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Arizona's Salt River Wild Horses Are Safe

Arizona's Salt River Wild Horses Are Safe

 

Please Thank U.S. Forest Service

Earlier this month, the Salt River Wild Horses of Arizona were in danger of being wiped off the face of the earth, along with their new born foals, one of whom was born very recently. The horses live in the Tonto National Forest on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona, and have been there for at the least 100 years but most likely much longer. However, a U.S. Forest Service plan to round them up started an outcry in Arizona that spread throughout the country. We originally were going to ask you to protest this plan, but yesterday the news was announced that the USFS has backed off, so we’d like you to send thanks instead.

During roundups, horses are chased by humans riding on horseback as well as by helicopters with the noise terrorizing the horses. They are run down to the brink of exhaustion until they can barely stand. Out of breath, in horrific pain and thirsty, many lose footing, fall hard and break bones and are left to die in the hot desert. Foals are obviously more easily subjected to broken bones and death. Salt River terrain is extremely dangerous in areas, making it even more deadly for a roundup.

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