Congressmen Send Letter to Salazar to Halt Costly and Deadly BLM Wild Horse Stampedes, AGAIN « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Washington, D.C.– Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar urging an immediate halt to a new Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plan to spay and geld wild horses, which could lead to the brutal death of many horses and contribute to their eventual extinction in the United States. The letter, co-signed by 64 other Members of Congress, outlines concerns with BLM wild horse oversight practices and highlights the extremity of the new spaying plan.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wild Horses Deaths Mount at Contested BLM Helicopter Stampede « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horses Deaths Mount at Contested BLM Helicopter Stampede « Straight from the Horse's Heart
This is the last video that will be posted for a bit. Editing video takes an incredible amount of time. I will go back to archiving the video in case the documentation is required and posting still images. But I think this series of three days gives you an idea how frustrating this is. It will not give you a clear picture of the wear and tear on your vehicle, the damage done to your equipment or the toll it takes on your face.
This is the last video that will be posted for a bit. Editing video takes an incredible amount of time. I will go back to archiving the video in case the documentation is required and posting still images. But I think this series of three days gives you an idea how frustrating this is. It will not give you a clear picture of the wear and tear on your vehicle, the damage done to your equipment or the toll it takes on your face.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Wild Horse Babies Killed by BLM at Triple B Roundup « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Babies Killed by BLM at Triple B Roundup « Straight from the Horse's Heart
At the roundup we had runners go off with no explanation. We had a baby come in that I could see was injured.
So I added an extra two hours of driving to my day and headed to holding.
There I saw three youngsters treated for injury. I do not know how many were treated prior to my arrival. (note: it is interesting that I asked about the injuries and am only given information on the treatment I actually saw, with no other information offered. It always seems like “If they don’t see it, it didn’t happen”).
Federal Lawsuit Filed to Stop BLM Plan to Sterilize Wyoming Wild Horse Herds « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Federal Lawsuit Filed to Stop BLM Plan to Sterilize Wyoming Wild Horse Herds « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Washington, DC (July 25, 2011). . . Western Watersheds Project, a leading environmental organization and the American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign (AWHPC), a national coalition, today filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that seeks to block the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from implementing an unprecedented plan that initiates the destruction of two wild horse populations in southwestern Wyoming.
Washington, DC (July 25, 2011). . . Western Watersheds Project, a leading environmental organization and the American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign (AWHPC), a national coalition, today filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that seeks to block the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from implementing an unprecedented plan that initiates the destruction of two wild horse populations in southwestern Wyoming.
Update: Reports from BLM Triple B Wild Horse Stampede « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Update: Reports from BLM Triple B Wild Horse Stampede « Straight from the Horse's Heart
When you are at a roundup what you don’t see is as important as what you do see. Realize that the PR folks sitting with you are very good at what they do, that’s why they are there. Conversation can be extremely pleasant but a real distraction if you can’t talk and work at the same time.
When you are at a roundup what you don’t see is as important as what you do see. Realize that the PR folks sitting with you are very good at what they do, that’s why they are there. Conversation can be extremely pleasant but a real distraction if you can’t talk and work at the same time.
Friday, July 22, 2011
BLM Wild Horse Stampede Contractor Violates Federal Regulations « Straight from the Horse's Heart
BLM Wild Horse Stampede Contractor Violates Federal Regulations « Straight from the Horse's Heart
On 2/10/2011, during the Antelope wild horse roundup in Nevada, and the day before Tom Gorey of the BLM issued a press release (below) on BLM’s investigation into their contractor, Sun J Livestock, Inc., the Sun J truck was found to be in violation of several DOT regulations.
On 2/10/2011, during the Antelope wild horse roundup in Nevada, and the day before Tom Gorey of the BLM issued a press release (below) on BLM’s investigation into their contractor, Sun J Livestock, Inc., the Sun J truck was found to be in violation of several DOT regulations.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Fitch Outs BLM Employee Who Advocates Hunting Season on Wild Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Fitch Outs BLM Employee Who Advocates Hunting Season on Wild Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HOUSTON, (Horseback) – An employee in the Denver office of the federal Bureau of Land Management has been outed as advocating a hunting season for wild horses in the west.
