On April 19, 1971 Velma Bronn Johnston gave testimony to the public lands sub-committee of the U.S. House of Representatives as public law 92-195, the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, was […]
Testimony of Wild Horse Annie (Anniversary)
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.
Calico Complex Comments Open: Removals, Sterilization, Experiments (repeat EAs)
The BLM has released a draft Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the Calico Complex: Black Rock Range, Calico Mountains, Granite Range, McGee Mountain and Warm Springs Canyon. This proposed roundup/sterilize plan is the latest […]
Sign on: Drought, Remove livestock
The two worst stretches of drought came in 2003 and 2013 — but what is happening right now appears to be the beginning stages of something even more severe. As we head […]
Inspiration From The Wild Horses (to continue the fight)
The video above of “the black” at the Red Desert roundup is one such demonstration of the will to keep trying. He tries what was successful, then tries something else, and even […]
Open Comments, Finalized Plans and the Roundup Schedule
There are multiple Environmental Assessments (EAs) open for public comment, several already finalized and a roundup schedule published for the rest of fiscal 2021. At the same time there are plans that […]
Early Fire Season and Drought (traveling in wild horse country)
In the West we are entering fire season early. Weather reports this week in wild horse country are already adding “fire warnings” to their reports. Dry conditions, low humidity and wind, create […]
Blame the Wild Horse, wolf, mountain lion, raven, etc. (part 1)
The lowlands on the range are bashed to dust, blame the wild horse. The Greater Sage Grouse is in rapid decline, blame the raven. Hunting tags are down, blame the mountain lion […]
States (SJR3 and the power cycle)
We are getting a lot of emails about SJR3, a Resolution being voted on the NV State Legislature Tuesday, the 23rd of March. In the past, the state assembly or legislature of […]
Exhibit Submission: Memories (a journal entry)
Journal entry, Laura Leigh As I sit here juggling 4 different projects, all with deadlines, a reader (Mr. Huber) submitted the two photos above for us to include on the “Second Floor” […]
Public Lands Grazing For The Wild Horse Advocate (& a legal action update)
Scroll down if you are looking for the update on the WLD/WHE action for the Eagle/Silver King herds in the “Wilson Creek’ grazing deal, highlighted in red. Domestic livestock grazing occurs on […]
