This July 4th feels like d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu \u2014 a fight we\u2019ve had to wage too many times already, for the freedom of the Salt River wild horses, our historic irreplaceable American icons.<\/p>\n
Even with state protections in place (ARS 3-1491) and despite our proven, humane population management, the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) is still planning to remove far too many of these historic wild horses from their designated rightful home \u2014 and may even turn their management over to a roundup contractor!
\nWe\u2019re currently waiting for AZDA\u2019s new RFP (Request for Proposals) to be released \u2014 and yes, we will submit our bid. But that\u2019s only part of the battle.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the hard truth:<\/p>\n
Our monthly donations have dropped dramatically \u2014 not because the need is gone, but because of vicious misinformation, online attacks, and anti-wild horse propaganda.<\/p>\n
We receive no government grants, no big corporate sponsors.<\/p>\n
We rely entirely on you \u2014 so that the horses can rely on us.<\/p>\n
To protect the Salt River herd, we are launching a simple, powerful campaign:<\/p>\n
🐎 One Guardian for Every Horse 🐎<\/p>\n
For just $25\/month, you can become a Salt River Horse Guardian \u2014 supporting one wild horse directly, and making sure we can continue to fight for them all.<\/p>\n
You can pick your own most beloved horse and it’s first come first serve, or we will assign you one. Your guardianship helps us:<\/p>\n
🐴 Provide feed to that horse at one of our 4 feed stations.<\/p>\n
(So no one can claim they\u2019re starving and must be removed “for their own good.” We need 27 bales a day now to get them through the drought!!!!)<\/p>\n
👀 Monitor and protect that horse, no matter where it is or what happens to it.<\/p>\n
📣 Educate, advocate, and litigate on behalf of that horse (That means outreach, promotional materials, and legal fees.)<\/p>\n
🏞️ Make sanctuary backup plans \u2014 including well water and fencing.<\/p>\n
(Because if any horses must be removed, we want to do it ourselves \u2014 humanely and with families kept together.)<\/p>\n
In return, when you become a monthly guardian, we will send you a photo of the horse you\u2019re helping to protect. You\u2019ll be part of its story \u2014 and part of our fight for its future.<\/p>\n
👉 We need Salt River Horse Guardians today!<\/p>\n
Because they can\u2019t speak for themselves \u2014 but you can.<\/p>\n
Here’s how, make sure you click monthly, and please state in the notes if u have a preferred horse.<\/p>\n