Just numbers, 185 and 186. Removed from their natural home and Discarded. Thrown out like trash. But to us? These sweet horses have names.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Sweet, innocent, historic, and once free in the Apache Forest near Alpine, Arizona.
\nThey are Etta, from Sundance\u2019s band\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2026and Zeppie, the orphaned foal of beloved mare Beatriz, who has died.<\/p>\n
And to the public of Arizona? They are real living historic Treasures.<\/p>\n
⚠️ THESE HORSES DID NOT COME OUT OF THE FOREST LIKE THIS.
\nThis level of starvation and cruelty comes directly from the person in charge of them:<\/p>\n
👉 Jackie Hughes \u2014 the contractor who has been in possession of these horses.
\nWe have years of photo and video documentation of the Alpine wild horses in the wild. They were healthy. Thriving. Beautiful. In a Forest, abundant enough for all of its inhabitants. See their before Pictures!<\/p>\n
Now? They’re skin and bones \u2014 ribs, hips, and spines sticking out, defeated, barely hanging on to life. So how did they end up like this?<\/p>\n
The excuses we hear from people sticking up for JH are “the forest service makes her do it”, NO, that is incorrect, the Forest Service actually pays her in her contract for hay and care of the horses! Does she just not buy it for them?<\/p>\n
Instead of working with sanctuaries and advocates ready to take them in, Jackie pushed for them to be sent to out-of-state kill buyer auctions. We have video evidence of her cohort, John K., stating that Jackie herself convinced the Forest Service to do this.<\/p>\n
Her excuse?<\/p>\n
That the Arizona market is \u201csaturated.\u201d<\/p>\n
That placing them in sanctuaries is \u201ca waste of a horse.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yes \u2014 she really said that.<\/p>\n
😡 JACKIE WANTS TO MANAGE THE SALT RIVER WILD HORSES NEXT!<\/p>\n
Let that sink in.<\/p>\n
The same person responsible for dead foals, and emaciated mares and stallions\u2026 is now applying for the contract to manage the Salt River wild horses.<\/p>\n
She has a few public mouthpieces defending her \u2014 claiming she “loves horses.”<\/p>\n
Beatriz died in her custody!<\/p>\n
A tiny foal died on her watch!<\/p>\n
The lactating mare Zenith stood crying out all night at the auction. That means she lost her baby less than 24 hours before.<\/p>\n
This is not an isolated incident, this is neglect. Suffering. Abuse.<\/p>\n
📢 TAKE ACTION \u2014 SPEAK UP FOR THE HORSES!<\/p>\n
While the hardworking sanctuaries P.A.W 4 The Foundation and Nirvana Mustang Sanctuary begin the long process of helping these horses heal \u2014 we need your voices.<\/p>\n
If you feel as outraged as we are, turn it into action to make a difference.<\/p>\n
💥 CALL NOW! Demand accountability.<\/p>\n
👉 say \u201cPlease investigate the abuse and neglect of the Alpine wild horses, and do NOT allow Jackie Hughes anywhere near the Salt River wild horses!<\/p>\n
📞 Governor Katie Hobbs: 602-542-4331<\/p>\n
📞 AZ Dept. of Agriculture Director Paul Brierley: 602-542-4373
\n(Choose Option 6, then Option 2)<\/p>\n
✉️ WRITE TO THEM ALSO:<\/p>\n
🖋️ Governor Katie Hobbs: engage@az.gov<\/p>\n
🖋️ AZDA Director Paul Brierley: PBrierley@AZDA.gov<\/p>\n
📢 Tell them what these wild horses mean to YOU.<\/p>\n
🙏 YOU MADE THEIR SAVE POSSIBLE AND MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THEIR LIVES.<\/p>\n
We hate having to ask for funds. But how can we save horses without support to care for them? The good thing is when everyone gives a little, no one has to give a lot. Thanks to your help \u2014 these horses will never go hungry or thirsty again! Please know how much we appreciate that!!<\/p>\n
If you can, donate to help cover hay, vet care, antibiotics, grain, hoofcare, dewormer, transport and quarantine, because we did not raise enough funds by a long shot, but we still just.could. not. leave them!! It is almost impossible to raise the needed funds after horses are considered “safe”, but please continue your support!<\/p>\n
Zelle: 6023963978 (srwhmg.cfo@gmail.com)<\/p>\n
Venmo : Srwhmg.cfo@gmail.com<\/p>\n
PayPal: SaltRiverHerd@respect4horses.com<\/p>\n
Or mail: SRWHMG<\/p>\n
PO Box 64264<\/p>\n
Phoenix, AZ, 85082<\/p>\n
❤️ Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.<\/p>\n
Thrown out like trash, but now they will be treasured, FOREVER.<\/p>\n
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