This colorful mustang has been galloping through the Sand Wash Basin for nearly 30 years By HEATHER BALOGH ROCHFORT | 5280 MAY 2020 | SOURCE LINK Four years ago, photographers descended upon the Sand Wash Basin to watch the government bait-trap some of the area’s wild horses. But while documenting the controversial practice, meant to curb population… Continue reading Meet one of America’s most famous wild horses
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Happy ending for foals from Dry Creek roundup
Cross-posted from the GreyBull Standard BY PATTIE CARPENTER Four foals, dubbed by wild horse advocates as the “Dry Creek quartet,” are now out of harm’s way and under the care of experienced veterinarian Dr. Lisa Jacobson in Northern Colorado. The foals—individually named by horse advocates as Maestro, Allegro, Cornet and Piccolo– were separated from their… Continue reading Happy ending for foals from Dry Creek roundup
What a Veteran: Korean war horse Sgt. Reckless
This is our second post about the Korean War veteran Sgt. Reckless who happens to be a horse. We at Tuesday's Horse first discovered the Sgt. Reckless story in June, 2011. It has gone viral many times over since then, but for those who have yet to hear about her, you are in for a… Continue reading What a Veteran: Korean war horse Sgt. Reckless
Sgt. Reckless: A Great American Hero
Here is a video about a warrior you may never have heard about. Sgt. Reckless was a Korean War veteran of a different kind. She was a Marine with the 5th Marines Recoilless Rifle Co. SSgt. Reckless was wounded twice in action and went through some of the toughest campaigns of that war. Reckless was… Continue reading Sgt. Reckless: A Great American Hero
Amazing rescues: Horse stranded in wash rescued after 5 days (AZ)
Chopper Helps Horse Fly From Sandbar Colorado, an 8-year-old quarter horse, is airlifted from a sandbar in the middle of the Gila River to the river bank after spending nearly five days trapped. Cross-posted from The Arizona Republic at AZCentral.com By DEREK QUIZON and BRITTANY WILLIAMS | March 17, 2010 A horse who was stranded… Continue reading Amazing rescues: Horse stranded in wash rescued after 5 days (AZ)
In Memoriam: Caroline Jaffe
Written and submitted by Barbara Beck Caroline Jaffe Horse Warrior January 16, 1942 ~ October 25, 2009 Explaining what Caroline Jaffe meant to us is like explaining why you can’t have powdered water. What would you add? What can you add to somebody who has dedicated her entire life to giving? CJ, or Potlucky, as… Continue reading In Memoriam: Caroline Jaffe
Orphan Acres helps homeless horses (Idaho)
Are you an experienced grant writer? Would you like to help someone really special and bless horses and other animals? Read the story below and donate your time to help Brian Glover processing grant applications. You will see why once you have finished the article. If you are looking for a really good deed you… Continue reading Orphan Acres helps homeless horses (Idaho)