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775-849-3773 NV# 27627A • CA#518957 Website: TripleMConstruction.us/ Email: [email protected] Find Us On Facebook BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center Saddle-trained wild horse adoption a success RENO, Nev. — On June 26, the tion during a competitive-bid cially adopted their horses and Bureau of Land Management adoption event. after properly caring for their (BLM) and the Nevada Depart- Successful bidders paid a adopted horses for one year, the ment of Corrections – Silver total of $62,600 for the horses adopters are eligible to receive State Industries conducted a sad- with the average price of $4,471 title, or ownership, from the dle-trained wild horse and burro per horse. With bids starting at Federal government. The BLM adoption event at the Northern $150, the event’s saddle-trained uses its adoption program as a Nevada Correctional Center wild horse top bid of $7,100 primary tool to place these icon- (NNCC) south of Carson City, went for “Clip-Clop”, a 15.1 ic animals into private care. The Nevada. All 14 animals show- hand, 5-year-old Dun gelding, horses and burros available for cased at the event were adopted. gathered from the Eagle herd adoption typically come from Fourteen wild horses from herd management area located out- overpopulated herds on public management areas located on side of Ely. He will remain with lands where available vegetation BLM Nevada-administered pub- his adopters here in Nevada. and water can become scarce as lic lands were trained for One adopter from Fairfield, populations grow. There are no approximately four months by California adopted three horses natural predators that can effec- inmate trainers in the NNCC Three horses went to an adopter in Fairfield, CA for a total cost of $15,900. tively control wild horse and program and offered for adop- for a total cost of $15,900 The successful bidders offi- Continued on page 6 HORSE TALES JULY 2021 Page 4 www.horsetalesnevada.com The Will James Society Chautauqua June 26th was a Great Success! We shared a piece of our heritage and history with Will and Alice James! We raised funds for our WJS one that gave him the confidence Will and Alice James, this por- Scholarship program and made a and belief in himself, and she did trayal is amazing, entertaining, little history doing it! it while taking a backseat to his and informative. These two actors (Chautauquan's) studied Will and Alice for 2 years and they nailed it on the stage. Many of you didn't know much about this great figure in our history and this was the perfect way to bring it to life. The show was a success and so many of you have commented with positive remarks and appreciation for new knowledge and a historical education about one of our

Mike Olson and Kim Harris as Will and Alice I would like to express my lifestyle and close cowboy thanks and heart felt apprecia- friends. tion for all who attended the Will Alice was wise beyond her and Alice James Chautauqua years and demonstrated that wis- June 26th in Minden about Will dom and common sense as a James and his wife Alice. mere teenage girl in an era that This is a first for the Will saw women as the weaker sex. James Society and we are so She was the strong one and she proud of the outcome. This was had the good sense to see into a rare chance to bring Will and the future and what James’ won- shared in his books and art. Tuscano, Mary Cioffi, Robin Alice and their life to the fore- derful drawings and interpreta- So much Nevada talent on Travis, Kim Chappell, Debra that stage that night with Kim Ross, Scott Peck, Lexie Nicole and her mom enjoying the show. Harris, Mike Olsen, Harold McComb, Cliff Conradt, and his Miller, Richard Smith, Tony wonderful wife Candace who famous almost forgotten figures Ilardi and Garn Littledyke. vacuumed the floors of the hall in history, Will James! The Will These are all volunteers, no one until spotless! James Society is grateful to Kim was paid, they did it out of the I highly recommend the and Mike for their dedication to love for the "Cowboy" that was CVIC Hall for your next event, authenticity and true awareness Will James! You are all heroes to the folks (especially Michele) at of who and what these two me, and the Will James Society the Minden Town office are Nevadan's were and how they will forever be grateful for your wonderful, helpful professionals contributed to Nevada's rich cowboy history. I would like to also thank our wonderful Cowboy Poets and Musicians for bringing us poetry they wrote about James and Ian Tyson's song "Will James" that Tony Ilardi so beautifully per- Harold Roy Miller Richard Smith formed for our enjoyment. And Poet & Author Poet & Author perhaps depending on how you feel "The Last Cowboy Song" sung by Garn Littledyke may very well be another tribute to the kind of Cowboy Will James truly was. The poetry was straight from Harold Miller and Richard Mike Olson, Tony Ilardi, Garn Littledyke, Harold Miller, Smiths hearts and James would Sharon DeCarlo and Richard Smith have loved all of them as they sharing your wonderful talent and they made the organization- were mixed with a sensitive and support to the success of the al tasks easy. understanding and truth of the show. These artists are in my For those businesses and man he was and the life he opinion Nevada treasure's, and individuals who gave so gener- they have made their mark on ously to our raffle and silent auc- our hearts with their creativity tion we so appreciate your spon- and authentic insight into the sorships and donations and lives we should never forget. thank you from the bottom of Alice Conradt finally got her our collective WJS hearts! chance to tell us her story as the For those of you who pur- Garn Littledyke and Tony Ilardi wife of Will James. This is, in- chased our silent auction items Muscians, Songwriters and Singers fact, a first and I hope somehow and raffle tickets thank you so front and to put a spot-light on tion of the cowboy life on rough Alice was watching. much, this event was also a fund James’ accomplishments as a stock horses could mean to those This event could not have raiser for our Will James Society local working cowboy, artist, that love the real west! In addi- been successfully achieved if not Scholarship fund, and you have and author of 25 books. His time tion to James’ ability to draw he for my wonderful friends and helped the Society to award one here in Nevada was significant was a great storyteller. Alice rec- members of the Will James girl and one boy graduate to and well spent. ognized this gift and encouraged Society who showed up to meet, finance their education in the His life would not have been him to write it down and put it greet, handle ticket sales, sell field of ranching, farming, as important in our western her- into articles and book form, this drinks, set up and take down. horsemanship, veterinarian, art, itage as it was if it were not for led to a book deal with the num- You stayed with me until the and literature careers! Thank You! an especially important person ber one publisher in our country end, and I love you for it! Sharon DeCarlo, President in his life, Alice Conradt James. at the time. Scribner's, and the rest Many thanks goes to Lynn Will James Society She was the pusher, the inspirer as they say is western history! Scott, Randy Ostrander, Judy www.willjamessociety.org and the one who made James Kim Harris and Mike Olson Tuscano, Arlene Washington, Many thanks to Mary Cioffi and realize his talent, she was the are fantastic and authentic as Kim, Sharon and Mike John Washington, Larry Robin Travis for these photos. Gardnerville, Nevada 775-265-7137 HORSE TALES PUBLICATIONS HORSE TALES JULY 2021 Page 5 www.horsetalesnevada.com Respect Your Elders! By Kim Chappell my students is to have respect horse is you lose them too have them create a partnership teach the life lesson regarding Gucci, the 16+ hand, Dutch for their elders. Be it a parent, soon!). Well, it was a disaster with the horse. Time and time respect your elders. Warmblood is an incredible teacher, senior citizen, or the and these young horses had no again, the wisdom of the horse So as Gucci teaches yet horse and a very wise old soul. like. Kids should, without ques- business being in a kids pro- presents itself. Perhaps it is the another student the necessary He is beloved by all the kids for tion, show respect to those that gram; whereas the older horse