- You'll have to excuse the delay in posting anything new but apparently when the "Christmas Tribute" email went out, AH went under investigation for being a potential spamming blog and access was shut down until the investigation was complete. Needless to say, glad to be back and obviously there won't be anymore Christmas emails sent again! Now on to business.....
- The Houston Chronicle published an article yesterday detailing how the 122 page Internal Investigative Report cleared the wildlife officers that shot some 71 wild burros of animal cruelty charges even though other Park employees testified they were left to suffer in Big Bend State Park in TX. The burros are being shot in accordance with the Sierra Clubs environmental policies and to make room for bighorn sheep currently planned to be introduced into the Park. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue has recently announced plans to try and corridinate with Texas Park officials to remove the wild burros through live capture rescues to prevent further killings.Read the full article and cover up, which is also accepting comments at: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/5385692.html
- Award winning author Deanne Stillman has proudly announced the release of "Mustangs: The Saga of the Wild Horse in the American West" available for pre-order at Amazon and is due out in June 2008. Deanne has been compiling information, stories and facts to create this accounting of our wild horses for almost 10 years. We are all eagerly anticipating its arrival! Thank you Deanne!!!! You can place your order now at: http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0618454454/104-7106821-2507123?SubscriptionId=15VEWHERF6Q30X94NX82
- The American Horse Defense Fund has put out an Alert requesting public comments to support the elimination of inhumane double decker trailers used to transport horses to slaughter. The public has until January 7, 2008 to be heard and AHDF says we really need to be! For complete information, click Hooflinks Here
- A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT, KAREN SUSSMAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILD HORSES & BURROS-
- Dear Friends of the Virginia Range Wild Horses,WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP! We are nearly out of hay and funding as we enter our 2nd quarter. Can you help us again with any size donation. We still have a job to do in adopting out the last 40 wild horses but HERE IS THE GOOD NEWS! We have saved 200 wild horses from slaughter and they have been adopted into good homes. ISPMB has 74 of the original horses right now all over the age of 10. Our goal is to turn them out in the Spring when we find land available. There are still another 40 horses that must be captured and adopted next week. According to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe there will be zero tolerance in holding these animals so we must make sure we are funded to save these horses otherwise they will be sold at auction. The winter is not the best season to adopt horses yet we were successful so far. Our goal is to raise $25,000 before the end of this year. We sure would appreciate your help as we complete this gargantuan rescue of one of the most historic herds in the United States.Donations can be sent to the address below or just click on our Pay Pal site http://www.ispmb.org/ Sincerely,Karen A. SussmanPresident, ISPMBPO Box 55 Lantry, SD 57636-0055Tel: 605.964.6866Cell: 605.430.2088
- BLM has announced a recently released range evaluation of Montana's only remaining herd of wild horses in the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. Based on this evaluation, BLM intends to redraw management plans for the wild horses in the area and is seeking public input for any revisions in the plans to be considered. The Billings Gazette offers a general story on the issues HERE while the BLMs complete proposals and requirements can be accessed HERE The deadline for accepting public comments is December 31, 2007.
- On December 1, 2007, the BLM has issued a public notice regarding the establishment of a new system of records for the National Wild Horse & Burro Program. The public has 30 days to review the new system and provide any comments or recommendations before BLM approves it. This new proposal deserves attention! To view the complete article on what the BLM is proposing and who to contact for more information, go to- http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/874056/
- The Bureau of Land Management in Utah has bombarded the public with FIVE Draft Management Plans for establishing how public lands will be managed within the next 10-20 years. These plans will become the guiding foundation for HOW Utahs wild horse and burro herds will be administered and grant BLM the future authority of what they do to those herds. Land use plans are huge documents that require hours of study of BLMs proposals. Posting five of them all within the same few months is yet another effort by land managers to overwhelm the public and consequently, discourage public awareness, participation and involvement.
To access ALL currently proposed Draft Management Plans, go to: http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/prog/planning.1.html - Moab Draft Management Plan - Public Comments - Closed
Vernal Draft Management Plan -Supplemental - Public Input Due by January 3, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/vernal/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis/draft_rmp_eis.html
Kanab Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 12, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/kanab/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
Richfield Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 26, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/richfield/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis.html
Monticello Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by February 8, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/monticello/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
December 19, 2007
December 19, 2007
December 14, 2007
December 14, 2007
- Phantom Stallion author Terri Farley shares her pain as the BLM announces yet another round of removals of 1,000 of our wild horses to make room for more Rolex Rancher write offs. A poignant piece titled Silent Night With Choppers that speaks for us all! Thank you for caring Terri. Read her impassioned cry in full HERE.
