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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
📰 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 ...
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 ...
![[Video] Support S.B. 1057! Prohibits killing, shooting and slaughtering any horse in the Alpine herd.](https://saltriverwildhorsemanagementgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pass-SB-1057-campaign-360x224.jpg)
[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 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, ...
A once proud stallion now homeless and on sale for just 50 dollars
October 23rd Reduced from proud stallion living his life on his terms, to homeless and for sale for just 50 dollars, which puts him (and the others) at great risk of ending up in the slaughter pipeline. He only has tonight to find a home! Please share and help us find good homes for ...
Another project humanely completed.
October 22nd These were the most difficult donkeys to catch and it took months of volunteer efforts trying to make them less skittish, but they are finally safe! They now get to live with the sister of one of our volunteers, on a beautiful irrigated 5 acres! No more fears that they will get ...
Alpine wild horse advocates are still out there every day
October 19th Alpine wild horse advocates(AWHA) are still out there every day to keep an eye out for the Alpine wild horses and to search for the missing 25. If you live in the area or feel like driving up, we need more volunteers in that forest!! Please contact us! SRWHMG. https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/more-dead-horses-found-in-northern-arizona/75-290e5564-31b6-4313-89c2-d52488e70431 It ...
Please help us stand up for the alpine horses!
October 18th We see the beauty and innocence of wild horses every day and how much the public enjoys them, and at the same time are faced with the godawful truth that they are being attacked from every angle, discriminated, scapegoated and persecuted. The hate for them runs so deep and this battle is a ...
Fundraiser!🙋♀️The auction of the Alpine wild horses is online!
October 2nd Fundraiser 💸 🙋♀️The auction of the beloved Alpine wild horses is going on right now online! (See our previous posts about why the A-S Forest Service denied better options we offered and is removing Alpine wild horses, in spite of public opposition) We have noticed people want to help by donating money ...
#shameonASFS
October 1st Shame on the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service for treating our national treasures like trash, when they had better options. (Which we offered for free) The auction of beloved Alpine wild horses starts right now and goes through to Monday morning. Here is the link. https://raillazyh.com/ Be the change. Share this and start calling ...
Here they are, their beautiful faces on this sale website.
September 30th Their idyllic lives in a forest of abundance, stolen from them by the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service. From the most peaceful happy lives with their families in the wild, to homeless, their eventual fate unknown. We've recognized a few of them from our database already, but its tricky, because we don't know them ...
Somewhere over the rainbow there is hope for wild horses.
September 29th Amazing unedited video that almost makes up for all that is wrong with the world today. Somewhere over the rainbow there is hope for wild horses. But we have to work very hard for it and you have to help us, if you care. Our Forest Service (TNF) has done the right thing ...
A mistake on the part of the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service of historic proportions.
September 29th This is the website of the contractor where the Alpine wild horses, that were taken from our public lands and their historic home in the Apache Forest, will be auctioned off THIS Saturday and Sunday. https://raillazyh.com/ The faces of these now homeless wild horses will be posted there tomorrow, Friday, for everyone to ...
Update on our rescued slaughter horse
August 27th His fate would have been horrific, but it changed the minute a black truck with an SRWHMG logo truck parked next to the filthy trailer he was in. He was stressed and pacing back and forth, and he stuck his muzzle out, which is how he called attention to himself. ...
This is the opposite of humane or fiscally responsible management.
August 27th We just want to share this post from our coalition partner the AWHC, because it is what is happening in our modern wild west. It is the opposite of humane or fiscally responsible management. American wild horses today, need protection from the very agencies that are in charge of their protection. ...
Thank you ABC15, for paying attention to what is happening in our American Wild West.
August 24th Can everyone see through this Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service and how they try to fool the public? In cahoots with the big hunting and ranching centers and associations, the 9200 animals like elk, deer, bighorn sheep and CATTLE are "authorized", as opposed to the 400 wild horses who are "unauthorized". And who ...
WMI Central: Aug. 10 Horse Auction
August 23rd Here's an article about the Alpine wild horse auction. SRWHMG was there purely to keep these horses from falling into the wrong hands. Which we did, except for 4 horses whose fate we cannot assure you. This roundup needs to stop until good homes can be arranged because we cannot buy all ...
From the most beautiful home, to homeless.
