Source: Citizens Against Equine Slaughter “Forest Service told one of our ground crew members that the injury to the horse we had observed was, in fact, a gunshot wound…” Today, while our crews were on the ground early in the day 2 more of the Heber wild horses, […]
By Theresa Braine as published on NYDailyNews.com “It would be a felony under the PACT Act to crush, burn, drown, suffocate, impale or sexually exploit animals“ “I wonder if this would apply to wild horses and burros being used, abused and killed by the mismanagement of the BLM […]
PBS/Nature Episode 2: Chasing the Wind Click on Image to view episode Discover how humans have partnered with the horse throughout the centuries, creating more than 350 breeds found all around the world.
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By Laura Singleton as published on The White Mountain Independent “All four horses are believed to be part of the Heber Wild Horse herd …” HEBER-OVERGAARD — Not far from the rushing traffic on State Route 260 and the Bison Ranch tourist development, two horses lie dead. “Whoever […]
by Ginger Fedak as posted on IDAUSA.org We must speak up now to help protect the wild horses and burros of America! During the current government shutdown, the U.S. Department of the Interior quietly proposed changes to broaden its ability to block Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. […]
by Mary Jo DiLonardo as published on MNN.com A rare fungus is threatening the lives of the Chincoteague ponies. The wild ponies of Chincoteague are legendary. Made famous in Marguerite Henry’s 1947 book, “Misty of Chincoteague,” these colorful, shaggy horses actually live on nearby Assateague Island. There are […]
Source: PBS/Nature Episode 1: Origins Premiere date: January 16, 2019 | 0:53:29 | Video expires February 13, 2019 Explore the fascinating evolutionary journey of the horse, from its tiny forest-dwelling ancestor called the Dawn Horse to the modern steed. Encounter scientists unlocking the genetic basis of horsepower and […]
by Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette Journal Residents of Nevada’s Palomino Valley who lost horses and burros during a multi-day roundup coordinated by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe filed suit in federal court Wednesday to order the animals returned. A horse named ‘Lady,’ thought to be ensnared during a […]
By Mark Price as published on The Telegraph “Roamer was among the oldest of the herd of nearly 100 horses, and also one of those who could not be easily tamed…” A wild mustang known around the world for being featured prominently in Outer Banks tourism materials has […]
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