouds SPIRITUAL JESUS STRONG POSITIVE HEAVEN ANGLES UP ABOVE TRYING TO GET BACK INTO HORSE TRAINING RIDING LIKE I USE TO KNOW LET ME KNOW

[@levimiller3108]

Dar Use Some HELP

[@anitasnider8494]

God Bless you for all that you did to help this Beautiful Majestic Creature...you can see the trust and the love that you share...very beautiful and very touching performance

[@kathrynlutt]

Absolutely a beautiful connection and communication between horse and rider!!! Way to go young lady!

[@sues9569]

Was having a rough day and decided to watch this to cheer me up. I'm so impressed with this young lady and horse. What a beautiful pair they make. Chokes me up every time.

[@keriboehm740]

Not even halfway through this yet, and I'm already crying. The song this lady chose to do as a first performance with this horse was an amazing choice. I love it.

[@Meganc3090]

This made me want to cry! In a good way! Such a great transformation.

[@nancyguenther2256]

I love the way she pets the horse

[@phyllisnunn2061]

God bless you for helping this beautiful horse!!!!!!!

[@mortmort97]

literally every little detail of this video and its story makes me heart so incredibly happy

[@hardtogetnamehere]

Thank you for saving a Mustang. They are amazing horses, I hope more people realize that soon as they are lingering in holding pens.. I love my Mustang, Last Chance. She saved my daughter from a rogue cow.

[@faithfunk3260]

Amazing how you transformed this horse

[@ashamitchell2177]

Thank you for transforming this wild gelding into a gentle and beautiful beautiful performance horse

[@phantomglasses]

Mare..

[@iclynnx]

There is no such thing as wild geldings. There are wild stallions though. All male horses are born as stallions, but if humans want to, they can 'geld' the horse so he will be less aggressive/excited and he cannot make foals. Maybe you already know this, but anyways... This mustang in the video is a mare.

[@rubygln4696]

This a beautiful performance, I can’t believe she was able to do this with a once wild mustang This is and old post, but the comments about spurs bother me. If she’s completely tackless, do you really think she’s using the harshest spurs ever? I only use spurs sometimes, and I roll them up my hand and arm with the same pressure I use on my horse, and if anything it’s a massage, really not painful at all. They are an extension of her leg, to make it look like she’s not doing anything. Thank you for reading

[@corinneyoung8166]

Maddy, thank you !!! Beautiful soul, brilliant talent, great humanitarian. Thank you for making the world a better place through your gifts and compassion. So hope to meet (and train) with you some day, as I have joined this journey of natural/emotional/relationship/attunement/liberty, after walking away from competitive dressage, and waking up to the magic ! Bless and love :)

[@ravenslair117]

So beautiful!!! Thank you Mustang Maddie for being such a wonderful advocate for the wild horses. I have five mustangs that I’ve adopted and they are the best part of my life!! It’s an experience like no other!!!!! May God bless!!!

[@carissalee2914]

You are my inspiration. Thank you for believing in her.

[@alexandrapawel4642]

the horse is beautiful and the performance was amazing

[@wonderwoman978]

this honestly brought tears to my eyes. the amount of trust that horse has in you and to see how amazing your bond and partnership is is truly inspiring. From a horse who thought that it was destined for the meat truck without a loving hand to show her the way, you were there.

[@EarthAngels716]

Crying!! I watched this twice in a row. OMG! You are so amazing. What a beautiful story!!! thanks so much!

[@kristinefaulkner7101]

God Bless you and all you do. I’m so proud of you.

[@CInzerillo]

In tears. I wish I could have even a glimpse of what you showed with Amira, with my filly.

[@anniesbreyers5541]

Reminds me of my mustangs I rescued them from an illegal slaughterhouse... they are now at least 17+ years old and have 2 year olds ride them that’s how tame they are... I never used a bit or spur on them and trained them off love and trust they are the sweetest and come running when someone comes to the gate... this video also shows that no matter the age,breed or background any horse can change with any amount of love

[@cammyelsayed188]

I love the music and video WOW

[@belladonnasmoonstardust6474]

God bless them all...what a statement ! Have three mustangs on the ranch I'm at and there so smart and loving...Luke is like a puppy who's right there by your side or over your shoulder ☺️so sweet! So people take the opportunity to adopt,sponsor, or just give a home to till there adopted...such a wonderful breed!

[@heatherslife897]

Why are people flipping out by spurs? Why can’t everyone face the fact that woah this mustang used to be wild af and now look. She’s doing amazing tricks TACKLESS. This is so cute and I’m happy to see someone not give up.