- The Colong Foundation For Wilderness pushes back as rumors of Australian National Park officials considering a management plan for the brumbies (wild horses) sparks their ire. The Park has been taking serious heat for its old "management plan" of shooting and killing all horses in the Park, estimated to number around 10,000. Keith Muir, the Director of CFW states the growing numbers of horses will destroy the ecosystem - that's why he's pushing for ZERO horses in the Park. Because if ANYBODY knows how 100 equines spread out over tens of thousands of acres can STILL destroy everything in their path, its those of us who read all those "scientific reports" wildlife experts and land managers at our own Park Service puts out. To read the article in full, click HERE.
- The American Horse Defense Fund has put out an Alert requesting public comments to support the elimination of inhumane double decker trailers used to transport horses to slaughter. The public has until January 7, 2008 to be heard and AHDF says we really need to be! For complete information, click Hooflinks Here.
Dear Friends of the Virginia Range Wild Horses,
WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP! We are nearly out of hay and funding as we enter our 2nd quarter. Can you help us again with any size donation. We still have a job to do in adopting out the last 40 wild horses but HERE IS THE GOOD NEWS! We have saved 200 wild horses from slaughter and they have been adopted into good homes. ISPMB has 74 of the original horses right now all over the age of 10. Our goal is to turn them out in the Spring when we find land available. There are still another 40 horses that must be captured and adopted next week. According to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe there will be zero tolerance in holding these animals so we must make sure we are funded to save these horses otherwise they will be sold at auction. The winter is not the best season to adopt horses yet we were successful so far. Our goal is to raise $25,000 before the end of this year. We sure would appreciate your help as we complete this gargantuan rescue of one of the most historic herds in the United States.Donations can be sent to the address below or just click on our Pay Pal site http://www.ispmb.org/ Sincerely,Karen A. SussmanPresident, ISPMBPO Box 55 Lantry, SD 57636-0055
Tel: 605.964.6866Cell: 605.430.2088
- BLM has announced a recently released range evaluation of Montana's only remaining herd of wild horses in the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. Based on this evaluation, BLM intends to redraw management plans for the wild horses in the area and is seeking public input for any revisions in the plans to be considered. The Billings Gazette offers a general story on the issues HERE while the BLMs complete proposals and requirements can be accessed HERE The deadline for accepting public comments is December 19, 2007.
- The BLM has issued their final decision for yet another emergency round up of the Antelope and Antelope Valley Herd Management areas in BLMs Ely District in Nevada. The Las Vegas Sun provides the basic standard uninvestigated BLM press release HERE. American Herds reported BLMs intentions and provided info on the proposal beginning in the November 24th, 2007 post.
- A professional nature photographer of the highest caliber, Claude Steelman, has donated photos to the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo taken in 2005 from all four wild horse herds in the Disappointment Valley HMA, who just had several horses recently removed in a BLM round up this summer. The Rocky Mountain Expo has created a calender of Mr. Steelmans work for $5.00 and you can preview the art calender at http://www.rockymountainexpo.com/. To read the full article, click HERE
- The Carson Ranger District is accepting applications for potential adopters for 22 wild horses removed during November from the Jacita Mesa Wild Horse Territory (WHT). Adoptions are scheduled for December 14 & 15th, 2007. The wild horses were gathered using a low-stress baiting method to meet humane treatment conditions as outlined in the 2002 management plan for the wild horses. However, two horses died during the removals, one from running into a frozen panel that instantly broke its neck and a second one had to be euthanized from that was originally believed to be a gunshot wound. However, Rincon Blanco Veterinarian Clinic determined, due to severe internal infections found in the horse, the wound was likely caused by a fall, not gunshot. In January, 41 wild horses were also removed and 12 in 2006. Click Here for the El Rito Ranger District wild horse page - includes a link to view the wild horses available.
