Hello and Happy Monday to everyone!

It has been a busy couple of days as we continue to fight for Stallion Alluvium!

First, I wanted to share an email that I sent to Superintendent Richman yesterday.  I am still waiting for a response:

Superintendent Richman:

I am still waiting for a response to my emails regarding the release of Stallion Alluvium.  As we are coming up on 2 months since your staff captured him, there are serious health concerns that need to be addressed.

I am sure you are aware, as a wild horse, Alluvium normally walks 10-20 miles per day. For nearly 2 months, his movements have been restricted to a pasture.  Are there plans for a farrier to come out to examine and trim his hooves since you have eliminated his ability to do this naturally?

Has a Vet been out to examine Alluvium?  There is a gate right near where he stays where it is well known that visitors travelling with their out-of-town horses are coming and going on a regular basis.  He is also right next to a public road.  As an unvaccinated horse, these situations put him at risk of getting strangles.  There is also the possibility of him getting laminitis as a result of his lack of exercise and limited diet. 

The summer weather and expected heat we will be getting this week bring up ongoing concerns for proper hydration and colic risks.  How often is someone checking and replenishing his water supply? 

How often is someone from your staff checking on him in general?

It has been almost two months, what are the park’s plans for Alluvium?

As members of the tax paying public whose tax dollars are paying for Alluvium’s capture and care, Chasing Horses Wild Horse Advocates and our followers look forward to your response to these questions.  

We have also cc’d the ND State Veterinarian as well as the ND Department of Agriculture on this email as we believe they should be equally concerned about the potential mistreatment and neglect of this wild horse.

You may also have heard; the ND Pardon Advisory Board has agreed to hear Alluvium’s case and will possibly grant him a pardon.  This is something you have the power to do right now that would stop the ongoing pressure and outcry from the public and our state officials who want to see Alluvium set free.  It would also go a long way towards repairing the park’s broken relationships with the public.  This is especially true in light of the recent article by Patrick Springer on this topic: https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/riders-say-encounter-with-bachelor-stallion-at-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-was-magical-not-dangerous

As always, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this and other concerns about the management of this wild horse herd with you in person. 

I look forward to your response.

Christine Kman
Chasing Horses Wild Horse Advocates
www.chwha.org

We will share any response we get with you if we receive one.

Next, we continue to reach out to our contacts in the press.  Today we had interviews with two different North Dakota news stations: WDAY & KYFR.  The story will air at 5 & 6 pm Central time.  You can watch live on their websites and also watch their social media pages for the story.

Please be sure to sign our petition! https://secure.everyaction.com/QzYS-2wWmE-De2F_CrARuA2

You can also send your own email to Superintendent Richman.  Her email is Angie_Richman@nps.gov You can also use our online form to send an email to her and our federal legislators: https://secure.everyaction.com/4bIr7BLQ60SHxHhJLAI_-Q2

Thank you for your continued support!

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