Horses
Chilly Pepper – FIRE 911 – EMERGENCY HELP NEEDED!
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
FIRE EMERGENCY – WYNEMA NEEDS OUR HELP!
Our beloved friends at Wynema Ranch, Eddie & Shari Floyd suffered horrific , possibly life threatening injuries/burns and are badly in need of our help!
| I was asked by Animal Control to make sure we get them some hay, and they need it now. These people are the most amazing, caring and unselfish people you could ever meet. They have dedicated everything to saving wild horses, and now we need to STEP UP NOW and help them. |
PLEASE pray for Shari and Eddie. They are so badly hurt.
I need to get them a load of hay asap. They lost their beloved dog whom they were trying to rescue. Please donate and be sure to mark “hay for Eddie and Shari”.
Hugs and thank you,
Palomino & All the Critters
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
| Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458 |
| Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper) |
Cash AP – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
You can go to gofundme<-https://www.
You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/
| You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 |
You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458
Chilly Pepper – Only $1435 needed to save Sea Tac
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
WE ONLY NEED $1435 TO SAVE SEATAC
| Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to help our Senior Guy! |
Quick Update
Received an emergency call for a senior horse. SeaTac is in his twenties, and I was contacted to see if we could take him. I do NOT have a photo of SeaTac.
| This is a BEHIND THE SCENES, no publicity deal. NO SOCIAL MEDIA! In the 20 plus years I have been doing this, we had two who came from the “direct ship” and they were considered “behind the scenes”. The seller had told the shipper they wanted them to ship and he couldn’t save them. You Did Save Them!!!!, because we did what we were asked. |
SeaTac is NOT a direct ship, but I was told this needs to stay quiet due to family stuff. The family asked us to handle it this way, and I am doing what I said.
SeaTac has been extremely well cared for. He simply needs to move from where he is at and Chilly Pepper was their only choice.
We need $2500 and that includes funds to help care for him, brand inspection, any vetting needed etc.
We only have 3 days and PLEASE do not post this to your social media. Help me get him home to Chilly Pepper so he can live out his life being loved and spoiled.
SeaTac is counting on you as I cannot fundraise for this horse on line. Let’s bring him home.
We just had a baby adopted, so that opened up a space for SeaTac. God’s timing is pretty awesome.
All the other horses are doing well. Tabitha is figuring it out and seems pretty comfortable.
Hugs and thank you,
Palomino & All the Critters
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458
| Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper) |
Cash AP – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
You can go to gofundme<-https://www.
You can donate via check at: Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414
| You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458. |
Chilly Pepper – Tabitha needs a bit more help than I thought…
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
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Chilly Pepper – Tabitha needs your help! Stardust happy again and thriving.
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
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A fresh start for your plans this spring
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
Spring is a season of renewal: a time to declutter, organize, and revisit the plans that help protect what matters most.
At American Wild Horse Conservation, we think about the future every day. Protecting America’s wild horses and burros requires long-term commitment, thoughtful advocacy, and a community of people like you who believe these iconic animals deserve to live free on our public lands.
This spring, as you review important paperwork, we invite you to consider a simple step that can bring peace of mind to you and help sustain the causes you care about: creating or updating your estate plan.
Through our free partner FreeWill, you can make or update your will in about 20 minutes. It’s a secure, easy-to-use resource that helps ensure your loved ones are protected and your wishes are clearly documented.
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You can also use FreeWill’s beneficiaries tool to review and update beneficiary designations for accounts like retirement plans, life insurance policies, and donor-advised funds.
Many people don’t realize these designations can override what’s written in a will, which makes this step an important part of keeping your plans up to date.
Review your beneficiary designations.
You’ll also have the option to include American Wild Horse Conservation in your plans. These optional gifts cost nothing today but help ensure that advocacy, habitat protection, and humane conservation efforts continue for generations of wild horses.
Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying our homes. It’s also about making sure our plans reflect what matters most.
P.S. Already included American Wild Horse Conservation in your plans? Let us know so we can thank you.
Chilly Pepper – 12 Hours left and we need $1625 and I have to say Yes or No tomorrow at 9 a.m.
