Launi B Photography / Greenheaven

08/25/2026

The Calm Before A Mustangs Storm

"The lead stallion heeds no boundary cast from a sullen sky
Will he lead his band or retreat from what lies ahead, what fate could they meet..

The air is ominous and shadows echo impending danger

In the distance a humming lull
stagnate air seems to crawl
Suddenly the peace felt on western land -
will be broken and shattered by man.

A giant creature on the horizon
Descends as a fiery, daunting dragon.
Quickly the stallion rears, a piercing cry, muscles pulsating, wild eyes burning with fear

The stallion summons second in command
Circles his family, moving his band
Away from the thunderous and deafening sound
In a sea of the devils dust, where they would surely drown.

The power of wild mustangs is resilience- but no match for the predator of man..
Nor can they escape the mechanical steel bird haunting their land they called home -

The open plains gifted with breath of life, natures music of a foals whiny, and the percussion base of galloping hooves ...
the band is our American Iconic "Wild Mustang"
the song is ... "Freedom Lost""

launi b - 2019©️

There are no do overs - this is not the score to a movie with a happy ending. This is the reality of every Wild Mustang Family ....

If it were yours - what would you do to protect them .. I wish poetry and beautiful images were enough. But decades have proven they need so much more

They say it takes a village - wild horses need an army

Wyoming
McCullough Wild Mustangs
August 2019

08/22/2026

Decades of the travesty known as greed that robbed wild mustangs - thousands of their freedom

While advocates have for years been fighting and watching feeling helpless - this is a long time coming.

In the Year of the (Fire) Horse- we are seeing a bridge between sanctuaries, rescues, organizations, advocates across the country and around the world

Could we finally see a future shift to the ongoing roundups? It's something that can only happen if people refuse to stop fighting this war - writing letters, voting accordingly, sharing, donating, volunteering -

Supporting organizations which have the ability to publicly promote and document the cause and also what has been happening for decades

Thank you to ALL organizations, advocates, and support of voices - it takes an army and the light that is being shined on all Herds - are banding people together

Skydog Sanctuary 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Thank you Amazon Prime

USA TODAY
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Wyoming
Red Desert - once free

08/17/2026

Thank you Wild Horse Education

08/15/2026

Pryor Mountains

Once again our government and BLM will round up wild horse families -

The Pryor Mountain - was home to iconic legend
Cloud the Stallion. While Cloud went missing many years ago and thought to have died of natural causes ... his legacy and the herd continue to live free on the mountain.

Cloud was documented by Ginger Kathrens for PBS

I visited this incredible pristine "heaven on earth" mountain in 2019. I never could imagine then that what was happening to all wild horse HMAs across the west / the Pryors in this desolate virtually untouched mountain - would be at risk of losing their freedom.

To learn more about the Pryor Mountain herd please follow

Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center
The Cloud Foundation

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Wild Mustangs continue to need all our voices

Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Gather — Where We Stand

The BLM has announced plans to gather and remove approximately 40 horses from the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range this fall.
The Mustang Center has spent considerable time reviewing the recently approved 10-year Gather Plan and what it could mean for the herd—not only during this first gather, but in the years ahead.
We believe there are important questions about the current demographics of the herd, protection of genetic diversity and the unique characteristics of the Pryor horses, the combined effects of removals and fertility control, and how fertility-control effectiveness may influence future population growth and gathers.
For these reasons, the Mustang Center is preparing an administrative appeal of the Gather Plan Decision Record. This is not opposition to responsible management. We believe the health of the horses and the health of the land are inseparable, and that decisions that may shape this herd for the next decade deserve careful consideration based on the best information available.

We explain our concerns more fully in our latest blog post:

Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Gather — Where We Stand
https://pryorwild.wordpress.com/2026/08/15/pryor-mountain-wild-horse-gather-where-we-stand/

A note about comments: We welcome thoughtful questions and discussion. Please keep comments respectful and focused on the issues. Personal attacks, insults, or rude or disrespectful comments toward individuals or organizations will be removed. Our goal is an informed and constructive conversation about the future of the Pryor Mountain wild horses.

08/11/2026

Fly forever free Jackie

Your iconic nature has impacted the world - and with that deep respect and added awareness of not only raptors - but for all wild creatures.

The world was blessed - your resilience, bringing knowledge to the world for your species, the dynamics of wildlife families

I hope people continue to fight for all wild animals whose mere existence is a blessing and priceless gift.

Thank you immensely The Ojai Raptor Center and all those involved in her rescue and care

So important when in nature to gift them space - and understand what put raptors at risk.

When photographing or documenting any animal, taking cues on behavior and knowing when to contact known and licensed wildlife organizations

This gave Jackie a fighting chance when her finders noticed unusual behavior

Patient Update: Bald Eagle 26-519

It is with profound sadness that we share that Patient 26-519 passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care.

