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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💕Special black foal born in the Salt River Herd💕

Welcome to the herd, Moonshadow!

This guy, his name is Arco, but it should be Perseverance.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] February 22nd This guy, his name is Arco,...

🐴Breeding season🐴

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This guy, his name is Arco, but it should be Perseverance. Monday, 22, Feb
🐴Breeding season🐴 Monday, 22, Feb
These are some examples of the cool horse jewelry that you’ll receive if you donate to this Valentine’s day fundraiser. Wednesday, 17, Feb

This guy, his name is Arco, but it should be Perseverance. He is missing one eye completely, and has a corneal ulcer/scar in the other one. He recovered from a grody looking abcess on his head just last month, and he recovered from a fractured shoulder a few years ago. Yet still, the bachelors are learning, that you better not treat him like he's handicapped!
Zoom in on his left eye and you'll see it is just pink skin in his eye socket. Wild horses are amazing. (No worries, this horse is on our permanent "watch" list. It means we monitor him and make sure he's OK all the time.) SRWHMG.
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$This guy, his name is Arco, but it should be Perseverance. He is missing one eye completely, and has a corneal ulcer/scar in the other one. He recovered from a grody looking abcess on his head just last month, and he recovered from a fractured shoulder a few years ago. Yet still, the bachelors are learning, that you better not treat him like hes handicapped! Zoom in on his left eye and youll see it is just pink skin in his eye socket. Wild horses are amazing. (No worries, this horse is on our permanent watch list. It means we monitor him and make sure hes OK all the time.) SRWHMG. Photo by SRWHMG Rick Blandford$

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Thank you for Arco’s story. He has had his ‘challenges’ but seems to have overcome them nicely! 🙌🏻 Thanks for watching out for him and others.

Incredible survival instincts. Arco is amazing and I’m so thankful for the SRWHMG who watch over him ♥️

Animals are amazing with injuries, etc. Glad you are watching out for him as well. Yes, can definitely see he has an issue with that left eye.

He reminds me of a Willie Nelson song “Tougher Than Leather”.....

All animals have NO PITY!! They are all strong in their own ways!! 😊❤️

Love to hear their stories! I have a BLM mustang and they are truly amazing animals❤️❤️

I think he deserves that name change!! Great photo!!

Spunky stallion and dedicated volunteers

Love looking at the picture/reading the posts thank you

Love these beauties! Great photography!

You all are AWESOME!

Can you somehow get him and treat the eye?

Incredible photo!

chng.it/cZyhRyNp Please share this it’s to bring awareness for the wild horses were being killed in Arizona

which one is he?

Please PM me. i have a product that will help heal pink eye and infections in humans and animals. i'm also sending you PM

He’s a very strong looking guy when you get to see him in action. I love him ❤️

Wild horses and their ability to “fight”through their injuries, pain and even blindness. Way to go Arco, show these youngsters whatcha got! Thank you SRWHMG for monitoring these incredible horses.

He has been on a helluva journey. Love the guy. Thanks Simone Netherlands , the AZDA, TNF and the many volunteers who watch after him and all the wild horses.

Arco is one tough dude!! He managed to overcome and adapt with the loss of his eye...and he's still wild and free.❤ SRWHMG, many thanks for keeping watch over these beautiful horses. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

He is lucky to be at Salt River where there are no roundups. If he was captured anywhere else, they would shoot him because of his blind eye and past injuries. Thank goodness for your organization! I wish all Mustangs were taken care of like you do! Stopping the roundups and implementing cooperative agreements between advocacy groups and the local governments as you do so successfully needs to be the goal of everyone. Herd management can be very humane and kind.

Will he be ok out there on his own??? Kinda having rough spot. Needs his eyes to keep up safe and sound ?♥️♥️♥️

Can’t imagine the paun he is in with that eye ulcer. Poor guy.

Will Arco be ok out there with only one eye? Will he lose the other eye as well? Thank you so much for looking out for these beautiful horses!!! I love the pictures of them and have always wanted to go out and see them. I'm now rethinking that. I don't want to get in their way during this breeding season.....or any time.