August 15th We went through hours of footage and found some of our auction stallions in our previous records. They used to live way up high where the Apache Forest is not maintained and where they are definitely helping to reduce the fire danger. It's ironic that what came to mind to say in this ...
![[REEL] The Alpine wild horses BELONG in the Apache Forest!](https://saltriverwildhorsemanagementgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/The-Alpine-Wild-Horses-Belong-in-the-Apache-Forest-360x224.jpg)
Today is August 4th, a real milestone and the anniversary of our rally to save the Salt River wild horses!
August 4th Today is August 4th, a real milestone and the anniversary of our rally to save the Salt River wild horses! They were deemed stray livestock by the Forest Service, because they had not been assigned a protected territory back in 1971, when that was mandated by the Wild Free Roaming Horse and Burro ...
Call Now: Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service is continuing with the removal of Alpine wild horses
August 1st We have done and are still doing our very best for this herd, but in spite of our offers for humane management through birth control, in spite of our proof of their longtime existence in the Apache Forest, and in spite of public outrage, the Apache Sitegreaves Forest Service (ASFS) is continuing ...
Breaking: Judge denies motion to protect Alpine wild horses from potential slaughter.
July 30th Apache Sitegreaves National Forest, Alpine, Arizona (July 30th, 2022). The Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) is outraged at a decision made yesterday by U.S. District Judge Steven Logan. This decision will allow the Forest Service to annihilate the entire Alpine wild horse herd in Northern Arizona. The Judge stated: “The ...
Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service set to remove ALL of the Alpine wild horses!
July 29th This just in: The same Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service that will not let an orphan foal be rescued, will start removing ALL of the Alpine wild horses, and who knows where they will end up!! In this Friday, June 29, 2018 photo, wild horses kick up dust as they run at ...
There is a way to manage wild horses humanely, and this is not it.
July 29th Much has been said about this lone foal in Heber in response to the video we posted on 7.25.22 stating our concern for this foal, and maybe too much. She is "just fine", this lady said, and posted genuine happiness about the fact that the foal cannot be rescued, on her page ...
Attention!! The Alpine wild horse auction has been cancelled
July 13th Attention!! The Alpine wild horse auction at the Holbrook Fairgrounds has been cancelled for all currently posted sale dates of July 14th, July 20th and July 21st!! Again, the Forest Service doesn't let you know why, but we have kept a close eye on the trap area and we are pretty sure ...
A real Arizona tragedy is about to occur.
July 13th UPDATE July 13th 2022, the Alpine wild horse auction at the fairgrounds in Holbrook has been canceled! AWHA members have been keeping an eye on the closed trap area and while it does not state a reason on the FS website, we have a strong feeling they did not catch any of ...
C’mon Forest Service, this is BULL!!
July 6th The Apache Sitgreaves National Forest gets away with things in Alpine because it's so far out there. We have formed a solid horse advocate group up here who is documenting the horses and this is what they recorded TODAY! C'mon Forest Service, this is BULL!! They said that there would not be a ...
Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service starts trapping the Alpine herd this week, in spite of horse advocates push for humane management.
July 5th Contact: Simone Netherlands Simone@respect4horses.com For Immediate Release: Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service starts trapping the Alpine herd this week, in spite of horse advocates push for humane management. Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, Alpine, Arizona (July 6th, 2022) In a fight reminiscent of the fight for the Salt River wild horses, the ...
BREAKING: Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service begins trapping Alpine wild horses tomorrow!!
July 5th BREAKING: We are very sorry to announce that the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service has made the completely wrong decision for the public, for their budget and for the horses! They will begin trapping the first 20 beautiful Alpine wild horses tomorrow!! We have offered our humane birthcontrol program in order to preserve at ...
Riverswap
March 28th This week the water in the Salt River will become higher each day, until it is back at full riverflow and horses won't be able to stand here anymore. This is because the flow of the Salt River is manually controlled by SRP, and they are executing the yearly riverswap. They will swap ...
Synopsis of today’s meeting at the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service in Springerville.
March 19th Our meeting was with the Forest Supervisor, the Deputy Forest Supervisor, the district ranger for the Alpine ranger district, and three staff persons. On our side, it was Simone Netherlands, Karen Carney, Steve Bloch, and Suzanne Roy, director of the American Wild Horse Campaign. (AWHC) We felt it was a positive meeting in ...
