APHA's "Jewel" is a gem for ABC's
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Gina Circelli takes Jewel on a test ride during APHA’s extensive search for just the right horse for the White Family. Jewel’s beauty, disposition and experience with children helped APHA make the decision to purchase the horse.

Abigail Jones and her father, Jeff, say goodbye to Jewel on January 26, at the start of a 365-mile journey from Aledo, Texas, to Dewey, Okla..

Jewel seemed to enjoy the ride to her new home, taking a moment from time to time to view the scenery.

Jewel looks contemplatively at her future and the road ahead.

APHA members J.T. and Katie Mitchell of Owasso, Okla., who own J.T. Mitchell Show Horses, took a day to put a fresh shine on Jewel.

Jewel arrives on the construction site/TV set January 27, in Dewey, Okla. She remained calm in the clamor of construction equipment and other vehicles, ranging from fire trucks to bull dozers.