WILD HORSE COUNCIL

  August 14 & 15, 2010.

Call   970-261-5847 or 970-986-9277

WHAT IS THE DE BEQUE WILD HORSE COUNCIL?

A non-profit organization consisting of a group of people that have donated their time and energy with a two-fold purpose.

The first is the DeBeque Wild Horse Days.  This is a once a year three day event that has only been in effect for seven years.

Trained mustangs are in our parade and we have Mustang Alley where the public can see and be informed about these beautiful animals.

DeBeque is the only Wild Horse Sanctuary City in the west.  At one time DeBeque was where the wild horses were rounded up and sold.  We have a mustang statue at the Town Square to honor these animals.  The only way this event happens is by donations.  These donations pay for ribbons, entertainment, advertising, office supplies and prizes.  We have no paid employees.

Our long-term goal is to develop the land, which the Town of DeBeque owns, south of the Colorado River, into an area, which would have corrals, parking, and recreational space.  This would be available for the BLM and others working with the Wild Horses on the range.

The Town of DeBeque plans to have a rodeo grounds with trails for walking, bird watching and perhaps a dock on the river.  All of this will be a perfect place to inform the public about the Wild Horse’s and Burros.

As times change the mustang has changed also.  With the help of the BLM, Friends of the Mustangs, DeBeque Wild Horse Council and other organizations such as these, we can all be involved in these changes.  These organizations work hard to inform the public and make sure these Wild Horses and Burros are protected and cared for.

All of this takes time and money.  Please help us achieve our goals by supporting events such as DeBeque Wild Horse Days and the Council.  If you have any questions please feel free to call.

 

 

 

Community Activities

Music Jamboree

Extension Club

Gray Gourmet

Quilters

 

Other Links

Friends of the Mustangs