- On December 1, 2007, the BLM has issued a public notice regarding the establishment of a new system of records for the National Wild Horse & Burro Program. The public has 30 days to review the new system and provide any comments or recommendations before BLM approves it. This new proposal deserves attention! To view the complete article on what the BLM is proposing and who to contact for more information, go to- http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/874056/
- The Bureau of Land Management in Utah has bombarded the public with FIVE Draft Management Plans for establishing how public lands will be managed within the next 10-20 years. These plans will become the guiding foundation for HOW Utahs wild horse and burro herds will be administered and grant BLM the future authority of what they do to those herds. Land use plans are huge documents that require hours of study of BLMs proposals. Posting five of them all within the same few months is yet another effort by land managers to overwhelm the public and consequently, discourage public awareness, participation and involvement.
To access ALL currently proposed Draft Management Plans, go to: http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/prog/planning.1.html
Moab Draft Management Plan - Public Comments - Closed
Vernal Draft Management Plan -Supplemental - Public Input Due by January 3, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/vernal/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis/draft_rmp_eis.html
Kanab Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 12, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/kanab/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
Richfield Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 26, 2008 href="http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/richfield/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis.html">http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/richfield/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis.html
Monticello Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by February 8, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/monticello/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
December 11, 2007
December 11, 2007
A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT, KAREN SUSSMAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILD HORSES & BURROS-
Dear Friends of the Virginia Range Wild Horses,WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP! We are nearly out of hay and funding as we enter our 2nd quarter. Can you help us again with any size donation. We still have a job to do in adopting out the last 40 wild horses but HERE IS THE GOOD NEWS! We have saved 200 wild horses from slaughter and they have been adopted intogood homes. ISPMB has 74 of the original horses right now all over the ageof 10. Our goal is to turn them out in the Spring when we find land available. There are still another 40 horses that must be captured and adopted nextweek. According to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe there will be zero tolerance in holding these animals so we must make sure we are funded to save these horses otherwise they will be sold at auction. The winter is not the best season to adopt horses yet we were successful so far. Our goal is to raise $25,000 before the end of this year. We sure would appreciate your help as we complete this gargantuan rescue of one of the most historic herds in the United States.Donations can be sent to the address below or just click on our Pay Pal sitehttp://www.ispmb.org/ Sincerely,Karen A. SussmanPresident, ISPMBPO Box 55Lantry, SD 57636-0055Tel: 605.964.6866Cell: 605.430.2088
- BLM has announced a recently released range evaluation of Montana's only remaining herd of wild horses in the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. Based on this evaluation, BLM intends to redraw management plans for the wild horses in the area and is seeking public input for any revisions in the plans to be considered. The Billings Gazette offers a general story on the issues HERE while the BLMs complete proposals and requirements can be accessed HERE. The deadline for accepting public comments is December 19, 2007.
- A Letter to the Editor of the Billings Gazette by Scott Frazier Bozeman speaks out against the off road vehicle damage done in the Pryor Mountain Range and asks that BLM address THAT issue and leave the wild horses and wildlife alone! To read Scott's letter, click HERE.
- The BLM has issued their final decision for yet another emergency round up of the Antelope and Antelope Valley Herd Management areas in BLMs Ely District in Nevada. The Las Vegas Sun provides the basic standard uninvestigated BLM press release HERE. American Herds reported BLMs intentions and provided info on the proposal beginning in the November 24th, 2007 post.
- The Yuma Sun reports a man charged with two counts of felony cruelty to animals due to the severe malnutrition of five horses, two burros and a steer - some of the horses were mustangs were still under BLM protection since titled had yet to transfer. One horse had to be immediately euthanized while three horses and a burro were taken by the BLM. One mustang, one burro and the steer were left behind due to BLM not having jurisdiction over them. Read the full story HERE. Intersting to note that a local horse rescue group, the Triple R Ranch were the ones to report the abuse, not BLM. Makes ya wonder about those "compliance checks" doesn't it if they had degenerated so bad one of them had to be immediately put down and BLM never noticed a thing....
- The shooting death of a wild horse in Corrola, NC last month has raised concerns about hunting in the area. Read the full story HERE.
- A thoughtful and passionate essay regarding the abusive, immoral and unethical tactics that have become part of the horse slaughter industry in America is presented by Erica Nichols in the New Zealand Horse Talk News. To read Erica's well written and thought provoking essay, click HERE.
- A professional nature photograper of the highest calibur, Claude Steelman, has donated photos to the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo taken in 2005 from all four wild horse herds in the Disappointment Valley HMA, who just had several horses recently removed in a BLM round up this summer. The Rocky Mountain Expo has created a calender of Mr. Steelmans work for $5.00 and you can preview the art calender at http://www.rockymountainexpo.com/. To read the full article, click HERE.
