Unfolding Tragedy at ISPMB: A Crisis for Wild Horses

Wild horse advocates are breathing a temporary sigh of reliefat a last-minute decision by South Dakota States Attorney Steve Aberle to postpone the auction of as many as 600 wild horses seized from the failed International Society for the Protection ofMustangsand Burros (ISPMB) sanctuary in Lantry, SD.

In October, the State took control of the horses after an ISPMB employee released shocking evidence of emaciated horses, dozens of deaths from starvation, extreme neglect, and a total lack of veterinary and hoof care. Over the last 17 years, ISPMB allowed uncontrolled breeding, causing the population to increase from 250 to over 800 wild horses—a number that far exceeded ISPMB's capacity to care for them.

The rescue groupsFleet of AngelsandChilly Pepper Miracle Mustang Rescuehave been tackling this large-scale tragedy by trying to adopt out as many horses as possible before they are sent to the slaughter auction. Read more and learn how you can help below.

The Latest:

• Deal to Stop Wild Horse Auction OK'd by Everyone but Sanctuary's Leader, December 14, 2016
• Whistle Blowers Finally Expose Conditions at Wild Horse Sanctuary, Part III, November 8, 2016
• Horse Breeding and Spending Gallop Out of Control at West River Sanctuary, Part II, November 7, 2016
• From Salvation to Starvation: How a Wild Horse Crusader's Dream Went Bad, Part I, November 6, 2016

How You Can Help:

• Chilly Pepper Mustang Rescue Works to Save ISPMB Horses from Slaughter
• Fleet of Angels Spearheading ISPMB Horse Adoption Efforts