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What is Humane Birth Control and Why is it Important?

Homepage What is Humane Birth Control and Why is it Important?

We use PZP (Porcine Zona Pelucida) immuno-contraception. It can be darted in the field without capturing wild horses. It is the only acceptable form of birth control for wild horses, as it does not harm nor influence their hormones and therefore does not harm or influence their reproductive behaviors and herd dynamics. Any other form of birth control, such as geldings or overyectomies, are cruel, expensive, and will influence their hormones, which is why we do not support those forms of birth control for wild horses.

Birth control is important, because the herd is fenced in by civilization on all sides and their resources are limited; therefore they cannot grow exponentially. The PZP program will give the older mares a break from having babies and give the younger mares more time to mature before having a foal. All mares will still be given a chance to contribute their DNA to the herd. The goal of this program is for each horse born in the wild, to be able to live out its life in the wild.

To date we have successfully darted 36 mares and will continue the program throughout 2019. It does not affect the foals that are already in the making for 2019, therefore the earliest we will see the effects of our birth control program is 2020. We monitor the mares closely before and after darting, we have seen no effects and no bumps or edemaโ€™s at the injection sites. The mares do feel the dart when it injects, and might give a buck; but they resume grazing 10 seconds afterwords.

After we have darted the mare, it prevents fertilization for one year. By implementing this fertility control protocol with our team of certified darters, we can stabilize the population humanely and thereby prevent any future roundups.ย We want to thank our coalition partner the American Wild Horse Campaign for the financial support for this program.

PLEASEย Join us in this historic movementย to ensure that these beautiful wild horses remain wild and free and managed humanely.

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Our one and only 2021 foal (So far)
Please welcome this absoluty beautiful filly to the Salt River herd! She is out of sire Champagne and mom Blue. Taking after her dad, she does not have blue eyes and she does not have the grey factor like her mom and her brother "little Blue". Therefore we thought it was appropriate to name her to match her Dad Champagne, plus her bubbly personality; we will call her Bubbles! Please join us in making a toast to her staying healthy wild and free!

As most of you know, on account of the enormous popularity of this herd, we always wait to share vulnerable newborns, (as well as injured/monitored horses, or locations), until they are no longer in jeopardy. What happens when sharing newborns or injuries or locations is that too many people at the same time will be drawn in. (Like we've seen with feed locations lately) Before you know it there are crowds, that sometimes knowingly or unknowingly interfere with their bonding and development, or healing. (And also, it only takes one bad person.) So we have learned to be very cautious, and we hope you all don't mind being patient.

The first two weeks of a foals life are the most risky. All kinds of danger looms for them; they can get dehydrated, they can get kicked, they can get lost or stolen, or they can drown. So it is imperative that mom and foal have enough time to bond and that the band does not get split up by bachelor stallions, or by people. We have been monitoring this new mom and foal every day, and she has had a few close calls already, but at two weeks and a few days old now, we feel she is good and strong.

We are so grateful and want to express our thanks to all photographers and volunteers, who also waited patiently, and cared more about this little one, than about the opportunity to be the first to publish this cuteness overload. These are just a small selection of the top 15 most amazing pictures these photographers and volunteers have sent to us. They are all taken with zoomlenses and with respect for the horses. Thank you all so much for keeping her private in her vulnerable first two weeks of life.

Lets all remember when out photographing, to keep the FOCUS on the well being of the subjects of your photography, so that we can all enjoy them for a long time to come.

As always with thanks to the AZDA for their great partnership in the humane management of the Salt River wild horses.

SRWHMG.

