Thank you for your support for wild horses in 2023!
From all of us here at the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group we want to thank you for your support for wild horses in 2023 and we hope you may know in your heart, that you help us make an important difference. Together with you, our supporters, we are preserving a treasured and historic …
It’s not too late to order a 2024 Calendar!
It's not too late, you can still get one, for yourself or as a great present. This year, we ordered a very limited number of calendars and it is extra spectacular, so get yours now! Your purchase will provide you with amazing images and stories all year long, while it provides the Salt River wild ...
Merry Christmas!
Hello Dear supporters, thank you for helping us make a difference for wild horses and for the public who treasures them. May we all continue to play our small part in making the world a better place. From all of us, to all of you, Merry Christmas! We hope you are having a wonderful time ...
We found AND saved Bear!
December 23rd OMG we found Bear! Please help us buy Bear back! We need a huge amount to be able to do it, $8,300! (partly purchase price and transport and partly his care) but we want to reunite him so badly! Update: We are there!!! Bear will be with his family this Christmas! This means ...
Alpine Auction Update!
Well, unfortunately we did not raise enough funds to purchase and transport all 13 of the horses of this last online auction to safety, but if you know us a little bit, we are still working hard behind the scenes to make sure they are all safe. We are in need of more funding, so …
Read all about it and please share: The saga of the Alpine wild horses.
It is a true tragedy of our “modern” times and “manunkind”. 2024 is almost here and there is a better way! Thank you WMI! Thank you dear supporters! https://www.wmicentral.com/260_connection/of-horses-mice-men-and-tragedy/article_dbe14718-d092-5089-bfc6-fa6e41b76e82.html
It’s like a never ending battle to keep them free, but why?
It’s like a never ending battle to keep them free, but why? ‘Cause we’re living in a world of fools breaking us down,..when they all should let them be, they belong to you and me!” Song lyrics ringing true. We are under contract to manage them humanely, help us keep up our programs and protect …
Meanwhile on the Salt River, these horses don’t know evil.
Meanwhile on the Salt River, these horses don’t know evil. They know family, they know nature, they know freedom. But what they don’t know, is how lucky they are! We still have to keep up our programs for them, so please don’t forget about the Salt River wild horses for your end of year tax …
In what world does one person get to play judge, jury, and executioner for wild horses?
In what world does one person get to play judge jury and executioner for wild horses? In what world does anyone support unjust discrimination against horse advocates, false advertising, tortuous interference and alleged fraudulent behavior? In what world do people still believe Jackie Hughes, roundup contractor for the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service, when she slanders …
Today is National Horse day!
Today is National Horse day! A day to appreciate the economic, cultural and historic contributions horses have made. This highly inteligent animal on whose back we built this country, is highly under-appreciated and so easily abused. Thousands of them are still being trucked across our borders to be slaughtered, including wild horses. They fought our …
Our Christmas card shipping ladies have been working hard!
Our Christmas card shipping ladies have been working hard! None of our processes are automated, we do not have large offices and no one gets paid. This is how we make sure that every dime you donate goes directly into our important programs for the horses. This year we have a beautiful card with snowy …
Courthouse News: Salt River Horse Lawsuit
If you’d like to understand exactly what happened with the Salt River horse lawsuit, Courthouse News explains it the best. Please share, thank you! https://www.courthousenews.com/judge-dismisses-challenge-over-salt-river-horse-herd/
It’s almost 2024 and there is a better way!
Today there are exactly 312 Salt River wild horses on the Tonto National Forest. We mean exactly – except when Spot gets out again, and then it’s 311 temporarily. Not one Salt River wild horse has ever been removed. Not one Salt River horse has starved, even during the worst of natural circumstances. Not one …
Here’s someone who doesn’t beat around the bush!
Here's someone who doesn't beat around the bush! It's seems so true though, a disproportionate deep hate for wild horses is what drives the CBD to make coalitions with organizations they normally fight against, like ranching and trophy hunting. Luckily, even teaming up with these big guns didn't accomplish what they were aiming for. Scott ...
Watch some really happy Saltie’s!
Watch some really happy Saltie’s! It’s almost 2024 and there is a better way to manage wild horses. We think they are pretty happy about the lawsuit dismissal!
