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Wild Horse Fire Brigade’s empirically proven plan humanely and cost effectively manages American wild horses in a manner that is ecologically and economically more appropriate than is the case today. In fact, the plan can save American taxpayers over $1 billion annually! We are seeing more comments and donations from landowners and homeowners who live …
Yearling filly, Yara (Pilar & Stillwater), watches her watchers in the Sykes area of the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. The RMP Decision has been released regarding the management of the Pryor herd. The adopted amendment to the Billings Resource Management Plan (RMP) is a loss for the Pryor Mountain wild horses and a disregard …
Wild burros near Beatty, Nevada are cherished by visitors from around the world traveling through the area en route to Las Vegas. However, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has failed to uphold its mandate to humanely manage the Bullfrog wild burro herd. The agency has neglected to protect and maintain adequate water sources within …
Photo: William E. Simpson II — Wild horses calmly graze in front of approaching 38,000-acre Klamathon Wildfire. The issue around wild horses is not a one-liner or a quick study for anyone. Innocent wild horses are literally dying at the hands of bad actors as you read this, so I ask that you excuse my …
Jackson Mtn wild horse family. Photo used with permission from Laura Leigh, Wild Horse Education. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is developing the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area Plan (HMAP), which will set long-term management policies for this herd. Their proposal includes sterilizing up to 25% of the mares, surgically implanting IUDs, and removing …
Horses are incredible animals, but when it comes to fire emergencies, they’re also surprisingly vulnerable. Their size, sensitivity to sudden changes, and dependence on people put them at serious risk. The worst part is that their instincts often backfire—panic takes over, making them hard to control and turning an already dangerous situation into a life-threatening …
In May 2024, massive floods hit Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, leaving entire communities—and countless animals—trapped. Amid the devastation, one story stood out: a caramel-colored horse, later named Caramelo, stranded balancing on a narrow, partially submerged rooftop in Canoas, fighting to survive. How Did a Stranded Horse on a Rooftop Capture a Nation’s Heart? Caramelo, …
A Story of Survival In late July 2024, a wildfire near Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch called the Alexander Mountain Fire in Colorado (July 2024), forced the evacuation of about 90 horses. Among them was Hawke, a seven-year-old horse who suffered severe leg injuries after falling through a trailer floor during the evacuation. He was promptly …
By: William E. Simpson II The devastating grass and brush fueled wildfires in Los Angeles we are all witnessing may be just a glimpse of the upcoming summer in the western United States, unless we start doing something new and cost-effective. Funding and doing more of what hasn’t worked is a guarantee for failure. And …
In July 2024, we called on you to speak out against the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Management Evaluation Report for the Pancake Complex in Eastern Nevada. The report outlined several troubling management proposals, including the castration of 138 stallions to create a “non-reproducing” component of the herd. Together, with your support, we strongly opposed …