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900 bike riders rally for the horses!

January 27, 2020

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Protecting the protected Salt River wild horses. Wow, NINE HUNDRED riders (sign-ins) were in the Tonto National Forest to rally behind us and stand up for the Salt River wild horses today!

Riders agreed- the river fence is ugly, it’s terrible for wild horses, and we don’t need it!

The ride went off without a hitch and we want to thank every one who came and everyone who donated and volunteered.

Thank you Superstition Harley Davidson and Skeeter Peak, organizer of the 5th annual ride for the Salt River wild horses!
Thank you, MCSO Lake patrol.
Thank you for the photos, GP Walsh Photography.
Thank you for the good times, SRWHMG volunteers.
Thank you to everyone in this picture!! What a ride!

We are a lot of people. We are their voice. We are their protection. Are you with us? Please Click LIKE 👍 on the ride’s Facebook post to say you are!

Again, THANK YOU, everyone. The friendships we make will last a lifetime, but the difference we make will outlast us all.
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We posted this video and asked if people thought this was harrassment. Literally several thousand people commented their opinion that it was.

The problem we have however is that the word "harrassment" is not defined under ARS 3-1491- the statute that protects the horses.

Simone Netherlands states that: "Even if we found out who this man was, law enforcement tells us that they actually can't enforce it because the word "harassment" is not a clear definition."

The AZDA has a rules committee under which we requested a rule of defining the statute further so that it can be enforced. We hope that will happen in the near future because that will make a difference in actual enforcement.

We do believe that the purposeful and unnecessary pursuing and chasing of wild horses by any means (per kayak, or by vehicle, on horseback, bicycle, on foot, with dogs, drones etc.) is in fact harassment and should be defined as such.

In the mean time, all we can do is ask people; please respect the Salt River wild horses. Wild horses can break legs running on the rocks in the river, they can lose an eye by running into sticks and foals can get lost or kicked in the process.

Please keep a minimal distance of 50 ft from them at all times and never pursue or chase a wild horse for any reason.
Thank you.

We want to thank Maile Alday for taking this video. When things happen quickly it is very difficult to catch things on video.

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Advocates call for more enforcement after video shows man kayaking at Salt River horses

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Activists are calling for more enforcement and clarification under the Arizona statute protecting horses after a man was recorded on video kayaking directly at Salt River horses over the Memorial

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That is totally harassment. No reasonable person could think otherwise.

I have lost my faith re:!Human race!!!

Fisheries and Wildlife need to fine him heavily and confiscate his kayak, vehicle, etc. They would do that to anyone who hunted or fished out of season.

I don't believe this. I think you are playing too nice Simone Netherlands. And I know why you're doing it. But I disagree with your hesitation in this particular circumstance. I guarantee if I was there and contacted MCSO they would have came down and either pulled him aside and told him to pack it up or wrote him a ticket! I've worked with Law Enforcement my entire life for various projects. You need to utilize law enforcement. I've been in this type of situation and it only gets worse if you don't nip it in the bud from the start. SRWH have too many other issues to deal with ... what this guy did (and others) can be stopped asap.

So the State said they'd work with us to protect this herd and then gave us unenforceable laws. That's just great. I hope this statute is amended ASAP

I’ll post close ups of him. I screenshot them last night when I saw Maile’s post in another group. I hope someone recognizes him.

I’m surprised one of the horses didn’t try to kick at him. I know it’s probably challenging since they were in the water but this is definitely not okay. What was the purpose of these actions? He should definitely be heavily fined and not allowed back at the river.

Absolutely more enforcement is needed for the safety of the horses as well as humans--he could have gotten kicked, deservedly so.

If law enforcement can't do anything, what is the point in having the law. I would think that he could be arrested and charged with harassment, and then have the court sort it out. Hopefully, the court would consider laws written to protect other wild horses and interpret the law in favor of the horses... and thereby, set a precedent.

This Is Disturbing The Horses Peace & Needs To Be Stopped !!!There Needs To Be Laws Enacted Immediately To Protect All Horses ❤️🐴❤️

I think it is more than harassment , because it can cause harm to the animals , purposefully putting them in jeopardy .

FBI has facial recognition tech, right? They declared animal cruelty a felony recently

The laws regarding the horses and harrassment are ridiculously wrong and need to be changed!! What a jerk!!

Does the wild horse and burro act contain anything that would prohibit such harassment, disturbing of horses, jeopardizing their health/wellbeing?

Yes! That is harassment and endangering the horses!

Definitely harassing the horses...ticket him!

THIS IS ANIMAL ABUSE.

JERK!! I hope someone comes forward with who he is.

Hope he gets kicked in the D*** by horse!

Did anyone come forward and say they recognized who that man is?

I hope next time he gets kicked in the face by one

I know this will be blocked , but this ass hat needs an ass whooping

Will this guy be embarrassed because he was caught doing this or will he be excited for his 15 minutes of infamity? Either way he is a jackass.

Yes this guy should be exposed everywhere showing what a jerk he is!

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We are posting this video because we want to know, do you think this is harrassment?

The word harrassment is not defined under ARS 3-1491- the statute that protects the Salt River wild horses. This makes it difficult for authorities to enforce.

We believe that harrassment should include the purposeful disturbing of wild horses in their natural behavior, including pursuing or chasing wild horses by any means, including but not limited to: by vehicle, on horse back, on foot, with dogs, bikes, drones or kayak."

Thank you for taking this video Maile Anela Alday.

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Wow. Really hard to keep it respectful when this .... "person" was anything but! I really do not understand why people feel the need to destroy nature, whether by harrassment, killing, mining, overuse, etc. Thank you for all you do. Elected officals.. protect our wildlife!!!

