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04/14/2026

Help Pass the Safe Act so no wild horses will ever be cruelly rounded up or sent to slaughter ever again.

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04/09/2026

Help stop the needless and cruel removal of Wild Horses in the West! Know the truth! Stand with Wild horse advocacy organizations. Please read.

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The Wild Horse Overpopulation Lie – It's Time to Set the Record Straight

For years, the public has been told that wild horses are "overpopulating" the American West—and that mass roundups are necessary to protect the land. But that story is a myth. And it's hurting both the horses and the land.

Here’s what the very goverment entities who we pay to protect them ARE NOT telling you: When large numbers of wild horses are removed, the remaining herds respond with a natural survival mechanism called compensatory reproduction… They breed younger, more frequently, and with higher foal survival rates—not because they’re "out of control," but because the ecosystem is out of balance due to the removals themselves.

Even the National Academy of Sciences confirmed this in 2013: Roundups can actually accelerate population growth.

So why do roundups continue?
Because this false narrative serves powerful interests—from livestock lobbyists to extractive industries that want wild horses off public lands.

And the cost? Over $369 million in taxpayer money in the last 4 years alone, 60,000+ horses locked in government holding pens (many for life),
Ecological disruption, as horses—natural grazers—are removed from lands where they help reduce wildfire fuel and support soil health.

Wild horses are not the problem. They are a keystone species with a vital role to play in our Western ecosystems. The real problem is a broken system built on outdated science, industry pressure, and disregard for the truth.

We are calling for an end to this cycle!

It’s time to rewild the West, embrace on-range solutions, and respect the deep, natural intelligence of the land and its wild inhabitants.

Stand with us. Speak the truth.
Let them Live- Love Wild Horses®️

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04/04/2026

Thrilled to update you all on Champ!!

03/14/2026

Can we say “Family” now?

03/10/2026

I’m inviting my EquiHeart followers to check out my new Author Page on Facebook. I am working on a book called He Shares My Tears that is about the stories of lives transformed and healed through the heart of the horse. There are other books in the works and my my recent published book, Hydrangeas from Dad, has been getting lovely reviews. Check out the first post! See you there!

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As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 40 years of experience, I direct Connett Psychotherapy and Coaching, EquiHeart - a therapeutic horsemanship program, and Fierce Feminine Fire - women’s empowerment programs. This is my Author’s Journey

03/10/2026

Running Free!! Watch and enjoy!

03/10/2026

More views on Integration of the herd!

03/10/2026

This was a healing day for me and EquiHeart! Come take a peak as we integrated the herd back together after a long period of healing for Champ!

03/10/2026

After the combination of joy for them and heart break for me of Finley and Jessie leaving, we had a burst of sunshine yesterday. Champ was let out in 2 larger pasture areas and then joined with Rocket and Chief to become part of the herd again! It was beautiful to watch.

I know Champ was looking for Finley and had to process his absence. Chief was surprising in his forcefulness in guarding Rocket. I really think Chief is afraid of loosing his BFF position wuth Rocket. Rocket was his usual grounded and chill self

Within a short period of time, they were grazing peacefully together. Take a look at our integration day!

03/10/2026

What a beautiful tribute to horses, especially the white horse!

03/08/2026

A bittersweet day for EquiHeart, both humans and horses. Finley is leaving with Jessie to go to their new home. This is hardest for me. Finley grew up at EquiHeart. I feel like his grandma. He was 8 when he came and 12 now as he goes on his next adventure. Jessie and Finley are family now and will always be remembered and cherished. Come along on this journey!

02/25/2026

Healing Through The Heart of the Horse