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Mike Carpenter
Jan 11, 2012
Dear Ms Pickens, Saving America Mustangs- Last year BLM had a TV show on PBS on the problems on management and costs of its western lands. I use for recreation not for any ranching. Part of the show was on horses, it was sided as it gave only the problems and not the history of the west or the importance the horse stills plays in Americana. It showed how expensive it was to use Helicopters to round up the horses. May I suggest, adding a twist to the BLM/ranchers -- as to win a war sometimes it is wise to engage an enemy as a friend in smaller battles. BLM and the ranchers would jump on the save the horse if it was beneficial to them? Let me give you an example. The buffalo had no purpose until it became a part of what a free American stood for. The ranch owners could not stop public opinion. NO one had any use for Geronimo until public opinion changed from him being an enemy to one of a strong independent fighting hero. I can almost guarantee that even the Paiute Indian would embrace the horse if they could see the financial gain and prestige that a few changes would bring if the horse was adapted “into” instead of being rejected. Am example here is the Native American or Indian gambling casino. As soon as the opinion changed it all was suddenly necessary. I am not in politics or anything of that nature but I am a careful observer of peoples attitudes. In 1971 the BLM only changed its policy on the shooting and poisoning mustangs because of public opinion. They fought such change because of a few vocal ranch owners. When I mention the western or wild horses very few know of or understand what it means as part of America, part of all of us. I truly hope you succeed as it is our history, everything from this moment on is all based on keeping our history fresh which includes our wild lands the horses alive and in our hearts. Even Ford still uses this metaphor to sell trucks. Mike Carpenter from Arizona
Zsuzsa Blakely
Jan 11, 2012
Bless you Madeleine for all your hard work for these beautiful, strong animals and we pray they will be joined by many more. madeleine pickens for president!! If only everyone could be as kind.
STAR HUNT
Jan 11, 2012
Dear Madaline and all horse rescuers, I am so glad that there are still people out there who care about these animals. I can not stand to see the fear in the horses eyes as they are being rounded up.I will never understand why people can be so cruel to animals and not care. These are Gods creatures and the fact that humans could care less makes me sick.If the horses could talk they would say thank you. I hope you will continue the fight to keep them were they belong in the wild and on your sanctuary.
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Jan 11, 2012
I would love to come out and do some volunteering with you.
Clarence Gordon
Jan 11, 2012
I would appreciate if you would tell me how I can help, I would love to become activley involved.
Geoff
Jan 10, 2012
Thanks for all that you do. Happy New Year!
Paula Hendrix
Jul 21, 2011
I was very lucky to have met Travis aka "Alligator" as I left the races yesterday. It was truly Serendipitous as it was the highlight of the day! Talking to him about the Mustangs made me think of the horse sculptures in Las Colinas, TX. I lived there a long time ago and couldn't remember what kind of horses they were so I came home and Googled it and they are Mustangs! I'm sure you have heard of them and how beautiful they are (http://www.mustangsoflascolinas.com/History.html) but I can't wait to see what your monument will be. Thank you for doing this for our Mustangs.
twisty
Jul 20, 2011
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Kendal
Jul 13, 2011
If only everyone could be as kind.
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Jul 08, 2011
wonderful work!
Janet Walsh-National Anthem Singer
Jul 05, 2011
Hi it was great to meet you yesterday at the CC. So great to meet someone with so much focus and passion! Keep on keepin' on sister! Save the horses! And I'm going to find out from my cousin in OK what ranch it was she vacationed at! Her daughter is going to Vet School in OK to be a Large Animal Vet this is her first year and we are very proud of her! Congrats for such a worthy cause! xoxo;) Janet
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Jun 29, 2011
I posted this on you sanctuary page but is doesn't seem to appear to come up. I have 325 acres near Winnacumma,nv.it isn't enough to sustain any horses but if you need a place to stop over and gather horses....I would be honored to let you use it. I live in fla.
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Jun 23, 2011
madeleine pickens for president!! hooray!!
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Jun 23, 2011
thank you madeleine and also everyone who cares. i hope every last one of our precious wild horses and burros gets to the mustang monuement safely. i also hope the people who participated in the cruel treatment are punished . don't forget our domestic horses plight also involving the horrible transport to slaughter outside our borders. a bullet in the head would be better than the torture. thank you . you're a genuine angel.
