By Lynn Coakley | President
Torrential rain couldn't keep horse lovers in the Hamptons from coming out on Wednesday evening, August 28, to join the EQUUS Foundation to celebrate a unique, new documentary by award-winning producer and director, Steven Latham, about the complicated and tragic dilemma facing America's Wild Horses while also highlighting some hopeful and triumphant solutions.
"After spending more than a year filming wild horses throughout the west, it was a privilege to have the first preview of my movie in association with the EQUUS Foundation," said Steven Latham, producer of 'The Mustangs: An American Story.'
The evening was educational as well as enjoyable. EQUUS Foundation VP, Valerie Angeli, shared highlights of the range of programs the EQUUS Foundation supports which focus on re-homing America's at-risk and transitioning horses and on the healing power horses provide to those who are hard to help through traditional therapies.
The magnitude of the Foundation's success in raising awareness of the issues impacting America's horses was brought home further through the viewing of Steven Latham’s beautiful movie clip which was so moving that even non-horse lovers could appreciate why preserving these amazing American icons is an obligation we all share. You can view the clip at https://www.equusfoundation.org/wild.
"The EQUUS Foundation supports second chances and new opportunities for all of America's horses. It is time to tell the story about these spirited and intelligent icons of the American West in a way everyone can appreciate and embrace," said Angeli.
"Steven Latham's film does an outstanding job of detailing the issue in the most beautiful and inspiring way, showing us that there are solutions on the horizon for these magical horses. Our intention for this special evening is to raise awareness about the issue and to step up our efforts to support programs for wild horses whose lives depend on our support," continued Angeli.
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