News from Nevada’s Virginia Range: Vol. 16

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

Welcome to the November Pinto Post!

As the year flies by, the hard work and dedication of the Virginia Range groups continues on. From diversionary feeding for public safety, to exciting adoption announcements, to exhilarating rescues, this month has been one to remember! Read all about it here!

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

Fertility Control Update

Read below about AWHC’s Science and Conservation Center class for dart certifications, help AWHC welcome six new fertility control volunteers and check out the most updated PZP numbers!

Special thanks 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

It’s time to start thinking about the holidays and the Virginia Range Wild Horse Protection Association has got you covered! Read all about the gifts they are offering, as well as an exciting adoption update, an announcement from the Wild Horse Preservation League and of course, LBL’s adoptable horse of the month!

Monthly Highlights

The November volunteer highlight falls on John Cottrill He is a fantastic volunteer that does it all! Thank you, John, for all of your hard work.

This month Deborah spins a thrilling tail of a beautiful golden stallion she has watched grow from a small, spunky baby to a stunning bachelor stallion. Be sure to read about it below.

Sadly in October, we had to say goodbye to rescued foal, Moon. Please join us in celebrating her memory with a sweet tribute from LBL Equine Rescue.

Happy Tails Rescues

The Least Resistance Training Concept’s TLAR team embarked on a truly heart pounding rescue involving a family of wild horses, a busy highway, and a steep grade. Read on to learn about the skillful steps the TLAR team took to ensure the safety of all horses while safely and expertly getting them out of a dangerous situation!

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 Marc Crumpler, Maria Marriott, Nancy Florence, Deborah Sutherland