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Thank You Senator McCain

August 28, 2018

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He was a hero for the Salt River wild horses, like he was a hero in many other ways. He represented his constituents powerfully when he wrote letters to the Forest Service questioning the roundup. Thank you Senator McCain. With utmost respect and condolences to Cindy and the family. May he rest in peace. SRWHMG.

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Soldier on.
Have you ever watched a nature documentary and wondered why the documentary makers just let the baby elephant suffer and die? Yes us too.

So we didn't do that. Our case being newborn foal Soldier.

This is part one of his story:
Our volunteers were just on their routine walks through the forest, when they came upon a wild scene of running and fighting and chaos, on the morning of July 3rd. There were concerned members of the public too, and everyone realized there was a newborn foal in the midst of the dust, and that it was getting knocked around every time it tried to get up. His mom was desperately fighting for his life!
(We have footage of it but it's not for the faint of heart)

She fought so many intruder stallions and was tougher than most of them; she made unbelievable maneuvers keeping her body protecting her foal at all times. But then, the stallions seemed to gain the upper hand; there were too many of them. They got her seperated and away from the foal, who crawled under a branch. Some of the intruder stallions sniffed the foal and then showed aggression towards it.. Were we going to witness the cruelty that nature sometimes bestows?

We deciphered what was going on: Lead stallion Sarge had just lost his entire band the week before, due to VSV disease weakening his hoves; he could barely walk. Young bachelor stallions are opportunistic and notice these types of weaknesses in lead stallions. That is very normal since the young studs are driven to establish bands of their own.

So all of Sarge's mares were conquered by the next generation of Salt River horses, but we knew that old Sarge had not given up on his one true love, Serena, whom he has been together with for over 10 years. He stayed at a distance, but was always keeping an eye on her, even while he knew he was no longer in charge.

Out of all young bachelors, it was Ducey who had conquered Serena. But Ducey is only 3 years old, and not an established warrior, which the other bachelor stallions knew very well.

So Serena was in an "unstable" band situation when she gave birth to Soldier. This explained all of the chaos and fighting, because many different stallions were battling Ducey and Sarge, for Serena. Normally Sarge would have won that battle with one warning, but we knew he couldn't.

So we didn't think it was a fair fight. We are grateful for the permission by the AZDA to interfere in exceptional situations, because it would also be reasonable to walk away and let nature be nature.

But that day, we did not feel like watching this newborn die, especially since we have very few newborns this year. We also did not want to steal him from his courageous mom either, just to save his life.

So the decision was made to form a large protective circle around the mare and foal, and we chased off the intruder stallions. Ducey and Sarge were still helping, and fighting the more persistent ones.

Then finally peace returned and we watched as Soldier was able to het up and stay up and wobbled to get his first drink of colostrum. Yeay!

But that is not the end of the story yet. Soldier did get kicked, and has had a swollen hock and a severe limp. We have been monitoring him and his little family daily. We've seen slight improvements, but he is not out of the woods yet, and anything can still happen.

Ducey is the lead stallion now and Sarge turned into his leuitenant. Sarge's hoves have gotten a lot better and bachelor stallions don't dare attack Serena or her foal anymore. The respectful order has been restored. But Soldier has a long ways to go.

We had not seen them for a couple of days, because the river is up very high, but today we checked on the little family with the help of MCSO and AZDA per helicopter and per fanboat! We are so appreciative of that!
They are safe on the other side of the river, at Coon Bluff.

Sometimes in the mornings, you can see them come to the water's edge for a drink. Sarge is the gorgeous grey (white) horse, Ducey is the Chestnut with the crescent star, Serena is the shiny dark solid bay, Sergeant is the yearling big brother, and Soldier is the cutest but toughest little foal you've ever seen, with a noticeable limp. We ask of everyone, that we please all give them their space, and give them their time to heal. It can still go either way...

Nature can be so cruel, but it can also be so amazing. So Soldier on little one!

Please don't just glance over this post.
Please let us know that you agree with our decision by giving us 5 stars in the reviews? (Click reviews on our page, then click recomend) Please help us send the best thoughts and vibes and prayers up for little Soldier. And please help us thank AZDA and MCSO for truly caring.

We also want to thank the public for helping so much that day, and ofcourse we thank our dedicated volunteers for finding and monitoring Soldier every day.

