A Paiute Creation Story Involving a Wild Horse
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In 2001, wild horse enthusiasts rallied together to save “Two Socks,” a stately bay stallion, when he was removed. As his sire before him, “Two Socks” had roamed free in a valley, just east of Dayton, Nevada, for over 20 years. With his great temperament, gentle nature and excellent conformation, it was a pleasure to see him though he never allowed anyone to touch him. He was the epitome of the best in a wild horse. He not only threw beautiful foals but ones that could survive and thrive in the wild. Residents were horrified when he was captured, knowing a horse that old, especially a stallion, would never find an adopter and, undoubtedly, be sent to auction for slaughter. The Wild Horse Preservation League was quickly formed to find an immediate care-giver for him locally. Though this great horse has lost his freedom, he did not lose his life. “Two Socks” is our “Poster Child,” and the impetus for causing people to finally speak out, and be heard on the plight of OUR wild horses.
The Wild Horse Preservation League is always open to new ideas and voices in the struggle to keep our wild horses free from slaughter and eventual extinction. We do not wish to see them all put in a limited number of sanctuaries. However, we need your help to keep their freedom on OUR public lands.
To help, please voice your concerns to the following; Jim Caswell, Director, BLM, (202) 208-3801; Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary, Dept. of the Interior, (202) 208-3100; or Tony Lesperance, Director, NV Department of Agriculture, (775) 688-1182.
For information about our organization, please contact:
Bonnie
Matton
President
Wild Horse Preservation League
Post Office Box 1958
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 220-6806
mattonco@prodigy.net
Wild Horses bond with a sheep!
Attention!
We strongly urge you all to read about Nick J. Rahall's (D-WV) and Raúl M. Grijalva's (D-AZ) continuing efforts to protect our wild horses and burros of America! Their contributions will ensure the safety of these magnificent animals in the future!
A Little Perspective
Let
me teach you.
When you are tense, let me teach you to relax.
When you are short tempered, let me teach you to be patient.
When you are short sighted, let me teach you to see.
When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful.
When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene.
When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful.
When you are self absorbed, let me teach you to think of greater things.
When you are arrogant, let me teach you humility.
When you are lonely, let me be your companion.
When you are tired, let me carry the load.
When you need to learn, let me teach you. After all, I'm your horse.
W. Lamm, 1997
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