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Protecting wild horses.
May 31, 2023

Protecting wild horses.

May 31st Every day our group is busy with our fertility control program and our habitat improvement program. These horses are being targeted in court by the Center for Biological Diversity. We see lots of environmental concerns, but NOT from horses. Perhaps CBD should come down here to help clean up. Did you know we ...

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As part of our habitat improvement program, we pick up trash along the Salt River.
May 30, 2023

As part of our habitat improvement program, we pick up trash along the Salt River.

May 30th As part of our habitat improvement program, SRWHMG volunteers continually pick up trash along the Salt River. We do not ask anyone for donations for it; we do it because we care about the environment. Center for Biological Diversity members do nothing to clean up along the Salt River, yet they claim to ...

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The lower Salt River is Crrrazy busy!!
May 29, 2023

The lower Salt River is Crrrazy busy!!

May 29th This river is managed for all stakeholders, including every kind of recreational activity on the river. For CBD (Center for Biological Diversity) to claim the horses are ruining this environment is a new level of dishonesty. The yellow billed cuckoo is much more bothered by people and the pollution we leave than by ...

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“This is their river much more than it is ours”
May 27, 2023

“This is their river much more than it is ours”

May 27th They are amazing athletes, our Salt River wild horses. For centuries they have evolved in and around this river. They teach their foals how to swim on the same day they are born. They eat and graze from the river and they sleep in it. When they are injured, they stay right next ...

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Just another beautiful day on the Salt River!
May 24, 2023

Just another beautiful day on the Salt River!

May 24th Let’s pretend for a minute that you were a yellow-billed cuckoo, who wanted to make a nest, would you be more deterred by the 4 legged or by the 2-legged river goers with the boomboxes? But watch how patiently this horse waits his turn like its a traffic light. They are just such ...

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Salt River Stallion Rivalry: Spirit and Luka.
May 21, 2023

Salt River Stallion Rivalry: Spirit and Luka.

May 21st In 2016, two of the most powerful patriarchs of the Salt River, Wisdom and Sarge, each had a son out of their favorite mare, who were bound to continue their legacies. We named Wisdom and Faith's colt, Spirit. We named Sarge and Little Girl's colt, Luka. Wisdom passed away from old age in ...

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Thank you Governor Jared Polis!
May 20, 2023

Thank you Governor Jared Polis!

May 20th Some hope in Colorado on the front of humane wild horse management. Thank you Governor Jared Polis! Vote for officials only who can understand math and fertility control and treating wild horses humanely!   Jared Polis At Coal Canyon Trailhead in Mesa County where I just signed a bill to support better, more ...

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🐴 Injured wild horses and how you can be of most help
May 20, 2023

🐴 Injured wild horses and how you can be of most help

May 20th Humane management of wild horses includes assessing and monitoring injuries and also includes rescue if necessary or humane euthanasia as a last resort. It is part of our job through our contract with the Arizona Department of Agriculture. (AZDA). When you see a wild horse who is injured here's how you can be ...

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Double standards, anyone?
May 19, 2023

Double standards, anyone?

May 19th Here’s the EA of the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service (ASNF) for more grazing in many allotments, including the East Eagle allotment, where the Alpine wild horses live!!! ( along FS road 25B and FS 217.) Their environmental concern, it's so convincing, isn't it? Strange how that concern dissapears faster than a stick of ...

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Help us stand up for wild horses !!
May 19, 2023

Help us stand up for wild horses !!

May 19th   Rescued Alpine wild horses removed from the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, so that they can add more, yes even more, cattle grazing. Help us stand up for wild horses !! https://www.facebook.com/reel/197108133260623

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Alpine wild horses!!
May 19, 2023

Alpine wild horses!!

May 19th

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It’s time. Something’s gotta give.
May 19, 2023

It’s time. Something’s gotta give.

May 19th All of everyone around the world, seasoned horse advocate, or newly informed, let your voices be "herd"!! Thank you to every organization standing with us!! SRWHMG.     The Wild Beauty Foundation We are so proud that so much awareness is happening for wild horses through our documentary. However, as we celebrate this ...