BREAKING NEWS: Alpine wild horses to be removed and sold at public auction.
March 16th If it seems like a Deja Vu to anyone, it does to us too. To help make a difference for these Alpine wild horses, please share, share everywhere in all of your fb groups, please email it to your friends and family, these wild horses are not protected by the wild horse and ...
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Arizona wild horses to be captured and sold at public auction
March 14th For immediate release: Arizona wild horses to be captured and sold at public auction, SRWHMG to meet with Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service in attempt to keep Alpine wild horses off dinner plates abroad. Picture is proprietary property of Alpine Wild Horse Advocates, by Shelley Thompson. Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, Alpine, Arizona (March ...
Is the slaughter of Arizona wild horses back on the table??
March 14th Yes, it is true that Arizona wild horses in Alpine are in grave danger of ending up on a dinner plate abroad, with their trapping planned for March 21st and their sale at public auction in Holbrook on March 30th. Stay tuned for a reveal of our plans, and all the background information ...
Bill introduced to end the use of helicopters in roundups!
February 9th Congresswoman Dina Titus just introduced a bill to end the use of helicopters in roundups. The American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) has more information on it that you can read here. It feels like progress, but progress never happens fast. Thank you Congresswoman Titus for stepping up for our American icons! SRWHMG. Read ...
SRP – Calling for change.
October 30th Calling for change. Sorry for the grossness, we promised we would be back to show you what happens when the Salt River goes below 100CFS. (Cubic Feet per Second). Dead fish and rotting eelgrass everywhere. Not exactly the beautiful recreational haven it should be. It is just highly unnecessary. We are still calling ...
Video Montage – Live as the Salt River receeds
October 27 at 1:29 PM · The river is at 480 today, horses are still eating River eelgrass. A beautiful morning on the lower Salt River! October 28 at 9:59 AM · Today and tomorrow, Simone will be back to do a live feed around 11 am AZ time, in order to document the lowering of the Salt River by SRP and the effects it ...
The river is still at 768 CFS today.
October 26th The river is still at 768 CFS today. Here is a picture of all the "other" amazing wild animals that depend on the Salt River and it's aquatic food supply. Our point being that the horses are not the only ones to suffer when SRP reduces the water to 8 CFS. This ecosystem ...
Powerless? Unsuccessful meeting with SRP
October 22nd We had a meeting that included the president of SRP, the vice president, two board members plus their hydrologists. On our side it included our lobbyist Steve Bloch, our Salt River horse Liaison Makenzie and, of course, our president Simone Netherlands. We are sad to report that we were not successful, and we ...
U.S. Senate moves to reform federal wild horse program
October 21st We have long advocated for fertility control over roundups. Humane management over removals. We are proving that it works and all of the public of Arizona is happy that the Salt River wild horses are still here. Without our succesful fertility control program they wouldn't be. We have had lots of help from ...
Flood SRP with phonecalls and emails today!
October 18th We are calling for a vital change for the ecosystem. We are calling for a minimum of 100 CFS (Cubic Feet per Second) from SRP (Salt River Project) to prevent the die-off of the eelgrass. But it's not just for the horses, it is sorely needed for the entire ecosystem, including the willows ...
Have you contacted SRP to ask for 100CFS minimum for the lower Salt River?
October 7th Have you contacted SRP to ask for 100CFS minimum for the lower Salt River? Thank you! If not, would you take just 5 minutes to do this tomorrow? We need to drown the SRP corporate board in emails and calls. Pun intended. Sticking to an environmentally responsible minimum of 100 CFS, would only ...
Another Challenge for the Salt River wild horses, but YOU can help!
October 3rd Because of the recent rains we have ended the feed program for the Salt River wild horses. The feed program was a hardship for our organization, but it prevented hardship and starvation of the horses. It got them through the long-lasting drought in Arizona. Therefore the abundant eelgrass in the river is currently ...
And just like that, a wild stallion becomes famous.
September 7th We cheer for his perseverance, his bravery and his personal victory over a terrible and cruel roundup. Let's hear it for Merlin of Sand Wash Basin, for the SWAT volunteers, and let's hear as many of your voices as possible against the roundups and FOR humane management in the field. There are better ...