12 News: Lawsuit against US Forest Service over Salt River wild horses dismissed
Lawsuit over Salt River wild horses DISMISSED!
Today they don’t need your donations; today they need your voice!
Today they don’t need your donations, today they need your voice, today they need a united choir, a thunderous and resound NO, to their inhumane treatment. There are better ways!! Ask for a halt to the removals of Alpine wild horses until humane and responsible solutions are considered! Be polite and nice please, and if …
Calling for justice for the Alpine’s.
It has been pure insanity to try and save every Alpine wild horse. Right now we are up to 315 saved! But this has been an incredible pressure on us and on the rescue community and we are out of contacts and out of good homes and another auction was just posted! What it comes …
Meet Merlin’s band! Bowie Auction rescued Alpine’s!
Merlin is a fairly young lead stallion and he does the job together with Blackstone, who might be the older original lead stallion of the band. Sometimes those roles change as older horses slowly loose their power. This band has had a lot of band changes as they lost some mares in Jacob Roer and …
Our Alpine mares and babies safely arrive at the quarantine arena!
Even while the video is not that great, how great is it to see all our Alpine mares and babies safely arriving at the quarantine arena? Half of the stallions have been picked up too and the other half will come tomorrow. (Because trailers are only so big) Thank you again everyone!! There is no …
Meet Guardian! (Rescued at the Bowie auction)
This is the brother of Dauntless. He saw his dam (mother) his sire (father), and 2 band foals (half sisters) shot and die in front of him, as well as the lieutenant stallion of his band. Searching the Apache Forest, back in October of 2022 we found them all laying close together, massacred. (Our Pictures …
All 45 Apache Horses SAFE!!
We fronted $13,000 to ASIAB even while we don’t have it from our Facebook fundraiser yet, because it’s needed, so that it can be counted in the total right away, to save all of our “7 wonders” in addition to the rest of our beloved Alpines. (We are sending an additional $12,000 tomorrow because our …
Tonto National Forest Successfully Defends Humane Treatment of Wild Horses While Apache Sitgreaves National Forest Blatantly Disregards It.
Tonto National Forest (TNF) Successfully Defends Humane Treatment of Wild Horses While Apache Sitgreaves National Forest Blatantly Disregards It. Salt River Wild Horse Lawsuit Dismissed!! While the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest (ASNF) was busy trucking 45 Alpine wild horses to Bowie, Texas, the Tonto National Forest (TNF) held its ground in defending the Salt River …
Contractor for the Forest Service sabotaged any attempt from us to save these horses
We've identified most of the Alpine wild horses who arrived at the Texas Bowie auction yesterday who will be sold tomorrow. We are not posting names for fear they will be bid up out of spite. We will disclose the amazing stories about these beautiful resilient horses after the auction. UPDATE: After communicating with practically ...
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest Sends 45 Arizona Wild Horses to be sold on Sunday
Update: No solutions have been found yet and no other rescues have found solutions either and therefore we are not fundraising yet, but If u want to help, many thousands of calls are needed to officials for someone to step in to save our Arizona icons. For Immediate release: Apache Sitgreaves National Forest Sends …
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest Sends 45 Arizona Wild Horses to Texas Slaughter Auction
Breaking News Contact: Simone Netherlands, simone@respect4horses.com Apache Sitgreaves National Forest Sends 45 Arizona Wild Horses to Texas Slaughter Auction (Horses to be sold on Sunday, leaving no time for rescue groups to save them) Phoenix, AZ (December 1, 2023)– In a shocking betrayal of public trust and an affront to the welfare of cherished Arizona …
Our beloved beautiful ALPINE wild horses were just dropped at the Bowie kill auction!
We are sickened and nauseated. These are our beloved beautiful ALPINE wild horses who were just dropped at the Bowie kill auction, in Texas, by Jacob Roer and Jackie Hughes whom he works for. They will be sold on Sunday and we just don't know how we can possibly save them! We are trying to ...
Here’s how ignorance ruins many a perfectly peaceful afternoon on the Salt River.
Not only do the horses forego their dinner, but the day is ruined for people who are watching them. You, the public, do a great job of sending us these video's and defending the wild horses. (and we forgive you for dropping the F word) Send us your harassment videos anytime and please get the ...
