Wild Horse Observers Association (WHOA) was formed by Placitas, New Mexico community members to protect and preserve the remaining wild horses and their habitats in the areas of Placitas, New Mexico, the state of New Mexico, and all the United States. WHOA supports the preservation of wild horse family units (bands) and herds where they naturally roam. The members of WHOA observe, study, aesthetically enjoy and derive recreational value from wild horses.
WHOA supports the humane treatment of wild horses and the preservation of their natural habitat. Wild horses that have been illegally removed from their natural habitats should be returned and allowed to resume their wild existence. WHOA supports the maintenance and re-creation of wildlife corridors to afford wild horses and other wild animals the freedom to roam in their natural expanses of territory.
American wild horses evolved on this continent and were re-introduced by the Europeans. Today, American wild horses no longer have the full benefit of their natural predators of mountain lions, bears, bobcats and wolves, due to man’s impact. Accordingly, WHOA supports the use of PZP, a non-toxic immuno-contraceptive.
WHOA works with government, private and non-profit groups to find solutions to the problems faced by wild horses, including diminishment of their territories, removal from their open spaces, and slaughter. WHOA advocates that the existence of wild horses can be used for heritage tourism.
WHOA’s Mission now includes:
WHOA is a nonpartisan organization that works to defend and preserve the rights and liberties of all animal advocates in the United States, Tribal, Pueblo, and Sovereign Nations.
- Defend the rights of all animal advocates nationwide
- Protect civil liberties of all animal advocates nationwide
- Defend and Advance equity and equal protection and due process for all animal advocates
- Preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country
- Defend their right to free expression and free assembly
WHOA’s work includes advocacy, education, litigation, legislative lobbying, organizing, and communications. Activities include: Preservation of Biodiversity including Native Predators and their trophic cascade, including Native Ungulates. Work to mitigate Climate Change for animals no matter the cause nature or mankind.