Hello and Happy Thursday!

My husband and I attempted to take a day off and spent Tuesday hiking in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.  As always, it ended up not fully being a day “off” but some interesting things are brewing!  We will share more as things develop and we are able to confirm them!

The photo on this blog is of Mare Papoose and her 2024 filly Josie.  Josie was born in April of this year and is so adorable, isn’t she?  We will have more photos to share as soon as time allows us to edit them!

As of yesterday morning, Alluvium is still being held at the holding pens in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.  Many of you have asked and no we do not feel that he has adequate shelter from the elements.  We have had heat index warnings for the last few days and those are expected to continue for the next week, at a minimum. 

As part of our ongoing fight for Alluvium’s freedom, we sent the following email to Superintendent Richman this morning.  All of our emails cc Senator Hoeven and our federal legislators, the ND Governor’s office, members of the press and other NPS officials.  You can customize your letter to the same people here: https://secure.everyaction.com/4bIr7BLQ60SHxHhJLAI_-Q2

Superintendent Richman ~

Hello!  I am still waiting for a response on how the public can weigh in on the fate of Stallion Alluvium. 

We also would like to know what the park’s proposed plans are for this stallion after holding him for over 2 months now.

Alluvium is noticeably gaining weight as a result of not getting the normal amount of exercise he would if he was running freely throughout the park.  The extreme temperatures are also a concern and there does not seem to be any relief in sight in the coming weeks.  If he were still free, Alluvium would be able to do things like take a dirt or mud bath to get relief from the flying insects.  He would also have access to water holes to cool off in as well as trees and overhangs on the buttes to get some relief from the heat. 

The overwhelming majority of the public want to see this stallion returned to the park.   Senator Hoeven stated that the park needs to be open and honest with the public and allow for public input for the management of the wild horses that call the park home.  He stated this was true if it was just one horse like Alluvium, or if it concerned the entire herd.  While we understand that Senator Hoeven has no direct jurisdiction over the National Park Service or Theodore Roosevelt National Park, as a senior senator who sits on the Appropriations Committee, we would imagine that his words carry some weight with regards to the management of this herd.  

I look forward to your response and as always am happy to set up a time to meet with you personally so that we can discuss Alluvium’s fate and the future management of the wild horses.

Thank you for your consideration.

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

Thank you for your continued support and for being a voice for Stallion Alluvium and all of the wild horses that call the park home. 

Don’t forget! You can get your Pardon Me Alluvium shirt by clicking the image below!

Stay cool and have a wonderful day!

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