BLM Calls Abrupt Halt to Deadly Winter Wild Horse Roundup « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wells, NV – On Friday, Feb. 25 the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) abruptly canceled the controversial wild horse roundup in Northern Nevada known as the Antelope Complex, while the following day the agency released twenty chemically sterilized mares and two studs back onto their federally protected public lands, nine had been released earlier in the roundup.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Breaking News: Round-Up is OVER « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Breaking News: Round-Up is OVER « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Roundup called early, today. Terry, Laura and I arrived at the motel and only moments later Laura recieved a text from the local BLM PR rep that stated the roundup is over and tomorrow we will be witnessing a RELEASE!
No reason given but we are highly suspect that your efforts were heard and heeded. Thanks to all for your support and we three will be there to record releases back to the range in the AM!A Nation full of Anger, a Corral Full of Wild Horses and the BLM Hits the Replay Button « Straight from the Horse's Heart
A Nation full of Anger, a Corral Full of Wild Horses and the BLM Hits the Replay Button « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Yesterday, out on the range, roamed a dust covered and weary car full of anger and frustration.
Perhaps it was because its occupants had just climbed to the top of a ridge to watch a green and dangerous contract helicopter pilot chase a band of four wild horses across a mountain top and into a treacherous canyon only to release them. The release was good, but in that four was a very pregnant mare and a foal. Couldn’t the BLM contract pilot have figured out that was animal cruelty in Nevada about 8 miles earlier?
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The Wild Horse Harvesting Machine Continues at Full Throttle in Nevada « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The Wild Horse Harvesting Machine Continues at Full Throttle in Nevada « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The day goes something like this: we hear the distant sound of helicopter rotors. Across the valley we see a small cloud of dust as a family band of wild horses runs to escape an overhead helicopter. The cold, frozen wind roars in our ears as we watch the seven horses run one way and then another trying to escape the noise of the pursuing chopper.
The day goes something like this: we hear the distant sound of helicopter rotors. Across the valley we see a small cloud of dust as a family band of wild horses runs to escape an overhead helicopter. The cold, frozen wind roars in our ears as we watch the seven horses run one way and then another trying to escape the noise of the pursuing chopper.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Proper Access to Obama’s BLM Wild Horse Traps Continued to be Denied « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Proper Access to Obama’s BLM Wild Horse Traps Continued to be Denied « Straight from the Horse's Heart
For weeks taxpaying United States citizens have been attending the often brutal wild horse stampede being conducted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in north east Nevada. These citizens have come of their own violation and funded by their own labor to stand as witnesses, in protest, for the wild horses while the very federal agency that they fund with their hard earned dollars, against their will, continues to push them further and further away from the dastardly deeds that are continuing to be committed.
For weeks taxpaying United States citizens have been attending the often brutal wild horse stampede being conducted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in north east Nevada. These citizens have come of their own violation and funded by their own labor to stand as witnesses, in protest, for the wild horses while the very federal agency that they fund with their hard earned dollars, against their will, continues to push them further and further away from the dastardly deeds that are continuing to be committed.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Horse Slaughter is Bad for the Economy, the Community and the Taxpayer « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Horse Slaughter is Bad for the Economy, the Community and the Taxpayer « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Senator Tyson Larson’s bills LB 305 and 306 are the latest examples of bad legislation introduced in an attempt to bring back the U.S. horse slaughter plants. LB 305 would require the taxpayers of Nebraska to pay for the establishment of an ante-mortem inspection program designed solely at circumventing the Congressional elimination of funding for mandatory USDA inspection of horses killed for human consumption.
Senator Tyson Larson’s bills LB 305 and 306 are the latest examples of bad legislation introduced in an attempt to bring back the U.S. horse slaughter plants. LB 305 would require the taxpayers of Nebraska to pay for the establishment of an ante-mortem inspection program designed solely at circumventing the Congressional elimination of funding for mandatory USDA inspection of horses killed for human consumption.
