Wild Horse Journal is the first of its kind publication dedicated to the magnificent yet often misunderstood world of wild horses who suffer tragically on a global scale. Inspired by a little Australian brumby named ‘Trooper’, (cover/header photo: Trooper on the left with his big friend Charlie) WHJ is an invitation to come on a literary and visual journey of discovery, awe and connection in understanding and protecting the last of the existing herds with the intention that ultimately, the knowledge gained from study of wild horses will help all horses.
Trooper one year after his capture and rescue
Our goal in this endeavor is to bring you provocative news stories, personal interviews with leading equine researchers and scientists, breathtaking photographs and sagely wisdom from the most respected spiritual and cultural leaders from around the world.
We will be accepting story ideas, submissions and Op-ed pieces and comments, beginning with the first set of posts which will include a story on a noted Australian horseman who was invited by a group of Native Americans to ride with them on The Trail of Tears on mustangs in 2012; an interview with researcher Jay Kirkpatrick on fertility control in wild horses and other mega-fauna; an update on research of ancient horse DNA establishing the horse as a native species to N. America; a diary of Trooper’s journey; and other interesting facts on wild E. caballus.
More stories ahead…join us for “news you can run with.”
About Trooper: see the page “Trooper’s Diary”
About the editor:
Mae Lee Sun has worked as a freelance journalist/photographer, editor and animal welfare advocate in the United States and abroad for over 15 years, and currently in Australia. Her articles and essays have appeared in numerous newspapers and literary journals and range in topics from women’s issues, to green technology and spirituality. She has presented on the use of endangered species parts in Traditional Chinese Medicine at a CITIES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) sponsored conference of the ASA (Asian Conservation Alliance) in Japan, has lobbied with prominent animal welfare organizations to pass human euthanasia laws for companion and farm animals in Taiwan and established the first U.S. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) internship at an animal shelter at the Boulder Valley Humane Society in Colorado. She holds M.A.’s in both Sociology and Buddhist Studies and resides in Victoria, Australia, with her partner Bruce, her brumby ‘Trooper’ and four domestic horses, ‘Charlie’,'Tex’,’ Max’ and ‘Shadow’, two dogs ‘Milo’ and ‘Zach’ and two cats,’Raskull’and ‘Sabbath’.
Mae Lee Sun, Editor, Wild Horse Journal