Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is exploring the possible relocation of 50 to 60 Salt River wild horses from the Tonto National Forest to a newly proposed sanctuary in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
Borowsky in a release noted people’s concerns about the horses’ fate because the Arizona Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service wants to thin the herd of about 282 animals to as low as 100.
“First and foremost, we can act with humanity and save these beautiful horses while helping meet government-mandated directives,” Borowsky said. “This aligns with Scottsdale’s identity as ‘The West’s Most Western Town’ and could also serve as a unique visual for promoting our city globally.”…