Over the past several days, her condition continued to deteriorate despite intensive treatment and the combined efforts of our veterinary team and consulting specialists. She remained critically ill, receiving oxygen therapy, supportive treatment, and around-the-clock monitoring in our intensive care unit.

Throughout her time at Ojai Raptor Center, every decision was guided by the available medical evidence, her welfare, and our responsibility to do what was in her best interest.

Her remains have been transferred into the care of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

We know this news will be deeply felt by the many thousands of people around the world who have followed her journey, hoped alongside us, prayed for her, and supported the people caring for her.

Our team is heartbroken. It has been an extraordinary privilege to care for her.

We ask for patience and kindness as our staff process this loss. We are working closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and will provide a more comprehensive statement including additional information on her treatments and test results.

To protect our staff and community during this difficult time, comments on this post have been turned off.

To everyone who cared about Patient 26-519, thank you. Thank you for your messages, your prayers, your encouragement, and for standing beside our team throughout these past weeks. We are deeply grateful for the way Patient 26-519 brought people together through a shared love of wildlife.

08/09/2026

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Legend .......

Butcher Jones / Salt River ...the early years
February 2016

May his legacy's remain free

08/08/2026

This .....
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Thank you The Wild Horse Refuge
The power of video showing pure poetry in motion

07/30/2026

This !!!!

These powerful words from a politician Senator Richard Burr - April 2016...

However in 2026, sadly across the West, thousands of wild mustangs are chased by helicopters / or bait trapped. They are then thrown in crowded stock trailers, then pushed into holding pens, barely large enough for a band let alone hundreds. The round ups continue to destroy our American Icons- not only their freedom but for many it ends their life

Senator Burr and Senator Tillis-fought for the Corolla herd in NC - so why is it so many other Govt officials and offices turn a blind eye?

Because it's work to fight for Wild Mustangs - it's controversial - it's among the thousands of other causes flooding their admin- emails - phones - social media tags. There is also no pay out to "protect the herds on HMAs, or federal / state lands"

Wild Horses are worth it - they matter and they have value - beyond the beauty they provide more than the naysayers want you to believe. There is monetary value - propositions and programs that benefit every states potential and documented income. And that is only the value for the monetary driven agencies. Beyond the government there is exponential value in healing, and a social herd community mentality for all those who support and love their innate gift

It's easy to throw shade and contempt for what some refuse to understand - it's easier to argue than to be humble and listen to the opposition.

Maybe just maybe in our world - Wild Horses represent what we as humans lost hundreds of years ago

Freedom - freedom to choose -

And those who denounce them... can't admit they possess the very thing that humans have lost

We need to think outside ourselves - because someday all we'll have to look at will be concrete jungles and screens with AI images of what we've lost

Thank you for the advocacy and your fight on the floor for the Corolla Herd

I wish all States supported and advocated as much for the remaining wild horse families

And Senator Tillis again in 2019 fought to protect the wild horses of NC quoted here

“A cherished part of our state’s history and an admired attraction, thousands of tourists visit North Carolina’s beaches each year to witness the majestic nature of the Corolla horses,” said Senator Tillis. “This legislation will take the necessary and proper steps in protecting the health and safety of the wild animals and their habitat, while encouraging continued tourism and economic investment for our local coastal communities.”

THANK YOU for your contribution to Wild Horses over the years - your efforts, and work are to be commended, and set the bar ... and an example of what the wild herds of the US deserve

Senator Richard Burr
Senator Thom Tillis

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Washington Post
The New York Times
CBS News
ABC News
NBC
NPR

Corolla, North Carolina

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07/29/2026

As an animal lover since childhood
- and
wild horse advocate for over 11 years - this film touched me like no other.

This film feels like a warm embrace and will awaken feel good emotions many of us are seeking in this modern world.

Please see this film- there is nothing left unsaid - from every movement, shared connection, the beauty not only of a horse's physicality but also their emotional intelligence and innate ability to move everyone from children who struggle to communicate - all the way to the toughest man who refuses to show emotion. Horses have a gift to bring things out of us we have kept deep inside to protect ourselves

If you want to be gifted by a film that draws you in and builds your sense of community - this

Please don't miss it
Please share it

Please cherish it and the message every day after

Thank you both Dana and Krisanna for gifting the world with the magic you so eloquently wrote and visually captured. Purely poetic








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05/10/2026

A once in a lifetime moment

Montana 2019
Pryor Mountain Mustangs

Nimbus Encore - Cloud the Stallions daughter and her new foal -son Tor

This memory while on top of the mountain with my mom will forever be etched in my memories as a magical trip.

That I witnessed this exchange - of two I hoped to see was a blessing and truly priceless moment.

Happy Mothers Day - for all who love and feel the unconditional bond ..