Thank you for spreading the word, everyone.
May 18, 2023

Thank you for spreading the word, everyone.

May 18th A lot of our supporters were CBD supporters, but not anymore. It comes down to knowing who you want to support. #shameoncbd If it was truly about the environment they would support humane birthcontrol and not aim to stop it. #Saltriverwildhorses #saltriverhorses

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Help Protect Them!
May 18, 2023

Help Protect Them!

May 18th  

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Why are the Salt River wild horses not scared of humans?
May 17, 2023

Why are the Salt River wild horses not scared of humans?

May 17th Q. Why are the Salt River wild horses not scared of humans? A. Because they've had to learn that in order to get a drink and survive, they have to put up with the two-legged creatures in and around the water.   It's nothing recent- it's just a species evolving and doing what ...

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Let’s talk about the Tonto National Forest.
May 16, 2023

Let’s talk about the Tonto National Forest.

May 16th Let's talk about the Tonto National Forest and the decisions they've made, because after we join the CBD lawsuit we cannot talk about it anymore. We want you, the public, to understand the important details, because you have a stake in it, but never before were we able to tell you everything, because ...

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Splendor making a splash!
May 15, 2023

Splendor making a splash!

May 15th   Splendor making a splash! When people see wild horses the normal reaction is omg! but when they see Splendor it's 5 times omg! Lol. Wild horses put up with thousands of visitors a day and they do it with so much patience and grace! The horses are not the ones challenging the ...

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America’s wild horses – There is a better way!
May 15, 2023

America’s wild horses – There is a better way!

May 16th America's wild horses, plus all the people who love them, deserve so much better than this. There is a better way! We, SRWHMG are succesful at the humane way to manage wild horses, which is precisely why the Salt River wild horses are targeted now again. Everyone can do something. Please Call our ...

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Happy Mother’s Day!
May 14, 2023

Happy Mother’s Day!

May 14th This picture captured a perfect parenting moment; Spring is checking on Splendor after a difficult river crossing, and Splendor is obviously saying "I love you mom"! From all of us: Happy Mother's Day to all mothers of all species all over the world! Please help us stand up for the Salt River wild ...

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Innocent until proven guilty.
May 14, 2023

Innocent until proven guilty.

May 14th   Do you see all of the flood damage behind Little Chief, the washed away tree saplings, the otter babies gone, and all the debris deposited? Well, we know one thing, no matter the wild accusations by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) lawsuit, Little Chief here, (lieutenant of Lindor's band), had nothing ...

WILD BEAUTY: Mustang Spirit of the West now available!
May 12, 2023

WILD BEAUTY: Mustang Spirit of the West now available!

May 12th Watch party! This documentary is now available on Amazon prime! Salt River wild horses are in it, as well as many of our horse advocate friends. Let's watch it together 7 pm tonight. Invite your friends and let us know what you think! It's time mainstream America finds out what is really going ...

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SCANDAL: The attack on the Salt River & Alpine wild horses is much more sinister would like their supporters to believe.
May 11, 2023

SCANDAL: The attack on the Salt River & Alpine wild horses is much more sinister would like their supporters to believe.

May 11th   The attack on the Salt River wild horses (and the Alpine wild horses) is much more sinister than what the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and Maricopa Audubon Society would like their supporters to believe. This is John Koleszar, with Arizona Sportsman for wildlife conservation, one of the plaintiffs of the lawsuit ...

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Our everyday job is what keeps this historic herd wild and free.
May 8, 2023

Our everyday job is what keeps this historic herd wild and free.

May 8th   Our everyday job, it's what is keeping this historic herd wild and free. Thank you for your support everyone! SRWHMG.

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Take a walk on the wild side- follow us on Facebook!
HELP! It’s an upstream battle!
May 6, 2023

HELP! It’s an upstream battle!