Sylvia from Chicago
Jun 20, 2011
Madeleine Pickens, I know there are a lot of people working and supporting your vision. I applaud YOUR drive, energy and commitment to leading this mission. I ask God to continue to give you strength and guidance and keep you in good care. I have always been passionate about horses and their gentle spirits and amazing powerful strength. These beautiful creatures don't use their powerful strength to fight back. It hurts to see them just try to flee and take this awful abuse with such fear and horrific trauma. They stand in over-crowded hot metal pens, in horrible heat with no shade, being abused and afraid, without any proper care or proper nourishment. They just stand and wait... and wait for 2-3 years. Yes, wait while so called decision-makers discuss it over an expensive lunch and a fancy cocktail for 2-3 minutes (lunch write-off justified). What kind of "human" who holds a position to make this stop actually goes to bed every night without shame? I am so disgusted to know that those same humans are well aware of the MANY contributions to our country made by horses. Humans even made them fight and die with us in war; and these innocent creatures did so... very obediently. Now they are rounded up and abused and treated so horribly. I was NEVER exposed to any of this activity until today, Madeleine. You bet I cried. And you bet I'm mad. Anger, however, is wasted energy. I want you to know I saw and heard your call, Madeleine. I have little to offer to make this stop, BUT I do have a voice... unlike our precious horses. Thank you for educating so many of us, Madeleine. I am left with the question, "How can ANY human abuse such innocent flight animals who have given us so much?" I am trying to stay positive. For today, I can only take a very deep breadth, ignore some pretty damn ugly human behavior, and try hard to visualize these beautiful healthy horses running free with their precious little babies! It will be tough to sleep tonight as my thoughts are racing. Thank you for the opportunity to thank you and your good soul and kind spirit, Madeleine. You are making a difference and standing up on their behalf. Thank you so much for all that you do and have already accomplished. Sincerely, Sylvia from Chicago
Roseanne Caleca
Jun 20, 2011
Thank you Madeleine for all your hard work and commitment to Saving Our Mustangs. Mustang Monument is the Forever Home for these majestic animals where they will all come home and live free! God Bless you and everyone who is making this dream come true... Proud to join this fight with you!
Rebeccca Hilton
Jun 20, 2011
M, Favebook has the above addy. However,candlemaker@embarqmail.com is needing to speak about GRAND IDEA and about working in Elko...Doing what exactly. Phone 7026435969. Hoping this is kept seperate. What happened in Reno today? SOmebody asked me nut. I am unaware. WHat else can I do for the Mustangs and working for you too? Let us talk so we can find the best positin for me. XOXOXO You ARE THE VERY SPIRIT of THE MUSTANG and that spirit is strong running through your veins.God has Blessed You. I need to be at the highest involved on your site. (I hope this does NOT get on Facebook. It is personal. Saving the Mustangs is my PASSION as well. I understand deeply. I wish I could share my poen to you not on the net. XOXOXOXO I WILL NEVER STOP. WE ARE THE "VOICE" for "OUR" Mustangs. R
Barbre Brunson
Jun 20, 2011
Madeleine is today's Wild Horse Annie. I grew up with the wild horses in Nevada. It is disturbing to see the cruel helicopter hunters chasing America's heritage down with such cold hearts...and deep pockets. Public awareness to this continued violation of the Wild Horses and Burros Act and the lack of care by the BLM for the injuries and deaths caused by the treatment of our wild horses and burros should not be ignored. Mustang Monument is a wonderful beginning to a better future for our wild horses.
Shelley
Jun 19, 2011
Such a beautiful sight to see the first mustangs released at Mustang Monument. It was amazing to watch their desire to be free was stronger than their need to eat at that moment. Bless you Madeleine for all your hard work for these beautiful, strong animals and we pray they will be joined by many more.
Paul D'Souza
Jun 19, 2011
Thank you for taking the initiative. The spirit of the Mustangs feed us all, ... if we all them to. I think this narrative is even more important for all our new immigrants to get. Being one myself, my life experience in the US got all that much better when I experienced the spirit of our land here ... for me it was out in Indian Country at a Wolf Sanctuary in Ramah, NM. God Bless you all.
Judy Schumann
Jun 18, 2011
We are not fighting the US Government, we are the government and that is why this project is moving forward. Our voices are being heard and it took time. Do not fight, speak your mind. It should never be a fight. Congratulations to all of the US citizens, finally showing a spirit!
Monica O. Krause
Jun 18, 2011
I envision a world where there are more horse pastures and less parking lots.Thank you for stepping up and sharing their story. We all have the power to help them stay free and for some, become free again.
Michele Sullivan
Jun 18, 2011
I knew it would take money, commitment and guts to fight the U.S. Government. Thank God you have all three. Thank your husband too, for all his support. I look forward to visiting the sanctuary someday. From: Michele, Las Vegas Nevada
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Jun 17, 2011
Thank you for all that you have done and congratulations on your first Mustangs coming home to live FREE!!!
Adrienne Hall
Jun 16, 2011
I SENT A POEM ENTITLED "AUTUMN THUNDER" TO EXPRESS MY FEELING ABOUT MUSTANGS. THEY ARE PART OF OUR COUNTRY'S HERITAGE AND SHOULD BE PROTECTED. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES. ADRIENNE
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Jun 15, 2011
Thank you for all you do. Our fight will not stop until BLM has stopped round ups. Fighting mad in Md.
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Jun 15, 2011
Madeleine and the Saving America's Mustangs team has had my full support since the beginning. The grace and strength with which you act on behalf of our wild horses is a mirror reflection of the majestic creatures themselves. We are proud and grateful to have you leading the way on this multi-leveled journey Madeleine; I stand solidly behind you in action and intention. I cannot wait to bring my niece to Mustang Monument one day! Thank you for being who you are and doing what you are meant to do.