Managing wild horses for the public and by the public; here’s how we pull it off!
We want to thank you all so much for donating to our programs for the Salt River wild horses! Including our live Breyer auction yesterday we raised $14,000 on Giving Tuesday, which means we almost reached our goal of 2 semiloads of hay ($18,000). Sadly, Facebook sabotaged our fundraiser by not making it shareable, so …
We have an honest to goodness stalker.
We have an honest to goodness stalker, she is obsessed with us and works very hard to make herself look like the hero and us like the worst people ever! She is no hero, as what she is doing is not only harming our cause, but jeopardizing the entire herd. Anti wild horse factions are …
Happy Thanksgiving!
With the struggle never really over, we are thankful for all of your voices as you continue to give them their voices. Happy thanksgiving!
Cori’s band, with moma Acacia second from the left and lead stallion Cilantro watchful on the bank.
Cori’s band, with moma Acacia second from the left and lead stallion Cilantro watchful on the bank. We are watching them, and they seem subdued, but horses don’t have a real way to express grief or any other emotion. That doesn’t mean they don’t have it. Acacia is losing weight which is a sign of …
A great big thank you to the wonderful Ahwatukee Girl Scout Troop 3008!!
A great big thank you to the wonderful Ahwatukee Girl Scout Troop 3008!! We’ve done fun educational hikes with them to learn about the wild horses and help with picking up trash along the river. The girls donated a portion of their cookie sales and bought feed and supplies for our rescues! We are so …
Rest in Peace beautiful special boy💔😭
This is going to affect our whole community, so many people loved this beautiful boy so much! 💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭 We knew it couldn’t be good when he was not with his band, so we put a huge search together and did it systematically, because we would rather know what happened, than always have to wonder. Our …
Mystery solved! Coriander’s eye color 💙
Because we want to keep Cori wild and free, it is important to give him a 50 ft respectful distance. Because of this it's been tricky to solve the mystery of the color of his eyes. Sometimes his left eye seems blue and sometimes it appears brown. Thanks to this 400 mm zoomed and cropped ...
A little chat with one of our veterans who’s also a veteran volunteer.
A little chat with one of our veterans, David, who’s also a veteran volunteer. We want to thank all of our veteran volunteers for their service for the country and for their service for the wild horses.
For Stella ❤️
SRWHMG has been mourning the loss of one of our amazing volunteers Stella Henney, who was with us since the beginning. She was a force to be reckon with. She was dedicated and wonderful. We will miss her smiles and presence in our group. Her favorite way to volunteer was with our rescues, but she …
Want to know more about this dark and mysterious bachelor?
VAL was outside the fence, on the road between water users and the bridge yesterday, in the same spot where we saved his life in 2017! But no worries, we calmly handle these situations and Val is safely behind the fence with his buddies again. Want to know more about this dark and mysterious bachelor? …
We’re still looking for good homes for Alpine wild horses!
We are still looking for good homes for Alpine wild horses. If you have room for 2 or more, or a little family, please contact us! Click for video
Just enjoy them, watch them, and be glad we still have them around.
Update: We have talked to this gentleman who took this video and as we suspected, it is someone who loves the horses. He explained how his friend meant to move the horses for another couple friends to get by, but how they will definitely not ever do that again. Thank you! We explained that next ...
Come on out and see us at the Mesa Marketplace for the next 8 weekends starting 10/27!!
Come on out and see us at the Mesa Marketplace for the next 8 weekends starting today, 10/27!! We have loads of Breyers, stuffed animals, wild horse decor and more... We even have Halloween and Christmas items! Plus you get to see our wonderful volunteers. We will be at 10550 E Baseline, Mesa, Az (Signal ...
Keeping The Wild In The West!
KEEPING THE WILD IN THE WEST Video of Salt River wild horses on the move. #managethemhumanely #salriverhorses #saltriverwildhorses #tontonationalforest #srwhmg
🚘🙏 Please give wild horses a “Brake”! 🛣
Let us show you a few more wild horse crossing videos, because it doesn't always get as hectic as yesterdays live feed! (Thank you for watching everyone!) This horse crossing was requested by SRWHMG and AZDA, and it was granted and made by MCDOT and it works amazingly! The horses are staying exactly between the ...