May 6th   It is a dangerous time for the Salt River wild horses. They are fierce and can stand up for themselves in the forest, but they need us to stand up for them everywhere else! We are working hard with our new attorney to fight the latest attack on the Salt River wild ...

May the horse be with you!
May 4, 2023

May the horse be with you!

May 4th And may you also be with the horse! (By standing up for them) Thank you everyone for your overwhelming support. SRWHMG.

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Wildfires are a huge concern here every summer.
Ah the cottonwood trees, they can’t grow because the horses are eating them all… Right?
Come on down to our Advocates page, where there’s proof every day of what the horses do and what they don’t do!
May 1, 2023

Come on down to our Advocates page, where there’s proof every day of what the horses do and what they don’t do!

May 1st Come on down to our Advocates page, where there's proof every day of what the horses do and what they don't do, and what the river and the TNF look like in real time. There is nothing fake or made up there, and people post awesome videos like this! You can also see ...

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We are checking on our only foal “Splendor” and he is doing good and growing so fast!
April 29, 2023

We are checking on our only foal “Splendor” and he is doing good and growing so fast!

April 29th This video is from just a few minutes ago. Yes, unfortunately it is true that our humane management of the Salt River wild horses is under attack. But we stand firmly by the long term management plan which will reduce the herd slowly over time, which is in line with the environment, and ...

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📰 Breaking: Beloved Salt River horse herd in great jeopardy, again! Lawsuit seeks to halt their humane management.
April 29, 2023

📰 Breaking: Beloved Salt River horse herd in great jeopardy, again! Lawsuit seeks to halt their humane management.

Salt River, April 29th 2023 Enjoyed by millions of visitors to the Tonto National Forest, the Salt River wild horses roam freely in their 20,000 acre habitat along the river, protected by State Law ARS 3-1491. They are the pride of the community, a favorite subject of photographers and the icon of the wild, free ...

Going with the flow. Rascal shows how to cross the river swiftly and expertly! Tadada!
🐴Today is National Help a Horse Day and we want to help more horses!! ❤️🙏
April 26, 2023

🐴Today is National Help a Horse Day and we want to help more horses!! ❤️🙏

April 26th While keeping up our important programs in the field, as well as feeding our rescues, we are working hard to help more Alpine wild horses in the future. This fundraiser is also RAFFLE for BREYER horses! 🐎 Everyone who donates more than 20 dollars to this fundraiser (and messages us their address) will ...

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There were some gut-wrenching moments in the past few weeks.
April 25, 2023

There were some gut-wrenching moments in the past few weeks.

April 25th Salt River wild horses are real athletes and excellent swimmers, but there were some gut-wrenching moments this week! The CFS (Cubic Feet per Second) from the Stewart Mountain Dam is finally getting back down to normal. No horses were hurt or have drowned as far as we know. The powerful water changed the ...

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Aww!!! We love love love this! Our Alpine23, once again wild and free!
April 24, 2023

Aww!!! We love love love this! Our Alpine23, once again wild and free!

April 24th They are done with their quarantine and have just been released! We worked so hard and found good homes for 173 removed Alpine wild horses, (#Alpinewildhorsearmy) and they are all so lucky, BUT our Alpine23 (Ridge, Baldy and Hero's bands) hit the wild horse jackpot with their new digs of 7000 acres! Please ...

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Gmorning, don’t wake the sleeping horses!
April 22, 2023

Gmorning, don’t wake the sleeping horses!

April 22nd Mark Storto > Salt River Wild Horses - Advocates ZZZZzzzzz.... must have been one heck of a party out there last night! This was late morning!!!! 🙂

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This sweet baby Alpine wild horse is safe.
April 20, 2023

This sweet baby Alpine wild horse is safe.

April 20th Born at the SRWHMG rescue out of one of the mares removed by the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest and put on an auction website without limitation to slaughter. Imagine what would have happened. #shameonasnf There are better, more humane ways to manage wild horses.

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Happy Salt River Season! Rec areas are now open.
April 18, 2023

Happy Salt River Season! Rec areas are now open.

