NewsJune 27, 2021
In the third part of the series on Kylee Lukefahr, 15, and Jade the mustang, they complete their final entry for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville. Lukefahr spent about 100 days training a two year-old wild mustang she named Jade that had no training and little exposure to humans before they met. The two must complete three portions of the virtual competition. The final part is their freestyle routine, which was completely created by Lukefahr with the help of her mother, Misty Abbott.
Misty Abbott and Kylee Lukefahr set up a motion tracking tripod with Abbott's phone that will record Lukefahr's freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrian in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Misty Abbott and Kylee Lukefahr set up a motion tracking tripod with Abbott's phone that will record Lukefahr's freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrian in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr and Jade kneel near her late grandfather's burial flag to end their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021. The routine was inspired by the song "Mr Red White And Blue" by Coffey Anderson and dedication to her late grandfather, John Logsdon, a Vietnam veteran, and all veterans.
Kylee Lukefahr and Jade kneel near her late grandfather's burial flag to end their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021. The routine was inspired by the song "Mr Red White And Blue" by Coffey Anderson and dedication to her late grandfather, John Logsdon, a Vietnam veteran, and all veterans.
Kylee Lukefahr watches the recording of their freestyle routine with her family - step-sister Anna Abbott, 15, step-father Lucas Abbott, mother Misty Abbott, grandfather Brian Budwine and grandmother Julie Budwine at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021. "I can't believe that worked on the first try," Misty said.
Kylee Lukefahr watches the recording of their freestyle routine with her family - step-sister Anna Abbott, 15, step-father Lucas Abbott, mother Misty Abbott, grandfather Brian Budwine and grandmother Julie Budwine at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021. "I can't believe that worked on the first try," Misty said.
Kylee Lukefahr and Jade share a drink of water from a hose after completing their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr and Jade share a drink of water from a hose after completing their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr playfully makes Jade smile after a victory lap at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr playfully makes Jade smile after a victory lap at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr, 15, carries a saddle blanket and saddle out of the storage room at Evans Equestrians in Perryville before recording a freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition on Friday, June 11, 2021. 
Kylee Lukefahr, 15, carries a saddle blanket and saddle out of the storage room at Evans Equestrians in Perryville before recording a freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition on Friday, June 11, 2021. 
Misty Abbott and Kylee Lukefahr set up a motion tracking tripod with Abbott's phone that will record Lukefahr's freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Misty Abbott and Kylee Lukefahr set up a motion tracking tripod with Abbott's phone that will record Lukefahr's freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr dresses Jade with flag socks to go with the patriotic theme of their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr dresses Jade with flag socks to go with the patriotic theme of their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Grandfather Brian Budwine takes a picture of Kylee Lukefahr and Jade before their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Grandfather Brian Budwine takes a picture of Kylee Lukefahr and Jade before their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr gives Jade a kiss before stepping into the arena to record their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr gives Jade a kiss before stepping into the arena to record their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr and Jade enter the arena donned in patriotic attire for their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr and Jade enter the arena donned in patriotic attire for their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr and Jade walk through an obstacle part of their freestyle routine during a practice round for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr and Jade walk through an obstacle part of their freestyle routine during a practice round for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr guides Jade as she jumps over a barrel during their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Kylee Lukefahr guides Jade as she jumps over a barrel during their freestyle routine for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville on Friday, June 11, 2021.
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In the third part of the series on Kylee Lukefahr, 15, and Jade the mustang, they complete their final entry for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition at Evans Equestrians in Perryville. Lukefahr spent about 100 days training a two year-old wild mustang she named Jade that had no training and little exposure to humans before they met. The two must complete three portions of the virtual competition. The final part is their freestyle routine, which was completely created by Lukefahr with the help of her mother, Misty Abbott.

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