May 24, 2020
WELCOME TO THE
HISTORIC VIRGINIA RANGE MUSTANGS NEWSLETTER
FROM
HIDDEN VALLEY WILD HORSE PROTECTION FUND

Thank you for following us and keeping up with the latest news about our beloved
Virginia Range Mustangs!!

LET'S GET THIS LICENSE PLATE MOVING!!!

As we move through these difficult and uncertain times in the existence of humankind, we are reminded that our survival on this planet is due to our intelligence and survivor instincts, along with our compassion for one another, and strength to endure such hard-times. And so it goes as well for our wild ones. We have stated time and time again, the reason our Nevada wild horses survive so well is due to their incredible will to survive, adaptability to environment, and compassion for their fellow herd members.

We at Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund are dedicated to making a difference for our wild horses, here in Nevada and across the country!!!! And we are so very grateful for the amazing support and encouragement we receive from each and every one of you!!! As you know, our organization is honored to have the special Nevada “Historic Virginia Range Mustangs” license plate available to the public to purchase. The amazing part of this license plate is that $20 of the annual renewal fee per vehicle goes to a fund that benefits the wild horses of the Virginia Range –the largest and most widely recognized wild horse herd in the United States.

We need to ensure this license plate will continue to move forward and become one of the top selling Nevada license plates – which means its funding can do many amazing things for wild horses in Nevada. And we can only succeed with your help!!!!!! However, the window of opportunity to ensure its success is getting short. We need to make sure that we have at least 3,000 active license plates in the hands of the public before the end of this year, 2020. 

As you know, these last several months have been very difficult for many people and with the Nevada DMV offices locked down, we are behind schedule to make those numbers a reality! We hope to see all Nevada DMV offices re-opening soon and will keep you informed as we get re-opening updates.

In order to encourage more people to switch over to this beautiful license plate, we are offering the public an incentive program – and YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP!!!!

With every renewal of an existing or purchase of a new “ Historic Virginia Range Mustangs” license plate issued from May 15, 2020 through December 31, 2020, Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund will give the owner a $10.00 check! ( Please read rebate details in the next section below)

We only ask that the recipients of the $10 rebate consider spending their check on a local business or person negatively affected by this devastating and life-changing Covid-19 virus. We lovers of wild horses are a strong and willful sort, and find comfort and strength in community. Take this offer and go forth, spread the word, support your community, support the wild ones – HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE, GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY!!!

GET YOUR SIGN TODAY!!!!!

To help with this effort, we are giving away 12” x 18” signs (depicted above) that can attach to a gate, fence, or front porch, be set up in the lawn, or positioned in a window. We are happy to drop one off to you or you can pick one up at Foothill Feed and Mercantile at 1330 Geiger Grade Road in south Reno (the highway to Virginia City). 

If you are not close to Reno, we can mail you one – write to HVWHPF, PO Box 20052, Reno NV 89515.

SWITCH OUT THE OLD WILD HORSE PLATE

Additionally, if you know anyone who still has the old blue and white wild horse plate on their vehicle, THANK THEM FOR SUPPORTING WILD HORSES and let them know to make the switch so they can start supporting the wild ones again! While it was a very successful plate, it is no longer active, so there is no “donation” being made or support given to this cause through that inactive license plate.

Your support of this " Historic Virginia Range Mustangs" license plate is critical!! The funding derived from its sale will allow us to continue to develop fencing and other projects that will make sure our horses are safe and remain on the range. Funding already received is currently supporting the Technical Large Animal Rescue training efforts implemented by the Wild Horse Mentors TLAER unit to expand the number of trained and qualified volunteers in the field currently managing our Virginia Range mustangs. Funds also go to help purchase feed for the HVWHPF rescued herd as well as to advertise this license plate.


HISTORIC VIRGINIA RANGE MUSTANGS LICENSE PLATE $10.00 REBATE!!!