A National Injustice: The Federal Government’s Systematic Removal and Eradication of an American Icon « Straight from the Horse's Heart
A National Injustice: The Federal Government’s Systematic Removal and Eradication of an American Icon « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Brutal captures and deaths of American wild horses are occurring on the range. This is not a fictional western gone bad but federal policy. The government tries to justify this cruelty with junk science and is sheltered in its actions by procedural barriers and judicial deference. For nearly four decades, federal contractors have been capturing wild horses and burros across the western United States under the guise of “management” pursuant to the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act.[1] The horses are often chased down by helicopters, sometimes for miles through rough terrain in the heat of summer, lassoed, and forced to the ground and then into trailers.
Brutal captures and deaths of American wild horses are occurring on the range. This is not a fictional western gone bad but federal policy. The government tries to justify this cruelty with junk science and is sheltered in its actions by procedural barriers and judicial deference. For nearly four decades, federal contractors have been capturing wild horses and burros across the western United States under the guise of “management” pursuant to the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act.[1] The horses are often chased down by helicopters, sometimes for miles through rough terrain in the heat of summer, lassoed, and forced to the ground and then into trailers.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Wild Horse Groups Win Another Round and Vow to Preserve Targeted West Douglas Herd « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Groups Win Another Round and Vow to Preserve Targeted West Douglas Herd « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HOUSTON (HfHAC) – The Bureau of Land Management has officially withdrawn its 2011 plans to decimate the West Douglas Wild Horse herd, a small, isolated herd of wild horses in northwestern Colorado. Plaintiffs in two lawsuits challenging the BLM’s long-held efforts are claiming a victory, but are concerned BLM will issue another decision to eliminate the herd in the future. Therefore, plaintiffs have vowed to continue their work in the courts and through public campaigns to prevent BLM’s long-held plans to destroy this herd.
HOUSTON (HfHAC) – The Bureau of Land Management has officially withdrawn its 2011 plans to decimate the West Douglas Wild Horse herd, a small, isolated herd of wild horses in northwestern Colorado. Plaintiffs in two lawsuits challenging the BLM’s long-held efforts are claiming a victory, but are concerned BLM will issue another decision to eliminate the herd in the future. Therefore, plaintiffs have vowed to continue their work in the courts and through public campaigns to prevent BLM’s long-held plans to destroy this herd.
Action Alert: Wild Horse Advocates to Rally at BLM Meeting « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Action Alert: Wild Horse Advocates to Rally at BLM Meeting « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Houston (SFTHH) – The Obama Administrations Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will be holding a meeting in Phoenix, AR March 10-11 2011 allegedly to discuss their failed Wild Horse and Burro strategy. This is the perfect opportunity for the Wild Horse Advocacy Movement to not only be heard but to be a physical presence in representation of the rapidly disappearing great American Wild Horse.
Houston (SFTHH) – The Obama Administrations Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will be holding a meeting in Phoenix, AR March 10-11 2011 allegedly to discuss their failed Wild Horse and Burro strategy. This is the perfect opportunity for the Wild Horse Advocacy Movement to not only be heard but to be a physical presence in representation of the rapidly disappearing great American Wild Horse.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Wild horses: BLM Backs Off Plan to Zero Out West Douglas Herd « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild horses: BLM Backs Off Plan to Zero Out West Douglas Herd « Straight from the Horse's Heart
There aren't a lot of wild horses left in Colorado, but a small herd of mustangs fifty miles north of Grand Junction just got a reprieve. Besieged by legal challenges of its plan to relocate "excess" horses from public lands to private holding facilities and pastures, the Bureau of Land Management has abruptly withdrawn its latest proposal to remove the West Douglas herd -- an isolated but hearty group of a hundred horses near Rangely that's been targeted for decades.