Everything we do is for these amazing horses.
Everything we do is for these amazing horses. This is their home. They deserve humane management and protection. They need all of us. Be nice to wild horses. They have a soul. You can become a guardian on our website.
Happy Indigenous People’s Day!
“So if you call wild horses “invasive” and “feral”, because you say they were introduced to America some 500 years ago, then please, be correct and call yourself the same.” -SRWHMG.
How can u not “fall” for our newest Salt River wild horse?
Look at his little teeth coming in and his baby beard! For those of you who follow us and already know, go ahead and spill his name and his birthday in the comments, but NOT his location please, that's for his protection. We do want to thank all of the photographers who are respecting his ...
Help these girls with sponsorships for Nirvana Sanctuary!
Urgent we really need to help these girls with sponsorships for Nirvana Sanctuary. Please go to this link to sponsor one of these beautiful girls. Sanctuaries can not just take horses without sponsors because sustainability is important... Each girl still needs a 100.00 sponsorship a month. That is about 30 people at 15.00 a month. ...
The life of a Salt River wild horse: You are taking your morning bath and people gather all around u to watch…
The life of a Salt River wild horse: You are taking your morning bath and people gather all around u to watch... This is Cash and Kaiserin, a new and lovely couple! We love that people love wild horses because it ensures their freedom. Please keep a 50 ft distance from them at all times ...
We are looking for homes for 11 displaced Alpine wild horses!
We are looking for homes for 11 displaced Alpine wild horses, because the Wild Horse Refuge unfortunately said they cannot take any more. 💔 Now a much smaller sanctuary is stepping up to take 5 very bonded young mares, IF they can find enough sponsors!! Yeay Nirvana!!! We are asking our supporters to please do …
Thank you for liking and loving our posts! (on Facebook)
Thank you for liking and loving our posts! Even one click makes a big difference, believe it or not. This is Lady, one of our permanent rescues at our SRWHMG rescue facility and she also really loves our posts! (Outfitted with rubber nubs for the best face scratches) To our loyal donors, we cannot continue …
Good Morning from Salt River!
So MCSO and SRWHMG finally caught the streaker on the Salt River…
So MCSO and SRWHMG finally caught the streaker on the Salt River. Not this innocent grey Heron, but a real man who disturbed the peace of many ladies, numerous times that we know of. While the heron bothers no one, this man has been bothering women and girls on the Salt River, but was always …
FOX 10 Phoenix: Arizona forest refuses offer from group to help control wild horse population. Here’s the reason why
FOX 10 Phoenix: Arizona forest refuses offer from group to help control wild horse population. Here's the reason why By Stephanie Bennett | Published September 26, 2023 9:52PM | Updated September 27, 2023 10:16AM Special Reports | FOX 10 Phoenix PHOENIX - It’s a war over wild horses: whether they can continue to roam ...
Cilantro’s band visits the riverbank with Coriander!
September 25 Cilantro's band has been very elusive with their new foal Coriander, but now that he is older and stronger, they have been seen along the riverbanks more often. Join our community for awesome pics and videos! Little Coriander is the example of how wild horses can be managed humanely, while staying wild ...
When a wild horse gets out of the Salt River horse boundary, he is not safe.
September 24 When a wild horse gets out of the Salt River horse boundary, he is not safe. So it is our job to get him back to safety. We filmed it as it was happening, so you can see what happens. Never chase a wild horse or wave your arms at him. Easy ...
Meet our attorney, Randall Weiner!
September 22 We are done filing all of our motions and we are now waiting for the judge to decide! The lawsuit against the Tonto National Forest Service is the best attempt of some organizations who don't like wild horses, to get rid of them. Therefore they are claiming that the Forest Service needs ...
Looking for volunteers!
September 15 SRWHMG is in need of a few good men and women to join our already awesome team of volunteers... The rewards are endless just being in the presence of our very own Salt River wild horses. What better way to spend your free time than working hard to keep our treasures safe ...
Finding Splendor’s band resting under the trees!
September 14 Finding Splendor's band resting under the trees, with one of our local newstations! Stay tuned for a little special on the Salt River wild horses!
A little Salt River wild horse history.
