As development in Nevada continues to increase in major metropolitan areas, including Washoe County, Virginia Range horses will continue to pose challenges along unfenced area roadways, creating a safety concern when they come into contact with vehicles. There are steps we can all take to keep our community safe:

RPD Lt. Browett, David Hutchinson and Kurt Dietrich from the City of Reno's Public Works, and Reno City Councilmember Naomi Duerr stand next to nighttime speed limit sign
  1. Cautious Driving - Drive with extra caution in areas where horses may be located, especially during dark hours. Follow the posted speed limit and be on the lookout for nighttime speed limit signs, in effect from sunset to sunrise, and enforced by the Reno Police Department.
  2. Safe Distance - Keep a safe distance from horses. Horses can be unpredictable and can cause serious bodily injuries.
  3. Fences - Fence out private property. Sturdy fencing around green areas can be helpful to keep horses away from urban areas. Nevada is a fence-out state, meaning livestock are free to roam and feed over any property that is not fenced.
  4. Report At-Risk Horses - Report injured or at-risk horses and horses causing a public-safety issue. Call Wild Horse Connection at (775) 352-3944. 
  5. Report Illegal Feeding - Call Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) at (775) 353-3608. 

Hotlines

  • Wild Horse Connection: 775-352-3944 (report injured or at-risk horses)
  • Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA): 775-353-3608 (report illegal feeding)

Virginia Range Horses Information/Resources

Bureau of Land Management Horses (does not apply to Virginia Range)

Our Commitment to Reducing Horse vs. Vehicle Interactions 

Officials from the City of Reno, Washoe County, Nevada Department of Agriculture and Nevada Department of Transportation, as well as horse advocacy groups such as Wild Horse Connection and American Wild Horse Campaign, are working together to reduce horse vs. vehicle interactions on Veterans Parkway, Toll Road and Geiger Grade in south Reno. To learn more about these efforts, review the following informational meetings and presentations: 

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