There aren't a lot of wild horses left in Colorado, but a small herd of mustangs fifty miles north of Grand Junction just got a reprieve. Besieged by legal challenges of its plan to relocate "excess" horses from public lands to private holding facilities and pastures, the Bureau of Land Management has abruptly withdrawn its latest proposal to remove the West Douglas herd -- an isolated but hearty group of a hundred horses near Rangely that's been targeted for decades.
Monday, February 14, 2011
‘The Misfits’ at 50: Honoring the Horse and an Iconic Western « Straight from the Horse's Heart
‘The Misfits’ at 50: Honoring the Horse and an Iconic Western « Straight from the Horse's Heart
February 1st marks the 50th anniversary of the release of “The Misfits,” the iconic and underrated film about Nevada mustangers who brutally capture wild horses so they can sell them to the slaughterhouse. Although panned by critics, the film is a powerful and enduring deconstruction of the western, although perhaps more play-like than cinematic in its formulation. Directed by John Huston and written by Arthur Miller, it starred Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Eli Wallach and Montgomery Clift, with Thelma Ritter in a supporting role. To commemorate the film’s release, a special screening of it was held Sunday at the University of Nevada at Reno, in conjunction with the university’s “Honoring the Horse” exhibit. “The Misfits” alerted many people to the then little-known war against wild horses playing out in Nevada, and, in my opinion, contributed to the early demise of three of its four stars—Gable, Clift and Monroe—all of whom died after the film was wrapped; in Gable’s case, 12 days later.
February 1st marks the 50th anniversary of the release of “The Misfits,” the iconic and underrated film about Nevada mustangers who brutally capture wild horses so they can sell them to the slaughterhouse. Although panned by critics, the film is a powerful and enduring deconstruction of the western, although perhaps more play-like than cinematic in its formulation. Directed by John Huston and written by Arthur Miller, it starred Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Eli Wallach and Montgomery Clift, with Thelma Ritter in a supporting role. To commemorate the film’s release, a special screening of it was held Sunday at the University of Nevada at Reno, in conjunction with the university’s “Honoring the Horse” exhibit. “The Misfits” alerted many people to the then little-known war against wild horses playing out in Nevada, and, in my opinion, contributed to the early demise of three of its four stars—Gable, Clift and Monroe—all of whom died after the film was wrapped; in Gable’s case, 12 days later.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The BLM’s Internal “Investigation”: The Fox Guarding the Henhouse « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The BLM’s Internal “Investigation”: The Fox Guarding the Henhouse « Straight from the Horse's Heart
After the many horrific photos and videos of the Antelope HMA wild horse gather being conducted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contractor, Sun J, the BLM Review Team appointed to do an internal investigation (AKA cover-up) found “no violation by wild horse gather contractor of existing BLM policy and procedures” and Director Bob Abbey called for a “NEW NORMAL” for doing business.
After the many horrific photos and videos of the Antelope HMA wild horse gather being conducted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contractor, Sun J, the BLM Review Team appointed to do an internal investigation (AKA cover-up) found “no violation by wild horse gather contractor of existing BLM policy and procedures” and Director Bob Abbey called for a “NEW NORMAL” for doing business.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Wild Horse Advocate Pleads with Congress to Stop Stampedes « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Advocate Pleads with Congress to Stop Stampedes « Straight from the Horse's Heart
On January 31, 2011 my camera lens caught a pilot driving a lone horse to within feet, perhaps inches, on a snowy hillside. I was approaching the trap site late as the BLM had not updated the “hotline” and I approached the trap from the opposite side of the “observation” area. I was met on the road by BLM personnel and guided in. The mistake in protocol as to the lack of meeting information was acknowledged and I observed most of the rest of the day from the designated location.
On January 31, 2011 my camera lens caught a pilot driving a lone horse to within feet, perhaps inches, on a snowy hillside. I was approaching the trap site late as the BLM had not updated the “hotline” and I approached the trap from the opposite side of the “observation” area. I was met on the road by BLM personnel and guided in. The mistake in protocol as to the lack of meeting information was acknowledged and I observed most of the rest of the day from the designated location.