April 18th 🌊...And the Salt River is back down to normal levels and all rec areas are open! #tontonationalforest 🐴 The horses have had a nice reprieve from people along the river, but that's now over. 🚣 When recreating, if you see Salt River horses, please enjoy those special moments in peace, and from 50 ...

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Little Alpine wild horse loves humans, who rescued her and her family at auction [video]
April 17, 2023

Little Alpine wild horse loves humans, who rescued her and her family at auction [video]

April 17th Baby Alpine wild horse, loves and follows volunteers for cuddles and scratches. Her family band was needlessly removed from the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest and auctioned off online without limitation to slaughter, can u imagine what could have happened to her? Please support keeping wild horses free and managing them humanely in the ...

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Wild Horse Herd Dynamics: Lieutenant Stallions.
April 16, 2023

Wild Horse Herd Dynamics: Lieutenant Stallions.

April 16th Not all wild stallions have lead stallion mentality. Meet Garret, lieutenant to Iroquois' band. Garret is very popular with our local photographers, because he can frequently be seen battling other stallions. If you have pictures of Garret battling, please post them in the comments! Garret is not doing all that battling to become ...

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A behind the scenes look at our facility with a little humor, which keeps the daily work light! [Video]
April 15, 2023

A behind the scenes look at our facility with a little humor, which keeps the daily work light! [Video]

April 15th With so many SRWHMG caretaker volunteers, and a brand new baby, it's important that we give good caretaking instructions. Thank you Cris and Karen for making this funny video. It is from our private page for our property caretakers only, but it's a good laugh for a share. Lol, our new rake! Everyone ...

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He will be loved. [video]
April 14, 2023

He will be loved. [video]

April 14th Aaww, he was born between midnight and 5 am, and at 7 am he is already this astute and showing his personality! He should have had the opportunity to be born in the wild like his ancestors did, but the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest would rather have all that grass available for livestock ...

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Coming Soon!! WILD BEAUTY: Mustang Spirit of the West
April 14, 2023

Coming Soon!! WILD BEAUTY: Mustang Spirit of the West

April 14th The endless cycle of cruel and expensive roundups of American wild horses is a government system that is broken, and we are hopeful that this documentary (that will include Salt River wild horses) will shine a light to reach the darkest corners. There is a better way to manage America's wild horses. The ...

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Good News!! SRWHMG volunteers locate missing domestic horse
April 14, 2023

Good News!! SRWHMG volunteers locate missing domestic horse

April 12th Good News!! Missing domestic horse Niko was found by SRWHMG volunteers this evening. He is deep in the gullies and canyons of the Tonto National Forest with bachelor stallions Tiago and Bruno! Who are both brown (ish), but you can leave it up to our volunteers to pick out a brown horse amongst ...

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For Throwback Thursday let’s take an offspring of Sarge, this is Savannah!
April 12, 2023

For Throwback Thursday let’s take an offspring of Sarge, this is Savannah!

April 12th She was born in September of 2014 and you can tell obviously that she is not a grey. While she looked dun as a foal, she has turned into a beautiful bay like her mom Serena.     Savannah grew up in Sarge's band who at that time had a home territory between ...

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Horse bloodline spotlight: Retired lead stallion Sarge
April 12, 2023

Horse bloodline spotlight: Retired lead stallion Sarge

April 12th We love keeping track of the bloodlines of the Salt River wild horses. Today's spotlight is on patriarch and retired lead stallion Sarge. (When we release interesting information about our many years of research and data collection, please feel free to share it, as long as you credit who you learned it from, ...

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April 4th: Today is #AZGives!
April 4, 2023

April 4th: Today is #AZGives!

April 4th Today is AZgives Day #AZGives , this is a day for people to support and invest in what they care about. Please don't forget about the Salt River wild horses or the Alpine wild horses! Keeping them wild and free benefits our local economy and all Arizonans. Wild horses are part of our ...

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Poppy in the poppies!
April 2, 2023

Poppy in the poppies!

