The North Hills JMA (Joint Management Area, managed by BLM and Forest Service) has been reported to contain 317 horses. This is 528 percent above the appropriate management level (AML) of an […]
North Hills Roundup (2019)
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.
Happy Anniversary? (Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act)
Yesterday was the “National Day of the Horse.” On this important weekend WHE has been offered matching funds by a generous supporter. All contributions are matched through midnight Dec 15th. Happy Anniversary? […]
National Day of the Horse (2019)
In 2004, Congress designated Dec. 13th as National Day of the Horse to honor the contributions horses have made to our country’s history, economy and national character. Most Americans love and respect […]
Desatoya Captives (roundup update)
December 10: 118 wild horses were captured (51 Studs, 39 Mares, 28 Foals). The day began at 19 degrees. Total captured to date 390 of the 450 targeted for capture. We expect […]
Rep. Grijalva takes a step, but not in the direction we really need
Today a letter was sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee as consolidation of the House and Senate bills occur. Enter a caption Today a letter was sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee […]
A Band That Got Away (Desatoya)
A Band That Got AWAY At the end of the day a group came into the valley, moving from the chopper. They stopped. I wished I could tell them just to move […]
Roundup UPDATE and an Important Call
Dec 8: 35 were captured. Last day at this trap. Long intervals between runs as BLM attempted to remove the wild horses from the grazing allotments near Smith ranch. (See full roundup […]
Desatoya Roundup 2019
BLM estimated approximately 558 wild horses roamed the Desatoya Mountains Herd Management Area in July. BLM plans to capture approximately 450 wild horses and remove 431 wild horses from within and outside […]
Holiday Letters to Congress (help wild horses and the land they stand!)
As thoughts turn to family and friends this holiday season we ask that you remember to send your “seasons greetings” to your members of Congress. This time of year Congress tends to […]
Letter to Mom (WHE Tradition)
One of our holiday traditions at Wild Horse Education is “the letter” written by our founder, Laura Leigh, “to Mom.” These letters began in 2010 with a video message. while fighting for […]
