SACHTLEBEN TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTREME MUSTANG MAKEOVER
A Washington County man is getting ready to participate in his second Extreme Makeover Mustang competition.
Troy Sachtleben, who is a 1994 graduate of Brenham High School and currently lives in Burton, will be taking part in the competition September 8-10 in Fort Worth.
Trainers have approximately 100 days to gentle and train a previously untouched mustang before competing for an estimated purse of $40,000 in cash and prizes.
Sachtleben is a professional horse trainer, and has grown up in the cutting horse business. In last year’s competition, which was held in Oklahoma City, he finished third in the preliminary class, and 12th overall.
Before competing, applicants must complete an extensive selection process which evidences their training prowess and equine knowledge.
As an Extreme Mustang Makeover participant, Sachtleben furthers the Mustang Heritage Foundation’s mission of helping mustangs find permanent placement in loving homes.
The purpose of the competition is to demonstrate the versatility, athleticism, and trainability of American mustangs. This also increases public awareness, and encourages others to consider adopting them.