ROBERTSDALE, Alabama --- Fresh from their success at the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover 2012 held earlier this year in Fort Worth, Texas, Robertsdale veterinarian Dr. Cindy Brasfield and Silverhill teen Amelia Rhodes will give another mustang …
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama --- Fresh from their success at the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover 2012 held earlier this year in Fort Worth, Texas, Robertsdale veterinarian Dr. Cindy Brasfield and Silverhill teen Amelia Rhodes will give another mustang demonstration beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Baldwin County Fairgrounds Arena in Robertsdale.
Amelia, 17, the daughter of Don and Stephanie Rhodes of Silverhill, finished eighth out of 66 youth competitors from around the nation while Brasfield placed as the reserve champion in her division at the competition, which was held Sept. 14 and 15 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth.
With the help of Brasfield, the Silverhill teen participated in the 12-week Mustang Heritage Foundation’s Youth Employment Program. As part of the work-from-home program she entered into the Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover program, taking 120 days to gentle and train a wild mustang.
The demonstration will include their freestyle performances from Fort Worth. There will also be veterinary speakers, door prizes, coffee, drinks, and snacks.
Amelia and her sister Hannah joined Brasfield in giving a demonstration in August shortly before the September competition.
Brasfield, a resident of Robertsdale, has worked as a practicing veterinarian and now works for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As part of her duties she helps with the roundup of wild mustangs, caring for the animals and providing information for relocation and training. In 2010 she participated in the 100 Mustangs, 100 Trainers, 100 Days Extreme Mustang Makeover training the horse Top Notch.
According to its website, mustangheritagefoundation.org, the Mustang Heritage Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) public, charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating successful adoptions for America’s excess mustangs and burros. Program areas focus on adopters, philanthropists, youth and horse training professionals.
The Foundation offers several programs designed for the training and adoption of wild mustangs throughout the country, including the Mustang Million program Trainer Incentive Program and the Extreme Mustang Makeover programs.
The Foundation’s Youth Employment Program includes many opportunities involving young people including the Mustang Makeover Yearling Competition, Youth & Yearling Mustang Challenge, Youth Employment Program and Camp Wildfire.
For more information visit the Foundation’s website, contact the Foundation at P.O. Box 979, Georgetown, Texas, 78627, or call 512-869-3225.