After Capitol Rally, Wild Horse Advocates Question Hobbs’ Legacy

After Capitol Rally, Wild Horse Advocates Question Hobbs’ Legacy

PHOENIX — Wild horse advocates gathered at the Arizona State Capitol Wednesday morning to call on Governor Katie Hobbs to halt planned removals of Salt River wild horses until the state can demonstrate through independent science that the remaining herd will be genetically healthy and self-sustaining. Approximately 100 people attended the Preserve the Herd —...

Advocates Call On Hobbs To Pause Salt River Wild Horse Removals Pending Independent Scientific Review

By Ethan Faverino | Approximately 100 wild horse advocates gathered at the Arizona State Capitol last week to urge Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) to pause planned removals of Salt River wild horses until an independent scientific review confirms the remaining herd will remain genetically healthy and self-sustaining. The “Preserve the Herd — Follow the Science” rally brought together conservation advocates, …