Horse Rescues, Adoption Societies, Fostering, Equine Welfare
By: William E. Simpson II Is the long term genetic survival and humane natural conservation of wild horses important to you? It is of paramount importance to the team at ‘Wild Horse Fire Brigade’ and its growing ranks of thousands of supporters. Understanding the true path to the natural, sustainable, humane conservation of American wild …
Wellington, FL (3/16/24) — Celebrating a momentous achievement, the 15th Annual Great Charity Challenge, sponsored by Fidelity Investments® (GCC), has triumphantly donated over $2 million to over 60 nonprofits and 12 schools in Palm Beach County. On the evening of February 3, 2024, at Wellington International in Wellington, FL, it was a remarkable gathering that …
A decision on the fate of the TRNP horses is expected as early as April. In their previous calls for comments, the National Park Service received tens of thousands of responses asking them to not only keep the beloved wild horses in the park, but to maintain a genetically viable herd of over 150. In …
In 2022, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted a population survey of the White Mountain Herd Management Area (HMA) and found 549 horses. Using the agency’s unscientific population growth model, the BLM estimates there are now 791 horses in an area encompassing 393,000 acres. The Artificial Management Level (AML) for White Mountain is set at …
March 1was National Horse Protection Day, we wanted to take a look at an important pending federal legislation to protect our beloved equines – the Save America’s Forgotten Equines, or SAFE Act, H.R.3475/S.2037. What is the SAFE Act? It would amend the 2018 Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act, which bans the slaughter of …
Calling all wild horse and burro advocates! ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIESOur wild horses and burros need our help. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Forest Service (FS), and National Park Services (NPS) continue their attacks on wild equine families through cruel helicopter roundups and bait/water traps. Submitting comments to these organizations to protect our wild horses and …
Wellington – February 5, 2024 – The equestrian community and supporters at large unite every year to help the Great Charity Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments® (GCC) make a significant positive impact for non-profit organizations in Palm Beach County. In its 15th year, GCC sponsors and donors exceeded expectations, achieving a record-breaking goal of raising …
After three months, BLM finally caught ten horses in their McCullough Peaks bait trapping operation that began last November. Six of the horses were released and the remaining 4 young horses were to be transported to the Rock Springs Short-Term Holding facility. The youngsters remained in the trap from Jan. 22-24. BLM says that they …
As we start a fresh new year, BLM Wyoming is finalizing its disastrous plan to further destroy wild horse herds in the southern portion of the state. 10 years in the making, this plan includes eliminating all wild horses in the Salt Wells Creek and Divide Basin Herd Management Areas (HMAs) and sterilizing all horses …
In August, the Cloud Foundation (TCF) launched a lawsuit as the first step to bringing desperately needed change for the humane treatment of wild horses and burros. Our lawsuit seeks to require cameras on helicopters, at roundup trap sites, and in temporary holding pens. The video footage collected during helicopter roundups will (1) bring accountability …