I'd say Yes this is harassment. He doesn't try to move around them, he wants the fun of going "into" the group to see them run. A horse could have been harmed rushing out of the way, because I suspect they aren't used to humans doing this kind of thing and so were not prepared. A foal especially could have been hurt or an older less nimble animal. This is not OK. And the 50ft rule is totally gone from his mind.

Yes, this is a form of harassment. I believe a fine or charge is warranted.

OMG, so awful...this man is in violation of the 50 ft rule and is intentional harassment. I wish people like him could be fined and told he would be unable to return to this area and other wildlife areas for life. This video makes me want to cry! 😥

Yes it is harassment. I'm sure he has done this before and will do it every chance he gets. There are clear still pictures of him that I'm sure he can be identified with. I hope he is identified, caught and prosecuted. This harassment of the horses wont stop until they start cracking down on people.

This is so upsetting to me! What is wrong with people? How dare he harass those horses....this borderlines on cruelty in my opinion. I hope this pitiful man is held accountable for his actions.

Absolutely. How would he feel if an alligator came at him? Terrified, just like those horses were. I don’t understand why someone would act like this. So upsetting!

Yes it’s harassment. He headed fast directly to the horses and when they all ran out of the water then he stopped paddling all proud of himself.

Absolutely this is harassment! And this person should be charged to the fullest extent of the law! Chasing wildlife from their water source in the desert takes a special kind of evil.

The individual displays his aggression and shows intent to do harm. Not a game, or water current carrying him in the direction of the animals but willful use of his kayak as an instrument to harm a wild animal. My guess would be to investigate possible Animal cruelty laws at both state and Federal levels.

That is harassment. Totally disrespectful to the horses. They need to be jailed. He was much too close and those horses were frightened by the closeness and threatening behavior.

“The notion that animals have no rights and our treatment of them bears no significance is a perfect example of the crudity and barbarity of western society” ~Albert Einstein~

Absolutely harassment. He went out of his way to chase the horses out of the water.

Absolutely Harrassment! This is COMPENSATORY kayaking for this guy. Total smug look afterwards on some of the closeups I’ve seen. Yes, Harrassment under ARS-3-1491 should specify pursuing or chasing horses. 🤬😡 What if a horse had been injured scrambling out of the way?

Good for the lady yelling at him! I hope someone knows his name and he can get lots of personal attention for this.

Can the forest service or MCSO deputize some people who are actually ON the river so these kinds of actions have instant repercussions? Thinking of bringing my DPS trooper friend kayaking and have him bring his ticket pad. He can write them tickets as we float lol

Very upsetting!! And most definitely harrassment. Thank you SRWHMG and your hard working volunteers for being out there braving the many elements to keep our horses safe. People need to learn common decency-if you can't respect the forest and it's wildlife, please stay home. 💕🐴

Have you talked with the Outer Banks wild horse people? I’d think they would have a lot of the same problems with people harassing horse, and I believe they have laws against harassment of horses

The lady who was yelling at him was being very nice with her language, I would have called him what he was. It was a Deliberate act to terrorize the horses.

So what would have happened if a horse turned around and laid into him to protect the herd? The horses would have been punished somehow for hurting him

One more time in a national park or anywhere there are wild animals MAN (using that term loosely) finds it necessary to take advantage- harass - and inject themselves into a situation that could cause them pain- suffering or worse! When man cant coexist with any creature who is solely living in their natural habitat it is up to those of us who love and respect to contact proper authorities. This is not ok, it’s not funny, it’s not exciting it displays the utter disregard for wild life. Happening across our country in parks and in the wilderness. Please be part of the solution and get involved- let your politicians know of your support for wild life. It has to start with us so we can work to put an end to this We are their voice and yes yours matters and can help make a difference- I’ve seen it first hand. Thanks to groups like the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group and other advocates, both local and national we can be part of the change.

Yes I believe this is harassment. He can see the horses beforehand. He is aggressively leaning in, paddling directly toward them. Why? He could have inadvertently hurt someone else, himself, and one of the “protected” horses. This person should be fined.

Yes, causing distress and invoking the flight response which, depending on individual and herd dynamics, could cause ongoing distress and changes in normal behaviour patterns/avoidance of this potentially crucial resource and an aversion to humans with varying and possibly dangerous consequences.

It is harassment as he had plenty of room to avoid the animals. If the action is purposeful, disturbing, and takes place in the affected species habitat, it should be labeled harassment.

I kayak frequently with my family on the river and we would never behave thusly. If I ever see another kayaker do this on the river not only will I film it, but I'll follow this rotten turd to his car and get all info to turn him in.

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Watch these baby Javelinas and Salt River wild horses coexisting in the beachy areas along the river in the Tonto National Forest!
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Mare and foal let me get very close for pics... Stallion was a large white fella who kept a close eye on me. I just showed them the respect they deserve and never had an issue. This was right by the parking lot of the inner tube livery bus depot. That business wasn’t open for the season at the time but many of the beautiful horses were in attendance...😎

Amazing

What a cool video! ❤️

That makes me want to sing the famous 🎵 🎶 “I love you Arizona, your mountains, rivers, and streams...”🎵🎶

Beautiful

Very cool!

Shannon Robinson

Yep! They live there too 😊🐗

Tiff..look jalapeno Tiff DelPopolo

Awe❤️❤️❤️

only one piglet eh

Were you there lately?

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Sam White

Rudy Cota

Fhaonna Dohaney!

Nicole Adams

I love baby javelinas! I've helped to care for them in the past, at the Tucson Wildlife Center!

I did not expect that...that was a beautiful surprise.... 💞🙏🏻

So cute! Both groups had babies!

The babies are soooo cute!!

that is awesome!

So Awesome ❤️👏❤️

So adorable 😍

Are they like a wild boar?

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