From Blue Wing to Windwalker Ridge: The Ongoing Battle for Primrose, the "Mystery Mare"
This is the story of Primrose, a small, brave mare who became known as the "Mystery Mare" of the Blue Wing Complex roundup. Her journey from the Nevada desert to the Windwalker Ridge Mustang Sanctuary is a harrowing tale of survival, a damning indictment of the BLM’s lack of accountability, and a testament to the power of advocacy and love.
The Math of Mismanagement: How Public Lands Policy Fails Wild Horses
Wild horses are an enduring symbol of the American West, yet their survival on public lands is increasingly threatened by policies that prioritize commercial livestock over protected wildlife. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is tasked with managing these herds under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971. However, a closer examination of the math behind the BLM's Appropriate Management Levels (AMLs) reveals a stark disparity in land and forage allocation, raising serious concerns about the genetic viability of wild horse populations