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
We have 12 hours and 31 minutes to raise the $1625 to save these horses.
| I have to know by tomorrow at 9 a.m. if we can say Yes or they load up. |
| We need $ for bail, transport, vetting and for gelding. We also need another load of hay. |
I have an amazing Angel who said “YES, SAVE THEM”, AND is offering TO MATCH EACH AND EVERY DOLLAR UP TO $2500.
We need to make those funds by Saturday. That will pay to save them, get them home, gelded and order a load of hay!!
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Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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Chilly Pepper – CLOCK IS TICKING 45 HOURS until they ship. Fresh off the NV range, will you SAVE them??
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
Another Call, another deadline. Can we commit before Saturday morning? These beautiful boys are fresh off the NV range and need your help now!!
| MATCHING FUNDS OFFER!!! – I have an amazing Angel who said YES, save them, AND is offering TO MATCH EACH AND EVERY DOLLAR UP TO $2500. |
Again we are the ONLY rescue being offered a chance to save them. It is All of them or none of them. So I say ALL OF THEM!!!!
We need $ for bail, transport, vetting and for gelding. We also need another load of hay.
| I have an amazing Angel who said “YES, SAVE THEM”, AND is offering TO MATCH EACH AND EVERY DOLLAR UP TO $2500. |
We need to make those funds by Saturday. That will pay to save them, get them home, gelded and order a load of hay!
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Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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Chilly Pepper – YOU DID IT!! Horses are paid for.
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
| We made it. Payment has been sent and the horses are bailed and should be heading to Chilly Pepper tomorrow. |
Thank you so much. It was down to the wire and y’all came through.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Prayers answered.
THANK YOU from all the critters!! |
Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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It’s a Regular Noah’s Ark Over Here!
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:
March has kept us on our toes!
In addition to the regular busy-ness of the barn, we’ve had new arrivals, we have adoptions on the horizon, and we’ve had plenty of heartwarming moments in between.
We welcomed not one, not two, but three pairs of friends. (It’s starting to feel a little like Noah’s Ark around here…)
We also have several adoptions pending, with some lucky horses heading off to their forever homes in the coming weeks.
Let’s dive in and meet the new arrivals…
NEW ARRIVALS:
WYATT + RUGER
These big boys were stallions that ended up at a nearby law enforcement agency, part of a large group that were in an ongoing issue. They had been running with a herd, and were a bit standoffish. Both had chronic leg wounds that began treatment at the shelter. Over time, all but the stallions were adopted. When we were contacted, they had been waiting quite a while for their second chance at a better life. Now they’re here with us, settling in and moving forward. Thankfully, they were both castrated and had updated veterinary care before we picked them up. With their frequent bandage changes, they were becoming more appreciative of the humans who were helping them! Both are healing on their path to brighter futures.
Wyatt is a mighty handsome 20-ish gelding. By the time he landed at AAE, his leg wound had healed. He’s a mellow and willing guy, and we look forward to learning more about him in the weeks to come.
Ruger is also quite the handsome gent. He was estimated mid-20s, but it’s hard to believe with his youthful appearance. He lost an eye at some point in his past, no details are know, but he is impressibly well-adjusted to his univision. Ruger’s leg has nearly healed, and he’s been a real trooper through treatment and bandage changes. He’s also a laid back and willing guy, and we eager to learn more about him in the weeks to come.
Both are a bit studdy when other horses are nearby, so as we gear up to explore their training, we’ll work on transitioning them back to cohabitating, without the influences of testosterone. Each will be available for adoption, soon.
BEAR + JJ
Brother, Bear, and sister, JJ, are two year old (ish) siblings that also arrived from the same agency, and they’ve already stolen plenty of hearts. With a German Shepherd mom and an Anatolian/Mastiff dad, these two are as impressive as they are lovable. They’re incredibly well-behaved, mild-mannered, respectful, and eager to please. Volunteers describe them as easygoing, responsive, and just plain big loves. It’s no surprise they’ve quickly become favorites.
Before leaving the shelter, JJ was spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, and she’s been heartworm tested and started on meds. She is a very sweet and affectionate girl. She loves attention and walks around the ranch, and she’ll sit by you side or lay on your lap for eons. She’s a lovely, lovely girl!
