🕊️ DON’T CRY FOR ME, MY WHOLE LIFE WAS WILD AND FREE.
🕊️ DON’T CRY FOR ME, MY WHOLE LIFE WAS WILD AND FREE. We are sorry to inform everyone that our beloved Faith, one of the oldest Salt River wild horses, has passed on. But instead of being sad, we invite you to celebrate her beautiful long wild life with us. These days, there is something …
🐴 QUESTION: ISN’T IT BETTER TO FEED WILD HORSES TEMPORARILY IN THE WILD, THAN TO REMOVE THEM AND FEED THEM FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES?
🐴 QUESTION: ISN’T IT BETTER TO FEED WILD HORSES TEMPORARILY IN THE WILD, THAN TO REMOVE THEM AND FEED THEM FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES? We have been feeding the Salt River wild horses throughout the drought, without holding a fundraiser, but we now urgently need help paying for our last TWO semiloads of …
❤️KEEPING THEM WILD TAKES MORE THAN YOUR LIKE
❤️KEEPINGTHEM WILD TAKES MORE THAN YOUR LIKE, it takes everyone pitching in, just a little! This is an urgent hay fundraiser, and you may read stress between the lines, because keeping up our programs with the rising hayprices and losing many sponsorships at the same time, is an enormous setback. So we beg you to …
Come out and see us we will have a SRWHMG merchandise table!!! 🛍️
Come out and see us we will have a SRWHMG merchandise table!!! 🛍️ This Saturday 10/10/2026 from 9 am to 1 pm 📍 @ 300 W Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona… In front of Treasure Box II. (Right next to the large antique store) We would love to see ya out there…. 🤝
🚨 URGENT: OUR MORI NEEDS SURGERY TO SAVE HER LIFE. 💔🐴
🚨 URGENT: OUR MORI NEEDS SURGERY TO SAVE HER LIFE. 💔🐴 Our beautiful Mori needs emergency surgery, and we need your help!! At the very same time we need to raise 8,000 for a semi-load of hay, we’ve been with this heartbreaking emergency, which is going to be approx 7000!! Here’s why she needs this …
No, it’s not 👻 Halloween 🎃 yet, so why are the rescues wearing masks?
No, it’s not 👻 Halloween 🎃 yet, so why are the rescues wearing masks? What are fly masks and why do horses wear them? Fly masks are soft mesh coverings that horses wear over their faces, especially during warmer months when flies and other insects are active. They help: 🪰 Keep flies and gnats away …
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HAPPENING TO THUNDER?! 🐴😂
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HAPPENING TO THUNDER?! 🐴😂 Our once sleek grulla looking boy is suddenly looking a little scruffy, but we couldn’t be more excited about it! Why? Because Thunder inherited the grey gene from his dad, Light Rain, and you’re getting a front-row seat to his incredible transformation. Those patches of dark …
Did you know every month Culver’s 🍨supports our mission by having a fundraiser?
Did you know every month Culver's supports our mission by having a fundraiser? Today, Monday October 5th, starts our fundraiser for the week! Eat at Culver's and they will donate 20% of your bill to the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group. Just mention the fundraiser when ordering your favorite meal or snack. At this …
HOW ARE THESE WILD HORSES STILL HERE—WHEN THOUSANDS OF OTHER WILD HORSES WERE REMOVED THIS YEAR?
💟Share if you care about wild horses💗 👀 HOW ARE THESE WILD HORSES STILL HERE—WHEN THOUSANDS OF OTHER WILD HORSES WERE REMOVED THIS YEAR?😠 🎶 Legendary singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones came to see the Salt River wild horses and talked with us about that. The Salt River wild horses are still living wild and free, …
Stop by our SRWHMG merchandise table!!!
Stop by our SRWHMG merchandise table!!! This Sunday 10/4/2026 from 9 am to 1 pm @ 300 W Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona… In front of Treasure Box II. (Right next to the large antique store) We would love to see ya out there…. Thanks for your support!!!
