About us
What is Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area?
Sand Wash Basin is a 155,000 acre Herd Management Area (HMA). It is a fenced HMA where the Wild Horses run free. Sand Wash Basin is a multi use area, with public access. The Wild Horses share the HMA with Sage Grouse, Elk, Deer, Pronghorn, Coyotes, Mountain Lions, Badgers, Golden and Bald Eagles, along with Dirt Bikes and ATV Riders.
Sand Wash Basin is a Special Draw area for Elk and Deer Hunting.
Sand Wash Basin is located Northwest of Maybell, Colorado, on CR 318. The Wild Horses in Sand Wash Basin are protected by the Wild Horse and Burro Act of 1971.
The WILD HORSES Need YOUR HELP
. The Wild Horse Warriors for Sand Wash Basin are working to make the HMA a safer area for our Wild Horses. Three sides of the HMA are fenced, however the southern edge along highway 318 is not. Each year we lose Wild Horses to vehicle accidents. We would like to put an end to these accidents, and protect the Wild Horses and visitors traveling this area.
Our primary goal will be to work with Colorado Department of Transportation and the BLM to fence the southern section of the HMA along Highway 318.