Photos by Rick Blandford, Chris Markes, Pattie Walsh, Chris Roberson, Robin O'Donnel, Pattie Ranweiler, Rosa Ramsthaler, Debra Mykitiak and Cricket Weber.
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Our one and only 2021 foal (So far) 
Please welcome this absoluty beautiful filly to the Salt River herd! She is out of sire Champagne and mom Blue. Taking after her dad, she does not have blue eyes and she does not have the grey factor like her mom and her brother little Blue.  Therefore we thought it was appropriate to name her to match her Dad Champagne, plus her bubbly personality; we will call her Bubbles! Please join us in making a toast to her staying healthy wild and free! 
As most of you know, on account of the enormous popularity of this herd, we always wait to share vulnerable newborns, (as well as injured/monitored horses, or locations), until they are no longer in jeopardy. What happens when sharing newborns or injuries or locations is that too many people at the same time will be drawn in. (Like weve seen with feed locations lately)  Before you know it there are crowds, that sometimes knowingly or unknowingly interfere with their bonding and development, or healing. (And also, it only takes one bad person.) So we have learned to be very cautious, and we hope you all dont mind being patient. 
The first two weeks of a foals life are the most risky. All kinds of danger looms for them; they can get dehydrated, they can get kicked, they can get lost or stolen, or they can drown. So it is imperative that mom and foal have enough time to bond and that the band does not get split up by bachelor stallions, or by people. We have been monitoring this new mom and foal every day, and she has had a few close calls already, but at two weeks and a few days old now, we feel she is good and strong. 
We are so grateful and want to express our thanks to all photographers and volunteers, who also waited patiently, and cared more about this little one, than about the opportunity to be the first to publish this cuteness overload. These are just a small selection of the top 15 most amazing pictures these photographers and volunteers have sent to us. They are all taken with zoomlenses and with respect for the horses. Thank you all so much for keeping her private in her vulnerable first two weeks of life. 
Lets all remember when out photographing, to keep the FOCUS on the well being of the subjects of your photography, so that we can all enjoy them for a long time to come. 
As always with thanks to the AZDA for their great partnership in the humane management of the Salt River wild horses.
SRWHMG. 
Photos by Rick Blandford, Chris Markes, Pattie Walsh, Chris Roberson, Robin ODonnel, Pattie Ranweiler, Rosa Ramsthaler, Debra Mykitiak and Cricket Weber.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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So beautiful. Keep her safe.

Beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing!

Look at that Spanish cow lick!!! Common in horses with Andalusian blood... cool!

All such great photos!

May you always be safe and free little one.

She is bubblicious ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿด

Wow, thanks for sharing these photos!

Got her daddy's blaze

She sure does have a bubbly personality! She has a wonderful band to grow up in and I like her taking her name from dad. Her blaze even runs over on her left side like Champagne. โค๏ธ

Perfect name for such a beautiful, spunky girl! Thank you SRWHMG for looking out for her and her family! The dedication is nothing short of amazing and not easy! Much appreciated โคโค

Thank you for these beautiful photos ๐Ÿ˜Ž

She is so adorable and the name just fits her little personality โค๏ธ

Well, hello Bubbles!! All of these photos are excellent!!! Love the photographers on this page!

Adorable-stay safe little one! Thank you for all you do!

Hello Bubbles w your cute pink nose! Pink Nose, full face mark and the left front white stocking.

Welcome to baby Bubbles!

Bubbles, is just adorable! I pray people give her and her little family her space. Thank you for sharing these great photos! ♥๏ธ

She is beautiful! Thank you for sharing the news. It's kinda sad that there is only one foal so far. I understand the reasons why but I also remember spring on the river with lots of bands having a beautiful new foal. ๐Ÿ˜•

You have to do what you need to do to protect these beautiful animals. People can wait! Thank you for what you do!! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

So precious! Thanks to all of the great photographers for sharing these beautiful pictures.

She is a beauty and her name seems very appropriate.. welcome Bubbles!!

A much needed little ray of sunshine....Welcome Bubbles !!!!๐Ÿ’œ

Happy Birthday ๐Ÿฅณ little Bubbles welcome to this amazing world ๐ŸŒŽ

Beautiful Filly! Love her name!!

Beautiful pictures of Bubbles and her family..

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This is an AP article about the Heber wild horse plan that we holeheartedly oppose. This week is the last opportunity for the public to weigh in, which we hope you will take the time to do. Comments are more effective when they are polite and have a good point.
This is the only place where you can submit your comments. Remember there are actually humane ways available to the forest service to manage their numbers. Remember that the forage allocation was only counted by the size of the rerrirory, not by the actual size of the acreage where they roam. Remember that they are a historic herd protected by federal law. Remember that they bring Arizona and the local communities income and recreation. And last but not least, remember that these are our public lands in which the opinion of the public should matter most. Thank you for taking the time to give the Heber wild horses a voice. Here is the link: cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public//CommentInput?Project=18916
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PHOENIX (AP) โ€” The U.S. Forest Service has entered its final stages of public comment in its plans to remove or sterilize more than 300 wild horses in eastern Arizona. The federal agency has...

