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💕The love of wild horses💕Valentine’s day 2022💕

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💕The love of wild horses💕Valentine’s day 2022💕

February 14, 2022
By Kristy
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February 14th

 

Political enemies of wild horses often wonder why Americans care so much about them. They sometimes call horse advocates “emotional” when it comes to the issue of keeping them wild and free.

These emotions are just love and on this Valentine’s Day we will attempt to explain why we love wild horses so much, and why we find ourselves not alone.

No one denies that they are an icon of the American West, right, and that their ancestors played an important part in our American history. That is significant, but still only a small part of why they are so close to American’s hearts.

When you watch wild horses, even for a little while, – nomatter who you are, it is very easy to detect and feel their spirit. The love between the horses and their deep nurturing family bonds, – people feel it, even from far away, and even through pictures.

Picture by Destini Rhone, Managing Director of Salt River Wild Horse Management Group.

(i.e.When we post one picture of a grieving mare on our public page, thousands of people shed tears for her from behind their computer screens. )

Wild horses harm no one, they have no false intentions and even in their battles, they settle as quickly as possible. They are self-sufficient, courageous to a fault, and they love deeply.

Their hearts are true. What they care about most, is basically the same as what we care about most; family and freedom. So in them, we find ourselves.

In seeing them still wild and free, in spite of all the obstacles they’ve faced, we find peace. A peace that perhaps we are all looking for. Just the sight of them heals wounded hearts.

Picture by Deb Mykitiak, Administrative Director of Salt River Wild Horse Management Group.

Taking away that freedom and seperating them from their families, it is like killing our American spirit. Treating them unfairly is like treating all of us unfairly.

So you see , it is about more than just wild horses,.. it is about who we are as Americans and what we stand for.

We want to be a kinder nation. Now that there is a proven humane way to control and reduce a population of wild horses, roundups should become a thing of the past.

When we find a way to treat all wild horses and burros humanely, it will say something about all of us.

Spread the message of love for wild horses, happy Valentine’s Day!

–

Written by Simone Netherlands, President of Salt River Wild Horse Management Group.

 


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We have extremely sad news. A beautiful young stallion was found with a severe compound fracture of the cannonbone. Nothing was left intact that could have possibly healed. Therefore we are very grateful that MCSO and AZDA were able to give him a quick and painless way out of his suffering. He was a very special young stallion out of Faith and Champ, his name was Loyal, and he was that in the true sense of the word. He was so Loyal to his family. He was still with his birthband and was helping his Dad Champ keep the family together as Champ is aging.We are so sorry for this sad news on this holiday weekend and we are so sorry for anyone who may find his body as it is close to a recreation site. He will go back to nature as meant in the wild. Please know that his life was truly wonderful and free, and that in the end, he did not have to suffer. Run forever free Loyal 💔We are so grateful for our partnerships with AZDA and MCSO. Please have a safe weekend everyone. Many broken hearts for Loyal, SRWHMG. ... See MoreSee Less

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We hope everyone gets to enjoy the beauty of the Salt River wild horses this Memorial Day weekend. On weekends like this the thousands of people in and around the river can get confusing for the horses. Please be aware that when you come to recreate along the lower Salt River, you are entering their home. Please help spread this important message for them:Salt River wild horses are protected pursuant to ARS 3-1491, It is illegal to harass, chase, interfere, capture or kill a Salt River horse. Therefore please adhere to these safe viewing guidelines: -Keep a safe distance of 50 ft from horses at all times, even if they come your way. This is for their well being, and for yours.-Approaching or pursuing closer than 50 ft can be considered interfering/harassment, which is punishable by law with a fine and/or jail sentence. -Do not feed horses, this is bad for them and is also against the law. (except for the feed program by SRWHMG, which is not active right now) - Keep dogs leashed as horses can attack dogs and vice versa. Maricopa County Leash Law is in effect in the Tonto National Forest. -Close all gates behind you for their safety. - Trash kills. This is their home and it is your public land. Pack out what you pack in and pick up after someone else if you want to help make a difference. -Please report any issues of harassment or injury to the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) (480)868-9301 We hope everyone enjoys a safe and responsible Memorial day weekend! SRWHMG.Photo of the youngest Salt River wild horse Makenzie and her family, by SRWHMG Rick Blandford, edited Simone Netherlands property of SRWHMG. ... See MoreSee Less

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Foal Flashback Friday. The adorable foal under moms tail in the first picture is the big grown stallion in the second picture, which is a screenshot from our app. The mares' name is Summer and his name is Monsoon. We name horses purposely in themes so that even when they are all grown and on their own, we can easily remember their parentage just by their name. We follow each Salt River wild horse from birth untill death and check up on each horse when we can. Both Summer and Monsoon are doing great. Monsoon is a lieutenant stallion in Orion's band. Btw we pray that this Summer is short and that Monsoon comes early! Have a great memorial day weekend everyone.First picture by GP Walsh Photography. Second picture by Destini Rhone. ... See MoreSee Less

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