70. Wild Horses: What's Real and What's True

What makes wild horses worth fighting for? In this episode, I reflect on why I continue to advocate for wild horses. They are valuable not for what they symbolize but for who they are as sentient beings living on public lands. I share stories from recent trips to the Salt Wells Creek and Red Desert Complex herds in Wyoming, observing their families, foals, and the challenges they face.           I describe the experiences that have had the greatest impact on me, including witnessing foals being comforted by mares other than their own and tracking stallions recovering from harsh winters. These encounters highlight both the resilience of the horses and the uncertainty they face when environmental pressures and planned roundups can change everything in a moment.         This episode also addresses the ongoing threat of BLM management decisions. With environmental assessments out for public comment and roundups scheduled in the Red Desert Complex, no horses in these herds are fully safe. I explain why these wild horses deserve to remain in their homes, living freely with their families, and why it is so important to continue advocating for their protection.        Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/70        If you'd like to know more about my book, "Wild Hoofbeats: America's Vanishing Wild Horses," click here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/product/wild-hoofbeats-americas-vanishing-wild-horses