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submitted my comments

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Submitted my comment earlier today, and hope the PZP program can be utilized to help the Heber Wild Horses.

Cody Henderson Samantha Vark Please read and advocate for these wild horses. PZP is a humane way to manage the numbers yet still keep the heard. I already commented but the more, the better.

This is an article, where is the link for comments?

Submitted my comments to stop any roundup of the Heber Wild Horses & shared

I filled this out. I hope everyone who has a heart does.

Help the wild horses

PLEASE!!! Take a minute to do this!!!

HOW ABOUT NO.NO REMOVAL.

Can you add the link to comment on the AP article? Thx !

Done

Submitted my comment and shared.

Sent my comments.

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๐Ÿ”Ž While the Apache Sitgreaves EA claims that there were only 7 horses in 1974 (according to one short walkabout), it did not take us very long to find actual proof that the Heber wild horses have been around, since at least 1907 and ofcourse likely centuries before. (They were brought over by the Spanish, even before most of our own ancestors arrived here.)

๐Ÿ“ฐThis is not a very clear photo, but anyone can look this evidence up in the AZ State archives, Holbrook Argus, 1907.

๐Ÿ—‘ They are also the last herd in Arizona on Forest Service land that is protected by the Wild Free Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971. So we ask the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service don't treat these treasures like trash!

โ—The Heber wild horses are a historic population that merits real protection and sincere humane management by the Forest Service.

โš ๏ธWe are urging everyone to make a polite and sincere comment to this very bad plan on the Forest Service website, it is the only way they might take it into account.

๐Ÿด Comments are most effective if they are polite and make a good point. Our point is: there is a better, more sustainable, cheaper, and more humane way to manage wild horse population numbers. It is a proven safe and efficient method called PZP that can be darted in the field without capture. This is what the forest service must try first, before any extreme removals to unsustainable numbers. Don't just comment on this post, please take the time to help make a difference, click below to submit your comment. โคต๏ธ

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๐Ÿ”Ž While the Apache Sitgreaves EA claims that there were only 7 horses in 1974 (according to one short walkabout), it did not take us very long to find actual proof that the Heber wild horses have been around, since at least 1907 and ofcourse likely centuries before. (They were brought over by the Spanish, even before most of our own ancestors arrived here.) 
๐Ÿ“ฐThis is not a very clear photo, but anyone can look this evidence up in the AZ State archives, Holbrook Argus, 1907. 
๐Ÿ—‘ They are also the last herd in Arizona on Forest Service land that is protected by the Wild Free Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971. So we ask the Apache Sitgreaves Forest Service dont treat these treasures like trash! 
โ—The Heber wild horses are a historic population that merits real protection and sincere humane management by the Forest Service. 
โš ๏ธWe are urging everyone to make a polite and sincere comment to this very bad plan on the Forest Service website, it is the only way they might take it into account. 
๐Ÿด Comments are most effective if they are polite and make a good point. Our point is: there is a better, more sustainable, cheaper, and more humane way to manage wild horse population numbers. It is a proven safe and efficient method called PZP that can be darted in the field without capture. This is what the forest service must try first, before any extreme removals to unsustainable numbers. Dont just comment on this post, please take the time to help make a difference, click below to submit your comment.   โคต๏ธ
https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public//CommentInput?Project=18916
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I gave my nice and polite, factual comment too.

They are magestic. Pzp.

Amazing!

Done!

Done

Done! We saw yesterday a band of horses with one foal grazing peacefully within a half mile of at least 40 deer on black canyon road. Pzp is the modern humane way to go! Keep up the fight.

I have written recently. In addition to the plan to move Heber herds, the Forrest service and law enforcement has sadly lacked in solving a number of shot wild horses.

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Great historical find! It’s proof enough for me. Thank you for sharing.

Such a historic monument as this herd is deserves every protection! โฃ๏ธ

I will pray for the horses, they will need it. As for the rest of you? Too little, too late. Those animals need their own legal protection.

I believe there were horses there in 1907 but surely there is better evidence than two men who thought horses were growing “wings like a wild goose.”

Thank you for the link that made it quick and easy.

Done! Thank you for sharing. <3

And yet in 2013 there were none? Are the ones there today all estray Reservation horses?

I WISH they had wings!!!

What plan?

Done!

Done!

Done. Thx.

Done

โœ”done

Done

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Wow. Liars. Every lie will be revealed. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผโค๏ธ

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