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🐴Breeding season🐴
As the days are getting longer, wild horses are slowly coming into their natural breeding season. Every early spring, the bands start congregating and socializing more than usual, and the maturing bachelors are scoping out their chances to finding a mare of their own.

🐎🐎🐎Many mares are coming into estrus, including the new crop of 2019 fillies, and it is during estrus that they are accepting of new flirtations. While the breeding act of wild horses does the word "wild" justice, it is a consensual act, and usually the mare decides when and where this happens. A non-receptive mare who is not in estrus will kick the stallion and the stallions usually pick up on those hints immediately.

📖 Our research that spans 5 to 6 generations of Salt River wild horses, or 10 to 20 years on all horses (even longer in some cases), indicates that every year, breeding season starts at the exact same time, during the last week of February, and lasts well into April/May. Fertility control PZP does not change breeding season, because PZP does not influence the hormones of wild horses, and therefore does not change their behavior. They are simply having "safe sex".

🗓While stallions can be seen fighting for dominance and hierarchy all throughout the year, there is an obvious increase in battling activity during breeding season. You will see posturing, pawing, smelling each other, snorting, and loud squealing at the beginning of the confrontation, and sometimes these intimidation techniques will prevent the fight. But if no resolution is found quickly, then biting, kicking, rearing, lunging (at eachother), twirling and kneeling (to prevent hock biting) might ensue.

🩺The fights usually don't last long, because within a few minutes, a winner is established. The looser is the horse who retreats first, and sometimes the winner will chase the looser far away. Stallions can be seen with battle scars, but it is extremely rare to see it get more serious than superficial wounds. Stallions do not fight to kill, they are satisfied when the opponent gives in.

👉Horses may be extremely focused on the battle and can chase eachother at full speed through the forest, they may not see you.. While these natural behaviors are fascinating to watch, it is not safe to be near battling stallions or running horses, or in the middle of bands, because you might unwittingly be separating horses and changing their behavior.

⚠️Therefore please heed this safety warning: Stay 50 ft from the Salt River wild horses at all times, even if they come your way.

‼️Wild horses can be inherently dangerous, they are large and unpredictable, they move quickly and they are capable of violent behavior, even if they appear docile. By your presence in Salt River wild horse habitat you assume all risk and responsibility for damage, injury or sickness to you or your animals or to any property, or minors in your care, even if you exercise caution.

📸 All of the attached amazing and cool pictures were taken from a distance greater than 50 feet, with the use of zoom lenses and cropping as well. They were taken by many different photographers, and are just a small example of the amazing pictures on our Advocates page. Our Advocates page is for photographers and visitors who frequent the Salt River area and like to share and talk about the Salt River wild horses. If you are interested in joining please search for "Salt River Wild Horses - Advocates" and ask to be added.

🦺It is our goal to keep all Salt River wild horses wild and free and be treated humanely. We are dedicated to their protection and are under contract with the state of Arizona (AZDA) for their humane management. The Salt River wild horses are protected pursuant to ARS 3-1491, aka the Salt River Horse Act. The humane management of the Salt River wild horses is made possible through cooperative working relationships between SRWHMG, AZDA and the Forest Service. To learn more and support our cause please visit www.srwhmg.org

👉You may share these pictures and this post as long as you keep the watermarks in them and keep the original verbiage to go with it.
With thanks to the AZDA and all of the photographers on: Salt River Wild Horses - Advocates.

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Eric Hanson Thanks for sharing....what magnificent animals....I have been fortunate enough to see multiple sitings of wild horses and will never forget having that opportunity.Several times on horseback, in Eastern, Washington, and a few others, Nevada, near Palomino Valley, in the hills, once outside of Tucumcari, New Mexico. Thanks again for sharing....

Thank you for your info to people that do noot know about our wild ones. Hopefully they pay attention and help keep these animals wild and free. God Bless all ifvypu that working so hard to continue this. I wish I wa able to be with you.

Awesome information and guidelines as well. So interesting to learn about the wild ones. Thank you for all the work you do. We know it is done with love. ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for sharing this great information! Respecting their space is vital. Their behavior can change in a heartbeat and we want everyone to enjoy seeing them while remaining safe. Love the photos! 💕🐴💕

Really great information. Please respect the wild horses space to keep everyone safe!

Great info, thank you. No matter how docile they look, things can change in a moment. Thanks for the reminder. Please keep distance and stay safe.

Beautiful pictures! I’ll keep my distance and watch from afar.

I wish every person who comes to the Salt River area to see these beautiful animals would read this and take it to heart. Please respect their wildness.

Some great photos!

Outstanding work you do with these majestic horses. How often does the PZP have to he administered? Is it given to both genders?

So interesting!!! They ate such magnificent animals!!

Great info.. we operate within the Ft McDowell Yavapai Nation and we come across these guys all the time, we give them plenty space and enjoy their beauty from afar. Here is a recent view of the band.

Please people heed these great explanations. It’s beautiful to observe, but if a human is hurt, then horses may well be removed.

You guys are amazing with what you do for these horses and trying to keep stupid people safe.

Thank you for sharing this information, wild life is truly amazing especially AZ wild horses ! You are a fantastic group of people that are caring for the horses and I’m so proud of your way handling the PZP. I wish other states could do the same thing, I’m waiting for the new Secr.of Interior I think she will be a good help for all land and all wildlife! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Beautiful photos and great commentary on their mating periods. Thank you!

Beautiful pictures of strong horses doing what nature intended. Even if it is kind of scary. I wish I could see these horses live but I live a long ways away from them. Stay safe everyone.

Great info! Amazing pictures!! Thank you for sharing 😊

I hope that everyone who reads this information pay attention and follow what you say. These are beautiful magnificent horses. These are wonderful pictures!! Thank you for sharing with us.

Great information. Hoping people who visit the area understand this info so the horses do not get blamed for injuries to the observers. 🐎💕

Beautiful pictures and great information. Thank you for sharing.

Such beautiful animals. Free they should be!🌵🤗🌴

What beautiful photos! You all are angels for all the time you put into these awesome animals!

Splendid photos and spectacular creatures - thank you!

HORSES 🐎 ARE SO BEAUTIFUL HAS ALL ANIMALS ARE LOVELY PHOTOS 📷 😍 ❤

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These are some examples of the cool horse jewelry that you'll receive if you donate to this Valentine's day fundraiser. The fundraiser has not reached it's goal so there is still time to donate and show your love for the Salt River wild horses and get something lovely in return! Click right here!
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They are all very pretty. I feel so bad because I cannot afford to donate any money right now. 😢 I just want to say Thank You to SRWHMG for everything you do for these beautiful Salt River Wild Horses!!! ❤🐎❤🐴

Want to send a check instead of through facebook, would i still be able to receve one of these pieces of jewelry

I missed this post but I really like the first necklace. Could I possibly still get it? I'll happily donate again.

A piece of jewelry is a reminder of helping these beautiful horses. Also, If someone sees you wearing it and comments on it, tell them where you got it and how you are helping. Send them our way!❤️

A very nice touch. Thank you so much ♥️

I love this bracelet and will wear it with pride. No gifts are necessary when I support this organization and the beautiful Animals they watch over but this was a very nice treat.

Thanks for the happy update. He is one very Lucky & Handsome Gentleman. I don't do e-transfers so I am sending a check from Canada.

❤️💕🐴 Valentine’s Day is past, but our Love for the horses, and their need, goes on! Would love to send all of you a lovely gift for our precious Salties!! ❤️💕🐴

Compliments you get when wearing one can help spread the story of how SRWHMG made history by stopping the planned wild horse roundup in Arizona along the Salt River!

Do not send me jewelry. Save for others.

Can we choose which jewelry?

Great values! Thank you for all you do !!!

very nice!

nice!

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Sunset dining with the Salt River Wild Horses!

Sunset dining with the Salt River Wild Horses!

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