slightest shift of his body to keep life lessons that are required to many reasons, but I think it is came before them. There is so brings all the qualities necessary a student in the saddle when they have a successful ride, I trust this fair to say his grandfatherly air much to learn and the benefits to teach in a safe environment. lose their balance. Or maybe it's big old horse to do his job as my makes the kids feels safe in spite and rewards of learning from Again, the years speak to wis- that moment when a student falls co-coach and to do it well. And of his size. those that have walked many a dom – a wisdom shared with the off laying bewildered in the dirt, he will – with a grace and a dig- Although many people would mile are priceless. And yet, in student that provides a solid, fun, while the wise old horse simply nity that becomes him. consider Gucci to be too old for our culture, as compared to other happy, rich learning experience. stands still looking down upon When I finally ask the kids to any useful horse activity I have cultures, we look upon the aging How does all of this correlate this person with a look that guess how old he is they are an entirely different take on seems to say, "Well, now, what always so far off. When I ask the these senior horses… as I are you doing down there?" And more important question in absolutely love them! Just then it could be as simple as a regard to his value as a school- because a horse is older does not horse wrapping its neck around a ing horse, they cannot say mean he is done. And more student who is filled with unspo- enough about him. times than not it is the older ken emotion. A comforting gesture When we refer to our elders, horse that proves, time and time that quells the nervous energy. we must do so with respect. We again, that they are more useful At some point I will tell the must remember the wisdom that than their younger counter parts. student the age of the horse. And comes as a result of living a long There is a wisdom that comes just as I suspect, the kids are life and revere it. with the older horse, a sensibili- ty, reliability, a tolerance, and knowingness in regard to how the young green rider is going to behave. As the kids groom these horses, many times the horse will turn its big head ever so slowly to watch the students at work, as if to assess what they process as a negative progres- to respecting your elders? are in for with this child. Little sion whereas other cultures look Experience is the greatest hands groom the same spot over upon the aging population with teacher and over the years, I and over, missing most of the reverence. A google search will have found that kids really horse, while this senior horse provide evidence of this. absorb an idea if they can touch stands ever so still to accommo- My students are very fortu- it, feel it, and be in it, versus just date this tiny being. When it is nate to have the opportunity to telling them about it. So when time to ride, you can almost hear work with the horses I have on we teach our kids to respect their the horse say, "OK here we go. the ranch. And I let them know elders we have to move beyond Time to teach this youngster a that. Other than a few bumps and just "telling" them why this is thing or two about life." After bruises, soreness here or there, important and create life experi- all, my program is based on the or a loss of sheen to their coats, ences that relate to the idea. always amazed at how "old" Kim Chappell, M.Ed., Instructor concept of solid horsemanship these horses are priceless! There are many opportunities in they are. Always. And because and Equine-Facilitated Life skills, life skills, and leadership One year I brought in two life to do just that. At the ranch I they are now connected to the Coach. For further information skills. All three elements go younger horses to try out for do this by way of the horse. horse, the idea of old age doesn't on riding programs and Equine- hand-in-hand when learning camp, with the idea that if I start- Before a student ever knows the have a negative connotation but facilitated life coaching, you can about horses on the ground and ed to use younger horses, I age of any of my horses I have rather is viewed as a good thing. contact Kim at [email protected] under saddle. would have them around a bit them ride the horse first. I have Here is the bridge to learning. or go to www.chappellranch One of the life lessons I teach longer (the downside to the older them connect to the horse and I And here is where I begin to llc.com War Horse: Horses in the The Great War - The War to End All Wars Did you see the movie "War of World War I, as improved alry throughout the war. To meet they were better than mecha- charges, with the now additional Horse"? (2011 Steven Spielberg weaponry made frontal charges its need for horses, Britain nized vehicles at traveling use of machine-guns. The caval- production.) Yeah, so did I and I ineffective. The use of trench war- imported them from Australia, through deep mud and over ries of the Central Powers as sobbed through the entire movie. fare, barbed wire and machine- Canada, the US, and Argentina, rough terrain. One Canadian sol- well as those of the Allied So much so that my husband guns caused traditional cavalry to and requisitioned them from kept asking if I wanted to leave become almost obsolete. British civilians, thus the subject the theater? Being the Scot that I of the movie "War Horse". The am, I replied, "No, we paid for last British fatality from enemy this, we'll see it to the end!", action before the armistice went even if through great tears of into effect was a cavalryman, empathy on my part. George Edwin Ellison, shot on No war is glamorous no mat- November 11, 1918. ter how anyone tries to paint it, The United States formally but for me I see World War I, as joined the Great War on April it came to be known, as the most 16, 1917 and a month later the darkest and dreary time in the National Defense Act went into state of the world. Perhaps the effect creating the 18th through additional devastation of the the 25th US Cavalry regiments. Spanish flu pandemic helped Some horse units of the 2nd, 3rd, Animals in War Memorial this image along in my mind. 6th and 15th Cavalry regiments Yet, this was a unique situation accompanied the US forces in dier recalled, "the horses were Forces experienced the same with regards to the use of horses, Europe. The soldiers worked up to their bellies in mud. We'd challenges. both during and after the con- mainly as grooms and farriers put them on a picket line Horses were used for military flict, that has touched my heart Gas masks for man and horse until late August 1918 when the between the wagon wheels at trains, to pull ambulances, carry and sensibilities. Britain's cavalry were trained US cavalry entered combat. On night and they'd be sunk in over supplies and often drew artillery. The use of horses in World to fight both on foot and mount- September 11, 1918, these their fetlocks the next day. We Thousands of horses pulled field War I marked a transitional peri- ed, but most other European troops rode at night through no had to shoot quite a number." guns, six to twelve horses per od in the evolution of armed cavalry still relied on the "shock man's land and penetrated five Horses were used for recon- gun. The value of horses was conflict. One can say that it was tactic" of mounted charges. In miles behind German lines. naissance, for carrying messen- known to all. In 1917 men at the the "War to end all cavalry", yet comparison to their limited use- Once there, the cavalry was gers and for pulling artillery, front understood that "at this all major combatants began with fulness on the Western Front, routed and had to return to ambulances, and supply wagons. stage to lose a horse was worse cavalry forces. cavalry was literally indispensa- Allied territory. Yet, they were no longer suited than losing a man because after Great changes in tactical use ble in the Middle East. The military used horses for front line battle known as all, men were replaceable while of cavalry were a marked feature Britain continued to use cav- mainly for logistical support; shock tactics as mounted horses weren't." Continued on page 6 Gardnerville, Nevada 775-265-7137 HORSE TALES PUBLICATIONS HORSE TALES JULY 2021 Page 6 www.horsetalesnevada.com War Horses continued this situation, as the Brooke Battle losses of horses were Trust was established in 1930, Elizabeth Messerlian, DVM approximately 25 percent of all when a young British woman set war related equine deaths, dis- up through the trust the Old War Tanya Balaam-Morgan ease and exhaustion accounted Horse Memorial Hospital help- DVM, Dipl ABVP for the remainder. The highest ing over 5,000 horses that had loss was among the Clydesdale served in the Great War. Dean Morgan DVM, Dipl ACVS Kristen Williams, DVM

