The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act was passed, unanimously, through Congress. On December 15, 1971 the Act was published in the federal register as law. It was signed by former President […]
52 Years (History Matters)
National Day of the Horse (2023)
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. […]
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 […]
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