Speak Up: Scottsdale Mayor’s plan to possibly put Salt River horses in the preserve draws ire of some

Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s plan to possibly move up to 60 of the famous Salt River horses to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve has been making headlines lately, but some local experts say it’s a bad idea. Here’s what readers had to say on social media:

From Facebook

  • “I think it’s a dumb idea for a lot of reasons, but you guys missed the point that the state is considering culling the herd.” — John Washington
  • “Scottsdale is trying to save some horses who might otherwise be put down.” — Cecile Bailey Le Moine
  • “Leave them alone!” — Kim Lloyd Wright
  • “Please keep them where they are. It’s home to these horses.” — Donna Marie

From NextDoor

  • “Scottsdale should not take on a problem that is not Scottsdale’s. There’s inadequate food, water, shade at the preserve. These horses were…

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