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Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby Results Congratulations to the 2021 Division Champions & Reserve Champions June 25-27, 2021 Katena & Wendy Brownlee Reserve Champion: Walk-Trot Poles Hunters Envy Me RR & Championship Michelle Waters Champion: Franktown Heaven's Sake & 2'9"- 3' Jr/Am Hunters Sterling Sennhenn Championship Reserve Champion: Champion: Miss Make Believe & Jubal & Danae Evrigenis Lilah Adler Reserve Champion: High Bid of $7,100 went to Clip-Clop, 5-year-old Dun Gelding Czech Point from the Eagle HMA Crossrail Hunters these special adoption or sale follow successful adopters and Championship 2'9"- 3' Professional Hunters events and how to adopt or pur- their stories on Facebook, go to Champion: Championship chase your own wild horse or NNCC Adopted Wild Horses & Captain Jack Sparrow & Champion: burro visit BLM’s Wild Horse Burros page at https://www.face Chris Lucchetti Orlandino & Jill Humphrey and Burro Program webpage at book.com/groups/15664142936 Reserve Champion: Reserve Champion: https://www.blm.gov/whb. 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Cooper & Hailey Bowen Champion: The entry fee is $10 for Gardnerville, Nevada 775-265-7137 HORSE TALES PUBLICATIONS HORSE TALES JULY 2021 Page 8 www.horsetalesnevada.com Caring for Your Horse in Severe Hot Weather •Provide shade, airflow (use temperatures can result in heat fans) and free access to clean stress, heatstroke and problems water during hot weather. such as dehydration, muscle •Avoid riding your horse when spasms and colic. the combined air temperature (F) Acclimating horses to the heat and relative humidity is over We recommend a 15- to 21- 150, especially if the horse is not day acclimation period for hors- acclimated to the heat. es from cooler or drier climates •To cool an overheated horse, traveling to compete or reside in sponge it with cool water. hot, humid climates. Acclima- Repeat this until the horse is tion increases the horse's toler- cool. ance to heat and exercise. The 38th National Cowboy ate lover of western artistic and •If near a water source, use a You should still monitor the Poetry Gathering will take musical traditions, she feels that hose to spray the horse continu- horse during training and com- place in Elko, Nevada, Jan. 24- the Gathering provides a unique ously with cool water. petition in hot and humid cli- 29, 2022! Tickets will go on sale opportunity each year for people •Contact your veterinarian right mates. to the public beginning in to reconnect to their Western away if you suspect your horse Warm weather infectious September. Become a member roots (Leslie's tracing back to is having a heat stroke. diseases below for early access to ticket ranching and farming in Mis- Horses naturally cool them- Hot weather brings an sales and more. souri and the midwest during the selves by sweating. increased risk of infectious dis- Leslie Parraguirre 1930s and 1940s) while inspir- You must provide extra care able during hot weather. eases that involve mosquito We figure it's high time you ing them to add a little more to your horse during hot weather •Provide free access to clean transmission to horses. Two get to know the members of the beauty of their own into the- to reduce their stress and main- water important diseases in this cate- Board of Trustees at the Western world however they can. tain their health and well-being. •Reduce ride time and intensity gory are West Nile virus (WNV) Folklife Center! Leslie Parra- Sweating is natural cooling •Provide relief from the sun and Potomac Horse Fever guirre currently chairs the Horses normally cool them- •Consider electrolytes (PHF). board's Development Commit- selves by sweating. The sweat •Additional tips WNV causes neurologic signs tee, bringing to the table years of evaporates from the skin surface Cooling an overheated horse and muscle trembling, killing philanthropic and volunteer and causes a cooling effect. Less Hose down the horse. almost a third of the horses that experience from having worked sweat evaporates during times of To cool an overheated horse develop signs. Mosquito num- alongside organizations such as high humidity. A horse that is (rectal temperatures above 103° bers often soar in late summer, Opportunity Village, the Public working hard in a hot environ- F): as larvae hatch from warm water Education Foundation, Agassi ment can lose 2 to 4 gallons of •Spray the horse's head, back, pools. Prep School, and many more. sweat per hour. neck, rump and legs with a Horse owners can do 3 things to Leslie is a Las Vegas native Horses can acclimate to hot steady stream of cool water. lower the risk of WNV infection: with a successful career in interi- and humid weather conditions. •Repeat this continuously until 1. Eliminate or treat all stand- or design spanning over three Air temperature and relative the horse is cool. ing water in the horse's environ- decades. She has been a proud humidity affect the horse's abili- You can add ice to the water ment to discourage mosquito member and supporter of the ty to cool itself. to speed-up cooling for very hot hatching. Western Folklife Center for over The below guidelines can help horses (rectal temperatures 2. Minimize mosquito bites 20 years, first coming to the Leslie with 2014 Keynote reduce or avoid heat stress in above 105° F). by keeping horses indoors dur- Gathering in 1993. As a passion- Speaker Temple Grandin horses. •Research shows using ice to ing prime mosquito feeding How air temperature and relative cool a hot horse is safe. times (dawn and dusk) and pro- Giant Rhino humidity affect horse cooling •Ice baths reduce core body tem- tect with repellants. Keeping your horse cool perature and lower heart rates 3. Ensure horses are well vac- Summer is a common time after hard exercise. cinated against WNV. This may for heat-related issues but unex- •Horses were also found to trot include a late summer booster pected warm weather can add to more freely after an ice bath. vaccination, in addition to vacci- overheating, especially if horses •Don't directly apply ice water nation in the spring. are out of shape and have long, over the hind end (large gluteal PHF cases are more frequent thick coats. muscles). Focus on areas where in late summer and are charac- Overheating can result from: the blood vessels are more terized by fever, laminitis, and •Hot weather prominent: head, neck, back and often, diarrhea. Horses can be •High humidity rib area. infected by drinking contaminat- •Poor barn ventilation Don't place a sheet or blanket ed water or by eating feed that •Prolonged exposure to direct on the horse when trying to cool has been contaminated by Paleontologists have unearthed pieces, but this one is complete, sunlight it. Blanketing will block water insects from aquatic environ- fossils in China that reveal a new with a very complete skull and a •Excessive work evaporation from the skin. Don't ments. species of giant rhinoceros. very complete jaw, which is •Transportation blanket during hot and humid PHF resembles several other A three-foot-long skull came rare," Deng Tao, who led the •Obesity conditions. diseases so immediate veterinary from the largest known land team that discovered the fossils, Here are some tips to keep Effects of heat on horses care and diagnostic testing are mammal - a rhino the size of six told CNN. Deng is a professor at your horse cool and comfort- Prolonged exposure to high strongly recommended. elephants. the Institute of Vertebrate The find indicates giant rhi- Paleontology and Paleoanthro- nos migrated south, then back pology at the Chinese Academy Western Folklife Center north via Tibet, as the climate of Sciences. Introducing Your 2022 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Featured Artist: Walter Piehl changed. Taller than a giraffe and We are thrilled to announce line work-a fitting tribute to our A batch of newly discovered roughly the size of six elephants, the artist behind the poster for National Cowboy