Friday, February 27, 2015

THE COMPLEXITIES OF MANAGING OUR WILD HORSES

"It's not a horse issue......it's a range health issue."


This well-written article and video clearly explain the complex issues and that have contributed to the  current challenges we face in managing our wild horses.  Currently, there are approximately 48,000 wild horses out on the range in eleven western states, and there are another 50,000 wild horses in holding facilities.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/01/us/as-wild-horses-overrun-the-west-ranchers-fear-land-will-be-gobbled-up.html?_r=0#story-continues-1