In appreciation of your support and purchase of the Nevada “ Historic Virginia Range Mustangs ” license plate, Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund (HVWHPF) would like to give you a $10.00 check!!!! 
In order to qualify for this special offer, you must have renewed your existing or purchased a new Nevada “ Historic Virginia Range Mustangs ” license plate after May 15, 2020 and before January 1, 2021. 

Take a copy of your Nevada DMV registration card and
mail it to:            HVWHPF, PO Box 20052, Reno NV 89515   or
drop it at:           Foothill Feed and Mercantile, 1330 Geiger Grade Road, Reno

HVWHPF will verify the information and then mail you a $10.00 check to the address noted on the registration. 

We ask that you consider spending the $10.00 to support a local business or person negatively affected by this devastating and life-changing Covid-19 virus. This offer is only valid for submissions made through and/or postmarked by January 15, 2021. 

We hope this incentive will help to bring the sale of these license plates over the 3,000 active plate minimum by the end of this year, 2020. Help spread the word, support your community, support the wild ones – HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE, GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY TODAY!!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED, INDOMITABLE SUPPORT OF THE WILD HORSES AND OF HIDDEN VALLEY WILD HORSE PROTECTION FUND!!!!

THE MUSTANG - the movie

Do a search of your television or streaming service schedule and see if you can find the movie THE MUSTANG. 

This movie is based on the wild horse / inmate training program, similar to the program at our Northern Nevada Correctional Center Wild Horse Training Program in Carson City. One of the stars of this movie is Thomas Smittle who is now a successful horse trainer and wild horse advocate. Thomas is a successful graduate of the NNCC Inmate Wild Horse Training Program. A truly amazing success story for sure!!!


This movie provides a small insight into the good work that can be accomplished when horse and human are given the chance and opportunity to build a trusting, compassionate relationship to move forward in this world. 

The next adoption auction at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City is currently scheduled for June 13, 2020. Please use this link


to keep up with any date changes and link to an updated adoption catalog for the next auction.  

A TIME TO REMEMBER AND REFLECT......

This Memorial Day weekend brings pause and reflection for all of those who have fought for us, for our freedom, for liberty, for the rights we enjoy today, for the future we want for our children…….

For all of us across the global today, never has humankind been brought so close, despite our “physical distancing” mandates. We are united in our fear of the unknown, determination to find the positive in all of this scariness, and incredibly grateful to honor the BRAVE who are today fighting for a cure and helping to save those infected. 

What we are experiencing is unprecedented and can be overwhelming. Everyone at Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund wishes each and every one of you, your family, and circle of loved ones and friends safety, good health, and peace!!!! Be good to one another, practice patience, respect each other, and create a positive, special message for yourself that will help bring you forward to a noble, prosperous, and rewarding future.

Thank you for supporting Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund!

Shannon Windle, President
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund

Historic Virginia Range Mustangs new license plate!!!
Remember to get the new "Historic Virginia Range Mustangs" license plate when you renew your registration or at any time during the year. $25 of your initial assessed fees will go to fund projects to keep our wild Virginia Range Mustangs safe!!

Stay tuned for upcoming news about this plate!!

Volunteers Needed!!!!!
Due to physical distancing requirements surrounding the COVID-19 virus, volunteer projects at

The Haven - a Mustangs' sanctuary
at Equine Legacy Ranch

have been temporarily suspended. We hope to see everyone back to normal in the near future and will post updates regarding volunteer opportunities going forward.

We'd love to hear from you regarding your future interest to volunteer - contact us at:




HELPING FEED OUR RESCUED HERD THIS YEAR!

We have been incredibly grateful to an amazing and very thoughtful anonymous donor who has provided the funding we needed to ensure our rescued herd of wild horses will have the feed they need to stay healthy and in good shape!

Can you help?
Please consider making your next donation to help fund some of the projects at The Haven,
our Mustangs' soon-to-be new home!

Check vrmustangs.org for updates on current funding needs and projects!!



Thank you for your kindness and generosity!!!!!!
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