Poetry fossils come from prehistoric the rhino towered 23 feet above the 38th National Cowboy Gathering where we will be giant rhinos - the largest known the ground, and its body was 26 land mammal in the history of feet long, Deng told CNN. It Poetry Gathering, Walter Piehl! "Keeping the West Wild" in the Earth. weighed roughly 24 tons. The Artist Walter Piehl was born in 2022! Paleontologists discovered a skull was more than three feet Marion, North Dakota, and was Piehl is considered a leading complete skull from one rhino long. raised around a rich culture of figure in the contemporary cow- and three vertebrae from anoth- "It was very rare for a skull of rodeo and horseback work. His boy art movement and we are er, in the Linxia basin in the that size to be preserved," Deng love of horses and cowboy art honored to have him represent Gansu Province of northwestern said. was brought to life in the form of the spirit of the National Cow- China. The set of bones is 26.5 Deng and his colleagues illustrations and paintings begin- boy Poetry Gathering in its 38th million years old. shared their findings in a study ning at a young age. Piehl went year. We like to think that both Genetic analysis revealed that published in the journal Com- on to pursue fine arts in graduate horse and rider in this image are the fossils belonged to a species munications Biology on Thursday. school, establishing a well- having a good ride, and we're of giant rhino that scientists had A clue to the giant rhinos' never seen before. The team of mysterious migrations respected name for himself in hoping that the 2022 Gathering researchers from China and the Scientists already knew about the world of contemporary 'Betsy and Blue Buttes: Cowgirl will help launch an exhilarating Suite,' Walter Piehl (2021) US dubbed the new animal giant rhinos, or Paraceratherium, Western art over a decades-long year for all that make the trip to "Paraceratherium linxiaense." which have been found across and passion, emboldened with career. His works are infused Elko! You can view more of the "Usually fossils come in Asia - mainly in Pakistan, with a tangible sense of energy punchy colors and spontaneous artist's work through his website. Gardnerville, Nevada 775-265-7137 HORSE TALES PUBLICATIONS HORSE TALES JULY 2021 Page 9 www.horsetalesnevada.com Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and descended from those early China. migrants, indicates that giant John Ascuaga But the new species, Para- rhinos made the trek back north rather frightening for me but He was born to Basque ceratherium linxiaense, shows during the late Oligocene. To get John's staff and his wonderful sheepherding and farming immi- that these prehistoric pachy- to Linxia, they would have had attitude soon put me at ease. I grants in western Idaho and derms made huge migrations to cross the Tibetan plateau. worked for him for 4 years. I worked his way through college across the continent. According to Deng and his col- have to say I have never had to receive accounting and hotel In the early Oligocene era, 31 leagues, this means the plateau such a great boss before or since, management degrees. million years ago, giant rhinos must have been much lower than he was so kind and always smil- He had been in Northern moved out of the northern it is today. ing as he walked through the Nevada for a year in 1955 when Tibetan plateau. "The weather got wet and casino everyday and said hello the Nugget opened as a 60-seat "Animal migration is linked they went back to the north," to everyone of his employees coffee shop opposite its current to climate change. So 31 million Deng said. "Therefore, this dis- and called out their names, yes, site, according to the interview. years ago, when the Mongolian covery is of great significance to he remembered their first name! Longtime Carson Valley resi- plateau dried up, they moved the study of the whole plateau- Later on, I would see him from dents remember Ascuaga's ele- south," Deng told CNN. uplift process, climate, and envi- time to time out for an evening phants Bertha and Tina in the The new species, which is ronment." Jacks Valley Ranch owner, to one of our local restaurant's annual Carson Valley Days philanthropist and once owner of and while he aged, his warm Parade. John Ascuaga's Nugget passes smile remained and so did that In 2016, he sold 1,230 acres Chilly Pepper Update June 28th, 2021. great friendly out-going person- of conservation easement on the "We are truly saddened to ality. He was a gem! ranch. hear of John Ascuaga's passing Editor Sharon DeCarlo "He was a tireless community and our heartfelt sympathy goes Ascuaga purchased the philanthropist who gave gener- out to his family and all the Nugget from founder Dick ously to graduates throughout members of the community who Graves in 1960 and operated it Northern Nevada through the knew him and benefitted from for the next 53 years, shepherd- Nugget Scholarship Program," his impact," said Marnell ing the growth and expansion the company said. "He also part- Gaming CEO Anthony Marnell from a coffee shop with a few nered with St. Vincent's Dining III. "John was not only an icon slot machines to the two-tower Room to feed the homeless in Northern Nevada and hotel, convention center, full- every Thanksgiving and Christ- throughout the region, he was service casino, and multi-outlet mas and supported charities and also one of the true pioneers in dining facility it became. fundraising events too numerous Nevada gaming and helped Ascuaga purchased Jacks to mention not only in Nevada, shape the direction of the entire Valley Ranch in 1969 from Bud but across the western states." state." Grant. The ranch was previously Ascuaga was 96 years old. The calls keep coming! and CashAp-$LauriArmstrong owned by Mac C. Fleishmann. His children attended Douglas So are the babies! Venmo - @Lauri-Armstrong-2 On a personal note: When my family and I moved "I'm just an average guy, like High School. Ghost is one of the new ones. Paypal-Palomino@chilly anybody else," he told The Ascuaga and his family's He came in today after being to Reno, Nevada in 1964 I went pepper.org Record-Courier in 1980. "I impact will be felt for many found alone in the wild. He has THANK YOU for everything to work for John Ascuaga's enjoy my work, but I also insist years to come throughout the literally cooked, (hopefully not we have received. ** Nugget in Sparks. I knew noth- to death) out alone in the baking This is the link to our Chilly ing about the gaming business as on spending a lot of time with west and his memory and legacy sun, with no family around. Pepper's Wild Horse & Orphan I was born and raised in San my family. And the tremendous will always be held in the high- At this point he is completely Foal Adoption Page, where you Francisco. This job at first was beauty of this part of the country est regard at the Nugget. deaf and blind. (Hopefully this is can see the progress and new always amazes and excites me." temporary.) lives of the horses YOU HAVE We have had other foals with HELPED SAVED! (I can't Read Any Good Books Lately? damage to their vision from believe I didn't do this years ago, Featuring Northern Nevada’s Talented Authors overheating so badly. He has but it is so fun to see the horses, My pick for Author of the come together in one of the best true. Jack's life is a rollercoaster horrible sunburn on his face and babies and critters that are month. little books out there about the of events, many of them are hard his eyes, and at this point he is enjoying and thriving in their beyond exhausted. He does love new lives.) "Encounter at Silver Peak" and west and the people who forged but he overcomes them and finds to lay his head against you and https://www.facebook.com/grou "I Speak Horse, Dog, Cat and the trail to new beginnings and his true purpose as a lawman. loves being handled. You can ps/364129998164107/ Some Woman" adventures. The imagination that The setting for this adventure feel him just relax into you. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/55 By Harold Roy Miller comes from Harold's description takes us to many familiar places Can you even imagine being -0882407 If you shop at Reviewed and recommended by of a young man from Wisconsin here in our own backyard if you blind, alone and burning up in Amazon, please go to this link. Sharon DeCarlo has to be something he has lived are a northern Nevadan. You will the heat wave we are having, BARNEY went to his new love the twists and turns and the with none of your family home today. His adoption fee old-style vernacular that Harold around? It has been over 112 - was sponsored by Let 'Em Run! applies to his brilliant writing 115 degrees for days. Such a wonderful program. techniques. 