Title: "Celebrate Wild Horses: Upcoming Events in Colorado for Mustang Enthusiasts"
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The Colorado Mustang West event at the Mesa County Fairgrounds later this month and the annual Meeker Mustang Makeover in Meeker later this summer will provide two opportunities for people to celebrate wild horses and also to take home horses that have been removed from the range.
The first-ever Colorado Mustang West event will draw together horse enthusiasts, artists, filmmakers and the general public for connection, education and entertainment, according to a news release from event organizers.
A highlight, on June 28, will be the auctioning off of wild horses mostly from the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range to people looking to adopt them. People also will be able to watch training demonstrations where trainers work with mustangs to prepare them for new homes.
Other highlights include the EQUUS International Film Festival focused on equine-related films, and the Mustang Summit & Symposium, with speakers and panel discussions on subjects such as advocacy, horse care and community. An Art of the Mustang Fair will feature a juried equine art show, vendors, food trucks and creative hands-on activities. There will be youth activities such as mustang-themed crafts, storytelling and playful introductions to wild horse history, according to the news release.
Many of the events are free. The film festival and symposium require tickets that cost $15 online and $20 at the gate.
The group Grand Valley Horse Rescue also plans to hold a Mustang Summit Gala as a benefit event on June 28 after the adoptions are over.
A downloadable program on Colorado Mustang West, with further information on things such as films, panels and panelists, some of the horses to be offered for adoption, and more, may be found at https://themustangsummit.com/colorado.
This year’s annual Meeker Mustang Makeover is scheduled for Aug. 22-23 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in Meeker. This year 32 trainers, both adults and youths, are accepting the challenge to prepare wild horses over 120 days for a finale where the mustangs are showcased and offered for adoption.
A horse training clinic will be held June 14-15 at the fairgrounds, featuring highly regarded trainers Bryan Neubert and Steve Mantle. While the event is intended to help this year’s contestants in the Meeker Mustang Makeover, members of the public can audit the training event for $25.
More information on the Meeker Mustang Makeover and the upcoming clinic may be found at www.meekermustangmakeover.org and https://MMMBackonTrack.eventbrite.com.
![Title: Urgent Care for Collapsed Horse in Delft: SPCA Addresses Misinformation
After a horse was found collapsed in Delft, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA stepped in to provide urgent care, addressing misinformation surrounding the incident on Friday afternoon.
The initial alert came from the Cart Horse Protection Association, but they were unable to provide assistance due to safety concerns in the area after dark, reports Cape Town Etc.
The SPCA’s after-hours team responded immediately, arriving to find the horse in a critical and unresponsive state, having been down for hours. Disturbingly, the animal was struggling to breathe and unable to move; the situation was dire and, as described by the SPCA, the horse was ‘actively dying.’
‘No life should end that way. We stepped in because no one else could or would. Decisions like this are never taken lightly,’ SPCA said. Guided by internationally accepted humane protocols, the team made the heart-wrenching decision to end the horse’s suffering.
In the wake of this incident, the organisation sought to clarify misinformation circulating online, asserting that rumours claiming the horse was decapitated are completely unfounded.
These kinds of inflammatory messages don’t help animals; they only cause confusion and further distress in an already emotional situation. We urge the public not to share unverified images or commentary that can cause fear or spread misinformation,’ the SPCA implored.
They encouraged concerned individuals to reach out to them directly for accurate information, affirming their commitment to accountability.
People can contact the organisation at 0217004158/9 or via email at [email protected].](https://i0.wp.com/www.capetownetc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image-1280x720-2025-06-07T173755.422.png?w=696&resize=696,0&ssl=1 "Title: Urgent Care for Collapsed Horse in Delft: SPCA Addresses Misinformation
After a horse was found collapsed in Delft, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA stepped in to provide urgent care, addressing misinformation surrounding the incident on Friday afternoon.
The initial alert came from the Cart Horse Protection Association, but they were unable to provide assistance due to safety concerns in the area after dark, reports Cape Town Etc.
The SPCA’s after-hours team responded immediately, arriving to find the horse in a critical and unresponsive state, having been down for hours. Disturbingly, the animal was struggling to breathe and unable to move; the situation was dire and, as described by the SPCA, the horse was ‘actively dying.’
‘No life should end that way. We stepped in because no one else could or would. Decisions like this are never taken lightly,’ SPCA said. Guided by internationally accepted humane protocols, the team made the heart-wrenching decision to end the horse’s suffering.
In the wake of this incident, the organisation sought to clarify misinformation circulating online, asserting that rumours claiming the horse was decapitated are completely unfounded.
These kinds of inflammatory messages don’t help animals; they only cause confusion and further distress in an already emotional situation. We urge the public not to share unverified images or commentary that can cause fear or spread misinformation,’ the SPCA implored.
They encouraged concerned individuals to reach out to them directly for accurate information, affirming their commitment to accountability.
People can contact the organisation at 0217004158/9 or via email at [email protected].")
