William E. Simpson II is an ethologist living among and studying free-roaming native species American wild horses. William is the award-winning producer of the micro-documentary film 'Wild Horses'. He is the author of a new Study about the behavioral ecology of wild horses, two published books and more than 150 published articles on subjects related to wild horses, wildlife, wildfire, and public land (forest) management. He has appeared on NBC NEWS, ABC NEWS, CBS NEWS, theDoveTV and has been a guest on numerous talk radio shows including the Lars Larson Show, the Bill Meyer Show, NPR Jefferson Public Radio and NPR National Radio.
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Mr. Simpson, I am a contributor to your good cause. I live in Los Angeles. I am retired and have an independent income and I would like to move to your area. I can contribute to the wild horse and burro cause, and I have purchased a new truck so that might help. If you could offer help where I could live affordably because I am not rich, I would appreciate it. I need suggestions of the area. near you and the horses. Thank you.
You can contact us through our website using email and telephone: https://www.WildHorseFireBrigade.org
What is important to write in the next comments due Oct 25 and the wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt NP?
Commenting on a predetermined outcome is a waste of time. It may make people feel like they had their say, but venting on the agencies who are gonna do what they are told by higher-ups is not going to help the horses… the horses need a Plan B. You need to better understand the dynamics in play, and why commenting usually doesn’t help. This presentation will shine some light on what’s happening and what Americans can do besides vent to agencies who don’t care… HERE –>>. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3pCv0VgMOI
Absolutely criminal..what cruelty and murder has done to my/our wild horses and burros..not to omit.. ILLEGAL! Follow the $$$$
Lomping all fertility control vaccines into one group is irresponsible. We know from current science that is being hidden by the government, that GonaCon is very easily a sterilant, it can sterilize a stallion in one dose. A mare is likely sterile after 2 doses but it seems to be dependent on the length between doses (that length has not been established due to lack of studies). But the bigger issue is the pass through properties that can sterilize an animal that eats the flesh of a treated animal, or even animals who come in contact with the urine from the treated animal.
NONE of this is the case with PZP. PZP will not sterilize a stallion, ever. PZP will not sterilize a mare unless she is treated 7 or more consecutive years. PZP is well researched, well established, and has zero pass through properties. It has been used for 40 years to manage the Assateague horses. The mares live an average 9 years longer, the foal moratlity rate dropped. And PZP unlike GonaCon is not hormonal, therefore does not damage the internal organs of the mares like GonaCon does.
So, please, I get that you believe using birth control is wrong, but do not lump them all into one category because like food; some are safe and some are not.
There is a wealth of information on this matter available at chwha.org