- The Carson Ranger District is accepting applications for potential adopters for 22 wild horses removed during November from the Jacita Mesa Wild Horse Territory (WHT). Adoptions are scheduled for December 14 & 15th, 2007. The wild horses were gathered using a low-stress baiting method to meet humane treatment conditions as outlined in the 2002 management plan for the wild horses. However, two horses died during the removals, one from running into a frozen panel that instantly broke its neck and a second one had to be euthanized from that was originally believed to be a gunshot wound. However, Rincon Blanco Veterinarian Clinic determined, due to severe internal infections found in the horse, the wound was likely caused by a fall, not gunshot. In January, 41 wild horses were also removed and 12 in 2006. Click Here for the El Rito Ranger District wild horse page - includes a link to view the wild horses available.
- On December 1, 2007, the BLM has issued a public notice regarding the establishment of a new system of records for the National Wild Horse & Burro Program. The public has 30 days to review the new system and provide any comments or recommendations before BLM approves it. This new proposal deserves attention! To view the complete article on what the BLM is proposing and who to contact for more information, go to- http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/874056/
- The Bureau of Land Management in Utah has bombarded the public with FIVE Draft Management Plans for establishing how public lands will be managed within the next 10-20 years. These plans will become the guiding foundation for HOW Utahs wild horse and burro herds will be administered and grant BLM the future authority of what they do to those herds. Land use plans are huge documents that require hours of study of BLMs proposals. Posting five of them all within the same few months is yet another effort by land managers to overwhelm the public and consequently, discourage public awareness, participation and involvement.
To access ALL currently proposed Draft Management Plans, go to: http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/prog/planning.1.html
Moab Draft Management Plan - Public Comments - ClosedVernal Draft Management Plan -Supplemental - Public Input Due by January 3, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/vernal/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis/draft_rmp_eis.html
Kanab Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 12, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/kanab/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
Richfield Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 26, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/richfield/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis.htmlMonticello Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by February 8, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/monticello/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
December 8, 2007
December 8, 2007
- Horse Talk Radio will host a another discussion on the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The broadcasts are available live online via http://www.kpcw.org/index Saturdays at noon, EST. You can also listen to a previous Horse Talk broadcast on the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act from October 13, 2007 at http://www.archive.org/download/HorseSlaugherPrevetionActIi/HorseSlaugherPrevetionActIi_vbr.m3u Horse Talk radio also broadcast a program on H.R. 249, a slaughter ban on wild horses. To listen to that program: http://www.archive.org/download/Horse_Talk_with_Jen_02242007/Horse_Talk_with_Jen_02242007_128kb.m3u
- Manhattan City Council Member Tony Avella will hold a press conference today to announce a bill that would ban horse-drawn carriages for all City streets. http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2007/12/bill_to_ban_hor.php
- A new gallery dedicated to the New Mexico wild horse and its preservation opened in Socorro by the New Mexico Horse Project. All the art in the gallery is for sale and all proceeds will go to the New Mexico Horse Project aimed at promoting keeping wild horses wild and preserve the descendants of 30 horses lost by the Onate expedition in New Mexico in the 1500's. http://www.dchieftain.com/news/76356-12-08-07.html
- Eileen Cohen of Minden, Nevada gets the ear of the Nevada Appeal who posted her letter titled, "BLM Is Mismanaging Wild Horses". Ms. Cohen tells it like it is when she makes it a point to quote Alan Rabinoff, acting Wyoming Director for BLM, when he stated "wild horses consume forage that would be better used to support wildlife and livestock". She has lots more to say....Tell em like it is Eileen and THANK YOU for speaking up and speaking out! http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20071207/OPINION/112070132/-1/rss01
- A fine art exhibit featuring photography by Kathy Weigand and oil painting by Allen Turk will be at Kerr Arts & Cultural Center in Kerrville through December 30. Kathy began visiting wild horses in Wyoming and Montana and grew to realize more about their everyday struggles and current government range management practices. She began corresponding with Emmy-wining filmmaker Ginger Kathrens, creator of the PBS television series and books, "Cloud, Wild Stallion of the Rockies" and "Cloud's Legacy" in efforts to learn more about mustangs and the Pryor Mountain wild horses. Like so many others after learning the truth, she now works to raise awareness and help preserve what's left of America's Heritage Species. Weigand is a highly credited professional photographer who will donate a portion of the proceeds of the exhibit to the Cloud Foundation in efforts to help support their preservation. http://stories.dailytimes.com/story.lasso?ewcd=aed15c3548cdf473
- The Carson Ranger District is accepting applications for potential adopters for 22 wild horses removed during November from the Jacita Mesa Wild Horse Territory (WHT). Adoptions are scheduled for December 14 & 15th, 2007. The wild horses were gathered using a low-stress baiting method to meet humane treatment conditions as outlined in the 2002 management plan for the wild horses. However, two horses died during the removals, one from running into a frozen panel that instantly broke its neck and a second one had to be euthanized from that was originally believed to be a gunshot wound. However, Rincon Blanco Veterinarian Clinic determined, due to severe internal infections found in the horse, the wound was likely caused by a fall, not gunshot. In January, 41 wild horses were also removed and 12 in 2006. Click Here for the El Rito Ranger District wild horse page - includes a link to view the wild horses available.
