Coalition Urges Humane Conditions at BLM Holding Facilities
The American Wild Horse Conservation (formerly American Wild Horse Preservation) and its coalition partners, including the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), have called on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ensure humane treatment for wild horses and burros in holding facilities during the sweltering summer months. Despite the BLM's requirement for adopters to provide shelter for these animals, the agency fails to meet its own standards in short-term holding corrals. Consequently, thousands of wild horses and burros endure extreme temperatures in BLM holding pens across the West, with no respite from the sun and heat.
Letters to BLM
Below are the individual letters sent to Nick Kornze, Deputy Director of the BLM:
- AWHC's letter
- ASPCA's letter
- HSUS's letter
Media Coverage
Media outlets have highlighted the plight of these animals:
- One view: BLM gets one right on horses, Reno Gazette-Journal
- Wild horses trying to beat heat, Fox Reno
- Wild horses in government care need relief from heat, HSUS Blog
Photographs
The following photos were taken by Hank Kimbell at the Palomino Valley Corrals on July 20 and 21, 2013, where temperatures ranged from 100 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
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