The employee’s email was traced after it was sent to author R.T. Fitch’s “Straight From the Horse’s Heart” blog. Fitch, a fierce opponent of current BLM stampede, capture, and hold, policies traced the email address to BLM NOC OC-330, Denver Federal Center, Bldg 40 – the agency’s National Operations Center.
BLM Employee/Contractor Publicly Promotes Hunting Season on Wild Horses and Burros « Straight from the Horse's Heart
BLM Employee/Contractor Publicly Promotes Hunting Season on Wild Horses and Burros « Straight from the Horse's Heart
For you long term readers, you may remember during last November, click (HERE), when we caught a BLM employee using government equipment on government time writing to this blog with a user name of “Animal Abuser” and a fake email address of AAbuserAfterYOU.. Well once again another BLM employee, bored from suckling on the teat of the Federal government, has written to this blog with the recommendation that the only true way to manage wild horses is to open up a hunting season on them.
For you long term readers, you may remember during last November, click (HERE), when we caught a BLM employee using government equipment on government time writing to this blog with a user name of “Animal Abuser” and a fake email address of AAbuserAfterYOU.. Well once again another BLM employee, bored from suckling on the teat of the Federal government, has written to this blog with the recommendation that the only true way to manage wild horses is to open up a hunting season on them.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Analysis: Piceance-East Douglas Preliminary BLM Wild Horse Environmental Assessment « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Analysis: Piceance-East Douglas Preliminary BLM Wild Horse Environmental Assessment « Straight from the Horse's Heart
This analysis was not conducted with the intent of submitting comments in opposition of the round-up but instead to understand the White River Field Office’s reasoning for why this roundup should take place. There is acknowledgement of the history of this management area; but also how it’s past administration may now be contributing to the perception of range degradation and overpopulation. Also, there may be some personal bias evident and for that I apologize; I have tried to view this with a clinical eye and simply report facts as outlined in the Preliminary Environmental Assessment.
This analysis was not conducted with the intent of submitting comments in opposition of the round-up but instead to understand the White River Field Office’s reasoning for why this roundup should take place. There is acknowledgement of the history of this management area; but also how it’s past administration may now be contributing to the perception of range degradation and overpopulation. Also, there may be some personal bias evident and for that I apologize; I have tried to view this with a clinical eye and simply report facts as outlined in the Preliminary Environmental Assessment.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Wild Horse Advocate’s Quick Lesson on Litigation « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Advocate’s Quick Lesson on Litigation « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Litigation against a Government Agency toward evolving a National consciousness is not a simple process. Yet within the system there are ways to simplify theories toward explanation of that process.
Litigation against a Government Agency toward evolving a National consciousness is not a simple process. Yet within the system there are ways to simplify theories toward explanation of that process.
Summertime and the Living is Easy for Vegas and the Wild Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Summertime and the Living is Easy for Vegas and the Wild Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Ah, July’s sizzling hot days in Las Vegas turn into mild evenings and mellow the most work-weary of us. Summer may be our desert’s harshest season of the year, but evening gentles us into peace and rest, a scarce and wonderful thing in today’s world. This past Saturday night we spent with wild horses, a BBQ by a high altitude lake, and a full moon that reminded me of all those beautiful years I spent in the African veldt (bush) when the elephants and zebra, giraffe and lion could breathe easy at summer sundown. The thirst, fatigue, and the hunt for food paused. All of us, human or 4-footed, relaxed and luxuriated in the soft, warm evening air.
Ah, July’s sizzling hot days in Las Vegas turn into mild evenings and mellow the most work-weary of us. Summer may be our desert’s harshest season of the year, but evening gentles us into peace and rest, a scarce and wonderful thing in today’s world. This past Saturday night we spent with wild horses, a BBQ by a high altitude lake, and a full moon that reminded me of all those beautiful years I spent in the African veldt (bush) when the elephants and zebra, giraffe and lion could breathe easy at summer sundown. The thirst, fatigue, and the hunt for food paused. All of us, human or 4-footed, relaxed and luxuriated in the soft, warm evening air.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Abuse, Violence, Rape and the BLM’s Treatment of Wild Horses and Burros « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Abuse, Violence, Rape and the BLM’s Treatment of Wild Horses and Burros « Straight from the Horse's Heart
I ran across this article on the internet over the weekend and it caught my eye not because I am a pervert, deviant or attracted to violence but because it scared me to death on several different levels:
Alleged Horse Abuser Arrested For Rape
Sunday, July 17, 2011
How YOU Can Help the Wild Horses and Burros « Straight from the Horse's Heart
How YOU Can Help the Wild Horses and Burros « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Today is Sunday and as all of you regular readers know we try to pull away from the bad and highlight the good. Likewise, my lovely bride rarely asks me to highlight a topic but from halfway around the world she is politely asking me to speak up on how everyone is so very precious and important to our ultimate mission to gain equitable justice for our national icons, the “federally protected” wild horses and burros.
