“May we never forget one of God’s greatest gifts to mankind - The American Mustang”
Dear Friends,
On May 20th, Boone and I hosted a Tribute to the Native American & Horse Nation at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the Native American in Washington, DC to draw attention to the plight of our wild horses and point out the historical connection between the Indian Nation and the wild horses. The dinner was attended by over 400 people, including 70 Members of Congress, and it presented the perfect opportunity to remind them and other attendees that there are pending bills in Congress that are languishing as our wild horses are being gathered.
Last year I testified in the House of Representatives on HR 1018, the ROAM act. That bill was passed by the House and referred to the Senate where a companion bill, S.1579, sits in the Senate Energy Committee waiting to be acted upon. Representative Conyers introduced a bill, HR 503, to prevent the transport and slaughter of horses and that bill also awaits action. The Senate Companion bill to HR 503 is S. 727. Right now HR 503 sits in the House awaiting action and S. 727 sits in the Senate Energy Committee awaiting action. It is time for Congress to hear the pleas of millions of Americans that are calling for action on these bills and provide additional protections for our wild horses while there is still time before they are threatened with extinction.
It was an unforgettable evening to celebrate America’s heritage by honoring the American Mustang, the Native American & our Military. The United States Navy band greeted our presidential level guests and we presented five retired Military Working Dogs that served our country. Their presence and the applause was heartwarming. Chief Arvol Looking Horse, from the Lakota Nation offered a traditional Lakota blessing before dinner and “Justice,” one of my beautiful mustangs bowed his head after hearing the prayer. It was a very emotional experience and the tears were flowing. Grammy nominee and eight-time Native American Music Awards winner, Jana Mashonee, American Idol alum Katharine McPhee and opera singer Josh Page provided wonderful entertainment throughout the evening. Also present during the National Anthem was Challenger, the American Bald Eagle.
I invite you all to view the trailer of the event by clicking on the image above. On my website, www.savingamericasmustangs.org, is a full video of the highlights of this spectacular celebration of our American heritage.
Please remember to write or call your Congressman or Senator and ask them to act on these bills immediately
Thank you, as always, for your support.
Best,
Madeleine
Click HERE to view the PHOTOS from the Event