Bear was neutered when he visited the shelter earlier in his short life, at about six months old. He’s up to date with vaccines, and he’s microchipped. He was also heartworm tested and started on meds. This big guy is a gentle old soul. He loves attention and enjoys his walk, too. He’s a bit more independent than JJ, but an absolute love nonetheless.
Bear and JJ are available for adoption, and their future person will be one lucky parent! We would love to see these two go to a new home together. They are big dogs and they’re looking for a home with room to roam. They have a history of wandering, so their new home should have a big yard with secure fencing. They have guardian tendencies, and they need an experienced person to guide them in the right direction. Are you their person?
Chilly Pepper – QUICK UPDATE – The Kids are Here. Doc is coming tomorrow??? Please help!
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
| Meet the FIVE new kids……. Thank you to everyone who has helped so far. |
All the kids made it here safe and sound.
As you can see, there is some serious work to be done on the “2”. Both need their feet done, and if I can raise enough funds I really want to get xrays of Chiquita’s feet. I have never ever seen a neck so large. With the condition of her feet, it would be wonderful to be able to get some xrays of her hooves to see where her coffin bones are.
| Grandma Gracie says “thank you”. She already went through the last $800 plus load of feed. She is basically living off grain. She still looks so sad but she has the brightest, calmest happiest eyes I have ever seen. Her light literally shines out of those beautiful eyes. Her coat is starting to get shiny and soft, instead of feeling like a brillo pad. |
| Please know how much your love and support matters. I imagine Chiquita’s care could be a bit spendy to start with. I know she needs farrier care immediately and I really want those xrays. |
Just wanted to make sure y’all knew they were safe even though the fund raising wasn’t completed.
THANK YOU from all the critters!!
Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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Chilly Pepper – Frantic Friday – We need YOUR HELP to pick up 5, yes FIVE mustangs this weekend!
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
Today turned into Frantic Friday. We need to get all 5 of these mustangs to Chilly Pepper by tomorrow.
Dakota’s surgery went very well. The good news is that we ONLY have about $1500 left on the vet bill. That is important as Doc has to come out on Monday for the new kids coming into NV. We need to get this bill wrapped up asap so we can get the vetting done on Monday.
There are Five Mustangs who need you now!! Amazing news – 3 of them have their Transport, Vetting and Paperwork sponsored. We just need to pay off the old vet bill, and cover the costs for the other special needs kids. We will need to get more hay ASAP, (different kinds for the special needs kids) We need funds for immediate farrier care for the new kids and Tuesday is Hoofer Day with the drafts also getting their much needed trims. It won’t be cheap, but is so necessary.
| I am not excited about adding 5 more mouths to feed, but these kids needed us asap due to some serious health issues with the amazing folks who had been caring for them. |
Thank you for all you do, and once again I am asking for serious help to make sure we can get these kids here now. This was a very last-minute rescue and they need help now!!!
THANK YOU from all the critters!! Please help and share far and wide.
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Chilly Pepper – Surgery time, More truck repairs and the kids would like more groceries!
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
When it rains it pours. We need around $4380? to pay the rest of the previous vet bill, the current vet bill, the wiring repairs not only for the trailer, but also the truck. The rodents here are heck on vehicle wiring. The truck repair for the oil leak has been moved to next week, as they need it overnight. The 3 big kids, Benny, Destiny, Mouse, and Grandma Gracie and Selena are going through bags of grain and groceries like crazy. On top of that, the good ole State of NV wants the property taxes for the rescue acres and all the barns. Just life in general, but a lot is hitting at once.
| Dakota had his surgery yesterday, and he needed it done asap. He is going blind at an alarming rate, and I need to get him healed and turned into “a gelding” and move him over where he will run and live his life as one of our “blinds”. It would be extremely beneficial for him to meet the band and learn the property before he is fully blind. I led him through the gate and reached out to scratch his neck, and he nearly sent me sideways because he didn’t see where I was. He had a horrible reaction to some of the meds during surgery, and thankfully it didn’t kill him. It was terrifying to watch. Doc Ross and Doc Bonnie did their usual amazing job, and so far he is doing very well. |
Your donation paid $1800 to the previous vet bill, and we had another person donate directly. We were short, but not by too much. However surgery isn’t cheap, so I need to focus on that bill again.