- On December 1, 2007, the BLM has issued a public notice regarding the establishment of a new system of records for the National Wild Horse & Burro Program. The public has 30 days to review the new system and provide any comments or recommendations before BLM approves it. This new proposal deserves attention! To view the complete article on what the BLM is proposing and who to contact for more information, go to- http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/874056/
- The Bureau of Land Management in Utah has bombarded the public with FIVE Draft Management Plans for establishing how public lands will be managed within the next 10-20 years. These plans will become the guiding foundation for HOW Utahs wild horse and burro herds will be administered and grant BLM the future authority of what they do to those herds. Land use plans are huge documents that require hours of study of BLMs proposals. Posting five of them all within the same few months is yet another effort by land managers to overwhelm the public and consequently, discourage public awareness, participation and involvement.
Moab Draft Management Plan - Public Comments - ClosedVernal Draft Management Plan -Supplemental - Public Input Due by January 3, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/vernal/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis/draft_rmp_eis.html
Kanab Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 12, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/kanab/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
Richfield Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 26, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/richfield/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis.html
Monticello Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by February 8, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/monticello/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
December 7, 2007
December 7, 2007
- For those unfamiliar with a common scenerio being played out repeatedly around our Nation's wild burros, the Big Bend Sentinel out of Texas has just released an article detailing how wild burros living in Bend Ranch State Park have been shot by high ranking park officials over the last several months - 18 confirmed dead and there may be many more. The burros are being quietly erradicated to "make room" for the native species -read big horn sheep, who brought in almost $800k in raffle sales for a chance to hunt one in the Park. State Parks and Wildlife Communications Director Lydia Saldana stated, "A restoration of desert big horn to the park is in Big Bend Ranch's future". The Parks former manager and 35 year veteran, Luis Armendariz, had instructed employees to conduct an investigation into the the shootings of the burros but Armendariz was suddenly transfered when internal affairs took over the investigation and resulted in his resignation on November 30. Armendariz described the shootings as "inhumane" and one source stated, "a female was shot and the baby was still trying to nurse her - and she was dead." To read the complete sordid affair: http://www.marfatx.com/uploadedfiles/questions120607.html
- ABC News reports from Australia about the "brumby" (aka wild horses) in the Snowy Mountains of the Kosciuszko National Park. Clive Edwards, President of the Snowy Mountains Bush Users Group said, "The National Parks Service is pursuing its own agenda" Really? "The whole process has been a sham....we put in a formal submission, 47 pages, facts and recommendations plus 10,000 individual responses from our members, supporters friends - totally ignored". You don't say? http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/12/06/2111457.htm
- In Canada, we find a similar story though not so dramatic, of wild horses grazing near roads due to deep snow pushing them into the valleys and then becoming a highway hazard. The province and local outfitters are trying to get the horses out of the area but John Groat, another outfitter in the area said he doesn't see any problem with horses roaming Crown land and added, "If a horse gets out everybody makes a big deal of it but if it's a moose or an elk, nobody says anything" http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/story.html?id=2123e1f3-e2a7-488d-a483-792ccf1b8d75&k=92456
- The Carson Ranger District is accepting applications for potential adopters for 22 wild horses removed during November from the Jacita Mesa Wild Horse Territory (WHT). Adoptions are scheduled for December 14 & 15th, 2007. The wild horses were gathered using a low-stress baiting method to meet humane treatment conditions as outlined in the 2002 management plan for the wild horses. However, two horses died during the removals, one from running into a frozen panel that instantly broke its neck and a second one had to be euthanized from that was originally believed to be a gunshot wound. However, Rincon Blanco Veterinarian Clinic determined, due to severe internal infections found in the horse, the wound was likely caused by a fall, not gunshot. In January, 41 wild horses were also removed and 12 in 2006. Click Here for the El Rito Ranger District wild horse page - includes a link to view the wild horses available.
