“OVER, UNDER, THROUGH—BUT NEVER AROUND.”
Those words come from Theodore Roosevelt, who strove to never shy away from a challenge, but face it head-on.
Chasing Horses Wild Horse Advocates is working hard to find ways to move over, under, and through as we work hard on our goal to save the wild horses of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We are working hard to make sure they NOT ONLY stay wild and free, but we want to make sure they get a proper management plan that keeps a viable number of wild horses in the park for generations to come!
We wanted to let you know that we have been in contact with some of the state of North Dakota legislators and they have DEFINTELY taken note of the letters to the editor from people all across the state of North Dakota as they express their displeasure in Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s decision to eliminate ALL of the wild horses from the park. THANK YOU!
A suggestion from one of the legislators was to contact Governor Doug Burgum’s office. Mike Nowatzki is the Communications Director for the office of the governor. He can be emailed at: mnowatzki@nd.gov You can also send a message to the governor through his website: https://www.governor.nd.gov/contact
The Governor’s office told the Fargo Forum that they “had no immediate comment, but that could change after the park holds a public meeting on Jan. 12.”
Your email should be short and to the point. We have two examples again for you – one for residents of the state of North Dakota and one for those of you who live outside of our state.
As a resident of the state of North Dakota, I am calling on Governor Burgum to help protect the wild horses that call Theodore Roosevelt National Park home. If the state of North Dakota allows the park to eliminate these horses entirely, it will be a great loss to the state of North Dakota. As you know, North Dakota is a state that is rich in equine history and these horses are a huge part of that history. People come from all across the United States and other countries to see these amazing horses. The loss of these horses will also mean a loss of tourism dollars for our state.
Although the Governor has stated that he has “No comment” on this situation, I’m asking him to use the weight of his office to work with our North Dakota state legislators to pass a resolution formally asking Theodore Roosevelt National Park to allow the wild horses to remain in the park at numbers that allow for a genetically viable herd of horses. I am also asking the Governor to work with our federally elected officials, specifically Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Subcommittee on National Parks, to do what they can at a federal level to help protect North Dakota’s wild horses.
Thank you for your consideration.
For those of you who do not live in North Dakota, please send the following version of the letter:
As a person who frequently visits the state of North Dakota, I am calling on Governor Burgum to help protect the wild horses that call Theodore Roosevelt National Park home. If the state of North Dakota allows the park to eliminate these horses entirely, it will be a great loss to the state of North Dakota. As you know, North Dakota is a state that is rich in equine history and these horses are a huge part of that history. The loss of these horses will also mean a loss of tourism dollars for your state. I know that if the horses are removed from Theodore Roosevelt National Park, I will NOT have any reason to continue to visit your state.
Although the Governor has stated that he has “No comment” on this situation, I’m asking him to use the weight of his office to work with our North Dakota state legislators to pass a resolution formally asking Theodore Roosevelt National Park to allow the wild horses to remain in the park at numbers that allow for a genetically viable herd of horses. I am also asking the Governor to work with our federally elected officials, specifically Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Subcommittee on National Parks, to do what they can at a federal level to help protect North Dakota’s wild horses.
Thank you for your consideration.
Please continue to send us your questions. You CAN also comment directly on these posts on our website below!
Have you sent your emails to Senator Hoeven’s office? Please see Monday’s blog post for more information in our first “Call to Action” https://chwha.org/2022/12/26/call-to-action-1/
Thank you for your support!
Chasing Horses Wild Horse Advocates is committed to advocating for a wild horse management plan and protection for these unique wild horses that call Theodore Roosevelt National Park home! We are fighting for a management plan that is guided by science especially when it comes to decisions regarding the removal of horses and the administration of birth control. Many other wild horse management plans have proven to be successful with their science-based plans. We are asking for the same for this amazing group of wild horses that call Theodore Roosevelt National Park home.
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