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ABA concerned that some ‘Brumby advocates’ are again promoting violence against Park Staff

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The Australian Brumby Alliance Inc., along with many Brumby advocates have steadily worked to develop constructive, effective, dialogue with Park staff, backed by an increasing range of rational comprehensive documents we find or develop. Narrowing the gap between the Pro and Anti-lobby is soon derailed by anyone who relies on hate and aggression towards those charged with the responsibility to manage our Parks according to the laws of this Country, or even worse, their children. How can we object to anti-Brumby lobbyists pushing their views when other Brumby supporters champion violence to ‘force’ others to listen?  The following quote speaks of… Continue reading

Pioneer of PZP in Wild Horses Dies at 75

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PZP has been used in fertility control programs in the United States since 1989.  Through the years, advances in PZP and other fertility control vaccines have improved delivery and efficacy making them a more viable alternative to lethal control methods. Jay Kirkpatrick was arguably the most influential person in the development of this humane method of controlling over abundant species. For the full article… Pioneer of PZP birth control in wild horses dies at 75 Continue reading

December ABA Newsletter OUT NOW!

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The last Brumby Bridges for 2015 is now online:   December 2015 Brumby Bridges IN THIS ISSUE….. 3…..Australian National Heritage Charter 4…..Member News 4…..ABHR Showcase Brumby 0f the Year Awards 8…..KNP Wild Horse Management Plan Update 8….Blaming Brumbies in Queensland 8….2016 Australian Brumby Challenge   Continue reading

Derailing Kosciuszko’s Brumby Review process

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ABA is appalled that the views of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services have been aired in a recent Sunday Telegraph article, Time is running out for wild brumbies made famous the Man From Snowy River movie, ahead of the recommendations by an expert panel review and release of the Draft KNP Management Plan. Furthermore, ABA refutes the statements made in the Sunday Telegraph article and has written to the NSW Minister for the Environment and Heritage. ABA’s letter to the Minister and Media Release can be viewed at the links below. ABA KNP Media Release 24-Nov-2015 Letter to the… Continue reading

ABA Info Papers

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Overview of ABA Brumby Info Papers ABA Brumby Resource Information Paper 1.1 [read on below or download    ABA Brumby Resource Paper 1.1] Introduction There is a wealth of information to show the many contributions that Wild Horses have, and continue to have, on our spiritual wellness, developing early European post-settlement, our social history, tourism, poetry, songs, and in addition to many other examples of their central connection to us, the Brumby’s iconic status is represented on Australia’s $10 currency note. Wild Horses are known by a range of ‘titles’ in different countries. The North Americans call wild horses Mustangs, England… Continue reading