Wild Horse Project

During the summer 2009, a herd of wild horses from Challis, Idaho were captured as part of a Bureau of Land Management round up. In the course of wild horse round ups, family bands are broken apart forever, foals weaned too early, mares and their stallions separated, countless horses injured and even fatalities occur. The Challis round up was no exception and over 200 of the 400 horses on that range were removed, then “sorted” by age & sex, and shipped to destinations unknown.

TAKE A SAD SONG AND MAKE IT BETTER…

Photographer, Elissa Kline, had been photographing the Challis herd, observing, documenting and walking amongst the “wild ones” for years. When the round up was scheduled, she did the unthinkable and was present to document the sorrowful event. Her work and passion for these beautiful, gentle creatures ultimately inspired an unprecedented rescue effort.

With the support of Silent Voices Equine Rescue, a proactive group of wild horse advocates - The Wild Horse Project - were able to successfully secure twenty wild mares and one gelding. Many of the mares were pregnant, consequently, the herd increased by ten; six fillies and four colts were born in the spring of 2010. A safe and relatively private six acre pasture has been their home for the past two years. The intention was to offer an accessible yet peaceful environment for them to begin their healing process and have their foals.

Our search for a permanent sanctuary has finally come to fruition with foremost wild horse advocate, Neda DeMayo and her organization, Return to Freedom. A variety of factors must still be accomplished before the horses can actually be relocated to their final home. Fundraising efforts and volunteer support have thus far contributed to the success of this amazing project. However, in order to continue to provide for their temporary pasture and to arrange transport when the time comes, additional funding is required. Your contributions, large or small, are received with our heartfelt gratitude. Meanwhile, we vow to keep them together, safe and secure until they can once again run with the wind.

To financially support this project, tax deductible donations can be made to Silent Voices Equine Rescue, a non-profit 501C3. Please make reference to “Wild Horses” on all donations.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

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