We wanted to share some GOOD news regarding The Cloud Foundation’s lawsuit to get cameras on helicopters at roundups.
As you may know, public observers attending roundups are only able to see a small portion of the operation (and that is dependent on the government providing adequate observation areas — which is not usually the case). As a result, most of the government’s highly controversial activities at these tragic roundups go unseen and unknown by the public. This is why last August TCF filed suit to require cameras on roundup helicopters, at trap sites, and in holding pens. This will allow the public to see in real time (or as close to real time as possible) how wild horses and burros are treated for the entirety of a roundup. Camera footage will hold BLM accountable, compel more humane treatment, and hopefully change the paradigm to show that wild horses are not “over-populating” our public lands and deserve their fair share.
Of course, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) does not want this transparency and accountability, and are fighting our lawsuit by moving to dismiss two of our claims. They argued to the court that BLM did not need to consider TCF’s public comments request for the cameras or whether “real-time cameras would be an easy, cost-effective method to facilitate public viewing of roundups and prevent inhumane treatment of horses during roundups…”
Thankfully, the court recently ruled that BLM is wrong. This means ALL the claims in our lawsuit will move forward, despite BLM’s attempt at dismissal. We are 10 months in and there is still a long way to go, but we have overcome the first of BLM’s obstacles to government accountability.
We will embrace each win to build strength to continue this fight for our wild ones. The court’s decision on the BLM’s motion to dismiss can be read here.
We cannot undertake actions such as this without the generous support of people like you. So, THANK YOU — this win is yours. If you are able, please consider donating by clicking here to support this important effort. Your donation will support this lawsuit and make you a part of history to reverse BLM’s distorted management of our precious wild horses and burros.
Thank you for your dedication and perseverance in fighting to get wild horses and burros fair and humane treatment. Together, we can do this.
The FEI has officially announced the provisional suspension of British Dressage athlete Charlotte Dujardin (FEI ID: 10028440) effective immediately from the date of notification, 23 July 2024.
This decision renders her ineligible to participate in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games or any other events under the jurisdiction of the FEI.
During this period of suspension, she is prohibited from participating in any activities related to competitions or events under the jurisdiction of the FEI or any competition or event under the jurisdiction of a National Federation (NF). This also includes any FEI or NF-related activities. In addition, the British Equestrian Federation has mirrored this provisional suspension, which also makes Ms. Dujardin ineligible to compete in any national events during this period.
On 22 July 2024, the FEI received a video depicting Ms. Dujardin engaging in conduct contrary to the principles of horse welfare. This video was submitted to the FEI by a lawyer representing an undisclosed complainant. According to the information received, the footage was allegedly taken several years ago during a training session conducted by Ms. Dujardin at a private stable.
Upon receiving the video, the FEI promptly initiated an investigation. As part of this investigation, Ms. Dujardin, British Equestrian, and British Dressage were informed of the allegations. Ms. Dujardin was given a deadline of 17:00 Swiss time on 23 July to respond to the allegations. Subsequently, Ms. Dujardin confirmed that she is the individual depicted in the video and acknowledged that her conduct was inappropriate.
On 23 July 2024, Charlotte Dujardin requested to be provisionally suspended pending the outcome of the investigations and voluntarily withdrew from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and also confirmed that she will not participate in any competitions pending the outcome of the FEI’s investigation.
The FEI condemns any conduct contrary to the welfare of horses and has robust rules in place to address such behaviour. Our commitment to ensuring the highest standards of equine welfare and sportsmanship remains unwavering.
The FEI acknowledges the cooperation of Charlotte Dujardin, British Equestrian, and British Dressage with the ongoing investigation and intends to proceed as swiftly as possible.
“We are deeply disappointed with this case, especially as we approach the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. However, it is our responsibility and crucial that we address any instances of abuse, as equine welfare cannot be compromised,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said.
“Charlotte has expressed genuine remorse for her actions, and we recognise and appreciate her willingness to take responsibility. Despite the unfortunate timing, we believe this action reaffirms the FEI’s commitment to welfare as the guardians of our equine partners and the integrity of our sport.”
