PRESS RELEASE
MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover (MMM) is proud to announce a change in its Board of Directors as it prepares for the 2026 Events. After seven years of dedicated service, co-founder Deirdre Macnab stepped down as President back on Dec. 31, 2025. A role she has held since the organization’s inception in 2019. Under Macnab’s leadership, MMM has grown into a premier event, successfully finding homes for countless mustangs while educating the public on the versatility of the mustang. “It has been an honor to watch this event grow from a small idea into a community staple,” said outgoing President Deirdre Macnab. “This board’s passion and expertise ensure that the MMM will continue to thrive for years to come.”
Succeeding Macnab as President is the organization’s former Vice President, Jane Turnburke, who was also a key figure since the inception of this event and brings years of experience and a deep commitment to the program’s mission. Joining the leadership slate is Laurie Bouzarelos, who steps in as the new Vice President. Bouzarelos has been instrumental in the organization’s outreach efforts and will oversee several key initiatives.
Rounding out the changes for the MMM organization are: Madi Ducey, Marketing Manager: Madi takes the lead on the marketing campaigns, overseeing social media presence across several platforms, and managing regional advertising to expand the event’s reach. Melissa Kindall, Executive Director: Co-founder Melissa Kindall who was part of MMM from 2019-2021 spent the last 5 years in retirement until rejoining as the Executive Director working closely with the organization as a primary contact, managing administrative operations, and strategic partnerships.
The 2026 Event is already underway, with trainers having been notified and the annual Pick Up Day set for April 25 and 26, the Back on Track Clinic with Bryan Neubert scheduled for June 13 and 14, and the Main Event/Competition and Auction/Adoption happening on Sept. 18 and 19, 2026. MMM has selected 35 horse trainers: six for Yearling In-Hand from Colorado and Nebraska, eight for 2 Year Old In-Hand from Colorado, Texas, and Wyoming; and 21 from Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Texas, and Kentucky. Several of the selected trainers are returning to MMM after competing in 2025.
There may be a limited number of mustangs available for adoption during the Pick Up Day Event so if you are interested let MMM know at [email protected] or phone 970-234-9338, or contact Tyrell Turner of BLMs White River Field Office at 970-878-3800. As a reminder you must be an approved adopter by applying at https://wildhorsesonline.blm.gov/.
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Eric Pflueger, the 2025 winner, on his Mustang, Pfrostbite — so named because the tips of his ears had been frozen. KIM EKSTROM PHOTO