December Local Happenings
City of Reno stands with wild horses
A big thank you goes out to the City of Reno who, working together with Wild Horse Connection representatives, created a flyer for Reno residents who live in developments along the range.
What they had to say is worth repeating! Their tips for living with wild horses could save lives.
More info: http://agri.nv.gov/.../fact.../virginia_range_horse_faqs/ or https://wildhorseconnection.org/
Share this graphic with anyone you know who lives near wild horses.
Wild Horse License Plates Help fund range improvement projects
Two gate panels that prevent horses from leaving the range and accessing not only a roadway, but also a walking/biking path along Veterans Parkway, were recently damaged beyond use. The Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund stepped in and was able to utilize funds generated by the Historic Virginia Range Mustangs license plates to replace the damaged gates with heavy duty panels. They will also be funding the permanent metal signs to be mounted on the gates. Wild Horse Connection organized volunteers to get the panels installed. A big thank you to all! Projects like this are just one way your license plates help to protect the Virginia Range mustangs!
If you don’t have the new plates yet, be sure to check out vrmustangs.org/nv-special-plate/ to find out how to get yours!
A huge thank you
As the holidays approach and the year comes to a close, we often reflect on what makes us grateful. This year, everyone at the Pinto Post is incredibly grateful to the volunteers on the range, who day in and day out brave all the weather that living in Nevada brings, from the scorching summers to more recently the shivering winter snow. This month, volunteers outdid themselves throwing hay, through the diversionary feeding project, on a snowy bone chilling day. We thank you and the horses thank you!
Remember, please do not feed wild horses. It is illegal and will surely harm the wild horses. Volunteers are feeding certified weed free hay under a cooperative agreement between Wild Horse Connection Range Management and the Nevada Department of Agriculture for the purpose of public safety.
volunteers brave the weather to protect wild horses
Horses in the bad weather, staying safe and out of the roads.
LBL Holiday List
We can’t say thank you enough!
As 2020 comes to an end, we would like to thank everyone who has donated to the LBL Equine Rescue foal intensive care facility.
We are so grateful for what you have helped us accomplish this past year - you helped make our goal of a facility to care for abandoned and injured Virginia Range foals a reality.
As the new year arrives, along with the 2021 foaling season, we are still in need of a few items –
stall mats,
portable electric oil filled heater,
small metal cans with lids to store feed,
plastic tubs with lids for storage,
a cot,
hooks to hang a ladder on the wall,
waterproof deck/patio storage boxes.
Gift cards to purchase these items at Tractor Supply, Lowe’s, Amazon are also appreciated and can be mailed to:
3300 Prospect ave
Silver Springs NV 89429
Again, thank you for your continued support and helping us save the lives of these precious foals.
The LBL Critical Foal Care Nursery
Survivor, a foal LBL’s nursery helped save!
A peak inside LBL’s foal nursery.
Tio (left) and Calico (right) are two foals who were rescued and helped by LBL’s critical care nursery.
Support wild horses and get great gifts at the same time
Virginia Range Wildlife Protection Association (VRWPA) has many wild horses gifts on their websites just in time for Christmas … and it’s never too early to find that perfect gift! These funds directly benefit the wild horses on the Virginia Range. To order: https://vrwpa.com/store/ VRWPA is also taking orders on their beautiful live Christmas wreaths for $25. They will deliver to Reno, and Carson City areas.