To maintain the integrity of the investigation, the FEI will refrain from making further comments on this matter until the process is concluded.
Media contacts:
Vanessa Martin Randin
Senior Manager, Communications & Media Relations – Corporate Campaigns & Advocacy
Communications Department Vanessa.randin@fei.org
Please take quick action below to participate in the Bureau of Land Management’s long-term Herd Management Area Plan (HMAP) for the Pancake Complex, which spans more than 1 million acres or 1,680 square miles in eastern Nevada. The Complex is home to an estimated 1,400 wild horses and includes three Herd Management Areas and one Forest Service Wild Horse Territory. To break that down, that’s over one square mile for every horse! Despite the current small population in such a large area, the government wants to reduce the population to just 361 to 638 horses. Sadly, the BLM has resurrected the failed and ill-conceived idea of castrating 138 of the stallions in this EA.
Getting public comments on the record is important — otherwise BLM can claim we support this grotesque mismanagement. Please join The Cloud Foundation in calling for fair and humane management that preserves natural “wild” behaviors, family units, and freedom, and perhaps most importantly, gives wild horses and burros their fair share.
As Nelson Mandella said: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” As long as we never give up, we will succeed and get our precious wild horses and burros the fair and humane treatment they deserve!
Please click here and take one minute to submit your comments by July 18.
YREKA, CALIFORNIA, USA, July 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Little Book Cliffs herd area in the state of Colorado is located to the north of the populated town of Palisade, and to the northeast of Clifton, Fruitvale, and Grand Junction Colorado. These towns are extremely vulnerable to catastrophic wildfire. Any large landscapes of managed wildfire fuels that border these vulnerable towns is a hugely valuable consideration in regard to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of these towns, as well as the properties at risk and costs for wildfire suppression.
Clearly, maintaining the wildfire fuels on the landscape of the Little Book Cliffs area using an environmentally friendly herbivore, such as the resident Little Book Cliff horses, makes for a very logical and cost effective wildfire fuels management argument.
Nevertheless Doug Vilsack, the Colorado Bureau of Land Management (‘BLM’) State Director, wants to pursue what many wild horse experts feel is an illogical and unreasonable roundup and waste of American taxes. Under NEPA Number: DOI BLM CO G010 2024 0007 EA, the roundup has the Project Name: ‘Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range Management’.
Peggy Coleman Taylor, a long time Colorado resident wild horse advocate and member of the Wild Horse Fire Brigade Advisory Board, said, “This proposed roundup flies in the face of all the work and money that was spent by Gov. Jared Polis and lawmakers to create the Colorado Wild Horse Working Group.”
“Horses re-seed the plants and grasses they consume while contemporaneously managing grass and brush wildfire fuels, whereas ruminant herbivores (cattle, sheep, goats, deer) digest most of the seeds they consume. No other large herbivore on the North American continent is capable of this kind of symbiotic, natural range management, which is also very cost effective,” said Michelle Gough, wild horse researcher and board member of Wild Horse Fire Brigade.
The Little Book Cliffs wild horses have a diversity of colors, band sizes, and ages. Through the introduction of wild horses from other herds, the range of colors within the herd is exciting and photogenic. Horses include palominos, paints, grays, blacks, bays, sorrels, blue and red roans, as well as a few Appaloosas. In recent years, a curly was also introduced and has since foaled. Band sizes range from two to 10 horses. Due to high public visitation, the wild horses are less skittish than other horses, so photo opportunities are ideal.
“The loss of the foregoing ‘photo opportunities’ and related annual tourism revenues is of grave economic consequence to the local towns,” said Deb Ferns, president of Wild Horse Fire Brigade, who holds an MBA and believes that the solution offered by Wild Horse Fire Brigade’s proven management plan can be a cookie cutter solution for increased tourism and wildfire fuels management in many areas, under the guidance of the highly experienced team of researchers from Wild Horse Fire Brigade, who live among and study a herd of heritage horses in a wilderness area.
