Our Precious Salt River Wild Horses.
May 5th Our precious Salt River wild horses are getting their highly needed protein through our feed program, because the terrible drought here will just not let up. It is expensive and a lot of work, but it is worth it, because it keeps them healthy and more importantly, it keeps them here, where ...
A Peaceful Evening At The Feed Station.
MAY 4th A peaceful evening at the feed station and a little bit of discussion by Rick (SRWHMG feed manager) and Simone (SRWHMG president) about some of the false claims you may or may not have heard or seen. We usually just ignore any negative banter on facebook, because, well it's facebook. But some ...
Every Salt River Wild Horse Can Get To The River.
May 4th Every Salt River wild horse can get to the river, every Salt River wild horse chooses their own preferred feed station (4 feed stations to chose from), they know their territory, they are hardy to this climate and no one tells them where to go or what to do. There are some ...
We Were Having Problems On Our Property Road.
April 28th Because of the terrible ongoing drought, we have no choice but to keep raising the funds to be able to keep up our emergency feed program for the Salt River wild horses. But just like the horses need our rescue, we now find ourselves needing rescue! We are having major problems on ...
With A Little Help From My Friends.
April 27th In partnership with the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) our organization takes special care of certain ailing horses in the herd, who without our help, would die a cruel death during this drought. Most of you will remember Neiman, the old lead stallion we performed a special field operation on, this past ...
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 ...
Our one and only 2021 foal (So far)
April 19th Our one and only 2021 foal (So far)Please welcome this absolutely beautiful filly to the Salt River herd! She is out of sire Champagne and mom Blue. Taking after her dad, she does not have blue eyes and she does not have the grey factor like her mom and her brother "little ...
This is an AP article about the Heber wild horse plan that we wholeheartedly oppose.
April 18th This is an AP article about the Heber wild horse plan that we wholeheartedly oppose. This week is the last opportunity for the public to weigh in, which we hope you will take the time to do. Comments are more effective when they are polite and have a good point. This is ...
Join us in some action for the Heber Wild horses!
April 17th Join us in some action for the Heber Wild horses! From our press release: "The Salt River Wild Horse Management Group and the American Wild Horse Campaign have teamed up to oppose the U.S. Forest Service’s management plan for the Heber Wild Horse Territory in the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest. The wild ...
While the Apache Sitgreaves EA claims that there were only 7 horses in 1974….
April 17th While the Apache Sitgreaves EA claims that there were only 7 horses in 1974 (according to one short walkabout), it did not take us very long to find actual proof that the Heber wild horses have been around, since at least 1907 and ofcourse likely centuries before. (They were brought over by ...
Is there anything better to see, than these majestic horses running free?
April 14th An honest question asked by a supporter, is there anything better to see, than these majestic horses running free? (Shared from our "other" page) It is thanks to our humane management programs under the AZDA and cooperation with Forest Service that they can remain that way. To learn more visit our website ...
Find out where you can buy beautiful prints/photos/canvases of the Salt River wild horses
April 12th Www.azwildhorses.com People ask all the time where can I buy beautiful prints/photos/canvases of the Salt River wild horses? Right here! This website was beautifully made by volunteers and professional photographers George and Pattie Walsh. You can find a huge collection of spectacular images of our treasured Salt River wild horses and even ...
It was so sad, we saw tiny little sprouting grasses come up a few weeks ago
April 10th It was so sad, we saw tiny little sprouting grasses come up a few weeks ago, -we were hopeful-, but then we saw them wither away and die again. So, sadly, there is still no forage on the ground for the Salt River wild horses. This means that the need to supplement ...
Testing testing, try this!
April 6th Testing testing, try this! Point your camera to this QR code and see what happens. It should take you directly to our website. Let us know if it works! This Arizona Gives day we plead with you, please become part of our important mission by giving a donation of any amount, literally ...
This Arizona Gives day we plead with you
April 6th This Arizona Gives day we plead with you, please join us in our important mission of preserving the Salt River wild horses, by becoming a monthly sponsor, of ANY amount, or by donating to this fundraiser (an easy click below) Our supporters are amazing and generous, but it has been incredibly difficult ...
Hoppy Easter!
April 4th Hoppy Easter! Our own little Lippizaner doing a capriole! How cute is he, once emaciated and shy of other horses, Michael Angelo, through our feed program is fully recovered and has confidence to boost! Standing ovation please for this expertly performed capriole and for our expert feed team! Have a beautiful Easter ...
Today is Pacman’s birthday!
April 2nd Today is Pacman's birthday! We are grateful for all of the Salt River wild horses we were able to rescue over the years. Part of being humane is not letting wild horses (or any animal for that matter) die an inhumane death. Pacman's road to recovery was long and expensive, but today ...
If you’re happy and you know it, kick up your heels!
March 28th Our Salt River wild rescues get excited when they switch arenas. These are all horses and orphans foals, who would have died a slow death in the wild, but were carefully brought back to health for their second chance at life. These precious horses have formed a strong family band, just like ...
By any chance, have you heard anyone state this?
March 24th Have you heard anyone state that Salt River wild horses are stuck in one area, or that they cannot reach the river or don't migrate anymore? That's all made up, if you see any nonsensical claims like that, please help educate; the Salt River wild horses have 19.000 acres to freely roam ...
Here’s a story about a horse (and it’s not a tall tale)
December 13th On this national day of the horse (December 13th) we should appreciate horses for everything they've done for us, but also simply for their kindness, their innocence and the way they really take care of each other. To us, it is an honor to return the favor to them and take care of ...
Thank you to our volunteers!
December 13th Thank you to our volunteers for wrapping presents for donations at the Nordstrom Wrapping booth @ Tempe Market place . They will be there again all day on December 19th! You can also get your calendars and wild horse holiday gifts there! We want to thank everyone for stopping by! Almost $500 in ...
How to help us this Holiday Season!
December 13th As most of you know we protect and humanely manage the Salt River wild horses. With our dedicated volunteer force we monitor the health of every horse, we stabilize their population growth, we patrol the roads for their safety, we help them when needed, we rescue when there is no other option, we ...
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 ...
Our SRWHMG elves have been very busy!
December 10th 🎄🎅Soon, some of our very appreciated donors and sponsors will receive their Christmas cards! 📮 If you have ordered a calendar or merchandise lately, that is also in the mail! 📬 Let us know when you receive one! 💕We thank our amazing volunteers for working so hard, and we thank our amazing donors ...
Order the 2021 SRWHMG calendar!
December 8th 🥁 Order our spectacular calendar now and you'll receive it guaranteed before Christmas! 🎁 This is the best present for anyone who loves horses... and who doesn't love horses?? 🐴💕 We are a Non Profit Organization dedicated to their protection and humane management. 🙏Every purchase helps the horses. Happy Holidays! ...
Last Culver’s fundraiser of 2020
December 7th We really appreciate the continuous support from Culver's! Come on by this week 12/7 thru 12/13 to support a local business, while enjoying amazing food and supporting the Salt River wild horses!!! The location is the Culver's at 1263 S Crismon Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209 Hours are : Drive-thru 10:00 am to 10:30 ...
Snare-trapped.
December 5th Snare-trapped. Our field team pays close attention to the health of every Salt River wild horse, and when it was noticed that a wire was coming from stallion Neiman's hock, we knew it had to come off immediately, because it would have cost him his hoof and/or his life. AZDA and SRWHMG jumped ...