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I have to trust his eyesight For our passage through this night Cause all I can do is pray That we make it home alright Lord: I am grateful for your help For at last I see a light It's old Cookie's Coleman lamp And the wagon come's in sight! I'm so glad I had a horse A whole lot smarter than me With the sense to get us home Down a road I could not see And not to have them around But they must be spared from They treated him mighty rough! CHONGO borders on the tragic. the regulative trail they are on But he kept on keepin' on… By Richard Smith Thank you, Lord, for that old or the wild and the free will Till they hung him on a tree! horse It's heartwarming to observe eventually be long gone. Then they swore that he It is like a dream awake And that vivid memory them in their natural home Their familiar haunts will was gone! Astride a galloping horse Of just one more time With impunity to free graze and become glaringly empty spaces Down a dirt road in the dark You took care of foolish me the liberty to roam. And soon only ghostly He was tougher than they And I cannot see the course. The pounding of their hooves is reminisces will walk trampled thought (Thanks to you Lord and like perfect rapture traces. Cause they couldn't put him I can see my horse's ears Chongo too!) When they break for the barrens down Pulled back tight against his to elude all capture. It's an arduous thing to watch They thought he was a goner. head LIFE WITHOUT HORSES the round up of this wild horse But he come on back to town… Their nature-trimmed hooves And the breakup of equine fam- He is on his way back home By Harold Miller And my heart is filled with are rolled and rock hard. ilies evoking fierce remorse. Not a bit worse for wear! dread Their manes are unruly. Some They are a part of history, these He made believers of the bunch Life without saddle horses is hides are battle scarred. icons of the American West plenty hard enough And rode off in the sunset. If he falls, I'm a goner They go where they will, Life without horses, pardner? And…I got a sneaking hunch… But life without wild mustangs traversing the wild territory Surely you jest! Because he won't wait for me makes it twice as tough. He'll go on back to camp And they do it with style and When he comes back the next Wild horses are enthralling, such majestic glory. But what will have to be kind of like magic Gardnerville, Nevada 775-265-7137 HORSE TALES PUBLICATIONS HORSE TALES JULY 2021 Page 13 www.horsetalesnevada.com

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Books continued delight, Harold covers so much Rider, Cowboy Times, ETI, Pet their memorized poems in an territory and subject matter in Folio, Arizona Highways, effort to have the last word and perfect and elegant Rhyme. Pacific Coast Horse Journal, see how many smiles they could About Harold Roy Miller: Western Times and Riding, and get from the young people that Harold Roy Miller has Clinton Anderson's No Worries looked forward to these always been a fan of the Old magazines; Plus Nevada Maga- moments. That lady was my Mom. West and the cowboy way, be it zine, Via Magazine Horse Valley I have a lot of cowboy poetry old time ranching or Hollywood News and Horse Tales newspa- books that I have purchased over western heroes. Many of his pers; The Missouri Fox Trotter the years, and I love them all. writings reflect the humorous Journal and their 2005 Here is one that I take out and side of cowboys, ranch life and Celebration Calendar; and on read when I need to feel good horses. He lives in Stagecoach, websites Omar's Bar-D Cowboy about life where I live and my Nevada with his horse crazy Poetry, Equest and American favorite subject, horses. wife Diana. They raise gaited Western On-Line and Cowboy Harold Roy Miller has really horses "for fun and poverty" and and Indians online magazine. put a glorious spin on life as an are advocates of Nevada's wild He has performed in Arizona, observer and poet. He has taken horses. He was nominated for California, Tennessee, Idaho, everyday life and found the the Cowboy Poet of the Year in Oregon, Missouri, Nebraska, beauty, the humor and the seri- as he shares so much of himself, should you read that and feel the 2006 and in 2008 for the Nevada, and Utah. He writes ousness of moments, decisions places, loved ones, horses and sense of reality in those words, Western Music Association. He songs and novels as well as both good and not so good and his patient wife! you realize Harold's words make did poems in a documentary poems. He currently has 3 put them to rhyme in his own I have so many favorite a profound point; we who fight called Untamed Legacy for PBS Cowboy poetry books and 2 incredible insight from his expe- poems in this book, but I do have to save our heritage, the Ameri- which details the life of a Wild Western novels published. riences. How he looks at things one that hit home, and I think it can wild horse shall never give Horse. Harold has also dabbled in and how he feels about them will for those who so passionate- up that fight…because we can't Harold's writings have been acting and has been in several show up in this wonderful poem ly love our Nevada wild horses. imagine "Life Without Horses!" published in Western Horsemen, movies and some commercials. book. In some ways you can fol- Page 34, "Life Without Horses" 74 pages and each page a The Gaited Horse, Equus, Horse Harold's books are available low Harold's life in these poems and Rider Natural Horse, Trail at Amazon books.com. President Ronald Reagan the Horseman (He was a great President and a moments in world history. He Thoroughbreds," he says. "That's great horseman!) was there, standing watch. He what got me hooked on horses." spent his proudest days meticu- It was a fascination that never lously guarding the man who left him, even as he later became would become one of the most a member of the United States revered world leaders of our Secret Service (USSS), rising time, his close friend, former through the ranks from the United States President Ronald Boston Field Office to the White Reagan. House. "I was transferred to the It was an unlikely kinship White House in 1978," Barletta that the two men shared, with remembers. "Virginia is big their paths unknowingly set to horse country – Thoroughbreds The iconic picture of former intertwine decades earlier in and English riding, which I like President Ronald Reagan taken Boston, when John was just a because you feel the horse better." during his presidency. boy. In his thick Boston accent, Barletta would escape to John recounts his early passion Virginia, just outside the city, President Reagan's Deep for horses that would eventually and ride in the sparse free time Love of the Horse; Remembered change his life. "My father was a he found while serving in the by His Longtime Friend, Riding Somerville police officer and The photo that hangs in the Secret Service Command Post at Presidential Protective Division Partner & Secret Service Agent knew the Boston Police Rancho del Cielo, of a younger Agent John Barletta atop (PPD) during former President John Barletta has had a storied Mounted Unit. 