September 13 The white horse (correctly called a grey) in this picture is Wisdom, and the liver chestnut on his left, is his lead mare Glory. They lived a long and prosperous life on the river, and they both passed on. That was several years ago already. We have over 400 wild horses in ...
An important part of our job – monitoring injuries.
September 10 Two Salt River wild horses suffered a rattlesnake bite on the nose recently. The effects are truly hard to watch, but what's interesting is that they are surviving it and are both on the mend! This is Pearl, she had a very hard time breathing and could not see a thing because ...
Coriander’s doing great!
08 September 8 There's a place that many dream of, where you can free your mind. Where wild horses still roam, right where they belong, and they are treated kind. 🎶 Little Coriander's band is staying away from the public, that's why he's not spotted very often, but he's doing great! In the mean ...
Live on the Salt River!! Peace and tranquility.
September 6 https://fb.watch/m-e8V5Fzbk/
Two dogs attack a wild stallion.
September 4 This happened last night and was filmed by our patrol team. Please everyone, beware that the Salt River is home to the Salt River wild horses. They do not hurt anyone or anything, but when they get attacked, just one kick can kill a dog. Please keep dogs on a leash or ...
Are there any wild horses left in the Apache Forest? Simone is there to investigate.
September 3 Are there any wild horses left in the Apache Forest? Simone is there to investigate. Please share because it's important. Thank you. For updates on Alpine wild horses please like the Alpine wild horse advocates.
Please keep the Salt River wild horses in your thoughts and prayers, as we hope for a dismissal of the case against them.
September 1 Please keep the Salt River wild horses in your thoughts and prayers, as we hope for a dismissal of the case against them. All of the motions back and forth have been filed by the attorneys on all sides including ours. So now there is nothing to do but wait, and a ...
Born Free, Stay Free Coriander!
08 August 26 A Foal Is Born! It's a boy! We are so happy to announce our second Salt River foal of 2023! Out of mom Acacia and Dad Cilantro! When we found out about this little guy, instead of posting about him, we posted a spotlight on Cilantro, his sire, two weeks ago. Of ...
Fundraiser @ Raising Cane’s!
08 August 26 What better way to celebrate SRWHMG's announcement of our second Salt River foal of 2023! Born of mom Acacia and dad Cilantro then by going to Raising Cane's fundraiser benefiting the Salt River wild horses. Tuesday, August 29th from 4pm to 9pm Only at this location: Raising Cane's 1502 South ...
Watching her grow up wild and free. Look who is turning 3 years old already! 🌙
08 August 26 She is pretty special and she's the only Salt River wild horse born completely black; Moonshadow! Coming from a long line of dominant greys, we knew she wouldn't stay black for long and look how beautifully she is greying out! While born right on the edge of the Salt River, Moonshadow's ...
Picking up trash is not in the job description, but we do it anyways.
08 August 19 Picking up other peoples trash is not part of our job description of wild horse management, but we clean it up as much as possible, and here is why. Splendor thought this balloon was fun, but in fact it is so dangerous. We find ingested plastic in horses' manure (see picture ...
What’s for lunch or dinner this Monday?
August 19 How about a delicious Panda Express meal anywhere in the nation, all day August 21, 2023, all while supporting the Salt River wild horses with a generous 28% of your bill that goes to our cause. Panda Express is one of the highest percentages that gives back and also offers nationwide. It's ...
Can You Blame Them?
August 18 Taken by our SRWHMG Road Patrol Team. Salt River, Sheep's Crossing Recreation Area on a quiet day, temperature 115F. Feeling amused, www.SRWHMG.org
Run forever free sweet Valentina! 💔
August 16 🌈 The rainbow over the Salt River yesterday was very beautiful but also meaningful, because it appeared right when a precious Salt River wild horse crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Run forever free sweet Valentina! 💔 In the Picture of SRWHMG girls with the rainbow, we look sad and happy at the same ...
✨️Salt River Star Stallion : Cilantro.
August 14 As most of you know we keep track of all of the Salt River wild horses. Cilantro is our up and coming star; at just 7 years old his little band is growing fast! Often people ask us if we keep track of them by microchip or tracker, which would be cool, ...
These are fun enrichments for our rescues to get through the hot summer.
