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Post by gotkiger on Mar 30, 2011 13:57:05 GMT -5
The key word there is need... want is a whole different story especially when you look into their beautiful eyes
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Post by DianneC on Mar 30, 2011 14:44:43 GMT -5
I do not need another horse. I do not need another horse. That's why I'm planning on breeding this year! My husband...You do not need another horse. You do not need another horse. LOL
As far as the range goes, if they were still just out on the flats area like they were for a long time, I'd worry big time. But fortunately there is concern for both them and the small bunch grass so they opened the gates and now they roam a large area.
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Post by prizmbluekigers on Mar 30, 2011 17:04:05 GMT -5
Yes, yes ladies but:
I WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger, WANT another Kiger,
I don't have a grulla yet. (Husband does not read this board thank goodness). I am taking the trailer just in case. I-emailed Tara to see if she has news on the Kigers.
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Post by MustangsInNC on Apr 3, 2011 22:53:10 GMT -5
I'm having trouble planning my vacation! I'm taking 2 weeks off to go to Oregon and get my silver grulla yearling filly that I NEED so bad! lol. I hope they enlighten us soon so I can request time off work!
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Post by pepper on Apr 4, 2011 23:28:52 GMT -5
I'm sorry if this bothers some of you here but I have to say...if you want,need another kiger,why not buy one from one of the breeders out there?If we kiger people don't support(as in put our money down) on thes horses already on the ground & up for sale....what are we doing breeding more?Why are we chasing down & trapping wild horses that are happy where they are?The #'s in the wild are small but there are many captive bred kigers that have been listed for sale for YEARS! There are now 7 rescued starving kigers that need homes..free ones on Craigslist.....are we really doing what's best for the horses ???What are we doing ??and why??
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Post by angelsdream on Apr 5, 2011 8:52:59 GMT -5
Very good point!
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Post by kimk on Apr 5, 2011 10:38:30 GMT -5
Right now it isn't looking good for an adoption this year. We should know on the 18th, the last budget cutoff date....
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Post by kimk on Apr 5, 2011 13:42:45 GMT -5
BLM SETS PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT USE ON WILD HORSE GATHERS HINES, Ore. – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burns District has scheduled a public meeting to discuss agency procedures for gathering wild horses and how helicopters and other motorized equipment are used in the process. The public is encouraged to attend and hear information from BLM about the issue. The meeting is set for Wednesday, May 4, at 5:30 p.m., at the BLM, Burns District Office, 28910 Hwy 20 West, in Hines, Oregon. BLM Wild Horse and Burro Specialist Gary McFadden said, "Good wild horse management requires the use of modern-day tools. We have found the use of helicopters and other motorized equipment is the most humane method to gather horses from the open range and remote mountain areas where they live.” Oregon/Washington BLM gathers 500-700 horses on average annually from public lands. In 2011, gathers are tentatively planned for Herd Management Areas within the Burns and Vale Districts. For additional information about the upcoming public meeting, contact the Burns District BLM at (541) 573-4400. Additional information about the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro program is available online at: www.blm.gov/or/resources/whb/index.php About the BLM: The BLM manages more land – 245 million surface acres – than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western States, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM’s multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands tara _____________________ Tara Martinak Burns District BLM Public Affairs Specialist Volunteer Coordinator 541-573-4519 _____________________ |
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Post by angelsdream on Apr 6, 2011 8:49:39 GMT -5
Well they keep pushing it back, dont they? So if they dont do a gather this year, will they next year or we will have to wait another 3 years?
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Post by prizmbluekigers on Apr 6, 2011 9:17:13 GMT -5
Why are we contemplating a gather in the first place? Are the two HMA's overpopulated? Would one more year make a difference? Or two years? Between the economy and the ongoing disputes surrounding gathers, maybe another year would bring out more poeple to the adoption. Do you think we will get the same turn out as previous years? Or prices for that matter?
I will say that last year we saw some very nice foals, yearlings and two year olds
Pepper, I personally will always want a grulla. My husband is getting a "husband horse" so we are at capacity, no grulla for me., but hey, we have a Kiger filly turning 3 next month and a 5 month old filly. Either is for sale, and with the young filly, could go her dam ( not halter broke) at no cost.
Anyone going to the May 4th meeting?
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toni
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Post by toni on Apr 6, 2011 18:39:46 GMT -5
What are the dates?
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Post by DianneC on Apr 10, 2011 9:47:13 GMT -5
I've talked with several people who know low stress stock management. They ALL said that a couple people who knew what they were doing could do the gathers at a fraction of the cost. For years one cowboy gathered the Sheldon National Wildlife Area by himself. I've suggested this to Ramona. The advantages are numerous. No galloping over rough, rocky ground in heat or cold with heavily pregnant mares and young foals! If there were enough people trained it could be done every year in each HMA. Just bring in a few herds instead of rounding up the whole HMA. A stable population would be easier on the forage, genetic diversity would not be so much of a problem as it is with starting over each four years with only a small gene pool. If there was a drought more horses could be brought in. With smaller numbers from each herd I think that people might be more interested in adopting instead of a huge glut at one time that are so expensive.
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Post by lilnagy on Apr 10, 2011 10:53:54 GMT -5
I think this is an interesting idea! Contract with private individuals for the round up work. I'd imagine there are certain times a year when Ranchers would have the time, and appreciate having the extra work. (hopefully just not the dead of winter!)
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Post by DianneC on Apr 10, 2011 16:25:21 GMT -5
They would have to be trained to do it, its as different as using natural horsemanship techniques was to bucking out young horses. Its just getting the mind set changed that will be hard. They've already said that using modern techniques are the best...Just try and convince them otherwise. And the meeting is on Wednesday, at 5:30 PM so that means missing two days of work. I'm going to see if I can go though.
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Post by angelsdream on Apr 11, 2011 10:32:27 GMT -5
Thats a great idea Dianne. I saw where they brought the carp diem horses thru the town in oregon all with wranglers on horseback. But of course, when does the government go the better route, its usually the quickest route.
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