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If you’re interested in learning about the complexities of wild horse conservation, the ongoing battles against outdated practices, and the critical role of public support, listen in this week. I sat down with Simone Netherlands, the dedicated founder and president of the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group to share her incredible journey from an avid horse lover to a fierce protector of wild herds.
Simone opens up about the challenges her organization faces, from dealing with state and federal agencies to managing public outrage and support. Her stories are both heart-wrenching and inspiring, highlighting how collective action and a relentless spirit can make a real difference.
Discover how Simone and her team balance passion with practicality to ensure these horses not only survive but thrive. This episode is a call to action for all horse lovers and advocates, showing that even the smallest effort can contribute to a significant impact. Join us and find out how you can be part of the solution to protect these majestic animals.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
- How Simone Netherlands transitioned from a horse lover to the founder of the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group.
- The shocking realities of horse auctions and the impact they had on Simone’s advocacy.
- The challenges and triumphs faced by wild horse advocates in working with state and federal agencies.
- How public support and how collective outrage and action can drive change.
- Insights into the innovative solutions for humane wild horse population control proposed by Simone’s organization.
- How even small efforts from individuals can contribute to the significant impact of wild horse conservation efforts.
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5 Comments
Thanks for doing this very motivating and informative program with Simone Netherlands. Although I am an advocate of Reserve Design to contain wild horse/burro numbers, I still commend Simone and her 100 stalwart collaborators for fighting the good fight for these wonderful naturally living horses and for countering all the bias, prejudice and even deliberate lies that are so egregious and must be countered. I will write in.
Yet another excellent podcast, Carol. Thank you for sharing this with your listeners. And thank you to Simone for all her work and advocacy in protecting our wild horses on US public lands.
This was a really informative podcast about what we can do to help protect our wild mustangs.
I believe the helicopter roundups of the wild horses need to be stopped permanently. The wild horses are constantly being chased by the helicopters causing them to get serious injuries, being removed from their homes on the public lands, separated from their families and end up losing their freedom. It’s horrible tragedy for the wild horses
Agree completely Diane and pray constantly that the wild horses should be left alone and never again be harassed by helicopters. These beautiful horses, with their foals and families separated is pure evil from the BLM!! The tragedy, horrific anguish, deaths and loss of freedom these horses experience is immoral and unforgivable. I am retired but will donate as much as I can and will continue to sign petitions (although I have little faith that my representatives or Congress care, but I pray they do and will act), and I find hope in reading the stories and images through the wonderful and courageous people who give their ‘all’ in protecting these iconic American Mustangs. May God watch over all.