April 2nd Many people suggested the name Poppy for the latest Salt River wild foal, because of the superbloom in the Tonto National Forest. But we already have a Poppy (Posey is his mother and Shadowfax his father). He was also born during a huge poppy bloom, in March of 2014. Here is Poppy in ...

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Welcome, Splendor!
April 1, 2023

Welcome, Splendor!

April 1st Photo by SRWHMG Rick Blandford Walk quietly in the forest and you will reap The joy of earth awakening from winter sleep Wild flowers blooming create a golden glow We can witness life's circle and watch it grow Share the forests spirit and rebirth But love and respect the splendor of the earth. ...

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Update: Release from Stewart Mountain Dam today 3.30.23 is 7200 CFS!
March 28, 2023

Update: Release from Stewart Mountain Dam today 3.30.23 is 7200 CFS!

March 28th Please everyone don't get close to the raging lower Salt River right now, SRP just opened Stewart mountain Dam to 2700 cfs and it will go with powerful force today up to 6500 cfs, which is huge. The river which is usually a life-force can also be a dangerous place for many of ...

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Peekaboo said he, the newest Salt River wild horse!
March 27, 2023

Peekaboo said he, the newest Salt River wild horse!

March 27th As our humane fertility control program is so effective, this is a very special little one! Welcome to your home in the Tonto National Forest, where you may grow up wild and free for all of Arizona to see. After a long winter and lots of rain, it is the most beautiful springtime ...

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[Video] A little fun to get your week started!
March 27, 2023

[Video] A little fun to get your week started!

March 27th Nessa one of our Alpine girls is enjoying getting scratches from one of her caregivers. Erin Yager > SRWHMG- Wild Rescues O.M.G!!! I was going to exit thru SF's gate and Nessa blocked me so she could get butt scratches. So after a couple of minutes I walked down the fence line to ...

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Look what we have!
March 24, 2023

Look what we have!

March 24th   Apache's band used to run in the Apache Forest but the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service got rid of them and sold them at auction without limitation to slaughter, at which we rescued them. #shameonASNF We documented this band in the wild and that's how we were able to find them in different ...

Things can change in a second.
March 23, 2023

Things can change in a second.

March 23rd     This is why we are out there warning people that they are still wild horses, and things can change in a second. Please, dear visitors, stay 50 ft from the horses at all times, for their well-being, and for your own safety! Thank you AZDA for helping to educate the public. ...

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Last call for our calendars at Olson’s Grain!
March 23, 2023

Last call for our calendars at Olson’s Grain!

March 23rd   For our supporters who live in Chino Valley, the last of our calendars are available at Olson's Grain and they are now only $10!! The pictures are of such quality that many people frame them after the month is over! Thank you to Olson's Grain for their support! We use the credit ...

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Spring has sprung – and it’s a boy!
March 22, 2023

Spring has sprung – and it’s a boy!

March 22nd   Hi everyone! This is a post without a picture of the newest baby Salt River wild horse, but yes, Spring has sprung, and it's a boy! For the protection of the foal and mother we will not post any pictures of him until he is 2 weeks old and even then, we ...

SPRING into ACTION for the Alpine wild horses because this bill is their very last chance!!!
March 21, 2023

SPRING into ACTION for the Alpine wild horses because this bill is their very last chance!!!

March 21st   SB 1057 if passed, would make slaughtering and killing Alpine wild horses illegal and it would open a process of negotiation for their humane management. Contrary to what anti-wild horse factions may say, this bill does not prevent removals, but if removed, they would at least end up in good homes or ...

We are very thankful to all of the public who understands the rules!
March 18, 2023

We are very thankful to all of the public who understands the rules!

March 18th   We are very thankful to all of the public who understands that to be able to enjoy the wild horses, you have to respect their space, and to be able to enjoy nature, you have to keep it clean. We see the public informing the public and that's what it's going to ...

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This St. Patrick’s Day, we are thankful for all of the green!
March 17, 2023

This St. Patrick’s Day, we are thankful for all of the green!