Obama Wild Horse Agency Concludes Animal Cruelty Legal Under Current Administration « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Obama Wild Horse Agency Concludes Animal Cruelty Legal Under Current Administration « Straight from the Horse's Heart
I simply cannot believe this, then again maybe I can. How in the world can you allow an agency to conduct an investigation upon itself and it's contractors and call it impartial? Where are the checks and balances, where is American honesty and transparency, where is the law? This is so outlandish that I cannot even put my thoughts into words. The only thing that I can say is this singular report substatiates, verifies and validates all that I said in yesterday's article, we have to act and we have to act NOW! This has GOT to stop!
I simply cannot believe this, then again maybe I can. How in the world can you allow an agency to conduct an investigation upon itself and it's contractors and call it impartial? Where are the checks and balances, where is American honesty and transparency, where is the law? This is so outlandish that I cannot even put my thoughts into words. The only thing that I can say is this singular report substatiates, verifies and validates all that I said in yesterday's article, we have to act and we have to act NOW! This has GOT to stop!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Stop the Obama Horse Harvesting Machine « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Stop the Obama Horse Harvesting Machine « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Recently, during the Antelope Complex stampede, the BLM reported that one of the horses that they had run for miles and miles in freezing temperatures had a gunshot wound to its upper left shoulder.
Recently, during the Antelope Complex stampede, the BLM reported that one of the horses that they had run for miles and miles in freezing temperatures had a gunshot wound to its upper left shoulder.
The mare was transferred to the holding facility and allegedly kept separate but according to the BLM the horse “spun around” and broke that same leg resulting in the horse being euthanized the following day.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Duquette/Wallis Use Facebook, Again, To Spread Verified Untruths « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Duquette/Wallis Use Facebook, Again, To Spread Verified Untruths « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Yesterday, Dave Duquette and/or Sue Wallis posted libelous comments on one of their facebook pages. The comment was that EWA was “harassing” a publication and threatening to contact their advertisers and boycott them. This is of course, totally false.
Yesterday, Dave Duquette and/or Sue Wallis posted libelous comments on one of their facebook pages. The comment was that EWA was “harassing” a publication and threatening to contact their advertisers and boycott them. This is of course, totally false.
Illness is Killing Young Wild Horses in Obama’s BLM Mustang Concentration Camps « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Illness is Killing Young Wild Horses in Obama’s BLM Mustang Concentration Camps « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Behind the closed doors of the BLM's Indian Lakes Road holding facility near Fallon, Nevada, pneumonia is suddenly claiming an alarming number of wild horses. During the week ending February 4th, 12 horses perished in the short-term holding pens known as "Broken Arrow"; eight of them were yearling victims of "secondary pneumonia." Upper respiratory disease has been rampant among the young horses confined at Broken Arrow since last June, and now it's attacking the latest arrivals, whose immune systems are at their most vulnerable.
Behind the closed doors of the BLM's Indian Lakes Road holding facility near Fallon, Nevada, pneumonia is suddenly claiming an alarming number of wild horses. During the week ending February 4th, 12 horses perished in the short-term holding pens known as "Broken Arrow"; eight of them were yearling victims of "secondary pneumonia." Upper respiratory disease has been rampant among the young horses confined at Broken Arrow since last June, and now it's attacking the latest arrivals, whose immune systems are at their most vulnerable.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Gutsy Nevada Sheriff Investigates Obama’s BLM Wild Horse Cruelty Reports « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Gutsy Nevada Sheriff Investigates Obama’s BLM Wild Horse Cruelty Reports « Straight from the Horse's Heart
A sheriffs office is investigating if some of the actions in the Bureau of Land Management's wild horse roundup are animal abuse. This investigation started the same day we aired a video-- showing a helicopter pilot flying close to a horse in White Pine County. Brooke Boone has been working hard on this story... White Pine County Sheriff Dan Watts say his office received this video-- shortly after it was taken on January 28th. After seeing the video, they began investigating if Sun J Livestock-- the company hired by the Bureau of Land Management to round up horses in northern Nevada was committing animal cruelty.