Today is Sunday and as all of you regular readers know we try to pull away from the bad and highlight the good. Likewise, my lovely bride rarely asks me to highlight a topic but from halfway around the world she is politely asking me to speak up on how everyone is so very precious and important to our ultimate mission to gain equitable justice for our national icons, the “federally protected” wild horses and burros.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Ninth Circuit Grants Wild Horse TRO in Wake of BLM Ruling « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Ninth Circuit Grants Wild Horse TRO in Wake of BLM Ruling « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HOUSTON, (Horseback) – Within hours of an adverse ruling for wild horse advocates attempting to halt a Navade “gather” and stampede in the heat of summer, a federal appellate court has granted a temporary restraining order. The federal Bureau of Land Management will be unable to proceed with it’s planned roundup, according to the Chicago based Equine Welfare Alliance, a consortium of more than 800 horse advocates and scores of equine welfare organizations
HOUSTON, (Horseback) – Within hours of an adverse ruling for wild horse advocates attempting to halt a Navade “gather” and stampede in the heat of summer, a federal appellate court has granted a temporary restraining order. The federal Bureau of Land Management will be unable to proceed with it’s planned roundup, according to the Chicago based Equine Welfare Alliance, a consortium of more than 800 horse advocates and scores of equine welfare organizations
Friday, July 15, 2011
BLM Roundup of Alleged “Estrays” in Oregon « Straight from the Horse's Heart
BLM Roundup of Alleged “Estrays” in Oregon « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Education has discovered that an unscheduled, unannounced, secret roundup was being carried out east of Baker City,(Baker County) Oregon today, July 14, 2011. This removal of 30 to 70 horses is in the Vale BLM District. There is a question if these “estray” horses could actually be wild horses.
Wild Horse Education has discovered that an unscheduled, unannounced, secret roundup was being carried out east of Baker City,(Baker County) Oregon today, July 14, 2011. This removal of 30 to 70 horses is in the Vale BLM District. There is a question if these “estray” horses could actually be wild horses.
Update:Texas Prison Horses Found in Waco « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Update:Texas Prison Horses Found in Waco « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HOUSTON, (Horseback) – At least some of the horses once belonging to the State of Texas and in custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice have been found after being sold at auction. The TDCJ prison horses were located at a facility owned by a former Texas prison inmate and equine kill buyer whose wife confirmed that the horses were the same ones purchased Monday night at a Huntsville, Texas livestock auction. “We are not selling these horses for food,” said TDCJ chief spokeswoman Michelle Lyons. “They were sold at a public auction to the public.”
HOUSTON, (Horseback) – At least some of the horses once belonging to the State of Texas and in custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice have been found after being sold at auction. The TDCJ prison horses were located at a facility owned by a former Texas prison inmate and equine kill buyer whose wife confirmed that the horses were the same ones purchased Monday night at a Huntsville, Texas livestock auction. “We are not selling these horses for food,” said TDCJ chief spokeswoman Michelle Lyons. “They were sold at a public auction to the public.”
EWA Announces International Equine Conference Speakers « Straight from the Horse's Heart
EWA Announces International Equine Conference Speakers « Straight from the Horse's Heart
September 26-28, 2011
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
4301 Jones Bridge Rd
Bethesda MD 20814
We are excited to release the list of confirmed presenters, thus far. We’ll provide the names of additional speakers as they are confirmed and will release the agenda once all speakers have been confirmed.
Salazar Lashes Out at Anti-Animal Wyoming Congresswoman « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Salazar Lashes Out at Anti-Animal Wyoming Congresswoman « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The three ring circus of animal bashing legislators continues as enemy to wild horses, Secretary of the Department of Interior Ken Salazar, lashed out against Wyoming’s bumbling horse and wolf hating Congressional Rep. Cynthia “a horse in every pot” Lummis during a recent public speaking event.
