Western Horse Watchers Association
Exposing the Hypocrisy, Lies and Incompetence of the Wild Horse Advocates
The BLM org chart shows a vacancy in the director’s slot.
A note from the Forest Service chief indicates he’s retiring effective March 3.
We don’t know what these agencies will look like in the future.
Cost cutting is often accompanied by restructuring.
There was no opportunity for public comment.
There was no news release.
The decision is final.
Actually, it’s subject to appeal. Refer to the documents in the project folder.
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The resolution asks Congress to establish federal protections for wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Congress established Cape Lookout in §459g of 16 USC 1 SUBCHAPTER LXIII.
Protections for the horses appear in §459g–4.
The AML is hard coded in §459g–4(b)(1). Probably not a good idea for TRNP.
Provisions for monitoring and reporting are worthy of consideration.
Entering into an agreement with a nonprofit would be a bad idea if the NGO was obsessed with pesticides and nonmotorized removal, as many are today.
The park should be exempted from the multiple use mandate which the bureaucrats interpret as ranching superiority in the lawful homes of wild horses.
Repatriation of the original wild horses, thought to be descendants of Sitting Bull’s ponies, should be a priority.
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There were 119 horses on Shackleford Banks at the end of 2024 according to an undated report by NPS, up from 117 at the end of 2023.
The AML is 120 to 130, a narrow range that implies a small growth rate, tiny breeding population and massive interference in nature’s way.
Fourteen foals were born in 2024, for a birth rate of twelve percent.
Eleven horses died, so the population should have increased by three not two.
Curiously, the report for 2023 is 404.
Two cases of failure to thrive were reported, a condition that may indicate inadequate genetic diversity.
The herd consisted of 61% females and 39% males.
The unusual sex ratio is a result of long-term use of PZP, an ovary-killing pesticide.
Eight mares who had recent foals were treated in 2024. They contributed to the gene pool, now they will be sterilized, a standard practice in fertility control programs.
The number of nonviable mares in the herd was not given.
Annual reports are posted to the Cape Lookout wildlife management page.
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The incident, prompted by the Rail Ridge Fire, concluded on February 18 with 410 horses captured, 400 shipped, none released and ten dead.
There were no unaccounted-for animals.
The death rate was 2.4%.
The average daily take was 5.0.
The capture total, based on the daily reports, includes 148 stallions, 164 mares and 98 foals. The gather page indicates 150, 166 and 94.
Foals represented 23.9% of the total, consistent with a herd growth rate of 19% per year.
Of the adults, 47.4% were male and 52.6% were female, no indication of an abnormal sex ratio in the population at large.
There were no plans to treat any of the mares with fertility control pesticides and return them to the range.
No decisions have made regarding the long-term disposition of captured horses.
The status of livestock grazing in the burned area is not known.
The measure failed in the Senate but has been taken up by the House Transportation Committee, with a hearing set for March 6.
Written testimony will be accepted until 8 AM.
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The incident started yesterday as scheduled, with 23 burros captured, none shipped, none released and no deaths.
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They’re celebrating! They rely on predators, illness and other natural causes to take out any foals that slip through their darting program, the goal of which is to prove that mass sterilization is a practical alternative to motorized removal.
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HB25-1283, introduced yesterday, would repeal the wild horse project and transfer statutory duties concerning wild horses to the Department of Agriculture according to the bill text.
The measure, based in part on the group’s Year One Report, was referred to the House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee.
Nye County sheriff reminds everyone to give them their space.
Rush Limbaugh explains the behavior in this video from 1996.
The advocates love to schmooze with their rangeland partners, telling them how many mares they’ve ruined and which herds are near the tipping point.
Until it’s time for a fundraiser, when they have to interact with their supporters.
Then it’s back to cherished/beloved/innocent/treasured/iconic/majestic wild horses as they try to separate them from their money.
On the Virginia Range with Jeff Martinez.
You have to sift through thousands of trailcam photos to find one with a foal and the best one is at night.
His mom may have a faulty immune system. What about him?
This is what the advocates bring to the table.
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County officials have ended discussions with Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue for wild burro rescue and relocation services according to a February 21 story by the San Bernadino Sun.
The county is now working with DonkeyLand for similar services.
For a quick tour of the area, refer to the February 10 edition of Mustang Monday.
Last update was February 12. The capture goal has been reached but the incident has not been marked complete.
One way to trigger the advocates is to talk about keeping wild horses on the range.
It sounds crazy—they’re supposed to be voices for the horses.
But they’re not.
Most are obsessed with pesticides, overpopulation and nonmotorized removal.
You might get blocked if you leave comments on their Facebook pages about
They might come unglued if you talk about mass sterilization, abnormal sex ratios, loss of genetic diversity and selection for faulty immune systems, the inevitable results of PZP darting programs.
If they won’t welcome you into their fold, point out their hypocrisy and treachery, shake the dust from your sandals and leave.
The draft assessment has been copied to the project folder with nine appendices.
The proposed HMAP, discussed in Appendix D, is subordinate to the Tonopah RMP and will affirm management provisions therein.
The EA cites outdated registrations for GonaCon Equine in Section 2.3.2.2 and refers to the pesticide as a vaccine.
Comments will be accepted through March 24 according to the news release.
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How many mares has this guy ruined? The story does not indicate if he has a diploma from the Billings School of PZP Darting and Public Deception.
She was confirmed 72-28 on February 13 according to a story by The Hill.
She is responsible for wild horses managed by the Forest Service, among other things.
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The nonprofit has two positions to fill according to a February 15 help wanted ad on RanchWork dot com.
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