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Title: "Successful Wild Horse Adoption Event in Montana Highlights Community Commitment to Conservation"

Each horse adopted is a life changed, and every adopter becomes part of the story of wild horse conservation. Those are the words of Melissa Foster, BLM Montana/Dakotas lead wild horse and burro specialist. With a 72% placement rate into private care, the event demonstrated the public’s continued interest in adopting and caring for America’s iconic wild horses.

That probably doesn’t surprise too many Montanans, so many of whom have a connection to the land and to majestic animals that grace its landscape. The Bureau of Land Management’s Montana/Dakotas Wild Horse and Burro Program held a successful adoption event in Hamilton May 2-4, placing 26 wild horses into new homes, including 19 adults and 7 yearlings, out of the 36 animals offered. Melissa Foster’s summary comments also included, “We’re proud of what we accomplished this weekend, and excited for what’s next.”

Friday evening’s silent auction saw approximately 30 attendees join for the viewing and auction, which resulted in 13 horses being placed. The high bid of the evening came in at $350.

Saturday’s clinic and adoption featured a horsemanship clinic led by renowned mustang trainer, Mustang Matt. That drew around 75 people, with total attendance topping 90 for the day. Two additional horses were placed on Saturday.

And, despite cold, rainy forecasts, Sunday brought a steady stream of visitors and nine more successful adoptions.

This adoption event was a team effort by BLM and all the folks that came to view and bid on wild horses. It demonstrated passion, professionalism, and a deep commitment to the BLM’s mission of humane placement and land stewardship.

Montana’s next adoption event is June 6-8 in Livingston, where 41 untrained horses and burros will be looking for their forever homes. To learn more about upcoming events, eligibility, and how you can be part of the effort to protect and preserve these living symbols of the American West, visit the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program webpage.

Title: "Successful Wild Horse Adoption Event in Montana Highlights Community Commitment to Conservation" Each horse adopted is a life changed, and every adopter becomes part of the story of wild horse conservation. Those are the words of Melissa Foster, BLM Montana/Dakotas lead wild horse and burro specialist. With a 72% placement rate into private care, the event demonstrated the public’s continued interest in adopting and caring for America’s iconic wild horses. That probably doesn’t surprise too many Montanans, so many of whom have a connection to the land and to majestic animals that grace its landscape. The Bureau of Land Management’s Montana/Dakotas Wild Horse and Burro Program held a successful adoption event in Hamilton May 2-4, placing 26 wild horses into new homes, including 19 adults and 7 yearlings, out of the 36 animals offered. Melissa Foster’s summary comments also included, “We’re proud of what we accomplished this weekend, and excited for what’s next.” Friday evening’s silent auction saw approximately 30 attendees join for the viewing and auction, which resulted in 13 horses being placed. The high bid of the evening came in at 0. Saturday’s clinic and adoption featured a horsemanship clinic led by renowned mustang trainer, Mustang Matt. That drew around 75 people, with total attendance topping 90 for the day. Two additional horses were placed on Saturday. And, despite cold, rainy forecasts, Sunday brought a steady stream of visitors and nine more successful adoptions. This adoption event was a team effort by BLM and all the folks that came to view and bid on wild horses. It demonstrated passion, professionalism, and a deep commitment to the BLM’s mission of humane placement and land stewardship. Montana’s next adoption event is June 6-8 in Livingston, where 41 untrained horses and burros will be looking for their forever homes. To learn more about upcoming events, eligibility, and how you can be part of the effort to protect and preserve these living symbols of the American West, visit the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program webpage.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas Wild Horse and Burro Program recently held a successful adoption event in Hamilton, where 26 wild horses were placed into new homes, reflecting a strong public interest in wild horse conservation. With a 72% placement rate, the event showcased the community’s connection to these iconic animals, as highlighted by Melissa Foster, the lead specialist for the program.

The event included a silent auction and a horsemanship clinic led by Mustang Matt, attracting around 90 attendees. Despite inclement weather, the weekend saw a total of 13 horses adopted during the auction and an additional 13 placed through the clinic and open viewing, demonstrating the dedication of both the BLM team and the public to the humane treatment and stewardship of wild horses.

Looking ahead, the BLM is set to host another adoption event from June 6-8 in Livingston, where 41 untrained horses and burros will be available for adoption. This initiative continues to promote the protection and preservation of these living symbols of the American West, inviting more people to participate in the effort.

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Title: Tributes Paid to Scottish Mum Louise Goudman Following Tragic Horse Riding Accident

Tributes have been paid to a Scottish mum who died after falling from a horse she had recently bought.

Louise Goudman suffered a serious head injury after falling from her horse Bobby on May 2. The 40-year-old never regained consciousness after the fall and died in hospital a week before her 41st birthday.

Her partner, Malcolm Cameron, said she died “doing something that she loved” and “wouldn’t have blamed her young horse” for the fall. South Cathkin Farm near Rutherglen said she had purchased Bobby a few months ago and was having “teething issues” with the horse.

In a JustGiving post, he said: “My beautiful partner Louise tragically died on May 5, a week before her 41st birthday, following a horse riding accident a few days earlier. She died doing something that she loved. She adored animals and wouldn’t have blamed her young horse, even with his flaws, whom she had only known a couple of months.

“We deliberated long and hard what was the best Louise-friendly thing to do, whilst morally knowing no one can ride Bobby again. We don’t want anyone to be put through the heartache of having their loved one wrenched from their lives in such an unexpected and sudden way.”

Over £3,000 has already been raised in aid of a charity which rescues and rehomes horses, her partner said. He added: “This charity that rescues and re-houses horses best meets our needs, and they have kindly agreed to look after Bobby. The funds raised from this JustGiving page will go towards paying for his upkeep.”

South Cathkin farm posted on Facebook: “It is with great sadness that we lost one of our lovely clients Louise Goudman, who had been livery with us a few years back, then recently purchased her new horse Bobby a couple of months ago. Louise was having teething issues with Bobby, and we were trying our best to iron them out. Unfortunately, she took a bad fall on Friday, May 2, and never regained consciousness. She sadly passed away on Monday, May 5. We are all devastated for Louise’s family here at South Cathkin, especially having a young family losing their mother.”

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