🧓❤️CELEBRATING ONE OF OUR OLDIES! 🐴
CELEBRATING ONE OF OUR OLDIES! Seeing foals grow up wild and free is amazing—but there is something just as special about watching them live their lives through the seasons and grow old the way they were meant to, in the wild. This is retired lead stallion Diego on the right, now at least 26 years …
L👀k who’s out with the Salt River wild horses! 🐴
L👀k who’s out with the Salt River wild horses! 🐴 The legendary singer songwriter Rickie Lee Jones — who you’ll surely know from *“Chuck E.’s in Love”* — she is a guest of the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group today! We’re talking wild horses, and why managing them humanely where they live, is a …
UPDATE ON WIND 🌬️🐴
UPDATE ON WIND 🌬️🐴 Watch his mane blowing in the wind! Wind is enjoying the cooler temperatures in Prescott! ❤️ Had we not rescued him, Wind might still be struggling in pain in the wild—or he might not be alive today without our help. Listen to the Wind of Change. 🌬️ Treating all wild horses …
PLAGIARISM — when your work becomes someone else’s story.
PLAGIARISM — when your work becomes someone else’s story. COMPARE THESE TWO POSTS AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF On July 17, 2026, one of our content volunteers, Pam B., published our post about Sapphire—her complete heterochromia, the role of melanin, her history with Shadowfax, her offspring and her family relationships. Low and behold, barely two months …
What a storm today! Our little Thunder survived his first thunder!
What a storm today! Our little Thunder survived his first thunder! It was scary! But he noticed his mom and his family standing firm, with their butts to the wind. And thats how a wild horse learns to weather a storm; Don’t Panic, Keep your butt to the wind, and stand your ground, the sun …
ANOTHER ABANDONED HORSE SAVED! Meet Teddy.
ANOTHER ABANDONED HORSE SAVED! Meet Teddy. Abandoned in the Tonto National Forest, Teddy was rescued by us. It became clear pretty quickly why he had been abandoned.
We will never forget…
We will never forget… #saltriverwildhorses #wildhorses #saltriverherd #saltriver #srwhmg #saltriverhorses #IStandWithWildHorses #managethemhumanely #arizonasaltriverwildhorses #saltriverwildmustangs 382 33 comments 71 shares Most relevant Subscriber Jacki S M Wilson I'll never ever forget that day, either. I taught at a middle school here in the valley and had the TV news on, as always each morning as I …
The Flower Girls
The Flower Girls At SRWHMG Rescue Facility, we have a very special group of volunteers we lovingly call The Flower Girls. They aren’t famous singers or fancy gardeners. Their kind of magic is much simpler—and so much more important. Every week, these amazing women give their time, love, and energy to chop hay into smaller, …
REMEMBERING CODY — LIMITED EDITION
REMEMBERING CODY — LIMITED EDITION You may have already made some Labor Day purchases, but will any of them make a difference in the lives of wild horses? We have an entire shop on our website! This Labor Day, we’re honoring Cody with a limited-edition memory keychain, featuring his adorable face. It was so hard …
A HORSE WAS DOWN IN THE SALT RIVER… HERE’S WHAT WE DO NEXT 🐴
🚨 A HORSE WAS DOWN IN THE SALT RIVER… HERE’S WHAT WE DO NEXT 🐴 We received many calls and texts on our hotline about a Salt River wild horse who had been down for an unusually long time today. We truly appreciate every person who took the time to contact us. MCSO even helped …
CULVER’S WEEK STARTS ON LABOR DAY!
🍔🍨 CULVER’S WEEK starts on Labor Day this month! 🍔💙 Eat what you love and help protect the Salt River Wild Horses at the same time! 📅 Monday, September 7th – Sunday, September 13th📍 Culver’s1263 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa, AZ 85209 💥 How it works: 👉 Culver’s will donate 20% of your bill to the …
Labor Day Weekend is Here!
