Nevada Wild
Horse Wars!
America’s Largest Herd of Wild Horses
in Danger!

Wild horses are a part of our western heritage and the largest herd of wild horses, is in danger of being sold for slaughter by the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

We just returned from the Virginia City region in Northern Nevada, to take a look at these healthy, magnificent animals that are arguably native to their area and are a part of the eco-system, playing a major role in fire prevention with their grazing habits. The horses are healthy, boasting shiny coats and full stomachs – proving they can survive without human interference. The only help they need from us humans is to prevent their slaughter. Throughout history, horses have ‘worked for the man’ carrying soldiers in wars, assisting in farming and agriculture, transportation, sports and races, and more. Today, from wildfire prevention to tourism, these horses continue to earn their keep - as they have always done. They are symbols of freedom and are a part of our western heritage.

Willis Lamm represents Least Resistance Training Concepts (LRTC) Wild Horse Mentors, a Volunteer Service Organization to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and an authorized adoption agency for the State of Nevada Comstock Wild Horse Program and for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Willis Lamm is also a country western musician and we’ll talk about his album ‘Hearts of Iron’ which features a collection of original western songs and poetry, and is dedicated to America’s wild horses, living symbols of the freedom of the old west.

Lacy J. Dalton represents the Let ‘em Run Foundation, Inc. a non-profit organization in partnership with government, business and community, committed to the protection and preservation of wild horses and the heritage of the American West. Famous for her country hits ‘Slip Away’, ‘Takin' It Easy,’ ‘16th Avenue,’ ‘Everybody Makes Mistakes’ and more, Lacy J. Dalton will tell us a little about her music including her latest album ‘The Last Wild Place Anthology’ – plus, we’ll play her song ‘Let ‘em Run’ from her album ‘Wild Horse Crossing’ which was recorded for the Let ‘em Run Foundation.

Craig C. Downer has observed and studied the behavior, ecology and evolution of wild horses and burros in his native state of Nevada, across the west, and around the world. He received his AB in Biology in 1972 at the University of Berkeley, his MS in Biology in 1976 at the University of Nevada in Reno, and is finishing his Ph.D. in wildlife ecology. Craig is the author of the book ‘Wild Horses: Living Symbols of Freedom’, and he will be discussing the impact wild horses make to their environment, how they prevent wildfires, the origins of the horse, and more.

To watch our slide show and listen to Willie Nelson’s message about the wild horses from the Virginia Range – Click Here.

To watch an interview with Lacy J. Dalton and Willis Lamm on Nevada Trails, hosted by Michael J. Smith, Click here.

Wild Horse News & Resources
KBR Horse Net – this site has all the news and latest info about the Nevada Horse Wars & More - http://www.kbrhorse.net/
Least Resistance Training Concepts (LRTC) Wild Horse Mentors - www.whmentors.org
Let ‘em Run Foundation, Inc. – www.letemrun.org
Wild Horse Preservation League – www.wildhorsepl.org
Virginia Range Wildlife Protection Association - http://www.vrwpa.org/