Mustang Adoption 2018
WE NEED YOU! Little Book Cliffs Mustangs were gathered this fall by the BLM in conjunction with Friends of the Mustangs. These beloved horses need loving, adoptive homes. Own an American Legend and believe in the magic of the Mustang. Please spread the word as we endeavor to find homes for these special Mustangs. If you are interested in adopting or know someone who is please contact us at friendsofthemustangslbc@gmail.com or call Kathy D. 928-707-1236, Beckie D at 970-644-5040 or Kathy M at 303-818-5245.
The clinic and adoption will be held at the Rimrock Rodeo Grounds, 927 Hwy 340, Fruita, CO. Please click HERE for the flyer.
Friday, Nov. 2 is the clinic, registration, & viewing from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 3 the adoption starts at 8:00 a.m. and bidding begins 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
We hope you enjoy reading the heartwarming stories below about some of the horses up for adoption.
WE NEED YOU! Little Book Cliffs Mustangs were gathered this fall by the BLM in conjunction with Friends of the Mustangs. These beloved horses need loving, adoptive homes. Own an American Legend and believe in the magic of the Mustang. Please spread the word as we endeavor to find homes for these special Mustangs. If you are interested in adopting or know someone who is please contact us at friendsofthemustangslbc@gmail.com or call Kathy D. 928-707-1236, Beckie D at 970-644-5040 or Kathy M at 303-818-5245.
The clinic and adoption will be held at the Rimrock Rodeo Grounds, 927 Hwy 340, Fruita, CO. Please click HERE for the flyer.
Friday, Nov. 2 is the clinic, registration, & viewing from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 3 the adoption starts at 8:00 a.m. and bidding begins 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
We hope you enjoy reading the heartwarming stories below about some of the horses up for adoption.
Rango, the Black Stallion
by Marty Felix
On May 26, 2011, when a friend and I were driving to the horse range, we were discussing Squint, a 17-year-old bay mare. We hadn’t seen her yet that year, and we wondered if she had died during the winter. As fate would have it, about three miles from the cattle guard in the Round Mt. section of the horse range, we found Squint, and not only was she alive, but she had a black foal by her side. This cute little black colt was later named Rango.
Fast forward to 2014, and Rango had moved several miles to the North Soda area where he ran with three other young bachelor stallions. One day in June of that year, I spotted this band of harem stallions grazing in a sagebrush field on what we call “The Far Side.” I knew it would be a long hike, but I really wanted to see these horses up close and take some pictures, so off I went. It’s a good thing I had made a mental note of exactly where the band was because when I got there, they were gone. I followed their tracks into the woods where I suspected they had shaded up for the afternoon. I didn’t have to go very far before I saw a tail swishing in the trees. I stopped and contemplated what to do. If I approached them, they would bolt, and I didn’t want to disturb them. If I backed away slowly and left, I would have made the trip for nothing. Not to worry. Before I made a decision, Banjo, the buckskin, saw me and came over to check me out. Apparently he didn’t find me at all interesting because he turned around and meandered away, deeper into the pinon/juniper forest. Much to my surprise, Rango came to see me next, and he stopped a few feet from me. This curious horse stayed and listened to me tell him what a handsome young stallion he had become and how happy I was to see him again. He seemed fascinated by me, probably because he had never had a “person” approach him in the woods. I took a couple pictures, and Rango went back to resting in the shade with his buddies. I hiked back to my vehicle in a trance, marveling at my good fortune. I didn’t get the pictures I wanted, but I got to “visit” with a horse who quickly became one of my favorites.
By May of 2016, Rango had acquired two mares. By the time he was trapped and taken away from his home, he had three mares and was the sire of two black fillies - Shiraz (yearling) and Jetta (foal) - who will also be available for adoption this fall. I pray that this magnificent stallion and his two beautiful girls will be adopted in November.
by Marty Felix
On May 26, 2011, when a friend and I were driving to the horse range, we were discussing Squint, a 17-year-old bay mare. We hadn’t seen her yet that year, and we wondered if she had died during the winter. As fate would have it, about three miles from the cattle guard in the Round Mt. section of the horse range, we found Squint, and not only was she alive, but she had a black foal by her side. This cute little black colt was later named Rango.
Fast forward to 2014, and Rango had moved several miles to the North Soda area where he ran with three other young bachelor stallions. One day in June of that year, I spotted this band of harem stallions grazing in a sagebrush field on what we call “The Far Side.” I knew it would be a long hike, but I really wanted to see these horses up close and take some pictures, so off I went. It’s a good thing I had made a mental note of exactly where the band was because when I got there, they were gone. I followed their tracks into the woods where I suspected they had shaded up for the afternoon. I didn’t have to go very far before I saw a tail swishing in the trees. I stopped and contemplated what to do. If I approached them, they would bolt, and I didn’t want to disturb them. If I backed away slowly and left, I would have made the trip for nothing. Not to worry. Before I made a decision, Banjo, the buckskin, saw me and came over to check me out. Apparently he didn’t find me at all interesting because he turned around and meandered away, deeper into the pinon/juniper forest. Much to my surprise, Rango came to see me next, and he stopped a few feet from me. This curious horse stayed and listened to me tell him what a handsome young stallion he had become and how happy I was to see him again. He seemed fascinated by me, probably because he had never had a “person” approach him in the woods. I took a couple pictures, and Rango went back to resting in the shade with his buddies. I hiked back to my vehicle in a trance, marveling at my good fortune. I didn’t get the pictures I wanted, but I got to “visit” with a horse who quickly became one of my favorites.
By May of 2016, Rango had acquired two mares. By the time he was trapped and taken away from his home, he had three mares and was the sire of two black fillies - Shiraz (yearling) and Jetta (foal) - who will also be available for adoption this fall. I pray that this magnificent stallion and his two beautiful girls will be adopted in November.
Agave by Marty Felix
Click HERE to read the entertaining story about Agave, and refer to the pictures below to follow along with the story.
Click HERE to read the entertaining story about Agave, and refer to the pictures below to follow along with the story.
Stories by Marty Felix
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Taiga Misty Doc
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Taiga Misty Doc
Stories by Billie Hutchings
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Comet Crescent Jubilee Kiva Latigo Beauty
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Comet Crescent Jubilee Kiva Latigo Beauty
Stories by Renee Edel
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Buckeye Cuervo Fuego Rascal Bolt Independence Shasta Zuni
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Buckeye Cuervo Fuego Rascal Bolt Independence Shasta Zuni
Stories by Beckie Diehl
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Margarita Cinnamon Tuxedo
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Margarita Cinnamon Tuxedo
