Sunset dining with the Salt River Wild Horses!

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Sunset dining with the Salt River Wild Horses!

September 8, 2020

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September 8th

Have a beautiful evening, everyone! Hop over to our Facebook page to check out these two videos of the Salt River horses sunset dining 🌅

Video 1 & Video 2

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We want to thank our followers so much for the 27.000 likes yesterday on our Mothers Day video! Bubbles is very popular and we hope that everyone can keep being respectful to her and her band. So far, through the diligence and professionalism of our volunteers, Bubbles is safe and most people really do understand, that a 50 ft distance is the right thing to do, for the horses and for peoples safety too. (But ofcourse, there are always a few people who just refuse to listen to reason. We will touch more on that challenge later.)

But this is not Bubbles. While we are talking about foals, we wanted to take a look back to show you a less popular little filly, that we were very worried about, at one time. We monitored her and her mother, because she was so tiny and her mother was so very young.

Before our PZP program was authorized, most mares in the Salt River Herd gave birth to their first foal before they were 3 years old. Many were barely 2, and the youngest mare ever, conceived at just 10 months old! She delivered a live foal at 21 months of age, thats 3 months before she turned 2.

More often than not, those tiny first foals did not live, and we've witnessed several young mares even die during childbirth. Ofcourse, that is nature, and it happens in every wild herd, but because of our close monitoring program, it caused us and our volunteers, many heartbreaks. We documented every single incident and none will be forgotten.

This does not happen anymore now, because of our humane PZP fertility control program. The word humane applies, because the dart doesn't cause the mares any harm, and only very little distress for 3 seconds. That word also applies because birthcontrol is a lot better than removals of the horses from their home. But in addition, it applies to the many little foals who no longer live and die silently, because their dams (mares) were just too young to foal. That is an additional benefit that not often gets considered. But, we love preventing that previous suffering.

However, we want you to know that this sweet pair of the young mother, and tiny foal, both are doing great today. The first picture was taken in March 2017, the little newborn in the picture just had her 4th birthday and her very beautiful face was photographed and posted by Patty Ranweiler on our Advocates page this week. (See second picture)

Their names are Velvet and Fiona II. (Fiona II because her maternal grandmother was Fiona) They may not be as popular as Mama Blue and Bubbles, but we sure love them all the same. Keep posting your pictures on our Advocates page and we will keep telling you their special stories. (Go to Salt River Wild Horses - Advocates)

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Why won’t BLM use this program?

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What a beautiful face... I just love them ALL! THANK YOU for sharing... and for ALL YOU DO to keep them healthy and free. ♡ RESPECT

Thanks for sharing! She sure is beautiful!

She is beautiful. Thank you for all you do for the horses!

She grew up to be a real beauty. Look at those eyes!

I really appreciate all the photos that our talented photographers post! And learning the stories of these beauties is heartwarming. I’m grateful for the work that everyone in the SRWHMG does. I know there are so many volunteers out there that monitor the horses, feed them when necessary, dart the mares with PZP, and work with the FS and AZDA. I follow a few other Wild Horse pages whose horses don’t have the benefit of the relationship that you’ve created with the AZDA. It’s heartbreaking to know what’s going on with those other herds. 💔 Coming back here to the Salt River Wild Horses - Advocates page is like a warm hug every morning! From 1,300 miles away I can’t do much to help except to donate money when I’m able. You all have my respect & gratitude! 💜👏

They are all so so special!!! I love learning about them... it may be a blessing in disguise not to be so popular! Thank you to all in the organization for the special work you do... it is truly a labor of love!!

Love this story of Fiona ll and her amazing young Momma. I am thrilled to here both Momma and baby are doing well! 💞🌸

Velvet & Filona II are both beautiful! The baby grew up to be a stunning mare! Yes, they are all special! I wish people would listen & adhere to the 50 ft. rule!! Can't people think of the horses & not just themselves? The people who do not follow the rules should be dealt with harshly!

Thank u for sharing such a great story. And people.... please keep your distance !

