A helicopter drive draws in the media and the public. However, that moment in time is simply that, one moment in a severely broken system. This week we will bring you a […]
Countdown to Helicopter Season (part 2, CAWP)
Laura Leigh
Laura Leigh loves horses. They have held a special place in her heart since childhood. Laura has been involved in anti-slaughter issues for more than two decades. Leigh has attended more roundups than any other observer including government personnel in the last four years. Her videography has been seen on CNN, NBC, BBC, PBS and her photography in many print venues, she holds press credentials through Horseback Magazine. Wild Horse Education was created to gain protections from abuse, slaughter and extinction for our beloved wild horses and burros.
Countdown to Helicopter Season (part 1, funding the schedule)
The sound of the chopper running wild horses and burros into a trap marks the end of life in the wild. Roundups mark the fiscal year calendar the agency runs on and […]
“Helicopter Hearing” (California)
We are getting questions about the hearing on motorized vehicle use in wild horse and burro captures scheduled for May 13. Often the public uses the label “helicopter hearing” for these annual […]
Commenting on a Roundup (Calico EA)
Sample comments for Calico, scroll to bottom of the page. What is a comment period? When people ask that question most often it references the “public comment” period associated with a roundup […]
World Press Freedom Day (and Happy Birthday to WHE!)
Today is World Press Freedom Day, a day on the calendar where the world remembers the importance of a free press. This week also marks the birth of Wild Horse Education. During our […]
On File: Desatoya
Today, Wild Horse Education (WHE) and WildLands Defense (WLD) filed legal action against the Desatoya HMA “gather plan.” The organizations allege that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has created a mishmash […]
Survivors
The resilient survivor can take whatever obstacle, no matter how hard, and overcome. Our arid desert landscapes are resilient survivors. Our wild horses are resilient survivors. That quality is what is a […]
Earth Day: Restore Our Earth
World Earth Day is celebrated every April 22 since 1970. The day marks the beginning of todays environmental movement. Each year there is a theme for Earth Day. 2021 Earth Day Theme: […]
BLM Approves Funding For “Partnerships”
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a funding grant for “partners” for the wild horse and burro program. The new administration is revamping policy and priorities for the program. To […]
Confusion Spay Plan Cancelled! (Legal Action Still Alive)
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed a partial review of the disputed Confusion Herd Management Area (HMA) Decision Record (DR). At this time, the “spay” portion of the decision has […]
