Arvell and Prince Bridless at the Finals

Arvell Makes Top Ten at Extreme Mustang Makeover

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ARVELL BASS OF STONECREEK RANCH RESORT MAKES TOP TEN AT EXTREME MUSTANG MAKEOVER AND ADOPTS HORSE IN AUCTION

Arvell Bass of StoneCreek Ranch and Resort in Mountain Home, Arkansas and his bay mustang, Prince, placed in the top ten at the Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, Texas on September 20. Bass had 100 days to train this wild mustang and compete against 64 other trainers in the Legend division of the 2008 Extreme Mustang Makeover.

Going into the finals on Saturday evening his horse was ranked second. Each finalist began with a clean slate in the finals where Bass placed eighth and says he felt that his horse did everything he asked him to do. His finals routine included Prince sidepassing to the fence for Bass to step on without commanding, riding bridleless and an extraordinary display of connection when the young mustang, still bridleless shadowed Bass' every move as he exited the arena on foot.

"After the finals I had grown men with tears in their eyes bear hugging me at our stall. It was such and amazing experience and I had so much support from friends and family and people that we didn't even know," said Bass.

All of the horses that performed in the Extreme Mustang Makeover including, Prince, were placed up for adoption during an auction on Sunday. Bass' friends and family purchased his horse for him, to make sure he would return to Arkansas. After arriving back in Mountain Home, Arkansas, Monday at 2 am, Bass said everyone wast glad to be home.

"When I opened the trailer door Prince walked out and looked at the other horses in the pasture and trotted into the barn. His stall door just happened to be open and he trotted in and looked out at me like, "Okay, come bring me my food!" It almost brought tears to my eyes. " said Bass.

Bass says he plans on continuing his mustang's training after a few weeks of rest. He has already begun performances and public appearances with him at different events and expos. Prince will also serve as a demo horse during clinics at StoneCreek Ranch.

APHA Annual Trail - Ft Rob, Nebraska

Arvell Bass - Clinician for APHA Annual Trail Ride

Join Arvell, September 1-6, 2008, at the APHA Annual Trail Ride in Ft. Rob, Nebraska. He will be the clinician/ride safety coordinator for this week long event. On Tuesday, September 2 he will conduct a 3 hour clinic,"Horsemanship for the Trailrider."

Contact : Cindy Grier @ 817-222-6413 for reservations and information.

or go to www.apha.com/trailride

Arvell Chosen for Extreme Mustang Makeover

Arvell has been chosen to participate in the Extreme Mustang Makeover!

Extreme Mustang Makeover Returns to Fort Worth

Second installment celebrating the American Mustang to be held September 18-21, 2008

Bertram, Texas, October 8, 2007 - Following an outstanding debut to standing room only crowds in September 2007, the Extreme Mustang Makeover will return to Fort Worth, Texas, September 18-21, 2008.

The 2008 Extreme Mustang Makeover will again feature 100 of America's best horse trainers working with 100 wild American Mustangs over 100 days. More than 220 horsemen and women from across the United States applied for the 2007 competition and even more are expected to apply for 2008.

"The trainers involved in this year's competition were outstanding horsemen and women who impressed our judges and spectators in ways we never imagined," said Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) Executive Director Patti Colbert. "We plan to keep our standards just as high and trainer selection in 2008 will be very thorough as we work to ensure that each Mustang is being placed in experienced and responsible hands."