I think it is time for the BLM to reassess the policies regarding the Navajo and their Mustangs. These are supposed to be protected animals. There is also the issue of fracking on public lands resulting in deaths of wild animals, including the Mustang. The BLM has a lot of reflection to do in regard to protecting our wildlife from harsh policies of those seeking monetary gains at the cost of national treasures.
By Jeri Clausing
Albuquerque, N.M.
July 31, 2013
The Navajo Nation (click here) is jumping into the emotional and divisive fray over a return to domestic horse slaughter, drafting a letter to federal officials in support of a New Mexico company's plan to begin exporting horse meat next week.
The tribe's support for Valley Meat Co. comes one week after Robert Redford and former Gov. Bill Richardson joined the opposite side of the debate, saying, among other reasons, that they were "standing with Native American leaders" to protect cultural values.
But Erny Zah, spokesman for Navajo President Ben Shelly, said Wednesday that the nation's largest Indian reservation can no longer support the estimated 75,000 feral horses that are drinking wells dry and causing ecological damage to the drought-stricken range.
"It's a sensitive subject to begin with because horses are considered sacred animals, so you just can't go out and euthanize them," Zah said. "That would go too far against cultural conditions. At the same time we have a bunch of horses that no one is caring for, so it's a delicate balance."...
You know that horse you thought you sold to a good home? Think again.
Brittany Wallace hopes to help save other horses from slaughter by telling her story to bring more awareness to the issue of horse slaughter. Late last year, she was reunited with Scribbles, her childhood horse, who was in a kill pen in Lancaster County but was bought by a York County horse rescuer. (Photo courtesy of You Ought to be in Pictures!)
August 10, 2013
York, PA
Last November, (click here) Brittany Wallace looked through Facebook photos of a horse found bleeding in a Pennsylvania kill pen and realized it was her old horse, Scribbles. Less than two months later, Brittany and Scribbles were back in Harwich, Mass., as Brittany prepared to ride her horse for the first time since their unlikely reunion.
"I was really nervous and I think she could tell I was nervous. It was so awesome. It felt like time-traveling back to when I had her before," said the now 17-year-old from Harwich, Mass. "We took up right where we left off."
The pair reconnected in an emotional reunion in December. Without prompting, Scribbles began to bow, a trick Brittany had taught her before they were separated. It was their special thing, and a complete surprise....
By Jeri Clausing
Albuquerque, N.M.
July 31, 2013
The Navajo Nation (click here) is jumping into the emotional and divisive fray over a return to domestic horse slaughter, drafting a letter to federal officials in support of a New Mexico company's plan to begin exporting horse meat next week.
The tribe's support for Valley Meat Co. comes one week after Robert Redford and former Gov. Bill Richardson joined the opposite side of the debate, saying, among other reasons, that they were "standing with Native American leaders" to protect cultural values.
But Erny Zah, spokesman for Navajo President Ben Shelly, said Wednesday that the nation's largest Indian reservation can no longer support the estimated 75,000 feral horses that are drinking wells dry and causing ecological damage to the drought-stricken range.
"It's a sensitive subject to begin with because horses are considered sacred animals, so you just can't go out and euthanize them," Zah said. "That would go too far against cultural conditions. At the same time we have a bunch of horses that no one is caring for, so it's a delicate balance."...
Brittany Wallace hopes to help save other horses from slaughter by telling her story to bring more awareness to the issue of horse slaughter. Late last year, she was reunited with Scribbles, her childhood horse, who was in a kill pen in Lancaster County but was bought by a York County horse rescuer. (Photo courtesy of You Ought to be in Pictures!)
August 10, 2013
York, PA
Last November, (click here) Brittany Wallace looked through Facebook photos of a horse found bleeding in a Pennsylvania kill pen and realized it was her old horse, Scribbles. Less than two months later, Brittany and Scribbles were back in Harwich, Mass., as Brittany prepared to ride her horse for the first time since their unlikely reunion.
"I was really nervous and I think she could tell I was nervous. It was so awesome. It felt like time-traveling back to when I had her before," said the now 17-year-old from Harwich, Mass. "We took up right where we left off."
The pair reconnected in an emotional reunion in December. Without prompting, Scribbles began to bow, a trick Brittany had taught her before they were separated. It was their special thing, and a complete surprise....
