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Encore and her daughter Xacara rest with the newborn filly. Photo © TCF We’re thrilled to share joyful news from the wild Pryor Mountains — Encore, look-alike palomino daughter of the legendary Cloud, has given birth to a grulla filly! Ginger Kathrens was on the mountain when the foal was born in the early morning …
There are many exciting projects underway this year at Wild Horse Fire Brigade, thanks to the generosity of our donors. We don’t like to talk about the cuisine until it’s served, and while some projects are still ‘in the oven’ so to speak, soon there will be some very exciting news! And we have a …
‘Spirit’, a beautiful 3-yr.-old Appi boy, who is still with his family band, greets Calstate Univ. student Ciera (foreground). By: William E. Simpson II, Wild Horse Fire Brigade The first 2-week session of our summer Wilderness Wild Horse Ecology-Ethology Field Study course was completed by our Calstate students! We’re currently putting together a short video …
by William E. Simpson II We’ve been hard at work studying the ecology & ethology of our herd of 200 free-roaming, naturally living heritage horses and conducting research on their environmental benefits with our students from Cal State. And in the evenings, sometimes until 2:00 AM, we’ve been writing research papers to help provide additional …
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 …
Horses and mules were the unsung heroes of Hurricane Helene. As we know, Helene left deep imprints on North Carolina. Traditional vehicles fell short in this thousand-year event, with roads washed out and communities stranded. In these critical moments, our amazing horses and mules became reliable partners, extending aid where modern machines couldn’t reach. I …
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 …
Adrienne Lyle & Helix. Photo ©susanjstickle.com In a beautiful display of riding, Adrienne Lyle (USA) pulled off a huge new personal best of 80.325% on Friday, February 7, in the FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix Freestyle, sponsored by The Dutta Corp, on her Paris 2024 Olympic partner, Helix. With it, she booked a starting place …
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 …
Wildfires in California are relentless. This is a series of stories about these courageous horses affected by wildfires and how they survived. The state’s breathtaking landscapes are often marred by these natural disasters, which affect people, wildlife, and domestic animals. Among those animals, horses stand out for their courage and resilience when faced with the …