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, ...
Those darn horses! 😅
July 20 Lol. Every once in a while we have a wild horse on the road, because people leave fences open. Our team, always gets them safely back behind the fence! We just want to give some kudo's to our amazing road patrol team, not skipping a beat even in oven heat. Yes the horse ...
👁👁 Focusing on what’s important: protecting what we want to keep. 🐴🐴🐴
July 17 It's sad though that Facebook likes to show the less important things. If it's about a baby, so cute, or about a passing away of a horse, so sad, when we post that, it gets shown to all of our followers! But when it's about paying for an attorney to sue the contractor ...
Little Alpine baby needed a little help and is doing much better now.
July 16 This foal was born right after we got his mare from the Alpine wild horse auctions. That of course meant they could not travel with the others to the Wild Horse Refuge yet. So our volunteers are taking care of him and his mom and an auntie, at a property in the ...
Today is National I love horses day!
July 15 We know you all love the Salt River wild horses and we know you want us to do everything in our power to ensure their longterm future, but are you willing to show that love and support with a couple of dollars a month? Or even just one time? We need it not ...
It’s the season for eelgrass!
July 14 Salt River wild horses snorkel for eelgrass in the Salt River, every year at this time until the end of summer, video by Chuck Donald, Reel by SRWHMG
Cooling off the best way they know how!
July 14 Besides for Center for Biological Diversity and their sportshunter friends, who doesn't love the Salt River wild horses? ABC15 Arizona Cooling off the best way they know how on a 114º day at the Salt River! 💦🐎☀ Photo: Larry Naftzger Photo by Randi Najac.
He knows love, he knows nature, he knows survival, he knows family
July 13 He knows love, he knows nature, he knows survival, he knows family, he knows people with big and little black boxes, but he knows no evil. Our little boy is growing up wild and free in all his Splendor. SRWHMG is here to ensure his future for all Arizonans to enjoy and ...
Northeast Valley News: “Smiling next to a dead horse, these people hate wild horses, they hate them”— says Salt River Wild Horse protection director against group filing lawsuit over herd
July 12 The picture referred to in this article is in the comments.
Please join the “Alpine Wild Horse Advocates”!
July 10 For news on the Alpine wild horses, please join the "Alpine Wild Horse Advocates" on Facebook! Thank you dear supporters! This is a picture of Eagar's band in their own little paradise in Williams, AZ. Thank you Molly's Mustangs!
From our Advocates page, Soldier and his mom Serena!
July 10 It looks like Serena is finally telling Soldier to do his own eelgrass snorkeling from now on. Soldier turned 3 years old on July 3rd. In the wild, mares let their foals stay as long as they can, as long as the lead stallion allows. As a newborn, SRWHMG intervened in a ...
Alpine Animal Welfare Concern Report regarding the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service Roundup
July 8 Alpine Animal Welfare Concern Report regarding the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service Roundup: In this report we expose incidents of blatant cruelty, as well as concerns about fraud by the contractor Rail Lazy H. (taking the horses she wants before the auction, and never putting them in the auction) One of the saddest ...
Share this reel if you want to help!
July 4 Share if you want to help! How perceptive and smart and communicative is this new Alpine wild horse at just 2 hours old! Wild horses are amazing and should be treated with utmost care! But the the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest Service doesn't think so. They are rounding up wild horses during ...
They will do and say anything to get rid of them.
July 4 We call them horse haters because they really are. They take smirking pictures with dead wild horses and send it to each other. They will do and say anything to get rid of them. The false claims wild horse haters fabricate to suit their agenda are so outrageous that you wonder if they've ...
While we celebrate our own freedom today, we ask you, please help us fight for theirs.
July 4 Ah the colors red white and blue were just out of order as they grazed peacefully, unaware that their freedom is once again not assured. Even while protected by State Law and humanely managed, a battle for their freedom will ensue in court soon. So while we celebrate our own freedom today, ...
Stay cool and be cool to wild horses! Enjoy this viral video one more time!