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Reagan continued boss said, 'Does anybody know turns to me and says, 'John, I'd As time went on, the bond acres on the President's ranch. you're on the White House how to ride a horse'? I said 'yeah, like to canter.' We got going at a between the two men grew, with There were a lot of opportunities detail, it gives you very little I do'. He said, 'great, you're fast clip for a while, and he rais- each looking forward to their for them to get hurt out in time for horseback riding," he going out to Santa Barbara es his hand and says 'whoa.' I trips to the ranch, and the next nature," says Barletta. "I remem- remembers. That would all tomorrow to ride with the have no idea what he's doing, time they could be on horseback ber one time," he continues, "I change the day President Ronald President,' and that was that." and I run right by him," Barletta together. "It's a whole different was looking at the horse that I Reagan emerged victorious from That day marked the beginning says, laughing. "His horse was world," says Barletta, "which rode, Gualianco, which was one a hard fought election. "That of a life that would shape going nutty because I went by people who ride horses know. of the President's horses. He was was the beginning of an amazing Barletta and bring him a greater him. He rides up to me and says, When you ride together and talk, a gray Arabian, and he looked experience for me when Ronald purpose than he could have ever 'now John, when the commander it's blissful. It's on a different just like the President's horse. Reagan took office," Barletta thought possible. of the cavalry tells his men to level of friendship and trust." That was on purpose of course, remembers. "(President Reagan) had so whoa, you stop.' I said, 'it'll Regardless of where they were so someone couldn't tell us apart "The greatest challenge for much on his shoulders, and I was never happen again Mr. in the world, each time the two from a distance," says Barletta. the Secret Service is what the fortunate to escape on horseback President.' We both got a good would have a moment together, "I'm looking at him one day, and President does for recreation," with him for a few hours every laugh and headed on our way," they'd talk horses. Ahead of each there's a drop of blood at the says Barletta. "President Reagan day... ." Barletta says. "We're running, trip the President would take to back of his mouth. I open his jaw did the most dangerous thing John Barletta Former President we're trotting and there was a his beloved ranch, Barletta and his jaw was loose. I called you can do. He rode horses. Ronald Reagan's Secret Service tree down, so he jumps it. Thank would make the trip early to ride Dr. Herthel, and he was pretty When he first got elected, he Agent and Riding Partner God I knew how to jump, so I the horses and ensure they sure the horse had a broken jaw," would go back to his beloved "I got out to Rancho del Cielo jump it with him," remembers weren't too fresh for the soon to Barletta remembers. "The road ranch and his beloved horses. and the agent in charge said, 'the Barletta. "We get on top of the arrive President. to the President's ranch is very The problem was, by no fault of President wants to really ride – hill where the helicopter pad was It wasn't just his job. It was treacherous. So Dr. Herthel said, their own, the agents couldn't he wants to have fun on a horse, made – you look to one side and care taken by a friend for his rid- 'instead of bringing him down, if keep up with him. They were and he can't because we can't see the beautiful valley, and you ing partner and the horses they you'll assist me, I'll come up, and falling off left and right," says protect him.' Then, they intro- look to the other side and see the both loved. "I had a great sense we'll treat him on the ranch.' I Barletta. "One agent finally fell duced me to him – this wonder- Channel Islands. It's just won- of responsibility to look after the thought, 'dear Lord, me assist off and broke his arm, and the ful, wonderful man. I could just derful. He always swore that if it horses when I was there," says you? Well, OK.' I called back to President jumped off his horse see it in his eyes, 'oh, not anoth- wasn't heaven, it was in the same Barletta. One of those responsi- the White House to get the and helped him. That's when er one that I'm going to have to zip code. When we got back bilities was choosing a veterinar- President's permission, and he they said 'We're supposed to be babysit'. He didn't say it, but I from our ride, he jumps off his ian to care for the President's said, 'do whatever you have to protecting him. He's not sup- could feel it." As Barletta very horse and walks over to the boss, horses. For Barletta, a lifelong do. Whatever the vet says.' The posed to be taking care of us.'" soon discovered, the President who was nervous to see how it fascination with veterinary med- President had a tremendous The agents stationed at the was a consummate horseman went. He sort of touched the icine and an old friend made the respect for his veterinarians," newly-elected President's Santa and was undoubtedly at his hap- boss and looked over at me and choice clear. He had met Dr. says Barletta. "He always went Barbara ranch, Rancho del piest atop a horse. "We tacked up said, 'you finally found me a Doug Herthel years earlier, and to the experts for the care of the Cielo, sent out the call for help. and went out that first day," says good one.' That was the begin- after touring Herthel's nearby horses and let them do their jobs. John Barletta was in Washing- Barletta, "and he said 'John, I'd ning of a lifelong friendship, clinic, Alamo Pintado Equine He knew people like Dr. Herthel ton, DC at the time, still protect- like to trot'. I said 'Mr. President, Barletta hadn't just proved him- Medical Center, it was decided knew best." ing President Jimmy Carter as he you can do anything you want.' self as a rider but as a man in that he would become the It was an experience that prepared to leave office. "I was He was testing me. When he saw whom the President saw a President's veterinarian. Barletta would never forget, back at the White House and my that I could do it, the President likened soul. "The horses roamed 680 treating a horse with his friend

Gardnerville, Nevada 775-265-7137 HORSE TALES PUBLICATIONS HORSE TALES JULY 2021 Page 17 www.horsetalesnevada.com Dr. Herthel. "Dr. Herthel and I Doug saying, 'I've certainly put Gualianco in the pasture that never gotten a call like that day, and he laid him down, then before at the clinic. Nevermind took a drill to his jaw and wired that it was from the President, him up while I held him down. but he was thanking me for tak- The horse healed up perfectly, ing his horse out of pain and put- and I was so interested to have ting him down.' " Barletta wasn't seen that process happen. surprised, "the President was Gualianco was good as new after always concerned about the his jaw was repaired," says horses and wanted the best for Barletta, "but there was one time them, and he respected the peo- I remember that things didn't ple that took care of them and work out so good, when we had to do the sad work of putting weren't able to save the them down when it was a neces- President's horse, Little Man. He sity." loved that horse," remembers As any horseman will tell Barletta. On a trip to Palm you, there's a lot about a man Springs with the President, you can learn by the way he han- Barletta got a call telling him dles a horse. President Reagan's that Little Man had fallen into a approach to horses was direct, ditch on the ranch and broken commanding respect but with his neck. "Dr. Herthel called the earnest humility. He admired Secret Service, who then got a their power and soul. It was on hold of me," recalls Barletta. He the back of a horse that he felt said, 'we have a major problem centered, and perhaps that's why here. The President's horse has a his friendship with Barletta ran broken neck, and I'm going to as deep as it did. Barletta knew have to put him down.' I found the man away from the rest of the President, and I told him, 'sir, the world. There's a picture that we have a problem with one of still hangs in the Secret Service the horses. It's Little Man'. I told Command Post at Rancho del him what had happened, and he Cielo, of a younger Agent John said 'I don't want my horse suf- Barletta atop Gualianco, riding fering, tell Dr. Herthel to do next to President Reagan astride what he has to do.' I told the his constant mount El Alamein. President after it was done, 'Dr. The two horses look remarkably Herthel put him down. He went similar, both white grays and very quickly and peacefully.' " walking side-by-side. In Presi- Barletta later found out that the dent Reagan's handwriting President had personally called across the corner it reads, "Dear Dr. Herthel at the clinic to thank John. Looks like a matched pair him for putting down his horse – or 2 matched pairs. Ronald with compassion. "I remember Continued on page 19