In 2023, Wild Horse Fire Brigade, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 wild horse research, re-wilding and conservation nonprofit, signed a 5-year contract with California State University to teach wild horse ecology ethology and wildfire fuels management via wild horses. More here from Sacramento State University: https://www.csus.edu/news/newsroom/stories/2024/1/wild horses internship.html.
William E. Simpson II, a former rancher/logger with wildfire experience and a long time wild horse researcher and ethologist, stated that “the close proximity (just 8 miles) to an area that will become even more laden with wildfire fuels, as a result of the loss of any of the horses, greatly increases the wildfire risk to nearby towns. Wind-blown wildfires can cross and spark spot fires over 8 miles of ground in a matter of minutes. The Herd Area size of 36,113 acres can easily support the existing 200 horses with a current distribution rate of 1 horse per 180 acres.”
According to the BLM’s website:
The topography & vegetation are as follows: The wild horse area is characterized by four major canyon systems falling to gentle sloping plateaus covered in sagebrush and pinon juniper. Wildlife includes: elk, turkey, mule deer, desert bighorn sheep, chukar partridge, gamble’s quail, midget faded rattlesnake, snowshoe hare, mountain lion, bobcat, bear.
Kelsey Strangebye, lawyer, award-winning equestrian, and the Vice President of Wild Horse Fire Brigade, said: “The BLM’s suggested Appropriate Management Level (‘AML’) of 90-150 horses is in conflict with the population management guidelines found on page 22 in the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Management Handbook (https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/uploads/Media_Library_BLM_Policy_H 4700 1.pdf), which states:
“4.4.6.3 Herd Size”
“A minimum population size of 50 effective breeding animals (i.e., a total population size of about 150-200 animals) is currently recommended to maintain an acceptable level of genetic diversity within reproducing WH&B populations (Cothran, 2009). This number is required to keep the rate of loss of genetic variation at 1 percent per generation. Animal interchange between adjacent HMAs with smaller population sizes may reduce the need for maintaining populations of this size within each individual HMA. Research has not yet established a recommended minimum breeding herd size for burros.”
Given the risks for catastrophic wildfire and the approximation of communities that border this area, removing these horses presents an unreasonable risk to the health, safety, and economic welfare of the local American citizens.
Wild Horse Fire Brigade believes that the honorable Colorado Governor Jared Polis should use his power as Governor and issue an Executive Order to call a halt to this proposed roundup.
“The authority for Governors to issue executive orders is found in state constitutions and states as well as case law or is implied by the powers assigned to state chief executives.”
Colorado Governor Polis has the power and authority to stop the proposed roundup to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the affected communities from the grave dangers presented by the impending risk of catastrophic wildfire and exposure to toxic smoke.
Simpson has written a letter to Governor Polis urging him to immediately take action, and issue an Executive Order halting the planned BLM roundup, at least and until additional in-depth research and comments from local city and town officials, business leaders, chambers of commerce, and affected citizens can fully weigh in to the issue.
Wellington, FL (July 4, 2024) – While celebrating Independence Day is typically filled with sparklers, barbecues, fireworks, and red-white-and-blue clothes, food, and drink, it is unfortunately not the most horse-friendly of holidays. A few easy tips from FireHorse and WorldHorseWelfare.org can keep your equine friends calm and prevent injury this Fourth of July.
Fireworks can cause stress and fear in all animals, and it is important that we try to minimize this as much as possible for pets. Horses are flight animals and will generally try to remove themselves from a stressful or scary situation, which could result in injury if they attempt to jump a fence or climb over a stable door. However, there are some simple steps that you can take to help keep your horses safe.
KNOW THE DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF LOCAL FIREWORKS EVENTS
Find out where the local displays are going to be, on what days and at what time. It’s not uncommon for people to use fireworks to mark other occasions such as New Year’s or a wedding, so keep an eye out for public notices of such events. Speak to neighbors to let them know that you have horses and need to prepare for any fireworks displays so they can let you know in advance if they are planning any. If any events are going to be held close by, consider bringing your horses into their stables during this time. However, if your horses are used to living out, then they may be best kept in their normal field.
