Exposing the Hypocrisy, Lies and Incompetence of the Wild Horse Advocates
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The EA cites outdated registrations for GonaCon Equine in Section 2.3.2.2 and refers to the pesticide as a vaccine.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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The resolution was read the first time and referred to the Agriculture Committee according to the February 18 update.
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Leave comments on their Instagram and Facebook pages about repurposing grazing allotments as wild horse refuges or bringing AMLs in line with the total authorized forage, sometimes referred to as principal use.
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Ideally, you’d like to see forage availability above 60 and the stocking rate exceed five, as discussed previously.
| Forage availability (AUMs per thousand public acres) | Rating | Stocking rate (Wild horses per thousand public acres) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 36 | Poor | Less than 3 |
| 36 t0 60 | Fair | 3 to 5 |
| More than 60 | Good | More than 5 |
You also want a land ratio above three.
| Land ratio (public acres to deeded acres) | Percent public lands | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Zero | Zero | Unacceptable |
| 1:1 | 50 | Unacceptable |
| 2:1 | 67 | Unacceptable |
| 3:1 | 75 | Barely acceptable |
| 4:1 | 80 | Good |
| 5:1 | 83 | Better |
| 6:1 or more | 86 or more | Best |
Sanctuaries consisting of deeded acreage only (no public lands) represent victory for the ranchers and failure for the horses.
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Horses have the day off. At Lake Pleasant HMA with Deb Moye.
A first-pass assessment can be carried out if you know the forage availability or stocking rate, both of which can be determined from the Allotment Master Report at RAS.
Forage availability = Active AUMs ÷ Public acres × 1,000
Stocking rate = Forage availability ÷ 12
| Forage availability (AUMs per thousand public acres) | Rating | Stocking rate (Wild horses per thousand public acres) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 36 | Poor | Less than 3 |
| 36 t0 60 | Fair | 3 to 5 |
| More than 60 | Good | More than 5 |
For example, the Wallrock Allotment in Oregon offers 6,656 active AUMs on 100,167 public acres according to the report.
That’s 66.4 AUMs per thousand public acres or 5.5 wild horses per thousand public acres, putting it in the Good category.
If the base property tied to the allotment was on the market, you might want to take a closer look.
The allotment supports livestock equivalent to 555 wild horses, which would be the carrying capacity of the new refuge, assuming no on-site hay production.
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The resolution has been received from the Senate.
The House also has an Energy and Natural Resources committee, so it may land there.
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Why would you spend $10 million for 5,000 deeded acres when you can spend $10 million for 5,000 deeded acres plus 25,000 public acres?
Base properties give you more value for your investment, get livestock off the public lands and put wild horses back on the range where they belong.
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It’s not apparent to the untrained eye.
But it’s occurring across the American west, as the advocates sterilize the mares and birth rates fall irreversibly below death rates.
In this example from the Salt River, the white horse at 1:42 shows a subtle indicator of their involvement.
The Salt River Wild Horse Darting Group works closely with the Campaign Against America’s Wild Horses.
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They’re using PZP to reduce wild horse populations, with the inevitable result of mass sterilization.
The technique was pioneered at Assateague Island, where, as of last year, the herd was still shrinking eight years after the darting program was shut off.
The advocates sell it as a humane alternative to motorized removal, claiming the pesticide is safe and reversible.
The Public Lands Council represents cattle and sheep producers who hold grazing permits on public lands across the western U.S.
The agenda from last week’s meeting indicates that Day 2 was devoted to consideration of a new preserve.
The legislature expects the group to identify and pursue long-term solutions for wild horses that are removed from federal horse management areas or held in federal facilities according to the Year One Report.
The best option is to acquire base properties tied to one or more grazing allotments, such as the ranch near Dinosaur, and flip the preference to horses.
The pattern has already been established by the Wild Horse Refuge.
Proponents of pesticides, helicopters and livestock will share a special moment today as they renew their vows of ranching superiority in the lawful homes of wild horses.
They may not always agree on fine points but a belief in the overpopulation narrative and the necessity of achieving AMLs helps them overcome their differences.
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Western Horse Watchers Association 