[@makayla__]

Heathers Life well she is still using spurs I mean she doesn't NEEED them and it shouldn't be used they stab the horse but yes it was a beautiful performance

[@missesichkommentiere5997]

Like me and my mustang

[@horsesRmylife]

misses Ich kommentiere yeah right

[@BuddysMomma5]

That is not how spurs work AT ALL. You may want to learn the mechanics of them before making that sort of claim...

[@charlenevandrie7736]

BuddysMomma5 then tell me how spurs work?

[@daisywaller3386]

The bond and the trust between them is breathtaking 🤩💗

[@teneciawise5086]

A true Cinderella Story ...... A tale of love and transformation

[@mandy5313]

It just goes to show all animals deserve a chance. Such a beautiful horse and bless this woman for believing in her x❤️x

[@PhantomQueenOne]

That girl has a true gift with horses.

[@princessstardusteclipse7270]

Absolutely amazing. There's no words- she and the beautiful little mare are just amazing! This- THIS is something one can only dream of! ♡

[@JustHorseyMie]

This moved me to tears. Such a beautiful partnership.

[@irchauch9147]

I'm never at a loss for words until now. Wow, holy crap, BEAUTIFUL, pure patience and skill. Great job.

[@paintedpony6394]

I think you are an amazing young lady and this mare would jump threw hoops of fire for you. You are inspiring!! ❤🏇❤

[@sandraburbidge8038]

Brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it!!! Awesome awesome awesome!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@btchlopez1906]

Omw I was about to cry, it's really crazy how this was a wild af and the horse performed as if it's been training for months and the horse was tackles omw, she trained the horse well, I love this🐴❤️

[@rebeccascott6403]

Nice job!! Both Beautiful and talented horse and rider!!!

[@grenooui]

Words cannot describe how beautiful this is.

[@amandabrown9858]

I love watching horse videos I've always wanted a horse I said my parents and they finally let me have horse riding lessons I don't think I'm going to get a horse anytime soon I love watching horse videos so cute especially horse tiktoks

[@rhondawright1228]

This is still one of my go to videos when I need a pick me up. Thank you Maddy 💜

[@avenataylor4376]

You are an absolutely amazing women watching this I was just wowed so much it's so beautiful the way you believed in this horse and earned her trust when no one else could. I have watched this video so many times and everytime I'm just amazed. I hope one day I can be half as good as you with horsemanship. You are truely incredible and very talented.

[@lifewmeasthetic]

I am learning horsemanship and trust me it is not easy , I’m working with a beautiful horse that used to be in depression ever since I started learning the Mare was getting happier . So now I see and visit also train with that mare almost every single day . This performance is so heart warming ! I love it .

[@bryonharrington1818]

So beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!! You are Amazing! I have watched this and shared it with so many people and everytime I get tears of happiness seeing you and her work together in perfect harmony!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lynn Harrington

[@gdlifebydesign3249]

I could barely believe it was the same horse! You can really see she trusts her owner and her owner trusts her

[@eliana_gst]

THIS IS AMAZING!! I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE!!! HOW???

[@annegulbransen3961]

I assume you have never heard of Stacy Westfall then?

[@kinseysage1004]

She stopped so well u almost went flying ! This makes me so happy good work !!! Thank you for not giving up on her 🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@emilyelizabeth9866]

So beautiful it touched my soul

[@sandraburbidge8038]

Brought tears to my eyes! What an extraordinary performance!!!!!

[@cherokeecountrygirl9138]

I am in tears.... I have horses I saved from the meat truck and your story is simply amazing.

[@battousaiblade]

that was breathtaking

[@lauraalbertson7821]

Oh Maddy I cried all the way through your Video! My Heart once again is Touched by the Gift God has given to YOU Sweet Girl 💗🐴🕊 I speak much Love back to YOU 💗💗💗 this is Laura , Jesus’s Girl 💜

[@scout5478]

Such raw emotion. I cried

[@michelleking8960]

OMG that was awesome. Fantastic work.

[@Koshiiro0]

Oh this is such a beautiful thing. I love how the horse came from a wild mustang to a well trained, excellent horse. You did so great with the horse!

[@christopheraiken9923]

Most beautiful and inspiring🥺❤️

[@kymberlyp4056]

Magnificent! Absolutely beautiful and full of respect. Thank you! ❤️

[@lynndellcox7078]

Awesome performance and super well trained horse

[@lifewmeasthetic]

We need more people in the world like her

[@katherineconley1550]

This is so beautiful I’m crying

[@baileypaliolonga5620]

Damn this video makes me cry every time!!!

[@olivedreamin1]

Beautiful! This shows that you don't need a painful bit to perform with and ride a horse.