August 6 These are fun enrichments for our rescues to get through the hot summer. They are easy to make, just fill a plastic cup with water and add a string in it for hanging. This is Peanut and Fynn having fun with one!
Bubbles! We miss you!
August 4 With the death of Nahele, currently the true and confirmed amount of Salt River wild horses on Forest Service land is three hundred and thirteen, 313. Some Salt River wild horses never returned from the reservation this summer, where several bands historically go. Some people ask us why, and some even think we ...
In Memory: Nahele
August 2 We have very sad news. A carcass was found deep in the desert by Maile Alday, a great supporter, upon which she called our hotline immediately. We went to investigate right away, to find out who it was, and what could have possibly happened. (To support our important fieldteam, please click donate on ...
Salt River Wild Horse Lawsuit Update
August 1 For the case against the Salt River wild horses, we have hired a NEPA expert; attorney Randall M. Weiner and the court has accepted our attorney's appearance in the case already. Yesterday July 31st, the attorneys for the Tonto National Forest filed a motion to dismiss the case, based on the fact that ...
Today, is a memorable day for us PLUS it is Diamond’s 8th Birthday!!
July 31 💎Diamond💎 On July 31st, 2015, a wild horse was born on the same day of the fatefull 📄impound notice for the removal of the Salt River wild horses. Diamond stole people’s 💕hearts, and at just a few days old, he looked in the 📷 cameras of the news reporters, whinnied, and ended ...
We had a Breyer Horse auction on our Facebook!
July 30 We had a Breyer Horse auction on our Facebook! All items have been sold. Here's an archive: We are having horse auctions! NOT not real horse auctions ofcourse, but BREYER collectable horse auctions! We have inherited a beautiful and rare collection of Breyers from a dear supporter Judith Grover, and we are auctioning ...
Alpine wild horses get a new home after the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service evicted them.
July 29 It is thanks to our donators that we could afford to pay for their bail from the auction, their coggins testing and their tickets to this paradise! There are more Alpine wild horses who need to get there so please stay tuned and let's support the #wildhorserefuge! #alpinewildhorses #shameonASNF The Wild Horse ...
We had a great presentation/meeting with the awesome folks of VisitMesa today!
July 28 As most of you know, the Salt River wild horses are a great economic boon to our local economy, because of the worldwide interest in them. Because the future is going to bring evermore people to our beautiful Tonto National Forest, we believe it is very important to lead eco-tourism in a positive ...
Do you love our posts? They are made with love!
July 26 Do you love our posts? They are made with love! Did you know every like is like adding your voice for wild horses? So 1,2 what you gonna do? Like, comment, and share our Facebook posts to spread the message!
From our FAQ’s: Are the Salt River horses wild and native horses, or stray livestock/feral horses?
July 25 The Salt River wild horses are a historically significant population of unbranded, unclaimed, wild and free-roaming horses, that were born in the wild and are now protected by State Law within the national forest. Evidence indicates that wild horses have been living on the lower Salt River since well before the Tonto ...
Salt River Wild Horses are NOT Stray Livestock.
July 25 The Salt River wild horses are protected from harassment, interference, killing and slaughter by the Salt River Horse Act passed in 2016, or ARS 3-1491. The Act also establishes that they are NOT stray livestock. A little snippet of knowledge... Thank you for your support.
Salt River wild horses help mitigate extremely high firedanger.
July 23 Salt River wild horses are doing a great job at mitigating our extremely high firedanger. They are eating the yellowed and dried up forage, which is just kindle waiting for a spark. Right now we can smell the fire that is burning near mm 207, just 10 miles from us (no wild horses ...
Happy Birthday 6th Birthday, Gem!
July 23 Wow how time flies, it is Gems 6th Bday! Read her story below and see how she is doing every day, on our page dedicated to our Salt River rescues. Answer the questions and you'll be let in on this very special page! Debra L Mykitiak > SRWHMG- Wild Rescues Happy ...
It’s 118 degrees! They aren’t budging at all!
July 22 Salt River wild horses aren't budging on a hot day like today. They know the river is just as much theirs as it is ours! Please respect them by keeping 50 ft distance. We have fought hard to keep them here and we are glad that the public can still see them, ...