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Jun 14, 2011
I will not have another horse unless I get a mustang. I love them now and I always will. Even as I child I loved mustangs. I am going to adopt one in the very near future as I had to let my Dakota go a couple of years ago. I am an advocate for these beautiful animals because they need all of us to make sure they do not become just a memory.
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Jun 13, 2011
Thank you for what you do for the Mustangs. We at TrueBlueAnimalRescue.org intake BLM horses and neglected horses every day. It takes all of us to help these blessed creatures. Adopting a horse is love in Action.
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Jun 13, 2011
I think you and Madeleine Pickens are doing an amazing job and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have lost a great deal of sleep over this issue and will not rest comfortably until the mustangs and burros are safe again. I understand Ted Turner has taken an advisory role. This is great news as, from what I have read, he seems a really good man. I am keeping up to date and posting on my blog and Facebook regularly. Madeleine, dare I suggest that you try and rally the support of Pat and Linda Parelli, he has global reach now and may add even further clout to your efforts. Shelley and I have 5 horses here in Scotland and embrace a natural horsemanship approach. We love them as family and like family, will be with us for life. God bless you and give you strength to continue your wonderful work, we know you will win through in the end.
Mary
Jun 11, 2011
In the summer of 2010, near Craig, Colorado, I had the great pleasure of seeing small herds of mustangs while on vacation. It was through that experience that I found out of the plight of the mustangs. Thank you, Madeline, and God Bless you for never giving up the fight to save their lives. What kind of world would we have without these wonderful creatures!
Kristal
Jun 07, 2011
My family have saved 4 mustangs and they are just wonderful. There is land for sale in our area for sale we would love to do something like that if we had the backing. With prayer hopefully God will let it happen. Thank you for saving the ones you did
Angie
Jun 07, 2011
Madeleine, I had tears flowing down my cheeks as I watched the video of the first mustangs released at the Eco-Sanctuary. What an incredible day it must have been for you. Thank you for caring, for creating this for our mustangs, and for never giving up the fight for them. You are my hero.
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Jun 07, 2011
I think it is wonderful that a benefactor like Ms. Pickens has chosen the wild Mustang as her purpose and my Nevada home as the place to create her living sanctuary. Best wishes in success, All Vegas Horses, Las Vegas, NV
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Jun 06, 2011
Cheers to the day thy can all remain free !!
Marsha & JB
Jun 06, 2011
God bless everyone for helping save the wild mustangs & burros. It just goes to prove the power of caring people. Will look forward to the day they are all saved.
Deb Wilson
Jun 05, 2011
To arrive at that moment when the gate opens,and the mare leads through...and the herd follows,is quite a vision to behold.Knowing they are on their own terf now..no helicopters hovering..good for you Madeline !
Leilani Clark
Jun 04, 2011
Bless you Madeline and your husband. I have 2 QH mares and 2 donkeys. My question is: What's wrong with our government? Our tax dollars support cattle????? This is my land too.
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Jun 04, 2011
The video of those horses finally running free brought me to tears. It was a beautiful sight. God Bless You, Madeleine and thank God for the Mustang Monument! I wish I could make my town a monument to our wild horses.
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Jun 04, 2011
Thank you for tackling this problem in a sensible and caring way!!! I hope in the future I can do more to help, and as a journalist I hope to spread the word.
Vicki Bohnenkamp
Jun 03, 2011
In 1998 I had the wonderful experience of seeing the Mustangs in their natural setting in Nevada. It was amazing!!!! I have GREAT pictures. They have not changed!!! They ARE STRONG and COURAGEOUS. Unlike our humans that chase them down in helicopters. MADELEINE...THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! It's not over...let's all keep up our courage and continue to make the calls and voice our thoughts.... let's continue to help our Mustangs win back their freedom. God Bless America and God Bless the Mustang!
lovelyn abbey
Jun 03, 2011
God will continues to bless you with your passion. Horses are sooo wonderful. Thank you for caring for them!
Donna Brewer
Jun 03, 2011
I have been supporting several mustang sanctuaries for several years and have visited both the Blackhills Will Mustang Sanctuary and Karen Sussman's sanctuary. God bless you. I will continue to call my senators and congressmen and women whenever needed to help these beautiful animals.
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Jun 03, 2011
I am sickened by the way the government handles things. Thank god for you and it is too bad so many other horses have been killed or are going to be killed because of the government.
Kelly
Jun 03, 2011
Thank you for saving these beautiful mustangs and burros. The BLM did not know who they were up against. Many Blessings to you.
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Jun 03, 2011
The hard work is paying off and I and my family are so grateful for this organizations work in saving the mustangs.
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Jun 02, 2011
I was moved to tears watching the wild mustang and burro video. I want to do anything I can to help change the fate of these beautiful animals!!
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Jun 01, 2011
My heart was broken while watching the Mustang video and didn't know until today that the government was doing this. I certainly will be doing all I can to help in any way I can.
farah d
May 31, 2011
EVERYONE share this on FACEBOOK TWITTER SKYPE and everythig else
sarah D.
May 31, 2011
This is so screwed up. who the @#$% would do that seriously THE GOV HAS ISSUES IF THEY DO THAT TO HORSES!!!!!!!!!!:mad:
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