News from Nevada’s Virginia Range: Vol. 13

Highlighting groups working to protect our mustangs: American Wild Horse Campaign * Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund * Least Resistance Training Concepts * LBL Equine Rescue * Let 'em Run * Project Frontier * Virginia Range Wildlife Protection Association * Wild Horse Connection * Wild Horse Preservation League

In Memory of Bonnie Matton.

The Pinto Post is dedicated to sharing stories of the remarkable tenacity and the fierce devotion of the people working to protect Nevada’s wild horses. We honor all those who commit their time and energy to protecting these historic horses.

So, this month we are dedicating the August edition of the Pinto Post to beloved wild horse warrior, Bonnie Matton, who recently passed away.  Bonnie was a joyful ray of dazzling sunshine who willingly gave her all for the protection and preservation of Nevada’s wild horses, particularly in theDayton area. No matter the challenge -- from back road adventures with her close friend and beloved wild horse community member Dorothy, to protesting at the Capitol, Bonnie was up for it. Her legacy lives on through the well-known organization she founded, the Wild Horse Preservation League.

Before you delve into all the gripping stories and updates we have for you, please join us in a moment of silence in memory of the incredibly resilient, hardworking, dedicated wild horse hero, Bonnie Matton.

Remember, our next issue will come out September 1, so please submit articles, ideas and feedback by August 20th to ThePintoPost@gmail.com or through this Google Form.

A Day in the Life

The darters and documenters in AWHC's fertility control program are kept busy! Many volunteers wear quite a few hats when it comes to protecting the Virigina Range mustangs. Click below to learn more about all the different jobs, from fertility control, to rescue, to range management, volunteers take on!

Ever wondered what day in the life of an AWHC darter is like? Look no further! This month we take a deep dive into a day in the field with a fertility control darter.

Special thanks this month to the all the incredible volunteers who make this program happen. Their dedication and love for the horses shines through their hard work. Thank YOU.

Local Happenings

Be sure to click below for a very exciting announcement the Virigina Range Wildlife Protection Association as well as a call to action by LBL Equine Rescue!

Monthly Highlights

This month, the volunteer spotlight shines on Tracy Wilson, a woman who can and does do it all! Be sure to read her story as well as a special submission from documenter extraordinaire, Richie. As a special tribute, we’ve added a beautiful montage of photos of Bonnie throughout her life.

Happy Tails Rescues

Even as foaling season dies down, rescue efforts continue on!  This month, the Least Resistance Training Concepts Technical Large Animal Rescue team embarked on a mission to save a lone filly. Read all about the wild rescue with a happy ending below.

Please use the above number if you see horses or foals injured, sick, or at risk. Where does your call go? Your call goes to a 24/7 answering service that will connect with an on-call volunteer. From there volunteers, proper agencies and organizations will be dispatched. This includes, but is not limited to, local organizations, a large animal rescue team, and the sheriff's office in the corresponding area.

Want to contribute to the Pinto Post? Contact ThePintoPost@gmail.com

The Pinto Post is a volunteer-run, electronic publication not branded to any one organization but created to shine a light on the incredible work of the many wild horse organizations in the Reno/Carson City area.

Photo credit to Steve Paige, Tracy Wilson, Deb Walker, Maria Marriott, and Richie Asencio