I cannot begin to express my thanks and appreciation for your love and support. The wonderful news is that today, all the kids are improving and gaining weight. Destiny’s eye is closing perfectly. Thank goodness Doc upped her meds when she had that infection.
| I want to make sure y’all know that I am very aware that YOU and GOD are the reason this rescue does such amazing things. I simply could not do any of it without all of you. Again, I ask for your help. The animals need it. I will keep doing the work as long as I can, but I am just a tiny grain of sand on this rescue beach. You are the power behind it. |
THANK YOU from all the critters!!
Please help and share far and wide.
| THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! |
| You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981 |
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A broken system is failing America’s wild horses
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
Members of Congress have until March 16 to sign onto a letter supporting humane wild horse reforms in the FY27 Interior Appropriations bill.
Your representative needs to hear from you today.
| TAKE ACTION |
The wild horse program is stuck in a broken cycle.
Every year, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rounds up thousands of wild horses and burros from public lands — only to warehouse them in government holding facilities that are already overcrowded and too expensive to maintain.
Instead of investing in humane solutions that keep horses on the range, the agency continues to rely on removals. The numbers tell the story:
In Fiscal Year 2025, the BLM removed 7,853 wild horses and burros from the range, while administering just 921 fertility control treatments — a science-backed tool that safely manages populations where wild horses belong.
Despite direction from lawmakers and the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to expand fertility control, the agency has failed to scale up these humane solutions.
Without change, wild horses and burros will continue to be funneled into a broken system of roundups and long-term holding that already consumes the vast majority of the program’s budget.
Now, Congress has an opportunity to step in.
A letter is currently circulating in the U.S. House of Representatives calling for humane wild horse and burro protections to be included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior Appropriations bill.
But the window to secure support is short. Members of Congress only have until March 16 to sign onto this letter.
That means your representative needs to hear from constituents like you, Meredith, right now.
| TAKE ACTION |
If enough representatives sign on before the March 16 deadline, it could help steer federal policy toward humane, common-sense management that keeps wild horses where they belong — on the range. Your voice could help make that happen.
Thank you for standing with America’s wild horses and burros,
American Wild Horse Conservation
Celebrating the woman who changed the fate of America’s wild horses
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
More than 70 years ago, a woman in Nevada witnessed something she could not ignore.
Velma “Wild Horse Annie” Johnston was driving along a highway when she noticed blood dripping from a passing livestock truck. When she discovered it came from captured wild horses being hauled away for slaughter, she made a decision that would change history.
Velma wasn’t a politician or a lobbyist — she was an administrative assistant. She believed Americans would care if they knew what was happening to wild horses on our public lands — and she was right.
She organized a grassroots movement that spread across the country. Schoolchildren joined what became known as the “Pencil War,” flooding Congress with handwritten letters demanding protection for wild horses. And, Meredith, their voices worked.
In 1971, Congress passed the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, recognizing wild horses as “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West” and placing them under federal protection.
It remains one of the most powerful wildlife protection laws ever passed in the United States.
But today, the promise of that law is being steadily weakened.
Across the West, wild horses are being removed from their homes through aggressive helicopter roundups and placed into government holding facilities by the tens of thousands. At the same time, wild horse habitat continues to shrink while commercial livestock grazing on public lands continues largely unchanged. In fact, on many of the same landscapes where wild horses are blamed for land degradation, there are roughly 30 cattle authorized for every single wild horse.
The result is a troubling reality: Wild horses — the very animals Congress once moved to protect — are increasingly treated as obstacles rather than icons.
Wild Horse Annie showed the world that ordinary people can shape the future of these animals. Today, we must do the same.
As part of our Month of Action, will you act now to help hold the line for America’s wild horses? →
| TAKE ACTION |
Velma Johnston proved that one person speaking up can spark a movement. Together, we can ensure her legacy continues.
Thank you for standing with the wild ones,
AWHC Team