March 17th   If you are having a busy day, please enjoy this one minute gift of absolute peace and tranquility with the Salt River wild horses. We are also thankful that the horses are mowing the green nicely including under the trees and bushes, thus reducing our extreme firedanger once it all dries up ...

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Wild horses, wild flowers and wild weather!
March 15, 2023

Wild horses, wild flowers and wild weather!

March 15th Everyone please be careful as SRP is releasing huge amounts of water from Bartlett dam right now and this makes the Salt river below Phon D run fast, and as as high as 9000 cfs. As far as we know all Salt River horses are staying safe, and they are very smart. However ...

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Posing on the green carpet is Carmel!
March 12, 2023

Posing on the green carpet is Carmel!

March 12th   Posing on the green carpet is Carmel, nominated for his leading role in his band and in the popular drama "As the River flows". He is looking handsome in a beautiful winter coat by mother nature. He is a real winner! Thank you to the academy and to all of our supporters ...

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Mori is ok!
March 10, 2023

Mori is ok!

March 10th This is an example of why our Salt River rescues need to be trained and/or "domesticated". They usually need immediate intensive medical care once rescued, but they also need follow up medical care and they should have no fear of the trailer ride or the vet. Our rescues are either orphans, or they ...

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The story of wild horse management and how the state of Arizona found the balance between it all.
March 9, 2023

The story of wild horse management and how the state of Arizona found the balance between it all.

March 9th   SRWHMG stood up for the public interest, the horses' happily ever after, and our Arizona history, but we also took the concerns of overpopulation into account and applied humane fertility control. With only one or two foals per year, the population will reduce naturally. So now the government is happy, the public ...

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We love the precipitation this year!
March 7, 2023

We love the precipitation this year!

March 7th   No feed program!! All nature! Yay!

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Quiz time! What are we doing up here?
March 6, 2023

Quiz time! What are we doing up here?

March 6th       QUIZ: Does anyone have any idea what our volunteers are doing here so high in the mountains? We have a surprise gift for the most correct answer! (Sorry, volunteers- You can't participate.)

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Happy 4th Birthday, Fynn!
March 6, 2023

Happy 4th Birthday, Fynn!

March 6th   Fynn is a son of Lancelot and he is absolutely stunning. We have him, because his mom Felicity fell in the South Canal and was rescued in the nick of time. She was unconscious for 10 minutes and got pneumonia as a result, but she survived, so both her and Fynn are ...

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Simply spectacular.
March 5, 2023

Simply spectacular.

March 5th   4 Peaks with snow and wild horses with grass, in the Tonto National Forest, Arizona, March 2023. Did you know these wild horses narrowly escaped roundup and removal in 2015?   We, SRWHMG, rang the alarm bell and the public gave them the voice they needed. We took responsibility for their humane ...

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Update on our Alpine 23 from auction
March 3, 2023

Update on our Alpine 23 from auction

March 3rd Baldy and Ridge and Hero's bands. (Hero was strangely missing from the auction). This is cute video of Ridge's band, watch till he looks up! They have been staying their quarentine and gelding period at a leased facility in Heber where they have a nice large arena. Our volunteers have taken turns driving ...

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[Video] Wildly popular Salt River wild horses.
March 2, 2023

[Video] Wildly popular Salt River wild horses.

March 2nd It can get quite crazy lately on Bush Hwy, because everyone loves seeing wild horses. Please everyone, park responsibly, don't stop abruptly, don't hold up traffic, and don't interfere in the horses lives. Thank you MCSO for helping to manage the crowds! If you'd like to support the humane management and preservation of ...

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Lost Dutchman days were LOST.
March 1, 2023

Lost Dutchman days were LOST.

March 1st Warning: this post is boring and addresses drama that was unnecessary, however is necessary for us to respond to. Our organization exists and functions 100% through hard work of over 100 volunteers and support from the public. It is why the Salt River wild horses were saved from a terrible fate and can ...