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Former President Ronald Reagan's Santa Barbara, California, ranch - Ranch del Cielo - served as an escape during his presidency. Reagan continued He liked to be told in straight "Mrs. Reagan was not keen on Reagan" "I learned patience talk what the best decision was the idea of him riding while he from the President from our time for the animal, but he appreciat- was still recovering. She was riding together," says Barletta. ed the kindness and empathy chewing on him that first day "The way he handled El Ala- that his veterinarians had." back at the ranch. She was so mein, who was always acting up, John Barletta Former protective of the President. If was a lesson in patience. He'd President Ronald Reagan's you messed with him, you got it school him, then pat him on the Secret Service Agent and from her. She is an incredible neck. I never liked that horse Riding Partner lady, and they had a love that because he was a lot of horse to It wasn't all the best of times was unlike anything I've ever handle, but every time I said for Barletta while protecting the seen. That was as real as it gets," something the President would President. "Our days at Rancho he says fondly of the lady he pat him and say, 'oh John, he's del Cielo were happy. They were greatly admires. "She told him, not that bad'. He didn't have an days we both treasured," says 'there's no running, there's no ego," Barletta remembers with Barletta. "But there was a bigger jumping, you walk.' " Then, Mrs. reverence. "That shocked me. world beyond the ranch and real, Reagan looks at me and says, 'do Most people in politics have pivotal, historic happenings that you have that John?' You bet I unbelievable egos, and if they the President shaped for our did. She was dead serious. In don't have one when they get future. He had so much on his typical fashion, President there, they have one soon after. shoulders, and I was fortunate to Reagan looks at me a ways But President Reagan put every- escape on horseback with him down the trail and says, 'This thing else in front of him." for a few hours every day while would be a good spot for a nice control of wild horses and bur- lawsuits are filed and once again Everything and everyone else, we were at the ranch. Here was trot.' I said 'Mr. President, you ros. Our thanks to those legisla- a judge is reviewing the data. amongst those, the horses he this man that I was tasked to pro- know what Mrs. Reagan said.' tors who support our efforts. BLM has plans to have only loved and escaped to. "He taught tect, and who I cared greatly for, He looked back at me and said, Governor Sisolak, Dina Titus, about 100 wild horses remain on me that if something didn't work and I had such an appreciation 'Yeah but who's going to tell Jim Wheeler, Catherine Cortez the range, a number too low to with a horse or in life, try it a dif- for the seriousness of what he her,'" Barletta remembers with a Masto, Jacky Rosen all have put prevent inbreeding. Too low to ferent way," says Barletta. "He was faced with." Serious it was, laugh. "So trot we did, and it was forth effort to keep our wild assure the genetic health and wasn't someone who walked and Barletta was there for the the best medicine for him." horses funning free. survival of the Onaqui herd. away from a tough situation, he moments that are forever Known for his love of the Yet another roundup is sched- Man always seems to cause a stood firm, had compassion in marked in history. More grave great Churchill quote, President uled for the much loved wild new problem when they attempt his heart and a will that amazed still on the day that Barletta and Reagan would often repeat, horses on the Onaqui range in to interfere with Mother nature. me." His compassion for the ani- the rest of the world nearly lost "There's nothing better for the Western Utah in a matter of We as advocates of wild horses mals he loved was remarkable the man affectionately known as inside of a man than the outside days. Temperatures are expected cannot afford to let our guard and evident from the private The Gipper. "I remember the of a horse." It was the epitome of to be around 103 degrees. BLM down. Attorneys are expensive seclusion of Rancho del Cielo to assassination attempt, and after his feeling for the animals that claims the horses are in poor and the arena we work in is emo- his rides alongside Queen it happened, the first thing the gave him freedom from the condition but all the evidence tional and not always welcom- Elizabeth for all the world to see. President wanted to do was weights of the world. shows they have excellent body ing. Those groups, like Wild The President appreciated his come back to his beloved by Jessie Bengoa, scores. They claim there is not Horse Education and the veterinarians' bedside manner. ranch," remembers Barletta. Platinum Performance® enough feed or water but they American Wild Horse Campaign have approved the Herd Man- and small local groups like the agement area to be grazed by Pine Nut Wild Horse Advocates Wild Horse Tales that made this their life's work By Mary Cioffi of the mares was new to our need your support and donations Some days you just feel range and was already in foal now more than ever. Many "happy-sad." A darling new foal when she was darted. times, all of us, at one point are on the ground with a tiny star on There are very few people tempted to give up the fight and his forehead, a sweet silky soft who believe the BLM program bury our noses in a good book, muzzle, little fuzzy hooves and of round-up and removal, stock- hoping if we don't think about it all the volunteers are just in awe piling wild horses in facilities the problem will solve itself. of the wonderful new life. I and farms at taxpayers expense But it won't. The BLM and live- smile on the outside, grateful the is a practical solution to the wild stock supporters hopes we will foal is healthy and sound. Inside horse problem they believe get worn down and lose interest. I struggle because I know I dart- exists. I truly am just one of While some may get temporarily ed this mare aggressively with many who believe if the taxpay- frustrated or a case of volunteer birth control. I re-primed her and ers understood the truth they fatigue, those in the field are in darted her with a new booster. would be appalled at the waste still their Jeeps on the range She is one of the 3%, considered of their hard earned money not darting wild horses with birth a non-responder. Her name is to mention the cruelty of chasing control hoping to make a differ- Chocolate and she already had a terrified prey animal across the ence to the wild horses they contributed 6 healthy foals to the desert with helicopters, some love. It is important to take a gene pool. We try so hard to killed in the process. But until break when you need it and avoid a BLM round up by dart- someone creates a better way come back to the wild ones ing all the mares on the Fish they will continue to do it the refreshed. Springs range. With only a few way they have always done, The Pine Nut Wild Horse dozen mares the statistics are even though clearly it has been Advocates reduced the foal crop important, so every foal born proven that roundups cause wild in 2020 of the Fish Springs herd changes our percentages. Last horses to increase their repro- by 85%. In the meantime, on the year we reduced the reproduc- duction rate. They say the defini- Virginia Range the American tion rate by 85%. This year we tion of insanity is doing the same Wild Horse Campaign is in their have only 3 foals on the range thing over and over and expect- second year of darting the mares for 2021. This clearly shows that ing different results. When will there are small changes happen- 25,000 livestock, owned by cor- with an incredible team of certi- even with a couple of non- they change the wild horse and ing. Legislators just earmarked porate livestock interests. It is fied darters. In only 2 years they responders we can make a huge burro program? Fortunately, do 11 million dollars of dedicated difficult, but not impossible, to have cut the reproduction rate in difference in the numbers. One to the efforts of advocate groups, funding for more human fertility debate their written words but Continued on page 23