We stand with Sand Wash Basin Wild Horse Advocate Team
September 6th This is a picture of a brave Sand Wash basin stallion attempting to take this very young foal back to its mother who is in the trapsite, stampeded there by the Cattoor helicopter, hired by our federal government. This beautiful stallion, Merlin, paid for this last heroic deed with his freedom. If this ...
#SaveTheOnaqui
July 2nd Thousands and thousands of acres of undeveloped public lands as far as the eye can see... thousands and thousands of people who deeply care about this special herd...and yet, a very petty Utah BLM, (Bureau of Land Management), adamant on their upcoming removal. While we cannot be at today's rally in Utah, we ...
The Heber wild horses are in grave danger!!
April 22nd The Heber wild horses are in grave danger‼️The Forest Service wants to reduce them to 50 horses. We need everyone to share this video for them, will you help?? 🙏 This was an amazing turnout of approximately 150-200 people, who rallied their hearts out, and we delivered 10,000 signatures for their preservation ...
Awesome rallying day here in Heber Arizona!
April 22nd Our Facebook page has a little video snippet from an awesome rallying day here in Heber Arizona! Give a hand for our youngest advocate, Valentina, delivering YOUR ten thousand signatures directly to the Heber Overgaard field office of the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service. Valentina represents the future citizens of America who still ...
Stand against the EA of the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest!
April 21st This is the only link where you can submit your comment to the horrible, terrible, very bad EA of the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, which proposes to reduce the herd to 50 horses and then let them grow back to 104 horses. (which will then all be inbred). This in fact will ...
December 12th- 5 years ago….
December 12th Incredibly, it was exactly 5 years ago, that the news was airing our victory for the Salt River wild horses, - the roundup was canceled permanently,- we will never forget that day! We love and thank all of our hardworking SRWHMG volunteers, we love and thank the public, who really gave them their ...
🌟 AZDA’s Salt River Horse Herd Spotlight: SHADOWFAX! 🌟
July 30th @ Midnight Great post and spotlight on Shadowfax from the AZDA, whom we are proud to work for and with. SRWHMG. 🌟🌟Salt River Horse Herd Spotlight🌟🌟 SHADOWFAX Shadowfax is one of the more widely known stallions of the Salt River Horse Herd. Commonly referred to as "King of the River", he is estimated ...
The better option.
July 23rd @ 11PM More humane, more cost effective & more sustainable. As you know we keep an eye on wild horse politics and we work with our coalition partner the American Wild Horse Campaign on national issues. We are happy today, because for the first time in Washington DC, the house voted to use ...
The Supplemental Feed Program
July 21st @ 7PM Sharing the details of the feed program from the AZDA. It is great to work with a state government that is for the humane treatment of these iconic animals, and it is great to have the support of Arizonans. Have a great night. SRWHMG. Supplemental Feed Program. While a wet spring ...
Thank you, Arizona lawmakers!
July 20th @ 3PM We want to give a big thank you to our Arizona lawmakers Rep Grijalva (D) and Rep Schweikert (R) who are leading the way in congress right now on an amendment to require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to use at least part of their budget for humane fertility control ...
AZDA made a Facebook page for the Salt River herd!
July 14th @ 10AM The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) has just made a Facebook page especially for the Salt River herd! This page will give official updates about the herd and people can also ask questions there. This first post talks about the relocation of the Butcher Jones horses. Without the AZDA we would ...
Introducing: Makenzie Gleave!
July 10th @ 1PM Introducing Makenzie Gleave, our Salt River Horse Liason with the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA). We were checking on Mick's band today. They look pretty happy in their new surroundings. Makenzie has an extensive horse background and we think she is awesome. It's great that the State of Arizona is on ...
AZDA rightfully enforces rules of unnecessary feeding!
Thank you Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) for this clarifying statement and for the great working relationship for the humane management of the Salt River wild horses. Together with the public, we are preserving a priceless, historic and recreational resource to behold as part of our national heritage. Sincerely, SRWHMG. From AZDA's Facebook ...
Australia! Shoot them with DARTS, not BULLETS!
Can anyone imagine any of our cherished wild horses being gunned down, shot and killed from helicopters? What panic and suffering will ensue among these absolutely kind and loving animals. THIS is what our Australian friends are going through, and we want to help them. The Barmah Brumbie Preservation Group, Murray Willaton, came all the ...