KEEP YOUR HORSES IN A ROUTINE
Don’t alter your horses’ routine on the day of a fireworks display, as this in itself can be stressful. If you do plan to stable them during firework displays, and they are currently living out, then start bringing them in a week or so ahead of the display to get them used to it. You don’t have to keep them in for the entire night, just for a few hours covering either side of when the firework displays will be on. Set up the stable exactly as you would on the night of the fireworks display, so for example, if you plan to have the radio on, have the top door of the stable shut, and to give them a treat ball to keep them occupied, then do this in the weeks leading up to the display too.
FIRE SAFETY
Although the likelihood of a rogue firework causing a stable fire is low, it is every owner’s worst nightmare and being prepared for the event of a stable fire could save lives. Make sure you have fire extinguishers, sand, and water nearby in case of a fire around the stables. If you keep your horses at livery, familiarise yourself with the fire drills – make sure you know where you should go with your horses – and encourage other liveries to do the same.
ON THE NIGHT:
REMAIN CALM
As an owner, your mood and stress levels will have a direct impact on your horses, so it is important that you don’t get angry or upset in front of your horses if neighbours nearby have a display that you weren’t expecting. Try to remain calm and hopefully your horses will too. However, remember your own safety is paramount, so do not try to handle your horses if they are acting in a dangerous or unpredictable manner. Limit the risks to them by ensuring there are no sharp or protruding objects near them but keep yourself at a safe distance and out of harm’s way.
USE DISTRACTIONS
Give your horses plenty of hay to keep them occupied, even if they are in a field. If stabled, put a radio on to mask the noise of the fireworks, but make sure that the radio is positioned safely so it cannot be accessed by the horses.
Check your horses regularly during the evening to make sure they are okay. If you can, it’s often a good idea to stay with them, because your presence may have a calming effect. Make a night of it; you could bring a flask and picnic to the stables and do some of those jobs you keep putting off, like giving your tack a deep clean. If you are on a livery yard, encourage other owners to do the same.
THE MORNING AFTER:
CHECK YOUR HORSES FOR CUTS OR INJURIES
The day after a display it is important that you just carry on with your horses’ normal routine, but do check your horses thoroughly for any cuts or injuries, just in case they have over-reached or run into something.
CHECK YOUR FIELD FOR ANY STRAY FIREWORKS WHICH MIGHT HAVE LANDED THERE
Fully inspect the entire field and water trough to make sure there is no debris left in the field which could injure your horses or wildlife or contaminate the area.
The Bureau of Land Management is asking for public input on its Massive Extermination Plan for the wild horses in southern Wyoming. This is a direct assault – to permanently get rid of, or zero out, all wild horses to accommodate the Rock Springs Grazing Association’s private livestock on our public lands. HMAs affected include Salt Wells Creek, Divide Basin, and the northern portion of Adobe Town.
We are not willing to accept, on any terms, this MASSIVE ROUNDUP.
Please take the time to sign our petition today.
Please share this message with your friends, family, and on social media. We must show BLM that Americans – from all walks of life and across all political aisles – want Wyoming’s Wild Horses protected.
This Extermination Plan must be stopped. Without your help these magnificent animals are doomed.
Comments are due July 8th.Click here to take action — sign the petition and access EA documents and other information.
I’ve always found horses’ resilience remarkable. Beneath their majestic exteriors lies an extraordinary capacity for recovery and transformation, as I have witnessed with my own rescued horse, Panimetro. In this exploration, I share a slice of reality where once-forgotten creatures find new life and achieve greatness. We often see horses as symbols of power and grace, but for some, their beginning is anything but glamorous.
In the stories of rescue horses—those saved from uncertain fates and the brink of despair—we witness real-life tales of triumph. Emotional and physical transformations are common among these animals, and I will outline their narratives in the following sections. Each story presents a horse who, through a combination of human intervention, innate spirit, and often a touch of luck, emerges from the shadows of neglect to shine in the spotlight of the championship.
