THE STORY OF F.O.A.L.

Friends of a Legacy (F.O.A.L.) was founded in April 2005 by  four dedicated Cody, Wyoming residents committed to preserving and protecting the wild horse herd living in the McCullough Peaks, located 12 to 27 miles east of Cody and encompassing 109,814 acres of land.

In 2006 FOAL was granted non-profit 501 (c)(3) status by the IRS and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the BLM for “…coordination and cooperation between the BLM and FOAL on opportunities for public education, to enhance the habitat for all creatures living within the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse HMA, and to assist the BLM in managing the wild horses in the McCullough Peaks herd.”

That same year FOAL purchased 160 acres of private land which is bordered on three sides by federally owned public land that comprises a part of the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA). Since 2006, we have funded and drilled two of the six planned water wells needed to provide water to all animals living within the HMA.

Keeping these horses wild and free continues to be the mission of our nine dedicated board members, and we are thankful for the generous donations of our loyal support base which enable us to complete our projects.

Our Mission

To protect and preserve the wild horses of the McCullough Peaks.

Our Goals

Provide the public with educational opportunities to learn about the wild mustangs and their habitat.

To enhance the habitat for all creatures living within the McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA).

Work with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to effectively manage the McCullough Peaks Range.