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Save Wild Horses- Euthanization of Wild Horses
This petition was published by Cheyenne Givens on Jul 07, 2008
ATTENTION: Bureau of Land Management
SUBJECT: Euthanization of Wild Horses
FROM: Save Wild Horses program/concerned peoples
Wild horses have undergone many large events over the past few years including the recent success story of all United States slaughter houses being shut down. But the current unfolding news of BLM’s plan to euthanize wild horses in the West sparks activists and concerned horse enthusiasts to stand up.
We understand that the overpopulation of wild horses seems to only have one solution; killing. But we are concerned for these beautiful wild creatures and would like to sound off and ask you please change your plans if not put them on permanent hold.
Wild horses tell the story of our country, from representing the old West and its settlement, to Native American, and even their being tamed to provide companions to many people all over the world. Horses were a valuable part of history, even farmers depending on them to help till the land or travel many miles. Mustangs carried Lewis and Clark through their expeditions. Famous horse trained Monty Roberts even took away knowledge from wild Mustang herds and incorporated it into his training techniques.
We who sign express our concern, and agree we will openly speak out any plans we have to help settle the issue of overpopulation.
I, the author of this petition, would personally like to put out an idea. Create government-sponsored/ran sanctuaries across the Western states (or wherever a wild herd causing problems may reside). Monitor the conditions and land, but other than that leave not much human contact (no collection for slaughter, no poaching/hunting). If they overpopulate then round them up to be adopted by good homes and promote your program of wild horse adoption more. Consider the fact that horses in the wild struggle as it is to survive, so that alone would decline the numbers minus human interaction. Weather, resources, herd claiming (stallions challenging each other) and predators all playing a vital part in that struggle.
Please take into consideration our words, and PLEASE consider an alternative. We are very concerned for the welfare of the wild horses and see that there are other ways besides killing to help the problem. Thank you for viewing this message and understanding the issue we see in this.
Sincerely,
Save Wild Horses program and concerned peoples
SUBJECT: Euthanization of Wild Horses
FROM: Save Wild Horses program/concerned peoples
Wild horses have undergone many large events over the past few years including the recent success story of all United States slaughter houses being shut down. But the current unfolding news of BLM’s plan to euthanize wild horses in the West sparks activists and concerned horse enthusiasts to stand up.
We understand that the overpopulation of wild horses seems to only have one solution; killing. But we are concerned for these beautiful wild creatures and would like to sound off and ask you please change your plans if not put them on permanent hold.
Wild horses tell the story of our country, from representing the old West and its settlement, to Native American, and even their being tamed to provide companions to many people all over the world. Horses were a valuable part of history, even farmers depending on them to help till the land or travel many miles. Mustangs carried Lewis and Clark through their expeditions. Famous horse trained Monty Roberts even took away knowledge from wild Mustang herds and incorporated it into his training techniques.
We who sign express our concern, and agree we will openly speak out any plans we have to help settle the issue of overpopulation.
I, the author of this petition, would personally like to put out an idea. Create government-sponsored/ran sanctuaries across the Western states (or wherever a wild herd causing problems may reside). Monitor the conditions and land, but other than that leave not much human contact (no collection for slaughter, no poaching/hunting). If they overpopulate then round them up to be adopted by good homes and promote your program of wild horse adoption more. Consider the fact that horses in the wild struggle as it is to survive, so that alone would decline the numbers minus human interaction. Weather, resources, herd claiming (stallions challenging each other) and predators all playing a vital part in that struggle.
Please take into consideration our words, and PLEASE consider an alternative. We are very concerned for the welfare of the wild horses and see that there are other ways besides killing to help the problem. Thank you for viewing this message and understanding the issue we see in this.
Sincerely,
Save Wild Horses program and concerned peoples
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