Wild horses once roamed freely, symbols of the American frontier spirit. However, today, these iconic creatures face a grim future as they are corralled in facilities often labeled as “kill pens.” The situation has ignited a heated debate between advocates for wild horses’ rights and those who argue that population control is essential to protect […]
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11 Wild Horses Die During Roundup in Nevada
In the vast, rugged landscapes of Nevada, a heated battle is being fought to protect the iconic symbols of the American West – the wild mustangs. Over the past ten days, nearly a dozen of these majestic creatures have lost their lives in a large Mustang roundup. The deaths have sparked outrage, prompting calls to […]
First Wild Foal Of 2023 Spotted On North Carolina Outer Banks
The first foal this year on the Currituck Outer Banks in North Carolina is a filly who has been named Dove. She and her mother are doing well, and The Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF) will do everything in their power to keep her safe. The non-profit is the official protector of the wild horses […]
Petition: Tell Congress to Keep Wild Horses and Burros on Our Public Lands
The Wild-Free Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971 was supposed to protect these majestic animals, yet only there are on 64,000 wild horses left. Herding areas have been reduced by more than 50% and almost 20,000 horses and burros were removed and put into long-term holding pens between November 2021 and October 2021. Sadly, […]
Helicopter Roundup Begins In Colorado, Despite Opposition, Resulting In Foals Barely Two Weeks Old Running For Their Lives
America’s wild mustangs embody freedom, but hundreds of wild horses in Piceance Basin, including foals, lost their freedom this past weekend. The helicopter roundup was scheduled for September but was moved up to July, which is also foaling season. American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) said, “Despite calls from Governor Jared Polis and Congressman Joe Neguse […]
Wyomings Wild Horse Roundup Continues
Many horse organizations, as well as supporters, petitioned to stop the largest roundup of wild horses ever recorded in the US. The petition states that the BLM unlawfully removed 59 more wild horses and did not follow their own protocols. It garnered over 70,000 signatures, however, the roundup is still going on. The roundup of […]
Bureau of Land Management Removes Over 600 Wild Horses from Colorado
The Bureau of Land Management has rounded up 631 horses in Colorado, resulting in two deaths during the cruel capture. Their plan was to capture 783 wild horses and then, eventually adopt out or sell 733 of them. 50 of the horses were to be released back into their natural habitat, with 25 mares having […]
POLL: Should the gathering and removal of over 3,500 wild horses in Southwest Wyoming be allowed?
ROCK SPRINGS — The Bureau of Land Management is planning to gather and remove approximately 3,555 wild horses from the Adobe Town, Salt Wells Creek, Great Divide Basin, White Mountain and Little Colorado herd management areas this fall. The gather is necessary to return the five HMAs to the appropriate management level, and any mares […]