The Phantom Stallion

Phantom Stallion E-Newsletter September 2009

Dear Readers,

If anyone asks me where the summer went, I know what became of mine.

Here's what I did: Like many of you, I worked to save the West's wild horses by speaking out at BLM Wild Horse Advisory Board meetings, schools, the Western State Horse Expo, Reno Rodeo, Battle of the Barns, Elderhostel, ElderCollege, and more. Along with many organizations and individuals, I helped educate government representatives on environmental and humane issues surrounding wild horses.

That doesn't make me special. I had lots of company and most of them worked a lot harder than I did.

Still, I taught, prayed, and persuaded, as hard as I could. Then, I danced with joy when the House of Representatives backed the ROAM act to restrict BLM gathers and reopen the horses' ancestral lands.

Cool, I thought! We're halfway there. Now, the Senate will vote to end the multi-million dollar helicopter round-ups and "warehousing" of wild horses.

But then, before the Senate had a chance to vote, BLM rushed to trap THOUSANDS of wild horses. One round-up was delayed by two days, due to a Federal lawsuit, but elsewhere mustangs have been hurriedly captured, processed and shipped.

I know wonderful people at BLM. Some volunteer to help horses and burros. Some work to change the Bureau from the inside, butthere aren't enough of them to stop those who are sneaking around the will of the people, laying down OUR money to destroy what WE love.

So what can you do about it?

Think: Do you think wild horses should be rounded up? If so, how? If not, should their numbers be limited with contraception? If not, should taxpayers' money be spent to do things they don't believe in? If BLM doesn't have the money to care for the horses they have in long term holding pens now, should they spend more money on rounding up more horses? Do you believe in Madeleline Pickens' sanctuary idea?

Decide what you believe, then stand up and speak your mind!

Share your ideas with:

Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar

Call: 202-208-3100 and leave a message with one of his aides or contact BLM Director Bob Abbey.

It only takes a minute and you are totally brave enough to do it!

Hugs,
Terri

This just in . . .

September 26, 2009 is Wild Horse Adoption Day and at least two PHANTOM STALLION readers have been honored for naming the mascot for the event! As this issue goes to press, Rachael and her brother Jared are running for the lead with Abigail not far behind. Check this out: http://nationalwildhorseadoptionday.org/ and click on the YOUTH section to see what happens next!

Announcement from reader Zoe:

Hi Mrs. Farley, I was wondering if you could spread the word about my phantom stallion special edition website (http://www.freewebs.com/iwantaspecialedition/) I dont have a facebook or myspace or anything like that so i cant really do it myself. I dont know if you have anything like that where you could tell people about it, that is if your still interested in writing a special edition. even if your not you might like to read some of the things kids said about your books on the petition page. Thanks so much!

-Zoe

WILD FOAL UPDATE: A lot of you have asked how the orphan foals are doing. They have so many friends, that Palomino (Chilly Pepper's adopted mom) is starting a rescue just for them and you can read more about it here. I was lucky enough to go on a school visit along with several wild horse orphans.

Here's Chilly Pepper being kissed at a school visit by wild horse angel Shirley Allen.

Shirley with her orphan Rio.

Here's Chilly Pepper ready for her entrance in the Wild Horse Sanctuary parade:

Sam is an intern at the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown, California and she and her sister both love wild horses!

Sam's blog

"I'm not a joiner!"

That's what Jen told me when I tried to convince her that we should join a 4H chapter in Darton. I was never that interested before, but I'd been talking to Brynna about this great idea and well, I really needed Jen for back-up.

I didn't know what to say, but I must have looked stubborn or something, because she kept going and said,

"If I were a wild horse, I'd be a bachelor!"

Where is Terri Farley?

Saturday, September 19, 2009
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Author signing
Carson Public Library OKTOBERFEST
900 Roop Street, Carson City, Nevada

October 24, 2009
1 - 3 pm
BENEFIT autograph party for Washoe County Libraries
Barnes & Noble
5555 S. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89502

Seattle, Washington in November
(details to come)

November 3 - Seattle Freelancers meeting
November 4th and 5th - available for school visits
November 5th - evening presentation, Edmonds Community College.
November 7th - autograph party, Barnes and Noble/ Silverdale.
November 8th - King County Library, "Muse on the Run" writing workshop
November 9th - author signing Barnes and Noble, Olympia.
November 10th - Western Washington SCBWI evening event

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.

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

Buy Phantom Stallion

Terri's books are available as ebooks!