- BLMs has finished removing wild horses from the New Pass/Ravenswood and Augusta Herd Management Areas in NV. New Pass/Ravenswood HMA removed 420 wild horses with 158 wild horses released back into the HMA and 92 mares treated with fertility control - the estimated remaining population is 208-268. The August Mountains Herd Management Area removed 214 with 39 released and an estimated remaining population of 178-192. To obtain a copy of the Final Gather Report, email Susie_Stokke@nv.blm.gov
- On December 1, 2007, the BLM has issued a public notice regarding the establishment of a new system of records for the National Wild Horse & Burro Program. The public has 30 days to review the new system and provide any comments or recommendations before BLM approves it. This new proposal deserves attention! To view the complete article on what the BLM is proposing and who to contact for more information, go to- http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/874056/
- American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign has posted the 2007 Final Gather Results and the 2008 Wild Horse & Burro Gather Schedule for those interested in those statistics. BLM releases the Gather Schedule with a "disclaimer" - all gathers, removals and information is subject to change. To view the Schedules, go to: www.wildhorsepreservation.com
- The BLM has announced an extension through December 7, 2007 of their original deadline for public nominations to fill three vacancies on the national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. The categories to be filled are: Wild Horse and Burro Advocacy, Veterinarian Medicine and General Public Interest. For experienced WH&B advocates who know how to read between the lines, BLMs extension of the nomination deadline translates into no one has yet submitted a nomination that BLM will "approve of". While advocates who have passionately pursued wild horse and burro preservation have been continually denied appointments for many years, perhaps NOW is the time to try again since BLM seems a little short of qualified individuals they haven't "reappointed to death". For qualifications and submission requirements, go to: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/info/newsroom/2007/0711/NR_07_11_19.html
- The Bureau of Land Management in Utah has bombarded the public with FIVE Draft Management Plans for establishing how public lands will be managed within the next 10-20 years. These plans will become the guiding foundation for HOW Utahs wild horse and burro herds will be administered and grant BLM the future authority of what they do to those herds. Land use plans are huge documents that require hours of study of BLMs proposals. Posting five of them all within the same few months is yet another effort by land managers to overwhelm the public and consequently, discourage public awareness, participation and involvement.
Moab Draft Management Plan - Public Comments - ClosedVernal Draft Management Plan -Supplemental - Public Input Due by January 3, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/vernal/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis/draft_rmp_eis.html
Kanab Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 12, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/kanab/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
Richfield Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 26, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/richfield/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis.html
Monticello Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by February 8, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/monticello/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
December 4, 2007
December 4, 2007
- Nice story about Judi Chapman, aka Hossfly, based in Arizona that works with wild mustangs in such a way the reporter decides to call her a "Horse Whisperer". http://www.yumasun.com/news/chapman_38134___article_news.html/horses_mustangs.html
- The Carson Ranger District is accepting applications for potential adopters for 22 wild horses removed during November from the Jacita Mesa Wild Horse Territory (WHT). Adoptions are scheduled for December 14 & 15th, 2007. The wild horses were gathered using a low-stress baiting method to meet humane treatment conditions as outlined in the 2002 management plan for the wild horses. However, two horses died during the removals, one from running into a frozen panel that instantly broke its neck and a second one had to be euthanized from that was originally believed to be a gunshot wound. However, Rincon Blanco Veterinarian Clinic determined, due to severe internal infections found in the horse, the wound was likely caused by a fall, not gunshot. In January, 41 wild horses were also removed and 12 in 2006. Click Here for the El Rito Ranger District wild horse page - includes a link to view the wild horses available.
