Here is some information on what Sale Authority is:
- In the 2005 Federal Omnibus Appropriation Bill, Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT) attached a rider that gave BLM authority to sell- without limitation (slaughter)- wild horses over the age of ten. 8,300 wild horses fit this criterion. The rider also specified that any animal not adopted in three adoption attempts, would also be sold without limitations- 100 animals fit this criterion.
- The 8,300 wild horses now earmarked under the Burn's rider for slaughter were never given an opportunity to be adopted, but were sent immediately to long-term holding pasture sanctuaries, not holding corrals.
Tracey and Mustang U are hoping to get enough funds together to make the trip down to Burns and pick up the grulla mare, Liberty, and her filly. Plus they will need to adopt the filly for another $125.00.
This is Liberty's filly. Isn't she the cutest thing you have ever seen? I so want her! (But I can't have her!)
There is also a "Name The Filly" contest going on. For more details, please go to Mustang U.
Tracey does amazing work with Mustangs. I have seen proof of this, with her 2 Mustangs, Steve Holt! and Sandy. I believe that if she can get Liberty home, that Liberty will be gentled and possibly even rideable. Don't you think Liberty deserves a chance at a better life?
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Yes, I do. But, my question is, Out of all the horses in this predicament, why these? What made her pick these particular horses as ones to rescue? I know they all deserve "the chance" but, what criteria goes into picking? Health? Breed? Or does she know something about this pair?
Disregard! I just went to her site and read more on it...good information there. Thanks for posting this. They are cute aren't they?
I went to her site and read the whole story. I hope they meet their goal. I'll have to think of a name too. It's so funny, I came up with Liberty's Belle in my head before I read the other comments. I guess we all have great minds that think alike!
This is so funny, I went to do the word verification and it came up teras, very cool!!!
Thanks so much for posting this, Paint Girl! You're a real gem. You'll need to come visit Liberty when she gets here :)
Amazing and beautiful! I hope they get the best of homes!
I liked the name Liberty Bell, too! She's a beautiful mare and the filly is a doll. I hope they can bring her home!!
Great post...Tracey is a great trainer!!
I think Conrad Burns should be sent to slaughter.
That baby is the cutest little thing...good luck Tracey!!!
Now I need to head over to Tracey's blog and see what's going on...We have been gone camping, and I feel like so much has happened in blogland while I was gone.
Glad to see that you and your sis had a great 4th, and the pics from your trail ride are great. :)
Way cute little baby - I am so used to them being so darn fugly that it surprised me how cute it was.
Oh they are both beautiful, and have so much potential. I have always been partial to duns, buckskins and grulla's.
life is so brutal! the big time ranchers rule the politicians. that baby is a darling. i like liberty bell...the baby will be free from harm once it is adopted. perfect name!
Oh that is so sad...So many horses will be lost...The mare and filly are just beautiful!! I can't wait to read Tracie's story..Thanks for posting this so we can help!
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