PRELIMINARY GENETIC ANALYSIS REVEALS FORT POLK HORSES HAVE STRONG SPANISH ASSOCIATIONS, UNIQUE IN REMAINING WILD HERDS. Preliminary genetic analysis from random samplings of generational wild, free roaming horses at Fort Polk in Louisiana confirm heavy Spanish association. While variables weigh into genetic testing results, the Fort Polk horses consistently pair with Puerto Rican Paso and Venezuelan Criollo , […]
After months in the making 17 wild horses from Fort Polk , Louisiana made the long journey to Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary on Saturday September 15th, 2018. These 17 horses were part of a the May 2018 Round Up, circumstances surrounding this round up are explained in this Article. In summary the May 2018 Round […]
BREAKING NEWS: Yesterday, American Wild Horse Campaign , the nations’s largest wild horse advocacy group, issues letter in support of our goal to preserve and protect Louisiana’s Wild Horses. “The American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) is writing in support of the Pegasus Equine Guardian Association’s (Pegasus) efforts to protect and humanely manage the horses living in the […]
Tucked away in central Louisiana are unique herds of wild horses. A vision that removes you from all attachment to the outside world. Today their existence is under attack. Even as I am writing this I am receiving word that yet another lot of horses has been captured and is currently in holding on the Fort Polk Installation. […]
The following letter of concern, dated August 3, 2018, was sent to all parties involved in the horse removal program at Fort Polk. Please take a moment to read the entire letter by clicking the picture below or on this link below. Letter of Concern Regarding Fort Polk Horse Removal The US Army Corps Awarded Texas […]
May 2018 caring individuals answered our call for help in saving Louisiana’s Wild Horses evicted by Fort Polk Officials. Today, 15 of those Fort Polk horses rescued need a permanent home. Currently, a “documented” 206 Wild Horses have faced eviction since 2016. Until recently there were legitimate rescues involved in protecting the welfare of these horses who […]
May 2018 caring individuals answered our call for help in saving Louisiana’s Wild Horses evicted by Fort Polk Officials. Today, 17 Fort Polk horses rescued need a permanent home. See Video #1 – Fort Polk Horses saved May 2018 HOMES NEEDED! Given the current situation regarding the organizations working with the Army to remove horses, […]
Information acquired as a result of a public records request Pegasus Equine Guardian Association submitted to Texas State University has uncovered that federal grant money is being paid to Jacob Thompson Cattle LLC, also known as Thompson Horse Lot & Co. by Texas State University. Based on the info we received from TSU the $80k+ […]
Regarding the Current Round Up of 37 Horses, Round Up #5 It’s very important to remember any time you deal with Kill buyers, Kill Pen Horses… etc. the risk of exposure to disease is far greater. Especially for wild horses whose immune systems are not exposed to such pathogens in the wild as would be […]
PEGA would like to express the difference between herd management methods when discussing Wild Horses vs. Domesticated Horses. The domestic horse mentality uses the term “Sterilization” which implies gelding of stallions and/or ovariectomy of mares. These methods of sterilization have been shown to be detrimental to the health and nature of these horses, should never recommended as solutions for Wild […]