A sheriffs office is investigating if some of the actions in the Bureau of Land Management's wild horse roundup are animal abuse. This investigation started the same day we aired a video-- showing a helicopter pilot flying close to a horse in White Pine County. Brooke Boone has been working hard on this story... White Pine County Sheriff Dan Watts say his office received this video-- shortly after it was taken on January 28th. After seeing the video, they began investigating if Sun J Livestock-- the company hired by the Bureau of Land Management to round up horses in northern Nevada was committing animal cruelty.
Horses Patiently Wait for…Someone « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Horses Patiently Wait for…Someone « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Before I took a trip to the Habitat for Horses the morning of Jan. 29, my heart broke as I read about 500 to 700 malnourished horses on a foreclosed Montana ranch.
Before I took a trip to the Habitat for Horses the morning of Jan. 29, my heart broke as I read about 500 to 700 malnourished horses on a foreclosed Montana ranch.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Prosecutor Leaves Unanswered Questions about Wallis Truck Raffle « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Prosecutor Leaves Unanswered Questions about Wallis Truck Raffle « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Chicago (EWA) - A local prosecutor in Campbell County, represented by Wyoming State Rep. Sue Wallis, has announced there was no finding of fraud in a truck raffle culminating at the "Summit of the Horse" meeting last month in Las Vegas. But rather than settling the issue, the prosecutor's findings only raise more questions.
Chicago (EWA) - A local prosecutor in Campbell County, represented by Wyoming State Rep. Sue Wallis, has announced there was no finding of fraud in a truck raffle culminating at the "Summit of the Horse" meeting last month in Las Vegas. But rather than settling the issue, the prosecutor's findings only raise more questions.
Utah Legislator Introduces Resolution Opposing Dead Bill « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Utah Legislator Introduces Resolution Opposing Dead Bill « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Chicago (EWA) – On February 1st, Utah Senator David P. Hinkins introduced joint resolution S.J.R 11, titled “A Resolution Expressing Opposition to Federal Restoring our Mustangs Act.” The resolution expresses opposition to federal bills H.R. 1018 / S. 1579, known collectively as the ROAM Act. The only problem is that the ROAM Act was from the 111th Congress and no longer exists.
Chicago (EWA) – On February 1st, Utah Senator David P. Hinkins introduced joint resolution S.J.R 11, titled “A Resolution Expressing Opposition to Federal Restoring our Mustangs Act.” The resolution expresses opposition to federal bills H.R. 1018 / S. 1579, known collectively as the ROAM Act. The only problem is that the ROAM Act was from the 111th Congress and no longer exists.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Equine Writer Blasts Chauvinistic Wild Horse Blurb « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Equine Writer Blasts Chauvinistic Wild Horse Blurb « Straight from the Horse's Heart
I spent some time reading your “Special Report MUSTANG Legends and myths. Faith, hope and charity.”
I spent some time reading your “Special Report MUSTANG Legends and myths. Faith, hope and charity.”
And, I must say that I was completely and utterly dumbfounded at the depth of misguided opinion put forth in this so called “report.” This is no report. This is a poorly drawn editorial and to call it anything else is an insult to any thinking person’s intelligence.
Wild Horses Still Under Attack from Obama’s Renegade BLM Helicopter Pilot « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horses Still Under Attack from Obama’s Renegade BLM Helicopter Pilot « Straight from the Horse's Heart
On Feb, 6th at the Bureau of Land Management’s wild horse roundup and removal in Antelope Complex, Elko district, NV the blatant abuse of wild horses by helicopter continues after the BLM reprimands the pilot.