Let’s introduce the first of these equine champions. Snowman’s story is particularly poignant for its cinematic quality—it tells of a horse who, after nearly ending up in a slaughterhouse, leaped into the annals of show jumping history with the heart and soul of a true champion. This Cinderella story highlights how the unlikeliest heroes can emerge from dire circumstances, exemplifying the potential waiting to be uncovered in rescue horses worldwide.
Snowman: The Cinderella Horse
Snowman’s story begins as a bleak tale of near miss. Saved from a slaughterhouse in Pennsylvania for a mere $80 in 1956, this gentle giant, with a knack for jumping, transformed his fate entirely. His rescuer, Harry de Leyer, a riding instructor, recognized a glimmer of untapped potential in the disheveled gray gelding.
Harry deLeyer and Snowman
The bond between Snowman and Harry de Leyer was nothing short of extraordinary. Snowman defied all expectations within two years, winning the national jumping title. His ability to easily clear towering obstacles earned him the nickname ‘The Flying Dutchman,’ he soon became an equestrian legend.
What makes Snowman’s championship all the more inspiring is the juxtaposition of his humble beginnings against the backdrop of prestigious show jumping competitions. His sweeping victories at Madison Square Garden showcased his capabilities and solidified Harry’s belief in second chances. Snowman’s legacy champions the idea that every horse, no matter how oppressed, carries the heart of a champion.
Neville Bardos: From Rags to Riches
Neville Bardos, named after a notorious Australian gangster, is a horse whose story captures the essence of resilience. His journey begins with humble origins on Australian racetrack circuits, where he failed to make a mark. Unwanted and almost forgotten, he found salvation when American event rider Boyd Martin brought him to the United States, sensing the spark of untapped potential.
The turning point in Neville’s story is as dramatic as any. In 2011, he was caught in a devastating barn fire that would have spelled the end for most. Against all odds, Neville not only survived but returned to the top of the eventing competition with sheer determination. After months of intensive care and rehabilitation, he astonished everyone by competing in the Burghley Horse Trials in England, merely four months post-injury.
Neville’s accolades are impressive: he earned the title of US Eventing Horse of the Year and became a beacon of hope for rescue horses everywhere. His fighting spirit is a testament to what can be achieved through faith and perseverance. His legacy inspires, proving that a second chance can lead to greatness.
As we turn from Neville’s inspiring tale, we understand that his journey is far from a singular occurrence in the equine world. Indeed, there are horses like Metro Meteor, whose stories await to affirm the incredible transformations possible with dedication and love.
You may like to hear about my ex-racehorse, Panimetro, AKA Metro. His picture of him running around his paddock is on the cover of this article and the cover of the 2009 VICCTRE calendar. He was an OTTB who had broken his left front leg in a race. He was smart enough to lie down for almost a year to heal it enough to stand and even run on it.
One day, I found him in his stall, unable to put any weight on his bad leg. After the vet visit determining that there was nothing she could do for him, we decided it was best for him to put him down. I cried for almost two weeks.
Meteoric Rise of Metro Meteor
Metro Meteor was a racehorse turned professional artist.
Initially, Metro Meteor had a promising career on the racetrack, but he had to retire after undergoing two knee surgeries. Gettysburg painter Ron Krajewski adopted him, hoping to use Metro as a riding horse. However, the damage to Metro’s knees was too severe for this to be feasible.
Metro’s paintings quickly gained national media attention and attracted many patrons. His artwork sold regularly, with the proceeds used to cover Metro’s veterinary bills and to support charities aiding other retired racehorses. Over the course of his artistic career, Metro’s work raised over $80,000.
The Transformative Power of Love and Care
I’ve seen first-hand the dramatic change that love and dedicated care can instigate in the lives of rescued horses. It’s not just about providing shelter or food; it’s about meticulous attention to their unique needs and the willingness to invest time and emotional energy into their recovery.
Rescue facilities and adoptive families play a crucial role here. They are the unsung heroes in these stories, offering a second chance at life for equines that have faced neglect, abandonment, or abuse. Their commitment not only heals physical wounds but also restores trust between the horses and humans.
