‘The Wild Horse Is Us’

It is not just about greedy ranchers and corrupt government. Wild horses and burros are non-native species that have been introduced, like rabbits in Australia. They compete with native species for grazing and even water. I have seen them "take over" a waterhole in the dry west and not allow antelope, coyotes, or any other animal to drink. They are out there due to a human screw up and are not "natural." We need to manage our mistakes. Is it ok with all the folks raging here about the noble mustangs etc. that the antelopes die?

With our ( I have lived in Wyoming for 35 years) current development, livestock grasing, and wildlife usage there is just no room left for feral animals to roam over the high deserts of the west.

The wild pigs of the south are all feral animals yet I hear no outcry for their protection and they are hunted 24/7/365 in most areas were they live.

If people want the wild horses let them come get them and move them to their states.

What is it with our society anymore that we have no regard for anything but ourselves. How can we be so cold and uncaring about killing such a beautiful animal. The government should be euthanized, and aren't they supposed to be speaking for the people: not making these decisions on there own. Which greedy government agency is this benefiting? God help them, how can they live with themselves. This law won't pass if they were really speaking for the people they claim to represent.

It is not just about greedy ranchers or inept government. They compete with native species for food and water. I have seen them "claim" a waterhole in the arid west and prevent antelope, coyotes and other native species from drinking. Wild horses and burros are not "natural" in the west - they were introduced by humans, just like rabbits in Australia, and do need to be managed. Or is it OK with all the people raging here th that antelope and other native species die instead? All tings are connected. KNow before you rant.

This is all about corporate interests having their way, as usual. Meat production is not only an environmental disaster, but if people knew how much of their tax money went towards propping up that industry and industries that feed into it, like corn producers, they'd be appalled. But here's the bottom line: corporations give campaign donations, horses don't. We're addicted to our Big Macs and Whoppers the same way we're addicted to oil - and both are leading us down the wrong path. Saving the horses is an issue, but the bigger issue is getting our country back.

Having lived with Wild Mustangs in my yard (the Nevada Fish Springs herd), having seen them run wild wild and raise foals throughout time, having witnessed BLM helicopter chancing herds to the ground to capture, and having seen the Pyramid Lake holding facility - I am compelled to share the general comment about the ineffectiveness of BLM and the propensity to be ruled by cattle/sheep ranchers and that they've tried their best to keep everyone happy. It hasn't worked. Their capturing, maintaining, and selling attempts to manage and prevent ranchers from herding up and killing in cold blood the mustangs (I've ridden out and seen the bones of herds in dead end canyons). The current issue must be resolved without euthanasia. There are how many millions of acres under BLM control? It would seem to me, that maybe ranchers from the profits of our grocery trips should buy their own land and leave the wild to the wild?

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To euthanize a wild horse would be to euthanize American History. There are always solutions to problems. Lets not create a bigger one. http://www.wildmustangs.com/

It is not just about greedy ranchers and corrupt government. Wild horses and burros are non-native species that have been introduced, like rabbits in Australia. They compete with native species for grazing and even water. I have seen them "take over" a waterhole in the dry west and not allow antelope, coyotes, or any other animal to drink. They are out there due to a human screw up and are not "natural." We need to manage our mistakes. Is it ok with all the folks raging here about the noble mustangs etc. that the antelopes die?

y is america so ambitious in saving the wild horses? what about the mule deer. the dessert bighorn, sage grouse, and chuckar. better yet...
WHY NOT SAVE THE AMERICAN COWBOY? you say horses represent the west? the cowboy is y they are here. talk to some oldtimers in rual areas they were around when the history of the horse was being made? they helped make them! you people would rather save a horse than someones lively hood. and you try to pass your arguments about saving lives off as intelligent. i'm only a highschool student. but i've seen hands on the situation you are talking ;about. how many of you can say that. how many of you can say you've even seen a wild horse? hwo many of you have even ridden a horse, or been in the backcountries of the west? ...hmmm?

Why don't we just euthanize all the lifers and other dangerous criminals imprisoned throughout America? I'm sure we spend more than $39 million on feeding, clothing & keeping them alive. If we hadn't stripped away so much open land over the years, the wild horses would have no problem surviving. And just look at ALL the animals throughout the world that are close to extinction. How sad! This does not speak well for the human species.

NO!! Should we also do the same to all the homeless people roaming the streets in this country? The government finds money for thousands of "useless" issues each year, they can certainly find the money to help support these proud, beautiful wild creatures. They are a link to the past and to the heritage of our forefathers, they should be cherised and protected.

I live in Wyoming and can tell you that the " wild horse" was not here during the ice age. In fact the Spainards brought them and therefore they are ferral animals just like the wild pigs of the south. I dont here anyone crying over the killing of wild pigs. So why the wild horse.

The fact is that with the use of the range for livestock, actual wild animals and oil and gas developement there is little room left over for the feral wild horse.

Why don't we just euthanize all the lifers and other dangerous criminals imprisoned throughout America? I'm sure we spend more than $39 million on feeding and clothing and keeping them alive. If we hadn't stripped away so much open land over the years, the wild horses would have no problem surviving. And just look at ALL the animals throughout the world that are close to extinction. How sad! This does not speak well for the human species.

Horses were brought to America long after the ice age. The pre ice age horses did not survive, and do not exist. The most recent ice age ended 11,000 years ago. The "wild horses" in America today came from Europe. My 2nd grader knows this much...

The Federal Bureau of Land Management is NOT managing our property correctly. There are sheep and cattle ranchers that are using this land at an extreme minimum of payment for extreme profits. Let the ranchers find a place to raise the cattle and the sheep and keep the federal land open for the federal horses.