• Here you'll see the work we do to stop the helicopter gathers, and increase the population limits through repatriating the stolen lands that our federal agencies were supposed to be managing principally for our wild equines.

    Welcome

    Here, you will have access to our legal documents.

  • Public Comments
    In this section, you'll find our comments on the BLM and Forest Service's proposed plans. This is the first step in advocating for our wild horses and burros using the laws afforded to us as public participants in the National Environmental Policy Act.
    You can find more information about NEPA here:

  • OWHO Public Comments

    You can read public comments by scrolling through the bar below (side to side) and clicking the "Read Here" button for information on that specific plan.
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    Three Fingers & Jackie's Butte

    Oregon HMA's, 10-year gather to AML & Population Control Plan

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    Lawsuits/Administrative Appeals

    Our crucial role in this process begins with providing feedback on the proposed plans. Following this, the BLM or the Forest Service will issue a Decision of Record (DR). If legal violations persist, our next step is to file a case in the federal courts or through the Interior Board for Land Appeals (IBLA). 

     

    Please take note of the following information:

     

    The difference between federal court and IBLA is that federal court lawsuits require legal representation and can be very expensive, costing up to $200,000 per case. In IBLA cases, you can represent yourself, but it is essential to be well-versed in the regulations concerning the timing and specifications for each document submitted, as well as what needs to be proven at each stage. These regulations can be found below.

     

    Another significant difference is the speed at which a ruling will be made. Cases heard in the federal district courts are typically decided within 1 - 2 years, but the timeframe may vary based on the court's schedule and the complexities of the case. On the other hand, IBLA cases can be prolonged – we currently have cases filed by our board president in 2018 that have not yet been ruled on. You can view the regulations for IBLA by clicking on the button below.

     

     

  • Cornerstone Caselaw - Click HERE

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  • Our Executive Director and Board President, Theresa Barbour, has filed several cases over the years, prior to the founding of OWHO, while she was volunteering for a different nonprofit organization. These particular cases will not be shared here. We will only share cases we file, starting with one from July 2022. This page will be updated as new cases are filed and as we are able.

  • Lawsuits and Appeals

    Bible Springs Complex, UT; 10-year plan to gather, plus fertility control.

    Bordo-Atravesado, NM; 10-year plan to gather, plus fertility control.

    Kiger/Riddle, OR; 10 year gather and fertility control

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