The three ring circus of animal bashing legislators continues as enemy to wild horses, Secretary of the Department of Interior Ken Salazar, lashed out against Wyoming’s bumbling horse and wolf hating Congressional Rep. Cynthia “a horse in every pot” Lummis during a recent public speaking event.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
HSUS Misses the Mark on BLM Wild Horse Stampedes « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HSUS Misses the Mark on BLM Wild Horse Stampedes « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The Humane Society of the United States issued a report on July 13th stating that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) needs to be more transparent in how they manage their oftentimes deadly wild horse and burro helicopter stampedes. No insult intended to this well respected animal welfare organization but that is exactly what active wild horse advocates have been screaming about for years and speaks directly to the lawsuit that Wild Horse Freedom Federation’s vice president Laura Leigh has filed against the BLM; lack of transparency and blatant violations of First Amendment Rights.
The Humane Society of the United States issued a report on July 13th stating that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) needs to be more transparent in how they manage their oftentimes deadly wild horse and burro helicopter stampedes. No insult intended to this well respected animal welfare organization but that is exactly what active wild horse advocates have been screaming about for years and speaks directly to the lawsuit that Wild Horse Freedom Federation’s vice president Laura Leigh has filed against the BLM; lack of transparency and blatant violations of First Amendment Rights.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Texas Prison Horses May be on One Way Trip to the Mexican Border « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Texas Prison Horses May be on One Way Trip to the Mexican Border « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HUNTSVILLE, (Horseback) – One of the most genetically perfect herds of horses in North America was hit hard by the selloff of 61 animals at a public auction, their most likely destination, a Mexican slaughterhouse notorious for unspeakable cruelty. The herd of Texas prison horses that were sold had been part of a contingent of animals so remarkable, and even historic, they were subject of a February 2004 cover story in Horseback Magazine’s predecessor publication, Texas Horse Talk.
HUNTSVILLE, (Horseback) – One of the most genetically perfect herds of horses in North America was hit hard by the selloff of 61 animals at a public auction, their most likely destination, a Mexican slaughterhouse notorious for unspeakable cruelty. The herd of Texas prison horses that were sold had been part of a contingent of animals so remarkable, and even historic, they were subject of a February 2004 cover story in Horseback Magazine’s predecessor publication, Texas Horse Talk.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The True Unintended Consequences of Horse Slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The True Unintended Consequences of Horse Slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Over the years, we’ve written about the nonsensical arguments used by those in support of horse slaughter. We’ve scratched our heads and wondered why seemingly intelligent people would use the most illogical, ill conceived arguments and ridiculous euphemisms like “horse harvesting” to try to sway public opinion to embrace horse slaughter.
Over the years, we’ve written about the nonsensical arguments used by those in support of horse slaughter. We’ve scratched our heads and wondered why seemingly intelligent people would use the most illogical, ill conceived arguments and ridiculous euphemisms like “horse harvesting” to try to sway public opinion to embrace horse slaughter.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Call to Action: Wild horse and Burro Advocates Needed in Reno « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Call to Action: Wild horse and Burro Advocates Needed in Reno « Straight from the Horse's Heart
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE TRIPLE B WILD HORSE LAWSUIT HEARING AND RALLY.
THE CLOUD FOUNDATION, CRAIG DOWNER AND LORNA MOFFAT HAVE FILED A
LAWSUIT TO STOP THE MASSIVE TRIPLE B ROUNDUP IN NE NV BY THE BLM
SCHEDULED TO START ON 7/16/11.
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE TRIPLE B WILD HORSE LAWSUIT HEARING AND RALLY.
THE CLOUD FOUNDATION, CRAIG DOWNER AND LORNA MOFFAT HAVE FILED A
LAWSUIT TO STOP THE MASSIVE TRIPLE B ROUNDUP IN NE NV BY THE BLM
SCHEDULED TO START ON 7/16/11.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Profile: A Heart, a Camera and the Spirit of a Pioneer « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Profile: A Heart, a Camera and the Spirit of a Pioneer « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Often times, as we travel through time living out our lives, we happen across someone who ignites a life changing event or an epiphany of sorts that turns our perception of the world upside down and launches us into another direction that was not even on our prior radar screen. I must say that I have been blessed with such an event as I was lucky enough to meet someone who is so special, so rare and so beautiful on so many different levels that it is difficult to put down into simple two dimensional text.