Understanding the rehabilitation process is key. It usually involves a tailored approach, addressing both psychological and physical hurdles. Behavioral therapists, veterinarians, and loving caregivers collaborate to create an environment where these horses can thrive. The goal is always a well-rounded recovery, allowing them to explore roles beyond racing or labor—perhaps as therapy animals or as beloved pets.
Witnessing the hidden potential in every rescued horse is the reward for such efforts. It’s not mere chance but the result of consistent, compassionate care. This potential can translate into impressive achievements, such as those of Snowman, Neville Bardos, and Metro Meteor, proving that circumstances do not define destiny.
Remarkable Examples of Possibilities of Compassion and Resilience
The stories of Snowman, Neville Bardos, and Metro Meteor serve as remarkable examples of what’s possible when compassion meets resilience. Each horse’s transition from dire circumstances to a life of accomplishment wasn’t just a stroke of luck. It resulted from concerted efforts by individuals and organizations dedicated to equine welfare.
Rescue facilities and adoptive families play crucial roles in rewriting the fates of these animals. In these nurturing environments, horses receive tailored care to address their physical ailments and psychological traumas. Rescue horses can recover astonishingly with proper nutrition, veterinary care, and positive human interaction.
The final and perhaps most compelling part of this journey is the potential that blooms with nurturing. As these champions have shown, with the proper support, formerly neglected horses can heal and excel in new careers—often beyond what anyone could have anticipated.
In sharing these narratives, I hope to shine a light on the profound impact we can have on another living being’s life. Let’s take this inspiration into our communities and support local rescue operations. Whether through volunteering, donating, or advocating for these graceful creatures, we all can play a part in the continuing saga of rescue horses turned champions.
Photo: One of the foals in our heritage herd of wild horses, by Michelle Gough
As we’ve all recently witnessed, the increased tempo in roundups being planned and executed is shocking, including for the Little Book Cliffs wild horses, and is way past alarming. And some people are shamefully cashing in, including some so-called wild horse nonprofits who profit by selling the fake solution ‘fertility control’.
As we all now see, the Colorado con that fertility control would stop roundups was just a baloney sandwich!
Today, my partner Michelle, who is one of our Board Members and holds a Master’s in Science, wrote this comment to a concerned Colorado wild horse advocate:
“PZP has to be one of the biggest cons perpetuated onto the wild horse advocacy. The BLM has tricked the advocates into believing that if you control populations by using fertility control methods, then the roundups will stop and we’ll all live happily ever after.
Let’s look at what is actually happening here.
When the HSUS applied to the EPA to register PZP, the organization was excited that PZP was so effective at preventing pregnancy in mares that it failed to evaluate whether the forced drugging of horses could negatively impact individual animals or the herd. Most of the research submitted by HSUS was published by the late Dr. Jay Kirkpatrick, a veterinarian who manufactured PZP. There were no studies submitted to the EPA that evaluated the biological, social, and behavioral impacts the drug can have on wild horses
Since EPA originally granted the registration, independent research has been published identifying previously undisclosed effects of PZP on wild horses. Among the findings, it is now known that PZP poses the risk of immediate physical damage to the dosed mares, increases the mortality rate in foals born to treated mares, can result in social disruptions among herds with treated mares that can damage long term herd cohesion that is critical to the health of the animals, and places the wild horses at risk of a genetic bottleneck.
The BLM continues to decrease AMLs for wild horses. The combination of decreasing AMLs with aggressive fertility control will ensure the extinction of America’s wild horses.
The BLM has essentially tricked the advocates by making them an unwitting pawn in the genetic bottleneck and ultimate extinction of wild horses.
Fertility control has not resulted in slowing down the roundups. In fact, more and more horses are getting rounded up with each subsequent year.”
Our American wild horses are in deepest trouble you can imagine.
Long existing Orgs who have had 30 years and millions in donations have accomplished what? What we all see today is what they have ‘accomplished’.