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Our last big event of the season!! Lost Dutchman Days this weekend 2/24 – 2/26
February 24, 2023

Our last big event of the season!! Lost Dutchman Days this weekend 2/24 – 2/26

February 23rd Our last big event of the season!! Don't miss it... This weekend Friday the 24th, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, visit our booth at Lost Dutchman Days, 1590 E Lost Dutchman Blvd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, daily from 9 am to 6 pm. We will have lots of beautiful wild horse ...

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When you sleep so soundly, passers by think you’re dead 😴
February 20, 2023

When you sleep so soundly, passers by think you’re dead 😴

February 20th We operate a hotline for horse emergencies. We send our field team on many searches and assessments, and we are always happy to report when the located horse is definitely not dead, but just sleeping! Wild horses can sleep very deeply sometimes, completely flat out. Watch for the chest going up and down ...

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Spring is about to spring on the Salt River.
February 18, 2023

Spring is about to spring on the Salt River.

February 18th This mare's name is actually Spring, she is out of mare Winter and sired by Hardy (So out of a Hardy Winter came Spring! No kidding) She is high preggers! As you all know we don't have many foals anymore on the Salt River, so when we do have one on the way, ...

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As the River flows…
February 14, 2023

As the River flows…

February 14th Oh, how we hate to see a happy couple broken up, especially on Valentine's day! It's true that Rascal lost Aquarius to Bud, from Jake's band. Jake's band is "unusual" because it consists of stallions Jake and Tad, who have been buddies ever since their bachelor days, and Daisy, their only mare, plus ...

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💕Would you be their Valentine??
February 13, 2023

💕Would you be their Valentine??

February 13th If you love the Salt River wild horses, and love that we rescue them when they need it, we want you to know that you can chose any of the rescues to be your valentine. Show them some love by picking one to sponsor! As their sponsor you will be invited automatically to ...

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That was wild! Everyone, meet Little Chief 🐎
February 13, 2023

That was wild! Everyone, meet Little Chief 🐎

February 13th In celebration of the Chiefs, this is our Little Chief. Born in May of 2014, out of Celeste, Little Chief is a beautiful and tough lieutenant stallion of his band, with a home territory between Phon D and Coon Bluff and Midway, which is also where he was born. In his lifetime we ...

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Shadowfax’s SUPER bowl 🥣
February 11, 2023

Shadowfax’s SUPER bowl 🥣

February 11th Each horse at our SRWHMG rescue has it's story of how they were suffering and would have died slowly in the wild, had we not rescued them. Most of you know Shadowfax's story well. Both he, as well as Batman, suffer from age related ailments, because they are just super old. Their worn ...

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Our connections care most about the two things we care most about: Family and Freedom.
February 7, 2023

Our connections care most about the two things we care most about: Family and Freedom.

February 7th Thank you again for the overwhelming responses about Mirabelle's untimely death. How we all share the sorrow and how much we all care proves an important point for all wild horses that cannot be disputed; Wild horses are deeply and truly cherished by the American public. Our connection runs deep, not only because ...

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We really appreciate the great support- not posting about sensitive information.
February 4, 2023

We really appreciate the great support- not posting about sensitive information.

February 4th We really appreciate the great support from literally thousands of you; the shared sorrow seems a little lighter and gives a real sense of close community and shared love. Thank you from our many broken hearts. 💔 But we don't really appreciate it when some people hurry and try to post on their ...

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In Memory of Mirabelle
February 3, 2023

In Memory of Mirabelle

February 3rd With a heavy heart we have to tell you that our search team found Mirabelle deceased this afternoon. We are so sorry, we know this will fall hard on so many horse advocates in our community, as it does on us. The SRWHMG team as well as AZDA Liaison Makenzie, investigated the body ...

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[video] Look at this endearing Salt River stallion dozing off 💗
January 30, 2023

[video] Look at this endearing Salt River stallion dozing off 💗

January 30th Endearing Salt River stallion falls sound asleep with his nose on his friend. We hope that they, as well as you, can sleep peacefully, knowing that we will always keep fighting for all wild horses everywhere. Night night dear supporters.

