From power suits to cowboy boots, a former financial adviser finds a new life for wild mustangs and himself
Mustang makeover
Horse trainer J.P. Dyal, 44, carries the Stars and Stripes around an arena as he hurries to break a mustang named Moose in less than 100 days. He was preparing for the freestyle portion of the Extreme Mustang Makeover which took place in Reno, Nev. last week. Only the top ten finishers participated in the freestyle segment. Dyal, who was a former financial adviser turned horse trainer, finished fourth overall out of 22 contestants. After the competition the mustangs are put up for adoption. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Mustang makeover
Making sure he is steady, horse trainer J.P. Dyal, 44, unholsters a pistol he uses as part of a training session as he hurries to break a blindfolded mustang named Moose. Dyal, a former financial adviser turned horse trainer, competed last week in the Extreme Mustang Makeover in Reno, Nev., where he finished in fourth place. The blindfold was used as part of his training and performance. He and other trainers had to break mustangs in less than 100 days so they can be adopted.
Mustang makeover
A long scar is all that remains of a deep gash to the bone on Moose's head as his trainer, J.P. Dyal, 44, was training the mustang. The injury threatened Moose's health and meant a hefty medical bill but the veterinary staff at Rogers Bandalero Ranch helped by offering their services. Dyal, a former financial adviser turned horse trainer, was training for in the Extreme Mustang Makeover in Reno, Nev., which took place last week. The pair came in fourth place.
Mustang makeover
The veterinary staff at Rogers Bandalero Ranch donate their time as they work on Moose, a mustang from Nevada, who participated in the Mustang Makeover last week with his trainer J.P. Dyal. Moose came with the deep cut that went down to the bone requiring medical attention because of infection, Dyal said.
Mustang makeover
Horse trainer J.P. Dyal, 44, checks a pistol he is using as part of the training to break a mustang named Moose. The markings on Moose's neck are used to identify the mustang. Dyal, a former financial adviser turned horse trainer, was preparing for the Extreme Mustang Makeover in Reno, Nev. The event was held last week. He and other trainers have to break mustangs in less than 100 days so they can be adopted.
Mustang makeover
Trainer J.P. Dyal, 44, calmly crawls underneath Moose as he gets ready to unsaddle the horse after a long session. Dyal, a former financial adviser turned horse trainer, was preparing for the Extreme Mustang Makeover in Reno, Nev. The competition was last week. He and other trainers had to break mustangs in less than 100 days so they can be adopted.
Mustang makeover
Horse trainer J.P. Dyal, 44, and Moose head for their trailer after a session. Dyal, a former financial adviser turned horse trainer, prepared for the Extreme Mustang Makeover in Reno, Nev. They competed last week. He and other trainers had to break mustangs in less than 100 days so they can be adopted.
Mustang makeover
In an effort to earn his trust, horse trainer J.P. Dyal, 44, blindfolds Moose as he goes through a session on June 12, 2017. Dyal, a former financial adviser turned horse trainer, was getting ready for the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition in Reno, Nev. It was held last week. He and other trainers have to break mustangs in less than 100 days so they can be adopted. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Tucson horse trainer works with mustang for the Extreme Mustang Makeover challenge. Video by A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star / tucson.com
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