One of the most popular questions we receive is “Do you think big energy is impacting wild horses?” The answer is...of course it is! On public land (for purposes of this piece we will discuss BLM, more public land than any other agency) we have “Multiple Use.” The term comes from the Federal Land Policy Management Act, or “FLPMA.” This policy outlines how land use plans are to be created to manage public land for the “public good.” This article from wildhorseeducation.org tells the … [Read more...]
Sheldon NWR Prepares to Remove Horses, Advocates Prepare Litigation
(Winnemucca, NV) On August 30th, Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge was sent a letter on behalf of Bonnie Kohleriter, a private individual, and Laura Leigh, President of Wild Horse Education, attempting to address serious issues concerning the Refuge’s plan to remove 412 wild horses starting September 9th. The letter, sent by legal council, addresses lack of transparency and the refuge’s conduct in failing to adequately protect wild horses from slaughter. The letter suggests the issues could be … [Read more...]
Humane Society of the United States speaks out against BLM refusing to grant captive horses shelter
1800 horses that have been captured by the BLM have been standing in holding pens in over 100 degree weather with no shade in a holding pen near Reno, Nevada. When the Humane Society of the United States (as well as several other organizations!) requested that shade be provided for these horses, the BLM refused. The BLM's response to all concerned is that the horses do not require shelter and can "cope" with temperatures which can soar above 100 degrees! The BLM has a responsibility to care … [Read more...]
Help stop the roundup of Mustangs in Wyoming!
Instead of waiting for the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to release its report on the Wild Horse and Burro program, the BLM is planning on continuing with a roundup in Wyomings Adobe Town/Salt Wells Complex. Please click the link below to read more and to sign a petition to stop the roundup before the NAS releases its report! http://www.windwildhorse.com/windblog/2013/06/03/alert-wyoming-wild-horses-to-be-zeroed-out-by-blm/ , … [Read more...]