03/19/2026
One of our rescues, Rocket, was removed during an “emergency” roundup five years ago, along with over 600 other mustangs. The Bureau of Land Management stated that the Sand Wash Basin HMA no longer had the resources to support its wild horse population.
Yet just two months later, thousands of domestic sheep were allowed to graze the same range right before winter.
This raises important questions about how our public lands are managed and for whom they are truly managed.
Remember that wild horses are federally protected under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971 and are recognized for their role in maintaining the health of Western rangelands. 🏜️
What are your thoughts on how public lands should be managed?
Photo: Rocket before being captured. He now lives with one of our board members in Georgia. Follow EquiHeart to see pictures of him!
