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Monday, March 17, 2014

Nevada Governor must rescue Nevada Mustangs


TRAP - CASTRATE - DESTROY


The Virginia Range wild horses fall under the control of the Nevada Department of Agriculture. State laws designate them “stray livestock” no matter how many generations they’ve roamed the sagebrush hills of the Silver State.

This means they can be and are taken to livestock auctions where they are sold by the pound to kill buyers. 
Wild horse advocates worldwide asked Nevada Governor Bryan Sandoval to halt the “trap – castrate – destroy” cycle.
October 4, 2013: private-public partnership is created to cut NDA costs and save mustangs. 
January 2014: ,ASPCA’s Kevin O'Neill and wild horse advocates meet with NDA to express concern at the Department's failure to implement agreement. Advocates are told action is pending. 
February: wild horse trapping continues
March 2014 : silence from the governor’s office as NDA reverts to  “trap – castrate – destroy”
Today: Email, Phone, Fax  the Governor and tell him to act on this win-win way to humanely manage the Virginia Range horses ON THE RANGE through the proposed private-public partnership.



CARSON CITY -  Phone: (775) 684-5670 - Fax: (775) fax: (775) 684-5683
LAS VEGAS - Phone: (702) 486-2500 - Fax: (702) 486-2505
 Virginia Range filly photographed by Cat Kindsfather

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Friday, March 29, 2013

MUSTANG STALLION

This guy I call Rowdy, he's a Roan stallion an has a total of ten in his band, not counting him. On the 23rd and 24th of February there were two new additions to his band, a little filly was born first, then a colt. This band has been such a challenge to keep in the Highlands where they belong, but it seems to be working, and my payoff would be to watch these incredible creatures come into to this world and grow into such a magnificent and strong looking Icon of the West as Rowdy does. Thank you for everything you do, and I am glad my photos can bring so many a small piece of enjoyment.
Sincerely
Bo Rodriguez 
   

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Rocky Tries Out a Saddle


Dear Readers,
Do you remember this photo of Virginia Range orphan Rocky, the Rockstar "dancing" in a human house, all decked out in his diaper?
He's growing up and trying out different gear now and  PALOMINO ARMSTRONG, rescuer of many wild foals, sent along a letter and photos of his progress.
"Because of snow and ice, my plans to take the Rock Star out in the round pen to be "saddled up" were foiled.  Thanks to our awesome nursery though, I was able to safely bring him in and we practiced saddling up.  

 "Man" enough to wear pink (and a saddle)


First of all, I know he is a boy, and the blanket is pink.  But he is a very manly mustang and can wear it well.  Also, the saddle does not fit him properly (of that I am well aware), but for saddle training it is perfect.  It is light and, as he will only be about one year old on March 12, 2013, that is very important.  It also has the appropriate things to hang on his sides and the straps to go under his belly and between his legs. 

"As is very evident, the Rock Star has absolutely no concern about wearing his gear and moving around in it.  He trusts us completely and loved the attention.  By the time he is ready to ride, the gear should be about as comfy and non-existent as his mane to him." 


ChillyPepper, the first wild foal saved by Palomino Armstrong

     Click here to read more about wild foal rescue

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Monday, January 14, 2013

Horse of my Heart: the real Phantom




Dear Readers, 
I can't stop going back. 
I hope you'll go back with me to  
  Meet the horse of my heart. 

Hugs to you, 
Terri

 


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Sunday, January 06, 2013

Virginia Range Stallion on film

 


Dear Readers, 

The real Phantom Stallion roamed the Virginia Range before he was captured. 
The Nevada Department of Agriculture -- unlike today's Dept. -- offered wild horse advocates the chance to save him. 
Please listen to these two news reports (there's some repetition, but it's totally worth it to watch the horses!), and hear what good publicity this stallion is for the state of Nevada. Then, ask yourself why the Governor doesn't understand.  


PHANTOM STALLION news report #1The Capture
PHANTOM STALLION news report #2  The Release  


I hope the vision of this amazing mustang inspires you to new ideas & solutions for our horses.
Enjoy! 
Terri


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Wednesday, January 02, 2013

MUSTANGS NEWS BREAKING on Thursday Radio

 

Mustang Stallion in Snow, January 2013   -- photo by Bo Rodriguez

BREAKING NEWS impacts Nevada's wild horses

Thursday, January 3rd 12 noon - 1:00 (Pacific time)

WHEREVER you are -- listen: webcast  http://renegaderadio.org Hit "Listen Live"

Reno - Fallon    101.3 FM 

Nevada Matters radio breaks NEWS on Nevada Department of Agriculture's war on wild horses.
Local and national experts explore the pipeline to slaughter for Nevada's Virginia Range mustangs.

There may be time for callers in the second half of the show:  775-827-8900.  

VIRGINIA RANGE mustangs in Snow, January 2013   -- photo by Bo Rodriguez


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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Be Heard for the Herds

Young people like Robin Warren, above, are welcome at peaceful protests against slaughter of the West's wild horses


When I called Governor Brian Sandoval's office and asked that he stop the trapping and abuse of Nevada's wild horses, he didn't hear me.

When other members of the public called and asked

Governor Brian Sandoval

to halt Nevada Department of Agriculture's war against Nevada's wild horses, he didn't hear them.

  




Virginia Range mustangs at the slaughter auction. They are confused by the alien environment and dazzled by flood lights.

Since Governor Brian Sandoval can't hear us, we are taking our request for conversation closer to his Carson City office.  



You have 5 days to plan to join our peaceful protest:

Friday, January 4, 2012 
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Legislative Building (Hwy 395 East) in downtown Carson City

Dress warmly! 

 If you absolutely cannot join us, email click here to Email Governor Sandoval 

 The next auction is January 9, 2013; There is no time to lose.



If you've read the PHANTOM STALLION books, you're familiar with Mrs. Allen of the Blind Faith Sanctuary. The lady on the right, above, is Mrs. Shirley Allen & I based the fictional Mrs. Allen on her.
 

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