photo: wildhorseeducation.org
(Winnemucca, NV) On August 30th, Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge was sent a letter on behalf of Bonnie Kohleriter, a private individual, and Laura Leigh, President of Wild Horse Education, attempting to address serious issues concerning the Refuge’s plan to remove 412 wild horses starting September 9th. The letter, sent by legal council, addresses lack of transparency and the refuge’s conduct in failing to adequately protect wild horses from slaughter. The letter suggests the issues could be resolved, however filing litigation is pending.
“Sheldon has a sordid history” stated Leigh “hidden removals, horrific images of foals hog-tied and left in the desert to die, Sheldon horses found in kill pens right off their chosen contractors trucks and when horses leave Sheldon so many remain unaccounted for to this day.” Read more>