Public Urged to Adopt Wild Horses from Virginia Range
The American Wild Horse Conservation (formerly American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign) and Let 'Em Run Foundation are calling on the public to assist in adopting wild horses removed from the Virginia Range near Reno. These organizations are dedicated to the humane protection of wild horses and burros on public lands.
In March 2013, Return to Freedom, the founding organization of the AWHC, signed a cooperative agreement with the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA). This agreement allows for the first option to purchase any Virginia Range horses captured by the NDA. Local groups have since rescued over 200 horses captured and removed from the range in the past two years.
Adoptable Horses
Dozens of fantastic horses are available for adoption. Of particular urgency are two family bands captured from the Virginia Range last year. These historic mustangs are a beautiful array of paints and sorrels of various ages and sexes. Some of the horses looking for their forever homes include:
Rojo and Family
A stallion now named Rojo looks after two paint mares with one paint filly, two sorrel mares with a paint and sorrel colt, a lead bay mare, and a few yearlings, bringing his large family to 11. Let 'Em Run is looking to place this colorful family as a group in a sanctuary or at a ranch where they can remain together.
Waylon and Family
Waylon is an All-American stallion captured from the USA Parkway area of the Virginia Range. He has a velvety sorrel coloring, and his age is unknown. His family consists of two mares, two fillies, two colts, and two geldings aged 2-3. Let 'Em Run would also like to place this bonded family in a setting where they can remain together.
Bo and Rio
Bo is a 2-3-year-old black gelding, standing at 14.2 hands and still growing. He’s calm and curious, has nice conformation, and is making great progress in halter training. His friend Rio is 1-2 years old, about 13.5 hands, with a lot of growing to do. He’s sweet and extremely smart. Bo and Rio are available as a pair or as individuals for adoption.
Rescue groups and private parties interested in the adoption of Waylon, Rojo & Family are encouraged to contact Let 'Em Run coordinator Karen Vineis directly at [email protected] or 775-741-4771. Those interested in Bo and Rio, please email [email protected].
The Let 'Em Run Foundation is a nonprofit organization in partnership with government, business, and community, committed to the protection and preservation of wild horses and the heritage of the American West. The American Wild Horse Conservation (formerly American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign) is a coalition of more than 60 horse advocacy, public interest, and conservation organizations dedicated to preserving the American wild horse in viable, free-roaming herds for generations to come, as part of our national heritage.
Posted by Nevada Appeal