Here are some "snapshots" of that day by Shannon Hastings, Destini Rhone and Rosa Rhamstahler and Paul Martin, who all helped actively.
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Whole heartedly agree with SRWHMG decision making & want to thank each & everyone of the dedicated volunteers & also Thank You to AZDA & MCSO for all your help as well !! Sincerely hope to see Soldier carry on. He is one tough little guy & he has one heck of a fighting spirit within his family band as well. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I’m so grateful you were there and could gently intervene and save solider so he can live a wonderful life wild and free!

You and your team of volunteers are greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work. Hoping Soldier grows into a mighty stallion.🐎🐴💞

Theu are beautiful and precious! It was brave and amazing that you were able and did intervene. So glad those who helped and the horses survived! Praying they all will grow stronger and healthier every day! ThNk you for saving and sharing!

Absolutely support this decision and agree that with so few foals this year to give him a chance was the right thing to do so thanks to the SRWHMG and AZDA for making that call.

Wow! Thanks to every involved. Hoping soldier pulls through and continues to get stronger ❤️🐴❤️. The right decision was made!

How is Soldier’s leg with the limp? Is it permanently damaged?❤️🙏😘

Thank you for helping this little Soldier! He is so precious! Serena is such a good mother! I will be praying for this sweet family! Thanks SRWHMG for again helping these beautiful animals! 🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙💙💙

I've observed Sarge's band once making their way to the river and watched how he grabbed hold of a branch and pulled it down for Serena to eat. It was clear she was his favorite. So grateful for all that SRWHMG does for these beautiful treasures.

One more from that cray cray morning.. He is so beautiful and such a young warrior!!🐎💕🐎💕ps it was amazing to witness everything that transpired that morning. Human kindness and nature merging as one!

Thank you volunteers for saving this precious little nugget and making sure he got to stay with his mom!! Wish more of the herds had the same type of arrangement you do with the BLM and AZ allowing these horses to stay wild and free while being managed in a humane manner!!

Thank you for the update. We saw Soldier when he was a week old and a few other times and his limp was noticeable but you could also see improvement. Hopefully he will continue to get stronger and learn the ways of the wild from Serena, Sarge and Ducey!

Thank you to everyone involved, for not only giving this little one a chance, but by doing it in such a way that he can stay wild and free with his herd. Thanks especially AZDA and MCSO for working with SRWHMG to help these horses, while preserving their freedom.

Thank you so much for helping these beloved horses! I’m so proud of Ducey, who I remember as Lil Ducey 3 years ago💗 My drawing of him as a baby.

Thank you sooooo much!!!!!!!!!!! How hard it must be not to want to protect them all, but this one definitely needed your aid. Soldier's mom is a true Amazon Warrior Mare! And Sarge for still working to defend them even hurt. Amazing story and glad for the ending. Soldier is adorable! Thank you again!!!

Here is one of my pics on July 4 th he was keeping up with mom! 🐎💕💕 love my little guy

I am so thankful to every person who helped to find, protect, and monitor little Soldier as well as the dedicated involvement of AZDA and MCSO. This is an amazing wild horse story, (much better than a nature documentary)!

Thank you for this decision to give Soldier a chance and I send my prayers for the horses and Blessings of all involved

This little guy sure has had adventures in such a short span of time. I saw first hand, momma’s defense of her baby...she is one tough cookie and those boys learned a few things the hard way. Thank you SRWHMG and all of your volunteers, along with the AZDA and the USFS. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Helping this little family, yet respecting their heritage..absolutely a job well done.

Oh my goodness! What a really rough day for you all and the wild ones! I’m so glad your knowledge helped so many! I pray for your continued support and little Soldiers healing! Peace be with you!

If you witness more of the same aggression will you intervene again but perhaps take Serena and Soldier into safety? If his limp doesn’t get better, will you intervene? I know nature is nature, has to be so hard and heartbreaking to NOT intervene. Soldier is so precious and deserves a long life🙏🏻

I’d be an absolute mess watching that. Just reading this has my heart racing! Thank you all for keeping him safe. Grow strong little man

I was literally on pins and needles reading this story. Whomever wrote it did such a great job! I love this group for your heartfelt commitment to keeping the beautiful Salt River horses wild and free but for also helping whenever it’s deemed to be in the horses’ best interests. Such an amazing combination of nature and nurture. Keep up the great work! Thank you for all you do. ❤️💙❤️💙

ThankYou for All that you do . God bless sweet baby Soldier and make him strong. !!

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SRWHMG Rescue highlight: Today is Mori's 3rd Birthday! 💕🎂🥕🥕🥕 This is her story;

Mori's official name is Morgause. This name relates to the nights of the round table, as she was born into Lancelot's band out of mare Paloma on August 6th 2017 at Granite Reef, in the Tonto National Forest, AZ.