Wild Horse Fire Brigade has the only proven practical plan where all stakeholders benefit, and it also humanely and cost-effectively provides true natural (chemical free) freedom for wild horses.
So PLEASE take the time to carefully review and consider this message and the links, keeping in mind that it will take money (serious donations) for even our dedicated all-volunteer professional team and its proven plan developed by highly experienced authentic experts in wild horses to effect the change we all seek.
Your Donations MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE when used by our Org.
We are a team of cutting-edge professionals and innovators, quite apart from the wild horse grifters who are merely in it for the money because they can’t and haven’t made any difference… they don’t have the required authentic experience!
9 years ago, I predicted the current situation in writing, in an article published by HorseTalk NZ.
Some people argued back then that Fertility Control would stop roundups… they were conned by some wild horse advocates and Orgs and the BLM, all making money off the plight of wild horses.
Looking back over the past 30 years, and even over the last 3 years, the use of Chemical Sterilization (a.k.a.: Fertility Control) has NOT STOPPED ANY ROUNDUPS!
In fact, roundups have intensified over the past 3 years, and wild horses are now teetering on the cliff of genetic bottlenecking due to genetic erosion, thanks to Orgs like the *greedy American Wild Horse Campaign (a.k.a.: Wild Horse Conservation). (*2022 IRS 990s show them sitting on over $5M in assets almost doubling year over year!)
Three years ago, I once again predicted in writing the situation that has unfolded today!
For the sake of the survival of wild horses, please read and share this important article.
Today, 9 years later, after a massive group email warning wild horse advocates way back then, people are finally starting to catch on as roundups have intensified to levels never seen before, coupled with Slaughter and unfettered abuses by the Government.
RESULTS is all that matters for wild horses in deep trouble, NOT TALK!
Wild Horse Fire Brigade is the ONLY wild horse Org that:
>Saved and protected an entire herd of heritage wild horses using a legal method. We now own, naturally manage, and protect 150 Heritage wild horses that have lived on the OR/CA border for centuries.
Wild Horse Fire Brigade is the ONLY wild horse Org that:
> Successfully rewilded nearly 100 wild horses that were headed to slaughter, which includes the 65 we rewilded in 2023.
And we are working on implementing a collaborative pilot to rewild 1,000 horses at risk in Nevada and move them off that economic battlefield into an appropriate wilderness outside Nevada.
Wild Horse Fire Brigade is the ONLY wild horse Org that:
>Teaches a successful wild horse ecology ethology and equine wildfire fuels field study/research program, managed via a university and equine PhD with CAL STATE Univ. Our Org funds the program with CAL STATE students.
Wild Horse Fire Brigade is the ONLY wild horse Org that:
>Has proven (during an actual wildfire) that wild horses can mitigate wildfire via fuels management and studied wild horse behavior during an actual wildfire.
Your donations have helped us accomplish these things and more.
However, even though we are an all-volunteer org and we receive NO salaries like some others (we do it because it’s the right thing to do), we must fund the costs of our multiple effective programs. And we are growing, so our hard costs are also growing! We are totally dependent upon donations to continue these critically important programs.
WE URGENTLY NEED DONATIONS TO KEEP UP THESE EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS.
Please go to our secure PayPal portal and make a donation today that will have a positive effect! We can accept any credit or debit cards at our secure PayPal link:
The Cloud Foundation (TCF) is urging Federal legislators and Colorado State officials to convene an independent investigation into how an illness has now killed almost 150 captured wild horses at BLM’s Canyon City holding facility.
We are calling for a moratorium on ALL wild horse and burro roundups until the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) can ensure the animals’ health and safety off the range.
BLM officials claim the horse deaths are attributable to equine influenza virus H3N8. We are demanding answers as to how the virus entered the facility and ravaged one specific herd – the West Douglas horses – with such devastating effect.
“These are the American public’s wild horses; they don’t belong to the BLM,” stated Ginger Kathrens, Founder and Board President of The Cloud Foundation. “Secrecy breeds suspicion and doubt. Due to a long history of not being transparent, how can we trust the BLM to be unbiased while investigating itself?”
