As 2019 comes to a close, we need to let you know that the fight for their protection is not over. Friday's announcement comes a year-and-a-half after Arizona passed the HB 2340, the Salt River Wild Horse Act. "Two years ago, the Salt River wild horses were almost removed and slaughtered. These advocates are asking for a modification of the fencing to mitigate the calamitous effects of the fencing as it stands now. Wild horse advocates have worked diligently over the years to secure long-term protection for horses in the Salt River area of Arizona’s Tonto National Forest. As part of the Collaborative’s input, the Forest Service is currently constructing fencing along the lower Salt River in the Tonto National Forest. As of March 1, 2020, the population of wild horses on the HMA was 1,722 wild horses. The fence will block horses from getting to both the river and half of their protected habitat guaranteed to them by state law. (November 6, 2018)...Pursuant to the Act, last year, the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) and the U.S. Forest Service signed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the management of the Salt River wild horses. .
All rights reserved. (Or the Salt River Horse Act, HB2340) Pursuant to the Act, last year, the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) and the U.S. Forest Service signed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the management of the Salt River wild horses. Another famous herd, the Salt River wild horses, roam the Tonto National Forest. . They are humanely managed through birth control PZP and protected from harrassment by Arizona Statute ARS 3-1491. New Threat To Salt River Wild Horses. To further protect the horses, Arizona state Rep. Kelly Townsend, R-Mesa, introduced HB 2340, also known as the Salt River Wild Horse Act, during the 2016 legislative session. Gov. Back in 1890 the Salt River wild horses were referred to as “native animals”. Now, the Forest Service’s plan to construct a fence that threatens the very existence of this historic herd is currently underway. "Get the most out of your experience with a personalized all-access pass to everything local on events, music, restaurants, news and more.The new management program averted a U.S. Forest Service plan to remove around 100 horses from the Salt River and Tonto National Forest because of safety concerns about nearby highways.
A volunteer group called the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) was named the state contractor for the humane management of the Salt River wild horses. In this capacity, the group has instituted a highly successful program of grassroots volunteer work utilizing humane fertility control, documentation, monitoring horse health, and both public and animal safety issues—all at no expense to the state or federal government. Phoenix, Arizona (April 11, 2016) . Once slated for roundup and removal, these are the Salt River wild horses, living happily ever after, because of people like you who support our organization and our goals. In 2019 The Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) and our coalition partner the American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) have worked extensively to secure long term protection for the Salt River wild horses. Just two years ago, the herd of wild horses was going to be rounded up and auctioned off.Friday's announcement comes a year-and-a-half after Arizona passed the HB 2340, the Salt River Wild Horse Act. They were rounded up by the Salt River Wild Horse … Victory for Salt River Wild Horses: Bill to Protect the Herd Passes the AZ Senate!