American Mustang
His Kingdom for a Horse: Jay Kirkpatrick, expert on fertility control, speaks to the ongoing issues regarding wild horse management in the U.S. and abroad
By Mae Lee Sun “Wild horses are more or less able to run freely in 10 Western States.” This statement was published in the New York Times on October 10th, 2011 in a blog entry titled ‘Wild Horses, Hard Choices’ by a guy who had spent a little time interning with the U.S. Forest … Continue reading
Book Review- Wild Horse Annie and the Last of the Mustangs: The Life of Velma Johnston
For decades, the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) in the U.S. has waged war against the Mustangs, claiming environmental reasons i.e. competition for food and water, despite evidence of the contrary. The propaganda led to sanctioned abuses and outright slaughter of hundreds of thousands of wild horses which fed the pet food and rendering industries. … Continue reading
Australian Horseman Carlos Tabernaberri Invited by Native Americans to Ride Trail of Tears on Mustangs
By Mae Lee Sun Cultures from around the world, from the Mayans to the Greeks, predicted epic change taking place in 2012 that would alter life as we know it- not in an Armageddon sort of way and rather in ways that would stimulate a rising of human consciousness. Certainly, Grandmother Margaret Behan sees it … Continue reading
A Little Piece of Heaven: an interview with award winning wild horse photographer Rachael Waller
In late October 2011, WHJ interviewed American fine art/equine photographer, Rachael Waller on her work with wild horses, what feeds her inspiration and what she hopes to accomplish through her craft. She has won numerous awards; her clients include Hollywood personalities; and her images of wild horses have fetched unnamed prices by private collectors. When … Continue reading
Wild Horse Weavings Help Navajo Elders
Known throughout the world for their skill and beautiful renditions in the textile arts, Navajo or Dine weavers both traditional and contemporary, will be presenting work depicting wild horses at the 22nd annual Adopt-a-Native-Elder rug show and sale at the Snow Park Lodge, Park City, Utah this November 11-13th. Although more traditional weavings, including saddle … Continue reading