[@amysiebert4752]

Awww! This was awesome! It made me cry.🥰 Both girls were awesome!

[@EmmaBrownsHorses]

This is amazing! Congrats on the win!

[@ibalansi2851]

What a fantastic horse woman! You truly inspired so many people and help hundreds of mustangs. We have recently started sharing our work at liberty with so called "Problem horses" on youtube as well; it is a fantastic way to help horse owners all over the world to see different ways of horse training :)

[@deborahjohnson7187]

How beautiful! Thank you!

[@katharinadittus3315]

Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@michellebeemer2645]

Beautiful performance, Maddy!

[@justvisitingterra6459]

HER HAND'S ARE THE MANE PLAYER'S, MAGNIFICO, MAXXAUS.

[@ramonamartinez7055]

She’s amazing!! They both are! Love this!😘

[@dominiqueroy9512]

Wow. Beautiful. I have 2 rescues. My boys are spoiled.

[@x.horse.edits.x5979]

Most amazing video I’ve ever seen the horse and girl and amazing

[@ArtAliveOnline]

Having an Aussie Brumby of my own, it truely is a dream come true training and earninh the trust in her. Stunning performance, and something id consider doing one day to try snd help wild horses lile my girl, find their forever home.

[@kawaiicuteawaii6159]

OMG what a great bond

[@caitlynkelly4159]

this is spectacular!!! you can do anything with a horse even without a bit. you don't need a bit to control a horse, its all about partnering and pressure and release of pressure. keep up the amazing work! :)

[@skylar2458]

This is amazing truly amazing 🤩

[@janicewimsatt4484]

I'm going to Hug God for creating these magnificent creations.

[@ilanapaccar6170]

This is amazing❤❤

[@veggie9067]

What an amazing transformation

[@tyrajade2822]

This is amazing

[@patriciastaton6182]

Absolutely beautiful and thank you ❤️❤️

[@svenja126]

I don't get why everyone is complaining about the spurs, but doesn't see that Amira is not running clearly. Canter is supposed to be a three-beat gait... The trot is also very stiff and the horse is not stepping under it's center. I guess she has serious pain in her back and should definitely not be ridden without a saddle. A saddle is not harming a horse. When it fits properly (which it always should) it's spreading the weight of the rider and protecting the horseback from the rider bumping into the back. Maddy definitely is a good rider, but during the sliding stops she is bumping into the back.

[@SurfahSistah]

Maddy is such an incredible trainer. ❤️. If I ever am able to adopt one, I’ll look for the U. It is so disheartening to know too many don’t find wonderful homes. If I had money, I’d adopt them all.

[@shirleylake7738]

Tremendous job training the wild mustang. 👏

[@allif445]

It goes to show how successful Stacy Westfall training techniques are! Thank you for being that horse's last chance

[@hudsontheyellowlabradorret9536]

All I have to say is Beautiful

[@lorikantor4201]

Amazing performance both horse and rider.

[@teriwilliams3251]

Maddy, I too love Mustangs and have adopted three beautiful ones. We live in Ridgway, CO and am looking forward to your Norwood training clinic in June. My black mustang adopted from a Nevada herd near Battle Mountain, was prison trained in Canon City, using the Anderson method. He spooks at everything! And he really hates gates, maybe PTSD from his round up. Shadow is the best horse ever, I just wish he would not spook all the time. Looking forward to your stay in Ridgway this summer. I live on Loghill and pasture them up here during winter, and they stay at Eagle Hill Ranch at pasture during summer. Teri

[@alyssapalmer1995]

Teri Williams Ask Rick Gore/think like a horse he has a mustang called Mr. Tanner. He doesn't like how Clint Anderson trains horses either. I love to watch Rick Gore's videos because he understands horses and he is funny to listen to.

[@amierahoward3512]

The horse has the same name as my but spelt different! I have always loved horses 🐴

[@alliancaymusic4783]

This reminds me so much of Heartland Amy + Spartan 4 Liiiife For those of u who don’t know: Amy and her mom were rescuing Spartan from his abuser and the truck went over the ledge. Amy’s mum died and Spartan was badly injured and traumatised therefore was unrideable. Amy put her faith into Spartan and had him trained in about a year. In season 7 she performs a liberty routine perfectly with him and another horse. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@danawilliams2450]

Amira is so Beautiful, And I am so Glad that this Young Lady did not give up on this Beauty.

[@millielow2011]

Absolutely beautiful! ❤️

[@emmzzz_2043]

Wow this is incredible!

[@beanbobbyshorts5275]

This is what horse riding is about🥰