Most Americans love and respect both domestic and wild horses. Horses hold a special place in our history and our hearts. Today is National Day of the Horse. In 2004, Congress designated Dec. […]
National Day of the Horse (2023)
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.
Before Recess, Make the Call to End Abuse
Our treasured American Wild Horses and Burros are loved by people near and far. Those of us that can still travel to see our remaining herds are very lucky. Yet the love […]
All Hands On Deck (Fight Abuse)
The fight to directly stop abuse on and off the range is a distinct layer in the ongoing battle to protect and preserve our wild horses and burros. This should be the […]
Survey (Humane Handling/Rulemaking)
Today is International Animal Rights Day. A good day to focus on neglect and abuse of our wild horses and burros. Please take the time today to learn more and take our […]
Photographs and Memories (Tradition)
There are 24 days and 11 hours until the new year. A tradition at WHE is to share the images and videos that touched our team. Not necessarily the ones that may […]
Habitat Loss & Fragmentation
The image above is a dirt road out in the nowhere that was widened for two mines deep inside a Herd Management Area (HMA). Mining takes up significant surface area, creates a […]
Calico Mare Release
After a nearly 3.5 hour delay, BLM released 97 mares back into the Calico Complex. The mares were given a two doses of a heavy hitting hormonal fertility control substance used in […]
BLM Clan Alpine Release Numbers (& a word about FS Alpine horses)
The final release of studs into Clan Alpine has occurred. We are still trying to get an official status on numbers and a list of “who, how many and where.” Throughout this […]
Mountain Lions (Proposed EA Comments due Dec. 15)
While the roundup at Clan Alpine was happening, BLM released a Preliminary (Draft) Environmental Assessment (EA) for comment involving a prey selection study involving mountain lions in the Caliente Complex. Comments are […]
One day (Clan Alpine Wrap)
The final release of studs took place at Clan Alpine. While observers were allowed to view 2 trailers, during observation they were informed that BLM took out 4 additional trailers. However, there […]
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