Tonto National Forest Salt River Wild Horses

The Salt River wild horses are a herd of free-roaming horses living along the lower Salt River in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest. Celebrated for their resilience and deep-rooted history in the region, they’ve become a living symbol of the American West. Known for their unique genetic traits and ability to thrive in the desert, these horses have drawn widespread attention and inspired ongoing conservation efforts aimed at protecting their future while balancing their impact on the surrounding ecosystem.