Forest Fire Contained @ Tonto National Forest
UPDATE from Forest Service: As of 6:00 pm, the Wala Fire is 100% contained, and the finale acreage is 6.2 acres. The Wala Fire was reported at 2:15 pm, and was located just east of FS Roads 11 and 143 in the Four Peaks Recreation Area. The Wala Fire remains under investigation. No structures were ...
Mick’s Band Relocation
Last night, the Arizona Department of Agriculture, AZDA, successfully relocated Mick's band from the Butcher Jones area to the riverside of their habitat. This was something we had been attempting for a while, through the tunnels, but we were unsuccessful, because of public interference. We feel this move is in the best interest of this ...
Earth Day Campfire Ban
Tomorrow on Earth day, April 22nd, a campfire ban will go into effect earlier than normal in all 6 national Forests, including the Tonto National Forest where the Salt River wild horses roam. Forest Fires are a constant worry for us during fire season. Great decision by the Forest Service. For more info, click this ...
To all who believe in humane wild horse management, we love you
To all who believe in humane wild horse management, to all who can see clearly through the meanest of mudslinging elsewhere, and to all who take time out of their lives, time and time again, to give these sensitive, innocent, and beautiful wild horses a voice... we love you. While we were at the house ...
Open letter to Rep Kelly Townsend
At a hearing before the Land & Agriculture Committee you committed to amend your bill, HB 2858, to address the concerns that it would prohibit necessary, life-saving management activities for the Salt River wild horses. On March 9, you posted a press release informing the public that you were putting your bill on hold (while ...
Anti-Salt River Wild Horse Bill Advancing DESPITE Covid-19 LIMITS ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Committee Hearing is today, Monday March 16th 1 pm. From the safety of your homes, please take action online TODAY to stop this attack on the beloved Salt River wild horses. What You Can Do: Please send emails to the rules committee members, here are their addresses. After that please also post on their social ...
Update! Bill HB2858 Loses Co-Sponsor
Good news! The bill that blocks humane management of Salt River wild horses, lost its co-sponsor. Rep. Kelly Townsend refused to add an amendment to her bill (HB2858) yesterday, offered by the only co-sponsor of the bill, Rep. Jay Lawrence. Following a committee hearing, Rep. Jay Lawrence, asked her to amend the bill to clarify ...
Meetings at Tonto National Forest
NOTICE: Want to help? View our action plans here! [January 17th] We had some meetings at the Tonto National Forest yesterday. The first was about the draft Tonto plan and the second about the metal riverfence. We have some clarification on the gate/fence that will go across the river. It will not be barbed wire, ...
We want to be “HERD”.
NOTICE: Want to help? View our action plans here! Some of the news pieces are confusing and make it seem like we oppose all fencing. Luckily most of you know that we have been maintaining the fencing for years and have accomplished the many MCDOT safety improvements and are now crossing wild horses safely at ...
ACTION REQUIRED: Forest Service is fencing the lower Salt River!!
FOREST SERVICE IS FENCING THE LOWER SALT RIVER. MANAGEMENT GROUP WARNS PUBLIC OF DETRIMENTAL IMPACTS; SALT RIVER WILD HORSES TO LOSE HABITAT TUBERS/KAYAKERS TO BE HINDERED BY RIVER CROSS FENCE What You Can Do To Help We are declaring the week of Jan. 13th “Salt River Wild Horse Week” #SaveSaltRiverHorses please take one action a ...
Tonto National Forest Fire Restrictions Active Jun 14, 2019 – Aug 30, 2019
Please be aware if you enjoy time at the Tonto National Forest. Fire restrictions went into effect on Saturday June 14, 2019. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE TONTO NATIONAL FOREST Stage I Fire Restrictions Date(s): Jun 14, 2019 - Aug 30, 2019 Hot temperatures and increased fire danger have prompted fire officials to ...
‘Truly dreadful’ poverty rise must prompt Government action
Responding to official statistics showing 200,000 more children are now living in poverty, Matthew Reed, Chief Executive of The Children’s Society, said: ‘These figures are truly dreadful. The Government was repeatedly warned of the likely consequences of reducing support for the poorest people in the country and now we can see the results. Austerity has …