Labor Day Weekend is Here! Heading to the Lower Salt River this weekend? We hope you’re lucky enough to catch a glimpse of our beautiful Salt River wild horses! There is just something special about seeing them wild and free in their homewalking along the river, grazing with their families or making their way through …
The 🪄 Magic of the 🩶Gray Gene
A gray foal can be born almost any color—chestnut, bay, black, or even a color that seems nothing like the pale gray horse it may eventually become. There is a common misconception that every gray horse is born black, but that simply isn’t true. Interestingly, though, black foals that carry the gray gene are often …
Meet Light Rain & Thunder
YOU VOTED and now the newest Salt River wild horse carries a powerful name, along with his powerful lineage!
INCREDIBLE WILD HORSE FAMILY ❤️
Check him out! Here comes the newest Salt River baby marching with his beautiful band. He is always right behind his mom and right in front of his dad for protection!
🐴 Important Reminder About Our SRWHMG HOTLINE ☎️
The Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) operates a dedicated hotline to investigate and/or help resolve situations involving Salt River wild horses.
🛒 Do you shop at Fry’s? We have a favor to ask!
Please take two minutes today to link your Fry’s Shopper’s Card to Salt River Wild Horse Mgmt. Grp through Fry’s Community Rewards.
Four Weeks Strong: Mori’s Recovery Journey
It’s been 4 weeks since Mori’s emergency surgery. She still has several more weeks of stall rest ahead, but she is getting wonderful care and lots of love from her caretakers. ❤️
🐴 WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN A WILD STALLION “PAWS” THE WATER?
Many people ask us what it means. So, let’s look at it from their perspective.
This New York Times investigative Article by Dave Phillips is going quite viral. Below link will let you read it for free.
While it may be unsurprising to horse advocates, many Americans new to the issue are shocked. It is hard to understand that this could really be happening at the hands of, or at the very least blind eyes of, the very agencies who are charged with wild horse protection.
IN THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT SALT RIVER WILD HORSES! 🐴❤️ 12News
We were supposed to begin removing Salt River wild horses in just a few weeks, it was going to break our hearts!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Salt River Wild Horse Management Group Commends Governor Hobbs’ Action to Suspend Removals of Salt River Wild Horses Until 2028!
Revised management contract, signed today between AZDA and SRWHMG suspends planned removals and increases target population size.
🐴 SALT RIVER WILD HORSES, A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES.
Every time you see the Salt River wild horses running through the water, grazing along the river, or standing together as a family, there is a lot happening behind the scenes to keep them there.
Maverick’s legacy to behold, this is another episode of ” As the River Flows”.
We have all made the comment at one time or another, “Look at his mini-me,” and you yourself may even have been referred to as someone’s “mini-me.”
🐴 Nellie is missing, and our Salt River herd count drops rapidly.
This beautiful young mare, Nellie, has been missing from her band since July 22nd.
🐴💁♀️ Iggy would like a word…
Have you visited our online shop yet? Because Iggy has decided you need to. 😂
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! ❤️
The Salt River Wild Horse Management Group is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team in Prescott, BUT ALSO on the Salt River, as well as at our rescue facility on the 87!
What We Know About Today’s Incident Involving Wild Horses and Horseback Riders
We received many questions, so first we’d like to clarify: yes, chasing and harassing Salt River wild horses IS illegal and if MCSO had evidence of such, they can and will prosecute according to ARS 3-1491.
🎁 Help us spoil Mori with birthday cookies—she’s earned every single one! 🍪
🐴 It’s her 9th BIRTHDAY! 🎂 And it means so much, because she almost didn’t have another one! 🥳 After all she’s been through with this major surgery, we want to spoil her!
Our rescues don’t just enjoy life—they love helping their caretakers with chores! ❤️🐴
Here are Ty, Fynn, and Peanut lending a hoof with the mucking… or at least they think they’re helping! 😄
Why We Are Searching So Hard for One Deceased Wild Horse.
This is a screenshot from our database app of Violet. She is missing from Silver’s band and we suspect that she may be the dead horse shown in DJmuleskinners’ publicly posted video.