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Board meetings are held mail info@bchnv. com more info 775-847-0322 thousands of dollars annually to Visit our state website at www. monthly and all activities are posted High Sierra Reno Chapter: SEPTEMBER 2021 local scholarships and community bchnv.com for a calendar of upcom- on the club website www.com High Sierra Chapter, third Wednes- Saturday - 5, 12, 19, 26 service projects. ing events and learn more about stockarabianassociation.com. Check day of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Sunday - 4, 11, 18 Back Country Horsemen of America frequently for news related to the Bucket of Blood, Virginia City, NV. American Mule Association Black Bear Diner on S. Virginia St., at www.backcountry horse.com Arabian Horse community in Reno, NV. Contact Donna @ 775- Hours 2-6pm - no cover charge, one Dedicated to the promotion of mules JOIN US! Northern Nevada and in the north- 527-2121 info@ bchnv.com drink per show minimum. 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Wild Horse Tales continued acknowledges and respects the a mare. Blue is a brave bold blue half. All this is done with volun- public's love, concern and admi- roan stallion and he appears to teers whose only goals are to ration for our historic wild hors- be fearless as he charges into Battle Born keep the wild horses running es in the west. another band and cuts out a mare free and to show that it can be Wild horses are restricted to for his son. Sometimes both the Woodworking done. They use the immuno-con- certain areas on a map. Not per- band stallion and the lieutenant All Custom Woodwork. Corn Hole Games, traceptive PZP, administered by mitted to move out of the Herd trying to stop them. Keanu's Custom Cup Holders and Much More. dart, keeping the mares from Management Areas without the Mom Lady galloping behind try- getting pregnant. It remains threat of being removed. The ing to keep up. I find it fascinat- 775-303-2640 or effective for one a year, after reality is they reduced the Herd ing that no one dares to try to which the mares must be re- Management areas dramatically steal Lady while the father-son 775-720-9889 treated. This method of birth since 1971, 22.2 million acres of team cause chaos all over the control does not interfere with land have been removed as wild range. No one dares to steal the the horses normal social behav- horse habitat. In 1971, at the queen. iors; mares still come into sea- time of the Wild Horse and If you want to donate towards son and allow their stallions to Burro act, wild horses and bur- the fertility control efforts on the breed, but they don't become ros roamed on 53.8 million acres range, each mare is $70 the first pregnant. Foals can continue to of land, of which 42.4 million year and $35 for every year after nurse and unborn foals are not acres were under the BLM's that. This donation truly makes a affected. Rather than continuing jurisdiction. difference. to round up and remove wild Meanwhile, on the Fish Spring For the Pine Nut Wild Horse horses the BLM should create a range in the Carson Valley peo- Advocates (The Fish Springs sound science based manage- ple are traveling from all over Range) go to wildhorseadvo ment plan for all wild horses the world and the nation to wit- cates.org that reduces or eliminates live- ness, enjoy and photograph the For American Wild Horse stock grazing on Herd Manage- natural behaviors of wild horses. Campaign (for the Virginia ment areas, allowing for better The world famous stallion Blue range) go to Home | American genetic health with a solid birth put on quite a show to the Wild Horse Campaign control program. It is important delight of photographers as he You can find both of Facebook. that the federal government trains his son Keanu how to steal House Committee Moves to Reform Federal Wild Horse Program Photo by Taylored Photos funding for implementing growth rates through compensa- See us on Instagram @ battlebornwoodworking July 1, 2021 proven and humane fertility con- tory reproduction. Washington, DC - The Animal trol is key to breaking the In May 2020, under the previ- mendations could result in wild horse and burros." Welfare Institute (AWI) and the ous administration, the BLM meaningful reforms to the bro- "The current strategy in place American Wild Horse Campaign released a management plan that ken federal Wild Horse and to manage our population of (AWHC) commend the U.S. called for the removal of more Burro Program. wild horses and burros is cruel House Appropriations commit- than 90,000 wild horses and bur- "The U.S. House Appropria- and inefficient, and places them tee for advancing bipartisan lan- ros from public lands over the tions Committee has taken a his- in danger of slaughter," Pocan guage today that would require next five years. The plan would toric first step toward reforming said. "Implementing a reversible the Bureau of Land Management balloon the number of horses the Wild Horse and Burro fertility control program is a (BLM) to implement an immuno- and burros warehoused in hold- Program by requiring the BLM cost-effective, humane alterna- contraceptive fertility control ing pens and cost taxpayers to pursue on-range management tive solution. I thank Interior program to manage wild horses nearly $1 billion in the first five alternatives to removing horses Appropriations Chairwoman and burros and evaluate other years alone. from public lands and stockpil- Pingree for her support on this on-range management options, The committee also called for ing them in holding facilities at important issue." including relocating horses to a review of the BLM's "Adop- astronomical costs," said Holly "America's wild horses and less populated Herd Manage- tion Incentive Program," which Gann Bice, director of govern- burros are cherished by the pub- ment Areas. pays individuals to take in ment relations for AWHC. lic and deserve our protection," Championed by Reps. Steve vicious cycle of roundups and untamed wild horses removed "We're deeply grateful to U.S. said Cohen, a longtime member Cohen (D-TN), Dina Titus (D- shifting animals into costly hold- from the range ($1,000 per Representatives Pocan, Cohen, of the Congressional Animal NV), David Pocan (D-WI), and ing facilities for the rest of their horse). However, a May New Titus, and others for providing Protection Caucus. "It's due time more than 40 other representa- lives." York Times investigation necessary leadership to place the for the Bureau of Land Manage- tives, the appropriations bill sets Currently, the BLM spends detailed how federally protected BLM on a more sustainable and ment to pursue a more humane, aside $11 million in dedicated less than 1% of its Wild Horse wild horses are being funneled fiscally responsible path for the sustainable track by implement- funding to pursue safe and and Burro Program budget on into the slaughter pipeline after humane management of our ing on-range management meth- reversible fertility control fertility control, but spends being acquired by unscrupulous Western herds." ods, like fertility control vac- options. approximately $60 million in adopters. "Nevada is home to the lar- cines, that keep these animals in "The language in the Fiscal taxpayer dollars annually round- Importantly, the House Inter- gest population of wild horses in the wild where they belong. I'm Year 2022 House bill and report ing up horses from the range and ior bill maintains longstanding, the nation," Titus said. "Tax- glad the committee has directed is the strongest we've seen to keeping them in long-term hold- critical provisions intended to payer-funded roundups and $11 million for reversible fertili- date in terms of protecting ing facilities indefinitely. This prevent wild horses and burros removals are not only a costly ty control. It's been a long time America's mustangs and offering brutal roundup process often from being sent to slaughter. The and ineffectual management coming, but I am pleased the a clear path for meaningful results in injury or death. As the subcommittee further called for strategy, but they also endanger Appropriations Committee has reforms," said Joanna Gross- National Academy of Sciences the Interior Department to set up the lives of these beautiful ani- included this funding in its bill, man, Ph.D., equine program has noted, this cycle of mass a task force to address wild mals. This funding promotes the which is an important step manager and senior advisor at removals is counterproductive, horse and burro management. humane and fiscally responsible toward better management of AWI. "Setting aside dedicated as it accelerates population Taken together, these recom- management of America's iconic America's iconic animals." Gardnerville, Nevada 775-265-7137 HORSE TALES PUBLICATIONS Inventory Is Low Interest Rates Are Low N E Demand Is High V Now is the time to put your home or land A on the market. D It Won’t Last Forever! A

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