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Wild horse adoption at Mustang event this weekend

MEEKER | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse adoption event on April 28– 29 for trainers to choose their mustang for the Meeker Mustang Makeover event and approximately 12 wild horses will be available for adoption by the public. The adoption will be held at[Read More…]

April 27, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Mustang Makeover trainers pick up horses April 29

MEEKER | The public is invited to watch the 2023 Meeker Mustang Makeover trainers select and pick their wild horse for the August competition on Saturday, April 29 in Meeker, Colorado. You will also have a chance to see mustang trainer Steve Mantle start two horses during clinics to show[Read More…]

April 20, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Piceance Basin horses to be featured at this year’s Mustang Makeover; pick-up day April 29

MEEKER | On Saturday, April 29, all trails lead to Meeker as horse trailers and trainers from all across Colorado, Montana and Wyoming kick up dust and arrive to check out and select their beautiful Rio Blanco mustangs. This year, we are excited to offer some of the beautiful herd[Read More…]

April 13, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Mustang Makeover seeking trainers for 2023 event

If you’ve ever dreamed of training a wild horse, this may be your moment! In the Northwest corner of Colorado sits wild and still undiscovered Rio Blanco County. This area boasts the headwaters of the White River, set in the stunning vista of Trappers Lake. For the past four years[Read More…]

January 4, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Mustangs host Basalt at home

Both Meeker Mustang teams played Basalt at home Saturday. The younger team won big, 42-7. Coach Reno Roybal said he is “impressed with all the kids, they have come a long way.” The team is new to the sport, even more so given the number of third graders and so[Read More…]

October 13, 2022 by Tiffany Jehorek Comments are Disabled

THIRD ANNUAL MUSTANG MAKEOVER …

Champions were crowned for the third annual Meeker Mustang Makeover Saturday, Aug. 27. This year’s under saddle grand champion was Doreen from the Swasey HMA in Utah, trained by Eric Pflueger of Nunn, Colorado (top). Doreen went for a record-breaking $9,250 in the auction. Reserve champion Rosalita (second from top)[Read More…]

September 1, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

NEWS NOTES: June 2, 2022

Limeade fundraiser at Nana Goose MEEKER | Blake Rubin’s limeade stand is returning to 590 Main St. (in front of Nana Goose) on Thursday, June 2 from 12-4 p.m. It’s the fifth year for Rubin’s endeavor, and this year all proceeds to the Walbridge Wing for garden flowers in memory[Read More…]

June 2, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

MORE MUSTANG MAKEOVER …

Mustang trainers picked up their horses for the third annual Meeker Mustang Makeover last weekend. New and returning faces include (from left), Abigail Davidson, 16, of Pueblo; Jade Messano, 15, of Montrose and Brynn and Bear Emlynn, 13 and 10, of Snowmass; Kaleb Karschner, 11, of Craig; Kristina Mitchell, 17,[Read More…]

May 12, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Have you ever dreamed of being a mustang horse trainer?

Meeker Mustang Makeover seeking trainers for 2022 event featuring Sand Wash Basin horses MEEKER I The fourth annual Meeker Mustang Makeover is on the hunt for horse trainers in Colorado. Last year, 20 trainers from across Colorado picked up their horses on a dusty afternoon, and 120 days later, performed[Read More…]

January 19, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Third Meeker Mustang Makeover event nets $37K

RBC I Sporting a wide grin, Rangely horse trainer Wade Allred received a $3,000 check, along with a red, white and blue ribbon to put around mustang Windy Bob’s neck, a bridle made by saddlemaker Mike Brennan and a basket brimming with Curicyn horse care products as he accepted the[Read More…]

September 9, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

The Wild West Lives

MEEKER I Rylee Allred, 16, is super excited about her horse this year. She joins three other members of the Rangely-based Allred family who have participated for the last three years in the Meeker Mustang Makeover. Last year Rylee trained a yearling. This year she took on a 3-year-old mare[Read More…]

August 9, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Mustang pickup May 1

Ever dreamed of training a mustang or starting a horse? Here’s your chance to learn from the best. RBC | Touching a wild horse for the first time can be one of the most heart thumping and rewarding sensations imaginable. On Saturday, May 1, one of the best mustang and[Read More…]

April 25, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled