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February 18, 2026

BREAKING: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Salt River Wild Horse Management Group awarded AZDA Contract with New Herd Management Plan

Under the new management plan, the herd is set to be reduced from 274 horses to 120 horses.

February 7, 2026

⚠️How a Salt River Wild Horse Suddenly Dropped Dead

⁉️Tyrus, a healthy 8 year old bachelor stallion, was found in a wash, halfway against a bush, as if he had collapsed in an instant.

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Salt River Wild Horse Management Group2 days ago

The Salt River wild horses are one of Arizona’s most treasured and sought-after experiences, and the number one question we get is:
“Where can we go see them?”

The truth is… there’s no single spot we can send you to. Because they are still wild horses—moving freely, choosing their own paths, just as they should be.

That’s part of what makes seeing them so special. It’s not guaranteed, it’s a moment of pure magic, like this one, old stallion Champ splashing in the river, just because.

But here’s the good news:
If you’re willing to slow down, step into their world, and respect their space (at least 50 feet), your chances are very good.

We’ll show you where to park…
And from there, it’s simple: take a walk along the river, keep your eyes open, and let the experience unfold.

Because finding them isn’t about any location—
It’s about being present in the wild and leaving it be just the way it is. Thank you for respecting them.

📍 See where to park in the comments (you'll need a Tonto Daypass)
💛 See how you can help protect them in the comments, too

These horses are humanely managed for the public, by the public.

Video by SRWHMG Christine Burkhart.

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Salt River Wild Horse Management Group4 days ago

Part 3: A closer look at Wind 🩺
This is where things get even more important…
While Wind was safely sedated, we were able to take X-rays — giving us a clear look inside his leg, the one he broke back in 2014 that healed crooked. What we saw helps us understand exactly what he’s been carrying all these years… and how we can support him better going forward.
At the same time, our farrier got to work — carefully trimming and balancing his hooves to take pressure off that old injury and help him move more comfortably. Every adjustment matters when a horse has been compensating for so long 🐎✨
This is the kind of detailed, hands-on care Wind could never have received in the wild… and it’s all about giving him the comfort and dignity he deserves now.
Stay #srwhmgtuned… we’re not done yet 👀

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Salt River Wild Horse Management Group4 days ago

Part 2: Wind’s health care day--his teeth🐎🦷
Even under full sedation… Wind still had opinions 🤭 — and yes, he managed to bite the vet (don’t worry, everyone is okay!)
For those who don’t know his story — Wind is one of our Salt River Rescues. He broke his leg in the wild back in 2014, bit it healed abd he lived a whole decade in the wild after that. But it healed crooked. As he got older, life in the wild became harder and harder for him… and that’s why we stepped in 💔➡️💙
This wasn’t just about his teeth — this was part of a full health care day while he was sedated, making sure we could help him in every possible way.
In this video, you’ll see his dental exam and floating — filing down sharp points so he can chew comfortably again.
Stay tuned… because there’s still more we did for Wind while he was asleep 🐎 #srwhmg

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BREAKING: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Salt River Wild Horse Management Group awarded AZDA Contract with New Herd Management Plan

⚠️How a Salt River Wild Horse Suddenly Dropped Dead