A day for all of us to pause and reflect on how indebted the United States is to the humble horse. Without them, the west would never have been won.
Worth a Nod
While we love our pets, horses have contributed far more than companionship and competition to our history. A day to appreciate them is worth noting and preserving our equestrian culture should be important to all of us.
That said, this is a great day to get involved in helping the feral horses that still roam freely on US soil. Here are some resources if you’d like to help.
Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Program
American Wild Horse Conservation
Wild Horse Conservation Society
Return to Freedom
Wild Horse Preservation League
Wild Horse Refuge