- BLMs has finished removing wild horses from the New Pass/Ravenswood and Augusta Herd Management Areas in NV. New Pass/Ravenswood HMA removed 420 wild horses with 158 wild horses released back into the HMA and 92 mares treated with fertility control - the estimated remaining population is 208-268. The August Mountains Herd Management Area removed 214 with 39 released and an estimated remaining population of 178-192. To obtain a copy of the Final Gather Report, email Susie_Stokke@nv.blm.gov
- On December 1, 2007, the BLM has issued a public notice regarding the establishment of a new system of records for the National Wild Horse & Burro Program. The public has 30 days to review the new system and provide any comments or recommendations before BLM approves it. This new proposal deserves attention! To view the complete article on what the BLM is proposing and who to contact for more information, go to- http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/874056/
- American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign has posted the 2007 Final Gather Results and the 2008 Wild Horse & Burro Gather Schedule for those interested in those statistics. BLM releases the Gather Schedule with a "disclaimer" - all gathers, removals and information is subject to change. To view the Schedules, go to: www.wildhorsepreservation.com
- The BLM has announced an extension through December 7, 2007 of their original deadline for public nominations to fill three vacancies on the national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. The categories to be filled are: Wild Horse and Burro Advocacy, Veterinarian Medicine and General Public Interest. For experienced WH&B advocates who know how to read between the lines, BLMs extension of the nomination deadline translates into no one has yet submitted a nomination that BLM will "approve of". While advocates who have passionately pursued wild horse and burro preservation have been continually denied appointments for many years, perhaps NOW is the time to try again since BLM seems a little short of qualified individuals they haven't "reappointed to death". For qualifications and submission requirements, go to: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/info/newsroom/2007/0711/NR_07_11_19.html
- The Bureau of Land Management in Utah has bombarded the public with FIVE Draft Management Plans for establishing how public lands will be managed within the next 10-20 years. These plans will become the guiding foundation for HOW Utahs wild horse and burro herds will be administered and grant BLM the future authority of what they do to those herds. Land use plans are huge documents that require hours of study of BLMs proposals. Posting five of them all within the same few months is yet another effort by land managers to overwhelm the public and consequently, discourage public awareness, participation and involvement.
Moab Draft Management Plan - Public Comments - Closed
Vernal Draft Management Plan -Supplemental - Public Input Due by January 3, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/vernal/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis/draft_rmp_eis.html
Kanab Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 12, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/kanab/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
Richfield Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 26, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/richfield/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis.html
Monticello Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by February 8, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/monticello/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
December 2, 2007
December 2, 2007
- On December 1, 2007, the BLM has issued a public notice regarding the establishment of a new system of records for the National Wild Horse & Burro Program. The public has 30 days to review the new system and provide any comments or recommendations before BLM approves it. This new proposal deserves attention! To view the complete article on what the BLM is proposing and who to contact for more information, go to- http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/874056/
- American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign has posted the 2007 Final Gather Results and the 2008 Wild Horse & Burro Gather Schedule for those interested in those statistics. BLM releases the Gather Schedule with a "disclaimer" - all gathers, removals and information is subject to change. To view the Schedules, go to: www.wildhorsepreservation.com
- The BLM has announced an extension through December 7, 2007 of their original deadline for public nominations to fill three vacancies on the national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. The categories to be filled are: Wild Horse and Burro Advocacy, Veterinarian Medicine and General Public Interest. For experienced WH&B advocates who know how to read between the lines, BLMs extension of the nomination deadline translates into no one has yet submitted a nomination that BLM will "approve of". While advocates who have passionately pursued wild horse and burro preservation have been continually denied appointments for many years, perhaps NOW is the time to try again since BLM seems a little short of qualified individuals they haven't "reappointed to death". For qualifications and submission requirements, go to: For qualifications and submission requirements, go to: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/info/newsroom/2007/0711/NR_07_11_19.html%22%3Ehttp://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/info/newsroom/2007/0711/NR_07_11_19.html
- The Bureau of Land Management in Utah has bombarded the public with FIVE Draft Management Plans for establishing how public lands will be managed within the next 10-20 years. These plans will become the guiding foundation for HOW Utahs wild horse and burro herds will be administered and grant BLM the future authority of what they do to those herds. Land use plans are huge documents that require hours of study of BLMs proposals. Posting five of them all within the same few months is yet another effort by land managers to overwhelm the public and consequently, discourage public awareness, participation and involvement.
Moab Draft Management Plan - Public Comments - Closed
Vernal Draft Management Plan -Supplemental - Public Input Due by January 3, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/vernal/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis/draft_rmp_eis.html
Kanab Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 12, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/kanab/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
Richfield Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by January 26, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/richfield/planning/rmp/draft_rmp_eis.html
Monticello Draft Management Plan - Public Input Due by February 8, 2008 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/monticello/planning/draft_rmp_eis.html
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