Wild Horse Organized Assistance - W.H.O.A.
a 501-c3 non-profit organization
Founder: Velma Johnston ("Wild Horse Annie")
Chairwoman: Dawn Lappin

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WHOA was founded in 1971 by Velma Johnston (Wild Horse Annie) and a group of her friends and supporters, including today's Chairwoman, Dawn Lappin.

WHOA's primary mission is to advocate for the well-being of America's wild horses and burros, on our public lands, on the Comstock Range, and through the Adoption Program.

WHOA was instrumental in bringing about the enactment of the Wild Horse & Burro Act of 1971, and since that time, WHOA volunteers have been in the forefront of making sure this legislation is adhered to in practice.

While land use planning, legislation, and overseeing the Wild Horse & Burro Act are the primary activities,
WHOA does many other things as well:

bulletWHOA is a licensed Adoption Agent for the Comstock horses of the Virginia Range outside Reno (non-BLM lands).
bulletWHOA volunteers help promote wild horse & burro adoption, and mentor new adopters
bulletWHOA volunteers raise orphan foals from the BLM holding facilities
bulletWHOA is an official sponsor of the Western States Wild Horse & Burro Expo

 

 

Wild Horse Organized Assistance - W.H.O.A. a 501-c3 non-profit organization
Founders: Velma Johnston ("Wild Horse Annie") and Dawn Lappin

WHOA
PO Box 555
Reno, NV
89504

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