Horse groups pull together to relocate south Reno area Virginia Range horses

Thirteen horses that were removed from the south Reno area of the Virginia Range by the Nevada Department of Agriculture now have new homes. The horses were acquired by Betty Lee Kelly of Wild Horse Spirit with assistance from Horsepower. Volunteers from the Let 'Em Run Foundation, Least Resistance Training Concepts and the Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund assisted with the logistics involved in relocating the horses.

The majority of the horses were turned out onto a large fenced pasture with natural vegetation, varied land form elevations and all-year water including a pond. A stallion and mare pair known to the locals as "Romeo and Juliette" were placed at the Nevada B Ranch Mustang Sanctuary. The Nevada B staff also made the arrangements for the pasture for the larger portion of the horses. The representatives from Hidden Valley who had watched over these horses for years prior to their removal were pleased with the relocations. The various groups working in cooperation provided a safe relocation for these horses that were very popular with many of the residents of south Reno who lived near the horse range.

Preparing for loading at the prison

"Romeo and Juliette" loading into trailer

Releasing onto pasture