Every horse has a story. Thank you for this one on Fiona ll. I have wondered about how she was getting along - splendidly, I see! ❤️

While we visited the Salt River last weekend, we were able to see the fowl several times with it's momma. So precious.

Thank you so much. So glad you and all the volunteers are taking control of these beautiful horses. Please do not let the BLM get involved in herding these horses... Maybe you could speak to the Forest Service of Oregon and Denver that are trying to thin the herds the inhumane way. Thank you

We enjoyed seeing the horses being fed. Thank you for all you do!

So beautiful!!!So worthy to be wild and free!! Thank you ALL💕💕

She sure grow up to be beautiful. Thank you SRWHMG for your humane management program and always having the Horses best interest in all you do for them.

Oh my she WAS tiny!😨 and thank you for telling us about the too-young mares and the successful, humane PZP controls. I hope that everyone is actually reading all of your valuable information!

Thank you for this information - it serves as a reminder to all of us to keep our distance and to educate everyone on the very important work that all of you do to keep these beauties safe and keep the population at a safe number. These photos are just breathtaking - she has really turned out to be gorgeous as is her momma.

Fiona ll is a beautiful representation of the Salties they’re all beautiful in each their individual way and personality. Run free forever Salties!!!!!!

Here are some we saw at the Salt River a couple of years ago

Thank you for everything you do for these beautiful creatures..... it warms my heart ❤

I always love to hear the stories. This is a beautiful one. Thank you for all you do.

She grew up to be a beautiful girl. Thank you for watching over her and keeping her safe.

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Happy Mother's Day to everyone. Watch how the others are watching Bubbles run around, so cute.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Bubbles is just the cutest, but yes mom has here hooves full. LOL

Bubbles is just adorable! Great job with your wild one Mama! 🐴🥰💕

She is adorable! Such a good Mama!

Looks like mom has her hooves full. Bubbles has the zoomies.

Thank you

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Bubbles....❤❤

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Send a thought, a prayer and a little message to 4x4 Joe! He is a genuine great guy who has helped us out several times, organizes the yearly 4x4 fourpeaks cleanup, and he loves the Salt River wild horses. He is in the ICU with Covid, and we want him to know the community is thinking about him! Hang in there Joe, be as tough as a wild horse, they never ever give up!
Please click on his page first (below) and then give him your best wishes, and a good joke or two might also cheer him up. Get better 4x4 Joe!!
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Prayers for your recovery! God will bless you for your kind heart and dedication to the Salties!

Wishing you a quick recovery.

Get well soon! 🙏🙏

Joe, sending you love and healing prayers from MO! Thank you for your labor of love for the SRWH!! 💕💕💕💕

Prayers for you Joe!

Prayers for you for strength and healing.

Prayers

Keep your head up!

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

जल्दी से स्वस्थ हो आपको शुभकामनाएं आपको

Take care of yourself. Hope to see you and your truck on the river soon. 🙏🏻🤞🐎

Get better, Joe!!! The horses survived strangles you can beat Covid!!!

Get Well Joe the horses need you🙃🐎

Wishing you a fast recovery. Take plenty time to heal so you can visit with your beautiful horses.

Prayers for a quick recovery for Joe 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

Get well soon. Run 4×4 over it and thank you for all that you do!

Get well soon! ❤

Get well soon, you are appreciated! ❤

Take care Joe, praying for a swift recovery and for God to give you the strength to keep fighting and the comfort of His love. Thank you for everything you’ve done to help the horses.

Get well wishes from Minnesota we love visiting the Salties and all you do for them 🐴🐴

Wishing a full and speedy recovery !

Wishing you a speedy recovery Joe! You got this!

Thinking of you and wishing you the rest you need to feel better soon. Praying for you and those caring for you.

Joseph M. Osuch we love you and we are praying for you. YOU CAN DO THIS Joseph M. Osuch, you are an Arizona LEGEND! You have done SO much for our community. Rest and get better, if only for YOU. I will DM you for more.

Hope you're feeling better soon Joe!! Thank you for all you do for the horses and others.

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