THOSE LONG LEGS!
Is there anything cuter than a new foal trying to figure out what to do with ALL those legs?
Preparing for his Netflix documentary…a Salt River stallion named Rascal rising the ranks!
Rascal’s story is one that has played out on the Salt River generation after generation. It is so interesting, and he certainly has the looks for it!
Watch closely. The social dynamics are amazing.
They communicate with each other so much more than we know. We received questions on our last behavior video, about who’s really the boss, the lead stallion or the lead mare?
💎 Gem’s Journey: Precious Survivor 💎
Many of you have heard Gem’s story before, but we have so many new followers who may not know it. We are celebrating her birthday by sharing her incredible journey. And if you ask Gem… every day is about her! 😄
Rest in peace, Maverick. 💔
The old horse you see in this current news story was Maverick, the oldest wild horse on the Salt River. Today, his long and beautiful life came to an end.
Mori is home! ❤️🏡
Nine years ago, Mori, a three month-old Salt River wild horse, was tragically hit by a vehicle. 💔 We rescued her and saved her life, and she has been thriving with us ever since!
As the River Flows: Citrine, AKA “Rascal”
His documentation name is Citrine, and he was born in November 2016. But to his adoring fans, he’ll always be known as “Rascal.”
Great explanation of wild horse behavior. PART 2.
One missing mare. An unforgettable display of what wild horses care about. Watch closely as they get her back, in this follow up to the viral video!
🎉 Mori is OUT OF SURGERY! ❤️🐴
Because of your incredible support, Mori made it through surgery!! She will stay a few days in the hospital before she can come home, but she is doing really well! She has a room with a view!
🚨 URGENT: OUR MORI NEEDS SURGERY TO SAVE HER LIFE. 💔🐴
Our beautiful Mori needs emergency surgery, and we need your help!!
🐴MAKE YOUR VOICE HERD! 🗳️
If you are local, we ask that you keep the Salt River wild horses in mind today.
Great explanation of wild horse behavior.
Three stallions. One missing mare. An unforgettable display of what wild horses care about.
There are moments that stop you in your tracks… this is one of them.
This is what true freedom looks like. Wild. Untamed. Beautiful.
As The River Flows: Sapphire
Sapphire has a stunning blue eye, its called a complete heterochromia.
On National I Love Horses Day… Stand With the Wild.
There are few places left in America where you can stand quietly and watch truly wild horses living exactly as nature intended. Here in Arizona, we are fortunate enough to witness that every day.
SRWHMG featured on American Dream TV!
Thank you for a wonderful segment Michele Robins, on American Dream TV, and Prime Video!
Quick update on Little Pearl!
We are happy with little bits of progress, because they mean a lot! Thanks to our caretakers for the great care!
As the River Flows: Paths
Have you ever returned to your childhood home, or perhaps to your grandparents’ or even your great-grandparents’ birthplace? Did you hear their voices carried on the wind?
A prayer for wild horse families everywhere
Let’s join in this prayer for wild horse families everywhere tonite and also for the people who love them.
The Rescue of Diamond: The Colt Who Captured Arizona’s Heart❤
The foal who helped save an entire herd, now needed to be saved himself.
🐴 You asked… Simone answered. ❤️
Since Little Pearl’s rescue touched so many hearts, your questions have been pouring in. In this short video, Simone answers some of the ones we’ve been seeing the most.
Foal Mania! Four Tiny Lives… Four Amazing Survivors. 🎉🐴
Just when we thought our hands were full caring for orphaned foals Agave and Nakota… along came Snow and Gideon!
A Story of Love, Loss & Hope… Happy 8th Birthday, Nakota! 🎉🐴
Today we celebrate Nakota’s 8th birthday, a beautiful, gentle mare whose life began with heartbreak but became a story of hope.
Spurr-of-the-moment decisions…
After monitoring Little Pearl all week for a hip injury, the decision was made to rescue her.
