as posted on Phoenix’s Fox 10
PHOENIX — The herd of wild horses living near Arizona’s Salt River would have new protections under a proposal the House has passed with bipartisan support.
Rep. Kelly Townsend of Mesa is sponsoring a proposal that would make it illegal to harass, shoot, kill or slaughter a horse that is part of the Salt River herd of about 100 horses that have historically lived around the Lower Salt River and Saguaro Lake.
The proposal comes after the U.S. Forest Service planned to remove the horses. The Forest Service has since reversed its decision facing public pressure.
Townsend amended her proposal with additional protections after meeting with The Salt River Wild Horse Management Group.
The House passed House Bill 2340 on 53-3 vote Thursday. It now moves to the governor’s desk.
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Categories: Equine Rescue, Horse News, Horse Slaughter, Wild Horses/Mustangs
Straight from the Horse's Heart 
YES. Hopes that the Governor signs this very critical legislation for the beloved Salt River horses.
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The system sounds complicated I thought from your headline that they are saved, but yes I hope the bill is passed and they are saved.
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Great work on everyone’s part including Rep Kelly and Simone. Now the gov just has to sign it.
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Kudos to Simone and everybody in the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group for working tirelessly to make this a reality!
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