OklahomaHorses Magazine January 2022

January/February 2022 • OklahomaHorses 19 Join Our Ole’ Timers Club! Join us on Wednesdays 10 am-1 pm for our Seniors’ Program. You don’t have to be a senior to join in! Refreshments provided or you’re welcome to bring something to share. Come groom on donkeys, miniatures or even some horses. No experience needed; we will teach you. For those who just want to socialize, you can also help with basic chores or organizing supplies. There’s something for everyone! Long-sleeved t-shirts are available for purchase ($15), and you can also donate to help a senior get theirs if you like. Email plainswindrdr@gmail.com fo r details. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ HFOleTimersClub Donations are needed to provide the Standard of Care that we do. COVID-19 has affected prices of hay, grain, supplements and more. Please donate to help the horses and also support our Seniors’ Program. horsefeathersequinecenter.org 405-260-7281 6320 N. Highway 74C Guthrie, OK 73044 Be a valentine to our horses this winter! Consider making a donation to Horse Feathers to help with the cost of food for our horses this winter. Ole’ Timers Club Resumes March 1 “I’ve done things with mustangs that I’ve never been able to do with domestic horses,” said Davis. “They’ve opened up so many opportunities for me and have changed my life.” HER TRAINING STYLE Davis began to train horses in her teens and continues to do so today with a training style all her own — one marked by a fearless attitude but also a passion for helping horses and riders to become confident and successful in meeting their goals. Whether Davis is working with mustangs or domestic horses, her specialty is “difficult” horses, and she is always up for a chal- lenge. She notes that working with horses comes down to one particular skill — knowing how to read your student. “It’s important to observe and slow down,” Davis said. “Focus on the strengths of the horse and not the weaknesses. It’s all about using the right tools, timing, and technique.” At the same time, Davis noted that not all horses are mental- ly or physically capable of competing. Therefore, she urges the riders she works with to find horses that suit them and what they want to do. If a horse isn’t working out, Davis recommends selling it and finding one that does meet the rider’s goals. EXTREME WYLENE CLINICS Along with competing and training, Davis regularly travels around the United States to host clinics. In fact, motivating peo- ple has become her latest passion. At her clinics, Davis aims to help riders overcome their fears and have fun while also encour- aging them to excel and be their very best safely and confidently. “I use horses to help people. It’s not horsemanship, it’s life- manship,” said Davis. The clinics vary in focus, but Davis concentrates on three major areas: colt starting, problem solving, and boot camp. She teaches riders how to use body control, how to ride at speed, and how to handle riding emergencies. Extreme Wylene clinics also differ from most other horsemanship clinics because Davis rides every single horse in attendance to better work with each rider. Aside from her regular clinics, Davis also offers private lessons and miniclinics for smaller groups. You can learn more about Extreme Wylene, register to attend one of her clinics, or join her online community for riders by visiting her website: https://www.extremewylene.com. Wylene Davis has participated in several Extreme Mustang Makeover competitions.