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Have you ever heard this many people speak up for wild horses at the same time??!
January 29, 2023

Have you ever heard this many people speak up for wild horses at the same time??!

January 28th Live at the ride for the Alpine wild horses!! Just look at how many people are riding for them! Woohoo! Stay tuned and join us at the end location Superstition Harley Davidson!! They were born to be wild and we were born to keep them that way! What a great day making memories, ...

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What is your opinion on this?? How should the ASNF be treating wild horses?
January 28, 2023

What is your opinion on this?? How should the ASNF be treating wild horses?

January 28th How should the ASNF be treating wild horses? Do you believe the claims that these horses are the destroyers of the ecosystem even when they represent only 4 % of all the grazers in the forest? Why is the ASNF so adamant on discarding naturally occurring animals (wild horses) while allowing 1000's of ...

[Video] Support S.B. 1057! Prohibits killing, shooting and slaughtering any horse in the Alpine herd.
January 27, 2023

[Video] Support S.B. 1057! Prohibits killing, shooting and slaughtering any horse in the Alpine herd.

January 27th The recent shootings and removals of Alpine horses in Northeastern Arizona, have spurred action from State legislators. The newly introduced bill S.B 1057, sponsored by Senator Kavanagh, prohibits killing, shooting and slaughtering any horse in the Alpine herd. This video was taken earlier and needs a small correction: Call the number and ask ...

We applaud a new bill, S.B. 1057, to protect the Alpine horse herd!
January 26, 2023

We applaud a new bill, S.B. 1057, to protect the Alpine horse herd!

January 26th   BREAKING Recent shootings and removals of Alpine horses in Northeastern Arizona, have spurred action from State legislators. Newly introduced bill prohibits killing, shooting and slaughtering any horse in the Alpine herd. Arizona State Capitol, Phx, AZ. (January 26th, 2023) — The Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) applauds a new bill, ...

8th Annual Ride for the Salt River AND Alpine wild horses!
January 25, 2023

8th Annual Ride for the Salt River AND Alpine wild horses!

January 25th   Don't miss this Saturday the 28th of January's 8th Annual Ride for the Salt River wild horses...and it's for the Alpine wild horses too this time!! Starting out at American Legion post 58 in Fountain Hills registration from 9 am to 11 am and ending at Superstition Harley Davidson in Apache Junction ...

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Killian was born on 1.21.2019, so today is his 4th Birthday!
January 21, 2023

Killian was born on 1.21.2019, so today is his 4th Birthday!

January 21st   SRWHMG named the first born foal of 2019 after AZDA director Mark Killian, for his love of horses, and his great partnership in the humane management of the Salt River wild horses. Killian was born on 1.21.2019, so today is his 4th Birthday! As you know, we keep track of every horse ...

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They have been through so much, but now they are here!
January 12, 2023

They have been through so much, but now they are here!

January 12th Phase two of their rescue. Baldys band, Ridge's band and Hero's band. Thank you all soooo much for your support!   Update! "To save this many wild horses it takes more than a village, it takes an army", sais Simone Netherlands. There are so many people and rescues and sanctuaries to thank who ...

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Yes we battled with our Forest Service too. But in the end, they did the right thing.
January 11, 2023

Yes we battled with our Forest Service too. But in the end, they did the right thing.

January 11th There are big differences between ranger districts, regions, and Forest Supervisors, and each makes his/her own decisions. The Tonto National Forest, (TNF for short) instead of letting their phones go into voice-mail, they hired more secretaries. Instead of argue with the upset callers, they listened. Instead of sending beloved wild horses to a ...

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Thank you, Wild Horse Refuge!
January 11, 2023

Thank you, Wild Horse Refuge!

January 10th 🙏🐴Please, if we could all go to this page and thank "The wild horse refuge" in Keenesburg Colorado, for offering these unfortunate Alpine wild horses their forever happy ending!! YEAY. Plus we have reached our fundraising goal to be able to get them there! This is the public giving them the justice they ...

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