| SHINGLETOWN, CA Wild Horse Sanctuary opens its doors for 2
or 3 day trail rides in celebration of its 30 years in
existence. In 1979 the Wild Horse Sanctuary incorporated and has
been rescuing hundreds of wild horses and burros ever since. 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. 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 in 2007 have all made this
sanctuary a phenomenal example of California's can-do in
protecting and saving its heritage.
The public is invited to be part of the Wild Horse Sanctuary’s
milestone 30th year with a special offer: two or three-day trail
rides. 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 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 relax in the 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.
Dianne Nelson, president of the Wild Horse
Sanctuary, formed the nonprofit organization
dedicated to preserving America’s wild horses near
Shingletown, California, approximately 170 miles
northeast of Sacramento. Serving 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.
Cost for the two-day trip is $435, and $535 for three days.
The Wild Horse Sanctuary
To learn more about the Wild Horse Sanctuary, book a trail ride
reservation, or make a donation, call (530) 474-5770 or visit
WildHorseSanctuary.org.
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