On Feb, 6th at the Bureau of Land Management’s wild horse roundup and removal in Antelope Complex, Elko district, NV the blatant abuse of wild horses by helicopter continues after the BLM reprimands the pilot.
Friday, February 4, 2011
NV Congresswoman Speaks Out on Obama BLM Animal Cruelty at Wild Horse Stampede « Straight from the Horse's Heart
NV Congresswoman Speaks Out on Obama BLM Animal Cruelty at Wild Horse Stampede « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The disturbing images of the roundup going on in eastern Nevada have upset many. We showed Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley the video and she was appalled by the pilots behavior. Shelly Berkley–”I was troubled by images from the recent wild horse roundup. The Bureau of Land Management must ensure that all rules are followed during any roundup. Those who are hired to perform wild horse roundups must obey these rules and if they fail to do so, appropriate steps should be taken.”
The disturbing images of the roundup going on in eastern Nevada have upset many. We showed Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley the video and she was appalled by the pilots behavior. Shelly Berkley–”I was troubled by images from the recent wild horse roundup. The Bureau of Land Management must ensure that all rules are followed during any roundup. Those who are hired to perform wild horse roundups must obey these rules and if they fail to do so, appropriate steps should be taken.”
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Wyoming State Horse Eater Still Under Investigation in Ethics Charges « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wyoming State Horse Eater Still Under Investigation in Ethics Charges « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HOUSTON, (SFTHH) – In a recent Wyoming Newspaper report it was stated that embattled Wyoming State Rep. “Slaughterhouse” Sue Wallis was found to be innocent of a fraud allegation centered around a drawn out, year long raffle of a Dodge truck. Campbell County Wyoming Attorney Jeani Stone released her findings on Wednesday.
HOUSTON, (SFTHH) – In a recent Wyoming Newspaper report it was stated that embattled Wyoming State Rep. “Slaughterhouse” Sue Wallis was found to be innocent of a fraud allegation centered around a drawn out, year long raffle of a Dodge truck. Campbell County Wyoming Attorney Jeani Stone released her findings on Wednesday.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Obama Administration Refuses to Raise Paltry Fee for Destructive Cattle Grazing on 258 Million Acres of Public Land « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Obama Administration Refuses to Raise Paltry Fee for Destructive Cattle Grazing on 258 Million Acres of Public Land « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Public lands grazing (which produces about 3% of the beef consumed in the US) equates to around a net loss of $123 million annually to American taxpayers and the livestock do upwards of 500 million to 1 billion in estimated damages annually. Wild horse and burros are often FAR outnumbered by livestock… Thank you to the Center for Biological research for this press release.
Public lands grazing (which produces about 3% of the beef consumed in the US) equates to around a net loss of $123 million annually to American taxpayers and the livestock do upwards of 500 million to 1 billion in estimated damages annually. Wild horse and burros are often FAR outnumbered by livestock… Thank you to the Center for Biological research for this press release.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Obama’s BLM Wild Horse Helicopter Attacks and Contacts Horses AGAIN! « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Obama’s BLM Wild Horse Helicopter Attacks and Contacts Horses AGAIN! « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Yesterday, reporter and wild horse advocate Laura Leigh could not obtain the position that the BLM’s wild horse stampede contractor, Sun-J, was planning to set up their cruel traps. She was late to arrive but she was NOT too late to snap the shots, above, of the same helicopter pilot, that outraged the nation with his attack on a fallen mare, using his aircraft as a battering ram on a wild horse that was not in the position that the pilot wanted.
Yesterday, reporter and wild horse advocate Laura Leigh could not obtain the position that the BLM’s wild horse stampede contractor, Sun-J, was planning to set up their cruel traps. She was late to arrive but she was NOT too late to snap the shots, above, of the same helicopter pilot, that outraged the nation with his attack on a fallen mare, using his aircraft as a battering ram on a wild horse that was not in the position that the pilot wanted.
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