July 1 Stay cool and be cool to wild horses! Enjoy this viral video one more time! June 6th, 2020 Stay cool and be cool. It's another very busy weekend on the lower Salt River and we just want to remind everyone that wild horses need the river just as much as we ...
When you haven’t seen a wild horse all day, this is where they are…
July 1 When you haven't seen a wild horse all day, this is where they are; deep in the shade of the mesquite tree forests that they themselves helped create and cultivate. Really you ask? Here's how. The horses eat the mesquite beans as a source of protein, and then poop them out. The ...
Watch Gizmo gather his band to cross the river!
July 2 Lead stallion Gizmo is half blind, but he is a great leader and never leaves anyone behind. Watch how he patiently gathers his band to cross the river. Help us protect the Salt River wild horses, share their beauty, follow our page.
This just in! Video from #thewildhorserefuge of our Alpine wild mares and foals from the auctions!
June 30 Remember how we said you can buy their happiness? YOU, our supporters and donors paid for their tickets to this paradise! And we, SRWHMG volunteers and managers, certainly went the extra mile to get them there! The logistics, the feeding and caring, the ID-ing, the coggins testing and the transport have kept us ...
The ever beautiful, ever peaceful, ever loved Salt River wild horses.
June 29 The ever beautiful, ever peaceful, ever loved Salt River wild horses.
Those wild horses are just ruining the environment of the lower Salt River, right?
June 26 "Those wild horses are just ruining the environment of the lower Salt River, right?", said no one ever, except for those with a motive to get rid of all wild horses for financial gain. In this picture and the bigger one, what's treasure and what's trash? Thank you for your support for humane ...
Thank you, Congressman David Schweikert, for your support!
June 26 We were honored with a visit from Congressman David Schweikert and his beautiful son and daughter this morning, at our SRWHMG facility. Congressman Schweikert is very intune with the Wild Horse Issue and he is just as concerned as we are about what is happening with the Alpine wild horses, as well ...
Crazy auction! Uno and his mares get their ticket to paradise!
June 26 We bid all horses up to over kill price, and even after that, someone kept outbidding us on ALL horses! This is why we need all good homes to contact us because we do not want to bid against good homes at all, but we will bid up all horses to over ...
Our first load of Alpine wild horses made it to #thewildhorserefuge!
June 25 Our first load of Alpine wild horses, all the mares without foals, have made it safely to #thewildhorserefuge !! Wild and free once more and forever!! We hope these pictures bring you as much peace as they do us, after all the efforts blood sweat and tears, this is soo sweet. The ...
Ring Auction Results – Help us get resources to save more Alpine wild horses!
June 24 AUCTION CLOSED: The winning bid of this beautiful ring is Linda Bradley at $1000! Congratulations Linda! And thank you for saving 2 Alpine wild horses with this! Thank you to everyone who was bidding, we will do some more auctions like this and we will take in any donations of valuable items ...
They are on their way!
June 24 It's a long and arduous process: Load from auction to SRWHMG temporary holding. Feed lots of hay to strengthen them up. Load from SRWHMG temporary holding to the veterinary clinic for Coggins. Feed lots of hay. Wait for health certificates. Load from the veterinary clinic for a freedom ride to #thewildhorserefuge. Repeat 5 ...
We need more time and more resources to save more Alpine wild horses.
June 23 Breaking News: We need more time and more resources to save more Alpine wild horses! Please thank Fox10 Phoenix and ABC15 for their coverage of this urgent effort!
Meanwhile at the Salt River…
June 22 Horses are wondering when the eelgrass will be served because this green algea is not as good. (Our feed program is still inactive.) To stay tuned to the Alpine wild horses, please head to Alpine Wild Horse Advocates. P.S. Which Salt River wild horse are these?
New Alpine baby, born early this morning, “talks” to SRWHMG volunteer!
June 20 So precious! Can you imagine what could have happened to him instead? His whinnie feels like a great big "Thank you" for saving his mom and the 70 Alpines from the last two auctions. Our supporters and volunteers are pulling out all the stops for this incredible feat. These auctions are without limitation ...