Horse Nation
“On the backs of horses, we conquered nations.” We also built nations from their backs. Yet, despite what we owe to horses and other equines, we continue to abuse and slaughter them. Horse Nation sheds light on their plight as much as it honors their contributions, intelligence, and beauty.
Volunteers can learn to protect wild horses, inform public
Looking for a way to help the wild horses on protected lands in Carteret County this summer? Volunteers are needed for a program called Pony Patrol to help to boost community awareness, protect wild horses and increase visitor compliance regarding wild horse rules and guidelines at Shackleford Banks and the Rachel Carson Reserve in Carteret […]
North Dakotans slam Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s plan to catch 200 wild horses
Up to 200 wild horses in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park could be removed under a new National Park Service scheme—sparking fury among locals. The agency seeks to reduce the population to between 35 and 60 under a 1978 environmental assessment’s population objective. Three proposals are on the table: reduce the horse population quickly, […]
BLM Roundups in Arizona (BLM)
BLM Arizona manages eight wild horse and burro herd management areas on approximately 2.3 million acres. The combined appropriate management level for all HMAs in the state is 1,676. Since 1971, the BLM has removed approximately 11,000 animals from public rangelands in Arizona.
BLM Roundups in California (BLM)
BLM California manages 21 wild horse and burro herd management areas on approximately 2.5 million acres. The combined appropriate management level for all HMAs in the state is 2,200 animals. Since 1971, the BLM has removed nearly 27,000 animals from public rangelands in California.
BLM Roundups in Colorado (BLM)
BLM Colorado manages four wild horse and burro herd management areas on approximately 400 thousand acres. The combined appropriate management level for all HMAs in the state is 812 animals. Since 1971, the BLM has removed nearly 4,400 animals from public rangelands in Colorado.
BLM Roundups in Idaho (BLM)
BLM Idaho manages six wild horse herd management areas on approximately 418 thousand acres. The combined appropriate management level for all HMAs in the state is 617 animals. BLM estimates the population on the range to be about 762 (as of July 2019). Since 1971, the BLM has removed approximately 3,600 animals from public rangelands […]
BLM Roundups in Montana-Dakotas (BLM)
BLM Montana/Dakotas manages the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range on approximately 36,000 acres. The appropriate management level is 120 horses. Since 1971, the BLM has removed nearly 450 horses from the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range.
BLM Roundups in Nevada (BLM)
BLM Nevada manages 83 wild horse and burro herd management areas on approximately 15.6 million acres. The combined appropriate management level for all HMAs in the state is 12,811 animals. Since 1971, the BLM has removed nearly 136,500 animals from public rangelands in Nevada.
BLM Roundups in New Mexico (BLM)
BLM New Mexico manages two wild horse and burro herd management areas on nearly 29 thousand acres. The combined appropriate management level for all HMAs in the state is 83 animals. Since 1971, the BLM has removed approximately 700 animals from public rangelands in New Mexico.
BLM Roundups in Oregon-Washington (BLM)
BLM manages 17 Herd Management Areas (HMA) in southeast Oregon and co-manages one Wild Horse Territory (Murders Creek—75 percent Forest Service and 25 percent BLM) with the Malheur National Forest.
BLM Roundups in Utah (BLM)
BLM Utah manages 19 wild horse and burro herd management areas on nearly 2.4 million acres. The combined appropriate management level for all HMAs in the state is 1,956 animals. Since 1971, the BLM has removed approximately 17,942 animals from public rangelands in Utah.