Swept Toward Disaster, Saved by Courage: Iggy’s Story
Did you know that this beautiful mare is one of Lancelot’s offspring? Eight years ago, a terrifying night in the South Canal nearly changed her story forever.
Happy Father’s Day from Garrett and Moonfire!
May all loving fathers be blessed with such a legacy. Happy Father’s Day!
Run and Play Forever Free, Little Cody
We are people who deeply care about these wild horses, we see them born and we see them die. We check on them every single day. They are like our family.
Save the Brumbies: STAND with all Australian Horse Advocates!
Here is how YOU can stand with them too, against the aerial shooting and barbaric torture and murder of Australia’s wild horses!
Feature: Stewart and Nirvana’s bands found visitors!
11 million views and 585k likes? If that doesn’t tell you how people feel about Salt River wild horses, then we don’t know anymore!
😲 Did You Know? This is how fast foals (baby horses) can grow in just 7 weeks! 👶🐴
Besides for the amazing growth and color change you can see, there’s much more that you cannot see. In less than 8 short weeks, Cody has learned the ways of the wild!
Wednesday🐴 Rescues Shenanigans
The 💥100+ degree temperatures have arrived, which means it’s officially 💦sprinkler season for the rescues!
Who in the world wouldn’t want to experience a beautiful scene like this? 🌿✨🥰
A way of life that still exists right here in Arizona. We are so lucky to still have this natural treasure! It was so close to being gone in 2015 and it’s absolutely imperative that we protect it for future generations.
🐴 What an exhausting day 🥱
We heard about how many legislators didn’t have ANY idea about how well this herd is managed in partnership with the AZDA, or on how effective fertility control really is.
STOP — The future of the Salt River wild horses will be decided! 🚨
SB1199 passed the Arizona State House today with a supermajority. Now it still has to pass the AZ Senate, but the legislative session ends this Friday,(Sine Die), so there is very little time!
Give a hand to our Fire Abatement Crew!
Wild horses perform fire abatement FOR FREE for the state of Arizona!
Quantifying the Economic Advantages of Wild Horse-Generated Fuel Reduction in the Tonto National Forest
… And listen to the satisfying munching sounds and whinnies of the horses!
The U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest is on top of every fire in record time
Let us tell you that this is no easy area, these hotshots had to walk into this area 3/4 mile before they even got to the fire!
A huge THANK YOU to our friends at Signature Aviation in Scottsdale!
We are incredibly grateful to Mariah and her amazing team for their ongoing support of the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group.
Our busy summer season has arrived, and unfortunately, so has wildfire season.
Several small fires have already been reported along the river. Fortunately, they were detected and contained quickly!
Cody featured on azfamily 3TV!
Little mister popular! Is he using his baby voice to stand up for his whole herd?
Moonfire update!
Our not-so-little-anymore Moonfire🌙🔥 hasn’t been stealing quite as much spotlight on our Advocates Facebook page lately, so we figured it was time for a proper update!
It’s SRWHMG Wild Rescue Wednesday
Happy Wednesday from Nessa, Ty, and Talia — our beautiful Alpines! 💛
FOAL Friday is HERE! … and it’s TIME to NAME our newest Salt River WILD HORSE ✨🐴
This stunningly beautiful little guy is doing amazing, really growing into himself in the wild.
We had such a fun day at our rescue facility up north!
Can you identify the rescues in these pictures?
A Mother’s Love Knows No Species.
🐴👶Like any mother who lost her child for a few minutes, a few hours, or more, Venus’s happiness and relief, when we gave her back her baby, was palpable and precious.
No… you haven’t missed the new baby’s name!!
We like to name them with the public’s help, so it’s YOUR turn to help name the newest Salt River wild horse!!🩵 Here’s a few things to keep in mind about our naming process:
THANK YOU to S.P. Richards Co. for a full pallet of bottled water for our volunteers!
That is 2,592 bottles of water! Whoo hooo!!
We’re celebrating not one, but TWO very special May rescue birthdays!
Over the years, Peanut and Agave have formed an incredible bond—they even share a stall at feeding time! 💛