Often times, as we travel through time living out our lives, we happen across someone who ignites a life changing event or an epiphany of sorts that turns our perception of the world upside down and launches us into another direction that was not even on our prior radar screen. I must say that I have been blessed with such an event as I was lucky enough to meet someone who is so special, so rare and so beautiful on so many different levels that it is difficult to put down into simple two dimensional text.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
The U.N. and “Livestock’s Long Shadow” « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The U.N. and “Livestock’s Long Shadow” « Straight from the Horse's Heart
In 2006, the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Livestock Environment and Development (LEAD), supported by US AID and the World Bank, put out a 416 page report titled “Livestock’s Long Shadow.” Statements made in this document should make American ranchers and farmers look for the United Nation’s long shadow over their land and water.
In 2006, the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Livestock Environment and Development (LEAD), supported by US AID and the World Bank, put out a 416 page report titled “Livestock’s Long Shadow.” Statements made in this document should make American ranchers and farmers look for the United Nation’s long shadow over their land and water.
Mexico Equine Advocates Appeal Globally for Help « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Mexico Equine Advocates Appeal Globally for Help « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Chicago (EWA) –Equine Welfare organizations around the world are responding to an appeal by their Mexican counterparts requesting support in forcing an end to the blatant cruelty and abuse at the San Bernabe Slaughter Auction in the Municipality of Almoloya de Juárez.
A video appeal was released on July 3, revealing the common place abuse of equines heading to slaughter. In an incident that is said to be typical of the mistreatment, a pregnant mare with a broken foot was pushed off a ramp that resulted in her breaking both of her knees. In obvious agony, she was dragged off to slaughter.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Shady Tactics Surround Obama’s BLM Roundup of Famous Kiger Wild Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Shady Tactics Surround Obama’s BLM Roundup of Famous Kiger Wild Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
PORTLAND, Ore. —The Cloud Foundation is outraged at the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) lack of transparency and avoidance of public input pertaining to the Kiger/Riddle Mountain roundup happening now outside of Burns, Oregon. The herds are famous for their Spanish Conquistador ancestry as well as Disney’s hit movie, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. The Foundation asks Congress to stop the illegal roundup now in order to save these herds from being destroyed. BLM’s plan would reduce the two herds to grossly non-viable populations of less than 50 animals each.
PORTLAND, Ore. —The Cloud Foundation is outraged at the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) lack of transparency and avoidance of public input pertaining to the Kiger/Riddle Mountain roundup happening now outside of Burns, Oregon. The herds are famous for their Spanish Conquistador ancestry as well as Disney’s hit movie, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. The Foundation asks Congress to stop the illegal roundup now in order to save these herds from being destroyed. BLM’s plan would reduce the two herds to grossly non-viable populations of less than 50 animals each.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Disgraced Wyoming Congresswoman Takes Aim at Wolves after Missing Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Disgraced Wyoming Congresswoman Takes Aim at Wolves after Missing Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Last month Wyoming’s lone Representative Cynthia Lummis (R) attempted an ill planned and poorly executed effort to tack on a pro-horse slaughter amendment onto an agriculture budget bill in an attempt to appease big agriculture and ranching special interest groups. Rep. Lummis was publicly called out by her own party leadership and was forced to withdraw her amendment. She left the house floor in a flurry of righteous indignation and contempt. Concerned American citizens were in high hopes that she would crawl back under her rock and disappear but with all that is evil and serves dark masters she has returned; and now it is the American wolf that she serves up on her menu of animal destruction.
Last month Wyoming’s lone Representative Cynthia Lummis (R) attempted an ill planned and poorly executed effort to tack on a pro-horse slaughter amendment onto an agriculture budget bill in an attempt to appease big agriculture and ranching special interest groups. Rep. Lummis was publicly called out by her own party leadership and was forced to withdraw her amendment. She left the house floor in a flurry of righteous indignation and contempt. Concerned American citizens were in high hopes that she would crawl back under her rock and disappear but with all that is evil and serves dark masters she has returned; and now it is the American wolf that she serves up on her menu of animal destruction.
