The Phantom Stallion

Phantom Stallion E-Newsletter January 2010

Dear Readers,

When I told you that the Phantom Stallion roams the Calico Mountains which are home to many living wild horses and asked you to send your letters, art, and epostcards to BLM, YOU responded like champions!

And you know what? I am very sad to report that of the nine people sitting at the table for the BLM's Wild Horse and Burro advisory board -- only two agreed to look at even a few of the more than 200 letters you got to me in just a few days!

You stood up for what you believe and they refused to listen to you. After that, I had no qualms about joining a law suit to focus attention on what BLM is doing.

I went to Washington, D.C., and appeared in federal court to stand up for you and the horses.

Photo of the legal team representing the horses. I'm wearing the citified bandanna.

Me waving at you from Washington, D. C.

I've been talking to many reporters, government officials and regular folks about the wild horses and what you want.

News from San Francisco rally. Yes, I keep wearing the good-luck necklace my mother gave me.

Here's a New York Times photo of the Calico Range horses, dripping with frozen sweat, after they've been chased by helicopters, at 30 miles per hour, into pens. They are exhausted and bewildered because their families have been torn apart.

For the New Year, I'm toasting your MORAL COURAGE and the hope that 2010 is a better year for every species on earth, including humans!

This just in . . .

HORSES IN THE CLASSROOM!

Whether you are writing a story for your school newspaper, a class assignment or just want some extra information to include in a book report, lots of you have asked me for websites with up-to-the-minute facts on wild horses and here are three I trust:

http://www.wildhorsepreservation.org
http://thecloudfoundation.org
http://indefenseofanimals.org/

I keep you up to date on horses and books here, too: http://terrifarley.com/blogger.html

I'm updating the TEACHER CENTER page of PHANTOMSTALLION.COM with -- wait for it! -- WILD HORSE MATH! You may have noticed that Sam and I have trouble with numbers, but when it counts and when it's about horses we love, it's somehow easier!

Keep checking that page and feel free to print it out and share with your teachers!

Why Worry about Wild horses?

Over 6 million head of livestock (cattle, sheep, etc.) graze on public lands and pay the government less each month than it costs me to feed my pets.

Paying the government per animal isn't such a bad deal, either, because in the 19th century, 2,000,000,000 (two million) wild horses roamed the West

Today, less than 25,000 wild horses roam the range

Over 6 million head of private livestock graze on public lands for less each month than it costs me to feed my pets, however

When cattle are counted by BLM, a cow + calf = 1 animal
When wild horses are counted by BLM, a mare + foal = 2 animals
More than 200,000 wild horses and burros have been removed from public lands since 1971. BLM planned remove another 6,000 in 2009 (they haven't released the actual figure yet) and 12,000 in 2010.

How many will be left?

HOW CAN YOU HELP THE WILD HORSES?

Write to President Obama http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact

Write from your heart, and don't worry. Our president has two children he loves very much. He's used to talking to kids!

Here's a sample note:

Dear President Obama,

Please stop BLM from rounding up any more mustangs until Congress can investigate BLM's treatment of America's wild horses.

Once these wild horses are taken from their homes on the range, they could be gone forever.

Ask your friends to write, too! This is the time to act on your beliefs!

Phantom Stallion and Wild Horse Island trivia quiz

Which River Bend cowboy writes poetry?
Which Hawaiian treasure must be returned to a royal burial cave?
The Phantom's full sister is Hoku. Was she born in Nevada or Hawaii?
What is the name of the Phantom's mother?
Is Black Lava a stallion or mare?
Does Darby see her first wild horse in Nevada or Hawaii?
Which River Bend cowboy carved a wooden mustang for Sam?
The foal of Dark Sunshine and the Phantom is _____________________.
Blue Wings was a gift to Wyatt Forster from ______________________.
In the Wild Horse Island series, which comes first, the tsunami or the volcanic erruption?
The Phantom has had several lead mares. Name two.
Sam's baby brother is named _____________________.
This draft horse predicted an earthquake and has a talent for jumping.
Name one palomino that is part of the Kenworthy's Fire and Ice breeding program
Who is Jen's sort-of boyfriend?
Who is the first one of Sams friends to see Tempest?

READ Terri's blog WABI SABI WEST on January 5 for the answers!

Sam's blog

"She's just actin' like a mare," Pepper said. He shook his head sadly like being a mare was a disease that Tempest was bound to catch sometime and I wanted to shove him right out of the saddle.

That was this morning, and thinking about what could have happened to Pepper -- and me, if I'd gone to his rescue -- makes me shiver, now.

Where is Terri Farley?

Saturday, January 30, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Writing Workshop at COWBOY POETRY GATHERING
Western Folklife Center

Authors Terri Farley (the Phantom Stallion and Wild Horse Island series) and Suzanne Morgan Williams (Bull Rider) team up to inspire young writers with their images of the west. In this workshop, students age 10 through high school will develop characters and a plot line from western settings and will leave with a plan for their own story.
For ages 10 - 18.

February 2010
Elko School visits (more tk)

Thursday, April 29th
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hooked on Horses at Sparks Library, Sparks Nevada

June 10, 2010
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
SCBWI workshop & available for limited school visits

Buy Phantom Stallion

Terri's books are available for KINDLE!

