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| WEEK 1: |
Luke arrives in Cottonwood, AZ and
begins his training.
Steve picks up Luke in Queen Creek on Saturday, February 13th.
Read Steve's
diary to learn what
happens during their first week together.
View
slideshow
of this week's highlights. |
| WEEK 2:
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Luke's
training reveals his fears and trust issues.
As Steve puts Luke through the paces, he realizes Luke may have
had a traumatic past. Steve's diary and
slideshow show just which exercises he designed to establish
Luke's trust in humans. |
| WEEK
3:
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Whose
stubbornness will win out?
As Steve tries to establish himself at the top if the pecking
order, Luke seems to have different thoughts. This week's
diary details Steve's resolve. |
| WEEK
4:
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Steve sees the
light.
After watching Luke interact with his other horse, Ben, Steve
knows what he must do to get Luke to trust him. This week's
diary and
slideshow underscore the
importance of patience, persistence and love. |
| WEEK
5:
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2 steps forward
and 1 step back.
After after some much welcomed progress, Luke has a small
setback. Read and
watch
what happened this week. |
| WEEK
6:
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Half-way to
EMM.
With just six weeks to go, Luke's progress may not be as swift
as Steve would have hoped, so Steve looks to his faith. This
week's diary and
slideshow re-affirm Steve's intent to gentle Luke. |
| WEEK
7:
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Easter
Inspiration.
Steve's faith carries him through another disappointing week
with Luke whose fear of humans just won't dissipate. Read this
week's diary. The good news is
that The Camp Verde Journal features Steve and Luke in an
article which brings public
attention to the wild mustang gentling program. |
| WEEK
8: |
Photographer's Perspective.
This week's diary features the
thoughts and insight of Steve and Luke's photographer. The
slideshow depicts some remarkable progress, as Luke allows
Steve to touch him. |
| WEEK
12: |
Adoption, not EMM, is the goal now.
Luke will not compete in the Extreme Mustang Makeover, but he
doesn't get a reprieve either. Steve partners with the Mustang
Heritage Foundation to continue Luke's training and adopt him
out within three months. Steve's diary
details his experiences of the last 12 weeks. |
| March 2012: |
Luke's Adoption.
Luke has been adopted by KC Johnson, a horse lover living in the Verde Valley. Stay tuned for an update on his progress. |
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