Sheryl Crow Pledges Help to Wild Horses via the Cloud Foundation « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Sheryl Crow Pledges Help to Wild Horses via the Cloud Foundation « Straight from the Horse's Heart
“As part of my summer-long touring commitment with Kid Rock, I am playing the Cheyenne Frontier Days Festival in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I am aware of the contrasting and very passionate opinions that people have about this event, and rodeos in general. In recognition of these differences, and out of my love for wild horses, a portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to The Cloud Foundation http://www.thecloudfoundation.org/, an organization dedicated to the preservation of wild horses on public lands.” – Sheryl
“As part of my summer-long touring commitment with Kid Rock, I am playing the Cheyenne Frontier Days Festival in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I am aware of the contrasting and very passionate opinions that people have about this event, and rodeos in general. In recognition of these differences, and out of my love for wild horses, a portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to The Cloud Foundation http://www.thecloudfoundation.org/, an organization dedicated to the preservation of wild horses on public lands.” – Sheryl
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Sheldon Wild Horses and Burros: We Will Not Forget You, Again « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Sheldon Wild Horses and Burros: We Will Not Forget You, Again « Straight from the Horse's Heart
“Although horses were on the land we call the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge prior to the Refuge getting it’s designation, and before the passage of the Federal Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act, they have no enforceable protections. These wild horses are fair game for slaughter.”
“Although horses were on the land we call the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge prior to the Refuge getting it’s designation, and before the passage of the Federal Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act, they have no enforceable protections. These wild horses are fair game for slaughter.”
Wild Horse Advocates to get Court Hearing over Herd « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Advocates to get Court Hearing over Herd « Straight from the Horse's Heart
A federal court rejected a request from the Bureau of Land Management to dismiss or limit a suit brought by wild horse advocates to save Colorado’s West Douglas wild horse herd.
A federal court rejected a request from the Bureau of Land Management to dismiss or limit a suit brought by wild horse advocates to save Colorado’s West Douglas wild horse herd.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Wild Horse Wrestling Begins in Spain while Obama’s BLM Attacks Horses in U.S. « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Wrestling Begins in Spain while Obama’s BLM Attacks Horses in U.S. « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Approximately 25,000 people were expected to attend the Rapa das Bestas (shearing of the beasts), a 400-year-old Spanish festival held between July 1 and 4.
Approximately 25,000 people were expected to attend the Rapa das Bestas (shearing of the beasts), a 400-year-old Spanish festival held between July 1 and 4.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Equine Fireworks « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Equine Fireworks « Straight from the Horse's Heart
There is a lot going on in the world of equines, these days, but I am holding myself true to my promise that we will take the day off, on Sundays, and recharge our batteries…the challenges will be there tomorrow. So today, in keeping with a 4th of July tradition, I will trot out a story that I wrote exactly 7 years ago tomorrow, the 4th of July. Some of you may have already read it, particularly those who have read our book, but many may have not so for you kind folks we install a little holiday tale for you inner-entertainment. But remember, it’s all about the heart, not just ours but the hearts of the horses. To you my friends, enjoy the magic. ~ R.T.
There is a lot going on in the world of equines, these days, but I am holding myself true to my promise that we will take the day off, on Sundays, and recharge our batteries…the challenges will be there tomorrow. So today, in keeping with a 4th of July tradition, I will trot out a story that I wrote exactly 7 years ago tomorrow, the 4th of July. Some of you may have already read it, particularly those who have read our book, but many may have not so for you kind folks we install a little holiday tale for you inner-entertainment. But remember, it’s all about the heart, not just ours but the hearts of the horses. To you my friends, enjoy the magic. ~ R.T.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Historic Wild Horse First Amendment Case Filed Against Feds « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Historic Wild Horse First Amendment Case Filed Against Feds « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HOUSTON, (WHFF) – On June 30, 2011 the last reply brief was filed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the landmark First Amendment case for the public’s “right to know” in matters of government action; these actions do not relate to issues of national security, military secrets or pan-handling on the White House lawn but solely speak to the meaningful access to assess and track wild horses and burros from range through holding and the hands-on management of those herds by a government agency.
HOUSTON, (WHFF) – On June 30, 2011 the last reply brief was filed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the landmark First Amendment case for the public’s “right to know” in matters of government action; these actions do not relate to issues of national security, military secrets or pan-handling on the White House lawn but solely speak to the meaningful access to assess and track wild horses and burros from range through holding and the hands-on management of those herds by a government agency.
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