Wild Horses of Alberta Society

12/19/2025

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The Wild Horses of Alberta Society now has a new official page.

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Thank you for your support and understanding. 🐎

Breathe deep. Look west. The wild horses are waiting.

We’re a volunteer-run charity working to protect Alberta’s wild horses through rescue, education, and advocacy.

12/19/2025

Your donations help us get through the coldest months — and thaw out approximately 47 things a day. 💛https://www.wildhorsesofalberta.com/donate

12/18/2025

What does winter at WHOAS look like?
✔️ Extra hay, because every horse claims they’re “absolutely wasting away”
✔️ Warm mash for the seniors, who now expect it with the attitude of retired aristocrats
✔️ Frozen buckets — every morning, every lunch, and sometimes moments after you JUST broke the ice
✔️ Horses ignoring perfectly good shelters to stand dramatically in the only blizzard in a 40-km radius
✔️ And the classic winter mystery: how they can be covered in frost, look delighted, and still act like you are the one who made it cold. Your donations help us survive the coldest months.

12/17/2025

Clearwater–Cleanwater: Groups and local businesses in Clearwater County are invited to an invite-only webinar hosted by the West Country Sustainability Coalition.

This session will explore how proposed coal mining could impact water, wildlife, and recreational use in the Clearwater County watershed. The webinar includes a short presentation followed by a facilitated discussion, giving participants a chance to learn more about the issue, understand how they may be affected, and share their concerns.

If your organization or business relies on clean water, healthy landscapes, or outdoor recreation, this conversation matters.

👉 Learn more about the West Country Sustainability Coalition and coal threats in the region:

West Country Sustainability Coalition We are a voluntary group of area residents, recreation users, and organisations working together towards a healthy West Country - one without new coal mines. Join the Community ⟶ Take Action Mountains not MinesWrite to your elected representatives and ask that...

12/17/2025

💰 The Cost of Care Has Become Critical 💰Wild horses come to us unhandled, undernourished, injured, or pregnant. Their care is intensive — and our facility costs have skyrocketed with winter and inflation. This is why we’re asking — urgently — for your help.

Propane: up to $700/month
Electricity: up to $400/month
Garbage + waste removal: $180/month
Repairs, fencing, waterers: $300–$600/month
Hay, grain, supplements, vet care, farrier, training - $650–$1,300 per month.

12/15/2025

Facts Matter. So Do Wild Horses.

We know there is a lot of emotion — and misinformation — circulating online about Alberta’s wild horses. We want to share a few clear, factual points.

• WHOAS does not support culls.
• WHOAS does not set government policy.
• Horses in our care come from private land situations, not public lands.
• At this time, we are not aware of any government plan to use contraceptives on wild mares in 2026.

WHOAS was formed in 2009 in response to province-wide capture seasons that left wild horses with few humane outcomes. Since then, broad capture programs have ended, adoption pathways exist, and interventions are now limited, licensed, and case-specific.

Our work is grounded in animal welfare, science, and transparency. We welcome respectful, fact-based questions. We do not engage in fear-based claims or personal attacks.

If you want to learn more about how wild horses are managed in Alberta today, we encourage you to consult publicly available information from the Government of Alberta.

🖤 The horses deserve truth — not clickbait.

12/12/2025

Got questions about how WHOAS works?
Our FAQ has you covered — clear, simple answers straight from the people who work with these horses every day. ❤️🐴

Find answers to common questions about Alberta’s wild horses.

12/11/2025

Looking for a partner with heart, grit, and a dash of mischief?
Meet Jade, a stunning girl with the softest eyes and a curious mind. She’s learning quickly in care and would thrive with a calm, experienced handler.
Apply on our website — Jade deserves the perfect home for the holidays. ✨

Adopt with purpose. Provide a forever home to a rescued wild horse and help protect Alberta’s wild herds for future generations.

12/10/2025

A huge thank-you to our incredible volunteers who braved cold mornings, icy pens, coffee shortages, and one particularly cheeky gelding. Your work keeps this operation moving — and the horses know it. ❤️

12/09/2025

Winter tours are pure magic — quiet snow, warm breath clouds, and the herd moving like shadows between the trees. Our one-hour Into the Herd experience brings you up close (at their comfort level), includes time with rescued horses, and ends with a Q&A.

Book a tour with the Wild Horses of Alberta Society. An unforgettable, family-friendly way to experience and support Alberta’s wild horses.

12/08/2025

How do Alberta’s wild horses use the landscape?🐴
New habitat studies show horses rely heavily on cutblocks — areas where new growth provides accessible forage. This helps researchers understand grazing patterns and guides responsible management planning. Science is helping us protect both horses and habitat.