Category Archives: Wild Horses

A Wild Idea to Solve the Wild Horse Problem

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

The BLM sets an appropriate management level for wild horses based on the amount of rangeland available, a figure that currently stands at 27,000 animals. But current populations are more than three times that designated carrying capacity—and are on pace … Continue reading →

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New pen in California may allow sale of wild horses for slaughter

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

“While slaughtering wild horses does not present a pleasant picture, the reality of this dire situation is not pleasant,” Justice Department lawyers representing the agency wrote in its most recent filing last month. “The Forest Service is taking a step … Continue reading →

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Federal officials will round up 1,000 wild horses in California Some may end up in slaughterhouses

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

“Tens of thousands (of horses) are shipped to Mexico and Canada annually, where they are killed under barbaric conditions so their meat can continue to satisfy the palates of overseas diners in countries such as Italy, France, Belgium and Japan,” … Continue reading →

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Wild horses: Are they being managed to extinction?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

Please carefully research and consider what organizations you are supporting and what they are doing with your donation dollars. The very survival of our precious wild horses depends upon your love and good judgment. I think I’m gonna cry (Sarcasm … Continue reading →

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Call for horse grazing pilot study to explore wildfire mitigation

Posted on May 1, 2018 by

In fact, all meaningful innovation nevertheless occurs in the face of many obstacles, including but not limited to the lack of money, personnel, assets or contrary legislation. Is there any reason we should hold ourselves, our counties or our states … Continue reading →

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The Hard Truth About the West’s Wild Horse Problem

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

The federal government’s Wild Horse and Burro Program is broken, leaving thousands of animals to starve. One of the toughest old geezers I have ever known was an old “Mustanger” that hung out at the same Jackpot Bull Riding Arena … Continue reading →

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Horse Overpopulation Update

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

Today, the estimated population is about 73,000 wild horses and burros in 10 Western states, a record number since the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act was passed…That is almost three times the number the habitat can sustainably support … Continue reading →

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Federal court orders restoration of 23,000 acres for wild horses

Posted on August 10, 2017 by

The horse campaigners won another legal battle last year when a federal appeals court out west ruled that the Bureau of Land Management… illegally removed wild horses from Wyoming territory… On the other side are ranchers and state and local … Continue reading →

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Love the horses but let them starve

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

…worldwide, 4.7 million horses are slaughtered each year (not all from United States) and exported to countries where horse meat is a gourmet food and brings more than twice as much money as beef. Even here in the uSSA where … Continue reading →

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Woman Fined for Removing Free-Roaming Horse from BLM Land

Posted on June 11, 2016 by

Warr said Stoetzer’s fine is connected to a section of the Regulation and Prohibited Act, which prohibits the unauthorized removal of animals under BLM jurisdiction. However, he added, it is still unclear whether the mare is a BLM mustang or … Continue reading →

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