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 September 2009 Dear Readers, If anyone asks me where the summer went, I know what became of mine. Here's what I did: Like many of you, I worked to save the West's wild horses by speaking out at BLM Wild Horse Advisory Board meetings, schools, the Western State Horse Expo, Reno Rodeo, Battle of the Barns, Elderhostel, ElderCollege, and more. Along with many organizations and individuals, I helped educate government representatives on environmental and humane issues surrounding wild horses. That doesn't make me special. I had lots of company and most of them worked a lot harder than I did. Still, I taught, prayed, and persuaded, as hard as I could. Then, I danced with joy when the House of Representatives backed the ROAM act to restrict BLM gathers and reopen the horses' ancestral lands. Cool, I thought! We're halfway there. Now, the Senate will vote to end the multi-million dollar helicopter round-ups and "warehousing" of wild horses. But then, before the Senate had a chance to vote, BLM rushed to trap THOUSANDS of wild horses. One round-up was delayed by two days, due to a Federal lawsuit, but elsewhere mustangs have been hurriedly captured, processed and shipped. I know wonderful people at BLM. Some volunteer to help horses and burros. Some work to change the Bureau from the inside, butthere aren't enough of them to stop those who are sneaking around the will of the people, laying down OUR money to destroy what WE love. So what can you do about it? Think: Do you think wild horses should be rounded up? If so, how? If not, should their numbers be limited with contraception? If not, should taxpayers' money be spent to do things they don't believe in? If BLM doesn't have the money to care for the horses they have in long term holding pens now, should they spend more money on rounding up more horses? Do you believe in Madeleline Pickens' sanctuary idea? Decide what you believe, then stand up and speak your mind! Share your ideas with: Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar Call: 202-208-3100 and leave a message with one of his aides or contact BLM Director Bob Abbey. It only takes a minute and you are totally brave enough to do it! Hugs, Terri This just in . . . September 26, 2009 is Wild Horse Adoption Day and at least two PHANTOM STALLION readers have been honored for naming the mascot for the event! As this issue goes to press, Rachael and her brother Jared are running for the lead with Abigail not far behind. Check this out: http://nationalwildhorseadoptionday.org/ and click on the YOUTH section to see what happens next! Announcement from reader Zoe: Hi Mrs. Farley, I was wondering if you could spread the word about my phantom stallion special edition website (http://www.freewebs.com/iwantaspecialedition/) I dont have a facebook or myspace or anything like that so i cant really do it myself. I dont know if you have anything like that where you could tell people about it, that is if your still interested in writing a special edition. even if your not you might like to read some of the things kids said about your books on the petition page. Thanks so much! -Zoe WILD FOAL UPDATE: A lot of you have asked how the orphan foals are doing. They have so many friends, that Palomino (Chilly Pepper's adopted mom) is starting a rescue just for them and you can read more about it here. I was lucky enough to go on a school visit along with several wild horse orphans. Here's Chilly Pepper being kissed at a school visit by wild horse angel Shirley Allen. Shirley with her orphan Rio. Here's Chilly Pepper ready for her entrance in the Wild Horse Sanctuary parade: Sam is an intern at the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown, California and she and her sister both love wild horses! Sam's blog "I'm not a joiner!" That's what Jen told me when I tried to convince her that we should join a 4H chapter in Darton. I was never that interested before, but I'd been talking to Brynna about this great idea and well, I really needed Jen for back-up. I didn't know what to say, but I must have looked stubborn or something, because she kept going and said, "If I were a wild horse, I'd be a bachelor!" read more Where is Terri Farley? Saturday, September 19, 2009 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Author signing Carson Public Library OKTOBERFEST 900 Roop Street, Carson City, Nevada October 24, 2009 1 - 3 pm BENEFIT autograph party for Washoe County Libraries Barnes & Noble 5555 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89502 Seattle, Washington in November (details to come) November 3 - Seattle Freelancers meeting November 4th and 5th - available for school visits November 5th - evening presentation, Edmonds Community College. November 7th - autograph party, Barnes and Noble/ Silverdale. November 8th - King County Library, "Muse on the Run" writing workshop November 9th - author signing Barnes and Noble, Olympia. November 10th - Western Washington SCBWI evening event 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. June 10, 2010 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SCBWI workshop & available for limited school visits Buy Phantom Stallion Terri's books are available as ebooks! Phantom Stallion books are available at your local bookstore and online at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.org