Lancelot's band would cross the road there in the morning and at night, and our volunteers were on constant watch at that dangerous corner of Bush Hwy. Our worst fears were realized when one day little Mori, only 3 months old was missing from the band.... she was found on top of a hill next to the road, with her skull bashed in, and she was completely blind.

We successfully rescued her on November 13th 2017.

Mori's road to complete healing has been very long and very expensive, but also very worth it.
She had 2 brain surgeries to carefully take out all of the broken pieces of skull which relieved the pressure on her optic nerve. After that it took intensive medical care by our volunteers for 3 straight months of cleaning the wound and changing bandages.. She slowly gained her eyesight back and has 100% vision today. The only lasting sign that there was ever anything wrong with her, is the permanent indent in her skull.

After greying out, Mori is the absolute spitting image of her dad Lancelot, who we all miss very much. She is completely healthy today and is enjoying life with her best friend Gem and the rest of the family band at the rescue facility.

Mori's mom Paloma continues to live wild and free. She and the rest of Lancelot's band are now safe from the road and no longer have access to Granite Reef. She has had two foals after Mori. She is not pregnant this year because of PZP.

You can often see her hanging out at the water between Coon Bluff and Goldfield with her yearling colt, who is also graying out and will also look just like Lancelot when he is all grown up.

Mori is going to get some extra carrots today and she wants to thank all of her sponsors and all of her SRWHMG caretakers for making her happily ever after, her reality. Yes we ask for donations a lot. But this is what its for; their happily ever after.

To sponsor Mori click here: saltriverwildhorsemanagementgroup.org/donations/sponsor-mori/
To stay up to date with Mori's daily life at the rescue facility, go to the Facebook page SRWHMG Wild Rescues.

Happy Birthday sweet Mori!
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She's such a beauty! So resilient after all that happened to her. I remember the night of her rescue. She was blind and bleeding. It looked grim. But SRWHMG was steadfast in her care. Thank you so much! Look at her now! 🎈🎈🎂 Kathy Harrison

I cry every time I remember Mori's story and the pain, fear, and agony she went through as a baby. I am so grateful SRWHMG was able to find her and get her excellent veterinarian care and she is a happy healthy filly today. Beautiful Mori!! xoxox Lots of years of happiness and love.

Happy Birthday MorI! Such a beautiful girl! Thank you so much for rescuing her. She is worth every penny! ❤️

Miss Guantanamo Bay sends you Happy Birthday wishes Knight Mori!

Happy Birthday, Mori! You are a beautiful girl! Thank you SRWHMG for rescuing her and taking care of her!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💙💙

Mori has always been a favorite since her rescue. The powers these wilds have to heal from illness and catastrophic injury is miraculous. Mori is one of the few who absolutely needed help.

Happy Birthday Mori! Thank you Salt River Wild Horse Management Group. So precious ❤️🎉❤️

Happy b-day Mori... enjoy YOUR day!

She is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing

Happy Birthday to Mori. 🎂🎈🎁💜🎉

Happy birthday gorgeous girl.

Happy Birthday pretty girl. 💋💋💋❤❤❤

Happy Birthday Mori!!!

Happy Birthday Mori!

Happy birthday, Mori! What an incredible success story Mori is, after an equally incredible nighttime rescue by your devoted volunteers. She looks so much like her dear dad. Thank you for saving her and giving her a good rescue family life. ❤️🐴🍀

She is one of my 1st rescues to take care of!! I love her a lot!! We have gone thru a fun time growing up!!

All of you are beyond wonderful. If I had I would donate to many rescues. The animals need. Which is our as humans share in there harm. If only. Words only words. Bless you all. You have made there good lives your goal. Bless you all. 🧡

Was so worried about this baby! Great job to nurse her back to such wonderful health! Thank you! Happy Birthday Mori!❤🎉🎂🥳

Amazing what all you have done for this baby. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Such a beautiful soul💞

Happy Birthday Mori! Thank you SRWHMG and all the caretakers along with your supporters...that helped make it possible for Mori to reach her 3rd Birthday. 💕

Beautiful, sweet girl!! Happy, happy birthday!! She's living a happy, blessed life thanks to you SRWHMG!! Thank you 💕 🎂🎉

Good for her. You do such great work! Unbelievable you saved Mori with all that damage.

Again thank you for all you do especially in cases like this where life can be cruel. Plus the PZP helps all the horses be stronger and healthier by using birth control. You all are the best 🎉

Happy birthday Mori and many more, you’re so beautiful

She is beautiful! Thanks to all who saved her and care for her❤

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