Phantom Stallion books are available at your local bookstore and online at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.org


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	Phantom Stallion E-Newsletter January 2010 Dear Readers, When I told you that the Phantom Stallion roams the Calico Mountains which are home to many living wild horses and asked you to send your letters, art, and epostcards to BLM, YOU responded like champions! And you know what? I am very sad to report that of the nine people sitting at the table for the BLM's Wild Horse and Burro advisory board -- only two agreed to look at even a few of the more than 200 letters you got to me in just a few days! You stood up for what you believe and they refused to listen to you. After that, I had no qualms about joining a law suit to focus attention on what BLM is doing. I went to Washington, D.C., and appeared in federal court to stand up for you and the horses. Photo of the legal team representing the horses. I'm wearing the citified bandanna. Me waving at you from Washington, D. C. I've been talking to many reporters, government officials and regular folks about the wild horses and what you want. News from San Francisco rally. Yes, I keep wearing the good-luck necklace my mother gave me. Here's a New York Times photo of the Calico Range horses, dripping with frozen sweat, after they've been chased by helicopters, at 30 miles per hour, into pens. They are exhausted and bewildered because their families have been torn apart. For the New Year, I'm toasting your MORAL COURAGE and the hope that 2010 is a better year for every species on earth, including humans! This just in . . . HORSES IN THE CLASSROOM! Whether you are writing a story for your school newspaper, a class assignment or just want some extra information to include in a book report, lots of you have asked me for websites with up-to-the-minute facts on wild horses and here are three I trust: http://www.wildhorsepreservation.org http://thecloudfoundation.org http://indefenseofanimals.org/ I keep you up to date on horses and books here, too: http://terrifarley.com/blogger.html I'm updating the TEACHER CENTER page of PHANTOMSTALLION.COM with -- wait for it! -- WILD HORSE MATH! You may have noticed that Sam and I have trouble with numbers, but when it counts and when it's about horses we love, it's somehow easier! Keep checking that page and feel free to print it out and share with your teachers! Why Worry about Wild horses? Over 6 million head of livestock (cattle, sheep, etc.) graze on public lands and pay the government less each month than it costs me to feed my pets. Paying the government per animal isn't such a bad deal, either, because in the 19th century, 2,000,000,000 (two million) wild horses roamed the West Today, less than 25,000 wild horses roam the range Over 6 million head of private livestock graze on public lands for less each month than it costs me to feed my pets, however When cattle are counted by BLM, a cow + calf = 1 animal When wild horses are counted by BLM, a mare + foal = 2 animals More than 200,000 wild horses and burros have been removed from public lands since 1971. BLM planned remove another 6,000 in 2009 (they haven't released the actual figure yet) and 12,000 in 2010. How many will be left? HOW CAN YOU HELP THE WILD HORSES? Write to President Obama http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact Write from your heart, and don't worry. Our president has two children he loves very much. He's used to talking to kids! Here's a sample note: Dear President Obama, Please stop BLM from rounding up any more mustangs until Congress can investigate BLM's treatment of America's wild horses. Once these wild horses are taken from their homes on the range, they could be gone forever. Ask your friends to write, too! This is the time to act on your beliefs! Phantom Stallion and Wild Horse Island trivia quiz Which River Bend cowboy writes poetry? Which Hawaiian treasure must be returned to a royal burial cave? The Phantom's full sister is Hoku. Was she born in Nevada or Hawaii? What is the name of the Phantom's mother? Is Black Lava a stallion or mare? Does Darby see her first wild horse in Nevada or Hawaii? Which River Bend cowboy carved a wooden mustang for Sam? The foal of Dark Sunshine and the Phantom is _____________________. Blue Wings was a gift to Wyatt Forster from ______________________. In the Wild Horse Island series, which comes first, the tsunami or the volcanic erruption? The Phantom has had several lead mares. Name two. Sam's baby brother is named _____________________. This draft horse predicted an earthquake and has a talent for jumping. Name one palomino that is part of the Kenworthy's Fire and Ice breeding program Who is Jen's sort-of boyfriend? Who is the first one of Sams friends to see Tempest? READ Terri's blog WABI SABI WEST on January 5 for the answers! Sam's blog "She's just actin' like a mare," Pepper said. He shook his head sadly like being a mare was a disease that Tempest was bound to catch sometime and I wanted to shove him right out of the saddle. That was this morning, and thinking about what could have happened to Pepper -- and me, if I'd gone to his rescue -- makes me shiver, now. read more Where is Terri Farley? Saturday, January 30, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Writing Workshop at COWBOY POETRY GATHERING Western Folklife Center Authors Terri Farley (the Phantom Stallion and Wild Horse Island series) and Suzanne Morgan Williams (Bull Rider) team up to inspire young writers with their images of the west. In this workshop, students age 10 through high school will develop characters and a plot line from western settings and will leave with a plan for their own story. For ages 10 - 18. February 2010 Elko School visits (more tk) Thursday, April 29th 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hooked on Horses at Sparks Library, Sparks Nevada June 10, 2010 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SCBWI workshop & available for limited school visits Buy Phantom Stallion Terri's books are available for KINDLE! Phantom Stallion books are available at your local bookstore and online at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.org