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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Time to Saddle Up at the Wild Horse Sanctuary SHINGLETOWN, CA — In 1979 the Wild Horse Sanctuary incorporated and for 30 years has been rescuing hundreds of wild horses and burros. During this time the original band of 80 wild horses rescued by Dianne Nelson and her family in 1978 have been joined by numerous horses rescued from federal lands in the West, some 40 wild mustangs from Nevada's Shoshone Indian Nation and Virginia Range, a small herd of Santa Cruz Island horses from Channel Islands National Park, and several individual rescues such as Phantom, the magnificent wild stallion from western Nevada, who took up residence at the Wild Horse Sanctuary in 2007. The public can be a part of the Wild Horse Sanctuary's milestone 30th year by participating in a two or three-day trail ride. The rides offer guests a unique opportunity to view herds of wild mustangs and burros in a natural setting rich in Native American and pioneer history. Located in the northern California foothills near Lassen Volcanic National Park, the 2009 trail ride season at the Wild Horse Sanctuary runs from April 25-26 through Columbus Day Weekend (October 10-12). Wild Horse Sanctuary rides follow trails created by the wild horses and burros through a landscape of oaks and pines, lava rock strewn meadows, wildflowers, meandering streams, and populated by a diverse wildlife, including more than 150 species of song birds. For those wanting to cool off during the ride, a stop at the spring-fed swimming hole can be arranged. After a day of riding on the range, guests will enjoy a relaxing evening at the Wild Horse Sanctuary camp, which includes story telling around the campfire and a hearty barbecue dinner. The camp features frontier-style sleeping cabins that comfortably sleep two to four guests, a cook house, restrooms, and yes, even a hot shower. "We look forward to the trail ride season, because we can share with our guests the incredible beauty of these wild creatures running free in a protected environment," stated Dianne Nelson, President, Wild Horse Sanctuary. "Riders will find the experience both exhilarating and inspiring!" "We are also able to inform folks about the perils that still face wild horses on public lands," added Nelson. Cost for the two-day trip is only $435, and the three-day trip is $535. The Wild Horse Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving America's wild horses and has served as a haven for wild mustangs and burros since incorporation in 1979. Nearly 300 of these disappearing symbols of the American West roam free and live out their natural lives within the 5,000-acre sanctuary. The Wild Horse Sanctuary is located near Shingletown, California, approximately 170 miles northeast of Sacramento. For more information about the Wild Horse Sanctuarybook a trail ride reservation, or make a donation, call (530) 474-5770 or visit www.WildHorseSanctuary.org. # # # Wild Horse Sanctuary Adoption Page Photos © Paul Harmon - All Rights Reserved Photographs © Katey Barrett - All Rights Reserved © 2009 Wild Horse Sanctuary |