The Passing Of An American Icon
July 23, 2013
“His is a power enhanced by pride, a courage heightened by challenge. His is a swiftness intensified by strength, a majesty magnified by his grace. His is a timeless beauty touched with gentleness, a spirit that call our hearts to dream.” Author Unknown
With great difficulty and sadness, I share with you the passing of a most magnificent wild horse – El Mariachi. A horse that was admired, loved and an inspiration to me and so many others.
My life was forever changed the day I saw him in the White Mountain range of Wyoming. How our lives were to become connected, I could never have imagined, but I will always be grateful for the privilege.
Most of you know what El Mariachi meant to me, but I realize this is a shared heartbreak. He touched so many people. There was just something about him. He had such presence – you couldn’t help but be in awe of him. What an amazing creature. He made my heart sing.
Wild in Wyoming.
In the wild – chasing another stallion down a steep hill.
To all of you that came together on El Mariachi’s behalf, I send you healing thoughts and my utmost gratitude.
(To the readers of this post, please understand that I will not be sharing any details).
Some of my favorite images…
At his new home in Arizona.
El Mariachi with Hope.
“I have seen things so beautiful they have brought tears to my eyes. Yet none of them can match the gracefulness and beauty of a horse running free.” Author Unknown
Run free El Mariachi…run free…
(The original story: “Rescuing An American Icon“)
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White Mountain and Little Colorado Mustangs in Holding, 9-2011
September 18, 2011
El Mariachi is from White Mountain - this mare shares his coloring...
On our way home from vacation, we stopped by the Rock Springs, WY holding facility to view the Mustangs from the recent White Mountain/Little Colorado roundup. I didn’t have the opportunity to take photos from anywhere but the public viewing area so many of the horses can’t even be seen, but I’ve posted an album of some that are available. It’s my hope that folks will share this album which may result in a home for at least one of these beautiful horses.
The link to the Facebook album is: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2092842237525.2103286.1139356307&l=32b7abf0ab&type=1
Thank you!
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Photo Of The Week – 6/16/11
June 17, 2011
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An adorable Mustang colt from the White Mountain HMA in Wyoming. If the current Record of Decision stands for the White Mountain and Little Colorado HMA’s, seeing young ones like this on these ranges will be all but a memory.
The BLM has chosen Alternative D. Spay the mares and geld the stallions to create non-producing wild horse herds. I just can’t wrap my head around it. And doing it in the field?! Beyond dangerous and inhumane. Please share the information, make the calls and send the e-mails. This is truly a disastrous plan for our wild ones.
The BLM’s Record of Decision from the Rock Springs, Wyoming field office regarding the White Mountain and Little Colorado HMA’s can be read here:
Details and contact information (courtesy of Carol Walker) to voice your concerns and/or attend the planned meeting (a statewide hearing on the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in the management of wild horses on June 21 at 5:30 at the BLM office in Rock Springs):
http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/info/news_room/2011/may/18hdd-helicopter.html
Wyoming State Wild Horse Specialist Amy Ruhs, 307-352-0375,
Rock Springs Wild Horse Specialist Jay D’Ewart, 307-352-0331
High Desert District Manager: John Ruhs, 307-352-0256
Wyoming State Director: Don Simpson, 307-775-6256.
And don’t forget about your elected officials! Let them hear from you as well. Contact information below:
https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
The Environmental Assessment (EA) can be read in its entirety here:
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Photo Of The Week – 12/15/10
December 15, 2010
Guess the last story put me in the mood for a foal image. This little guy is from the White Mountain HMA near Rock Springs, Wyoming.
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Photo Of The Week – 7/14/10
July 14, 2010
White Mountain HMA (Wyoming) herd mates take care of each other’s itchy spots. My favorite wild horse moments – when they finally feel relaxed enough to go about their natural behaviors.
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