Buzz ‘Round The Trough (Blog)

Getting ready for winter Wild horses prepare for the next storm coming in from the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Two rain storms brought Truckee River levels to near flooding. The third is expected to bring even more precipitation to the Northern Nevada region in Reno. The mustangs are prepared with their thick winter wooly coats as they brace themselves against the strong winds. The amazing elements of nature humble [...]

Baited Traps set for Horses The aspens and cotton woods trees turn to brilliant yellows and reds, and wild horses show the first signs of adapting to the changing weather with their winter coats forming. The state of Nevada, Department of Agriculture continues to set up bait traps at various locations to lure the wild horses with food and water. Dedicated advocates keep watch throughout the Virginia Range for [...]

Willis Lamm and his Band The Wild Horse Preservation League (WHPL) out of Dayton, NV held a hugely successful fund raiser in Virginia City on October 13, 2012. The event at the Opera House was sold out! Entertainment included Lacy J. Dalton singing ‘Run Mustang Run’! Wild horses struggle to survive – not so much from the elements but from encroachment and competition for the land and water. Many [...]

Saving horses from the meat factory Sonny with his little brother and mother continue to enjoy the freedom to live life as a wild horse. His other wild horse friends and neighbors were not so lucky. They were captured and taken to the Kill-Buyer Auction facility in Fallon, Nevada. Luckily many advocate groups and individuals came together to ‘bail them out’. Thirty horses on Wednesday, September 26 and twenty-three [...]

This is a subtitle for your new post Former stallions (now geldings) behaving badly at Palomino Valley Center. Two wild horses horses got into a kicking competition while others stayed clear or continued to eat and ignore the two. For more information on issues facing mustangs in Nevada, go to Sonny Boys Tours on Facebook. These fine fellows decided to stay clear [...]

No Horses Allowed! Many visitors to Reno Nevada have enjoyed the ability to see the mustangs living peacefully on the land. One region that many participants have seen on their Tour is subject to massive development of 500 plus new houses and commercial and business properties. The area is near the Damonte Ranch Development and South Park Meadows. A group of concerned citizens commented at the meeting to voice [...]

What a talent show! American Mustangs and Burros show off their talents in a show designed specifically for wild horse and burros. Proud adopters compete with their trusted steeds in pole bending, barrel racing and other traditional western riding events. The Wild Horse and Burro Expo is held each year in Reno Nevada at the Livestock Event Center. In addition to the riding events, ‘prison horses’ are auctioned to [...]

Growing well! With his mother and father close by, Sonny is nearly a year old. He sure is getting to look allot like his Dad, the lead stallion (in the background). He grazes all day with his mother, father, aunts and uncles and cousins! The temperatures are just breaking 100 degrees around Reno during the day. At night, the temperatures dip down to the low 60’s. Visitors enjoy watching [...]

Do you have room to become an available sanctuary? Jackson Mountain Mustangs rounded up in June and July near Winamucca, NV are at the Palomino Valley Center. Most will end up in long term holding facilities in the midwest or south east. There are currently some 40 thousand wild horses in long term facilities. Horses are taken from their designated public land, and this is a poor solution that [...]

Wildfire Danger “Wild Fire Too Close to Palomino Valley ” A wild fire broke out in Palomino Valley on July 3 in the evening. The flames came alarmingly close to the BLM facility. The road served as a fire break, and luckily no flames jumped across the road. The 600+ mustangs that were gathered in June from the Jackson Mountain range near Winnemucca, NV are now ready for adoption. [...]

They watch every move Mustang Stallion keeps an eye on us as we watch his beautiful band on a warm summer morning. Throughout the seasons, wild horses adapt from the freezing cold winters to the intense summer sun and 90 degree weather. Something in their eyes clearly tells us exactly how they feel and what they think. The stallion is always vigilant and protects his family. [...]

What do they eat? Mustangs that roam the hills and mountains of Nevada have been on the loose for hundreds of years. It is always amazing to see that the horses have survived so well for so many years. People always ask, ‘what do they eat’! Much like domestic horses, they eat dry grasses. They roam throughout the hills munching all the way which also helps naturally trim their [...]

Please call your Senator Jackson Mountain Round up started this morning, Friday June 8, 2012 Today – please contact any and all senators and representatives and ask that they intervene–to stop the Jackson Mountain foaling season roundup and bring America’s indigenous horses aid if needed. The preservation groups also suggest voicing your concern to Nevada’s Congressman Joe Heck 202-225-3252 (fax 202-225-3252) and Senator Dean Heller 202-224-6244 (fax 202-224-6244). “The [...]

Paiute Museum at Pyramid Lake Sonny Boys Tours was taking some folks out on Tour #2, and by chance we happened to meet Gov. Sandoval at the Pyramid Lake Museum. Notice he is standing in front of the 25K year old horse head fossil (to the left of him). I spoke with him about how visitors love to see the wild horses, and that they are a great tourist [...]

Indescribable Joy! Indescribable JOY! Every day is Sunday when you get to see our wonderful AMERICAN MUSTANG. Someone they give us a sense of hope, joy and love. We were lucky enough to see this Parade of Colors. Their spirit moves us. Hope this brings back memories for you!