April 18th, 2018

WELCOME TO THE
WILD HORSE NEWSLETTER
FROM
HIDDEN VALLEY WILD HORSE PROTECTION FUND

Thank you for following us and keeping up with the latest news regarding our beloved Virginia Range wild horses.
I apologize for the delay in getting this news to you but have been frantically finishing my taxes. All done now and moving forward with many positive and wonderful things in the works for our amazing wild ones!!!!
Best regards,
Shannon Windle, President

Thank you Tracy Scheeler Wilson for sharing the beauty of the Virginia Range Mustangs!!!
THE RFP CLOSED WITH NO TAKERS!!!!
The RFP to transfer ownership of our beloved Virginia Range wild horses closed on Monday, April 16th at 2:00 pm. At 2:10pm we received the following notification from the Nevada Department of Agriculture:

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) did not receive any proposals for the transfer of ownership of the 2,951 feral/estray horses located in the Virginia Range,” Director Jim Barbee said. “Because no proposals were received, we will not be holding a public opening as scheduled in the timeline of the request for proposals ."

Statement regarding next steps
We are still under the existing directive from the Board of Agriculture to manage the horses for public safety only,” Director Barbee said. “The next step is to go back to the board for further direction, and we will continue to manage the Virginia Range feral/estray horses for public safety.”

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
The good thing here is that our wild ones remain free - today. This is what we wanted. This is what we told the NDoA we wanted. YOUR VOICE made a huge difference here. EVERY PERSON who spoke on behalf of these horses can be proud of the action you took and the noise you made!!!! YOU MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE!!
The above statement by the NDoA is non-committal and ambiguous. Volunteers have been working for decades to manage the horses for public safety. The NDoA has for decades merely managed the horses to remove them - despite the statement above.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT?
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund will continue to encourage the NDoA to join local wild horse advocates at the table to create a productive, realistic approach to humanely managing our beloved wild horses.

We will work toward the creation of a better management program for our wild horses. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy, freedom, spirit, thrill, and pride of seeing (at a safe distance!) wild horses. We in Nevada have more wild ones than any other state in the west. Our wild ones have the right to be safe and live their lives in freedom, on the range, where they should be, as it should be. They also have the support, admiration, and love of the majority of the people.
Join us in this endeavor. Share this message - forward it - talk to your friends, family members, people you work with. We will continue to reach out and keep you informed. We will ask you to take action as we make progress. The horses need your support. They need change now. WE NEED TO SPEAK FOR THEM!

Thank you for being there for the horses, for speaking out for them!


SPRING FUND RAISER
TO BENEFIT THE RESCUED WILD HORSE HERD OF HIDDEN VALLEY WILD HORSE PROTECTION FUND

On Sunday, May 20, 2018, come join us for a fun spring afternoon gathering of great food, games, and fund raising!!!!

All funds received from this event will be allocated to the new Virginia Range Mustang Sanctuary where our herd will live, an adoption center will unite human and horse partners, and a training facility will transform our rescued wild horses and humans alike.

Tickets are $40 each and include a buffet dinner and one Bingo card. Available at:

Foothill Feed and Mercantile, 1330 Geiger Grade Road in south Reno
or call 775-297-2955 for more information

EVENT SPONSORSHIP
We honor corporation and private sponsorships of this event. Your logo and name will be prominently displayed in the event program. Levels include $50 Bronze, $100 Silver, $250 Gold, $500 Platinum. We welcome your support in any amount!

SEEKING RAFFLE AND AUCTION ITEMS
If you have items you would like to donate to this event for the raffle and/or silent auction, please contact socialmedia@hvwhpf.org


BOOTS and BINGO
TJ'S PATIO AT
TAMARACK JUNCTION CASINO
13101 S VIRGINIA STREET
IN SOUTH RENO

SUNDAY, MAY 20TH
3:00 - 6:30


Keep up with what is happening with the Virginia Range wild ones!!!!!
We never share your private information with others!!!!
NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

Join us at our next monthly meeting:

THURSDAY, APRIL 26TH at 6:15 pm at the
South Valley library at 15650 Wedge Parkway

Everyone is welcome - sign up for projects at the new sanctuary, and other exciting projects underway with Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Become a Volunteer - Make a Difference!!!!