Chincoteague pony swim cancelled, but auction goes online
This year would have been the 95th swim by the famous herd, but the auction will still go ahead.
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Wild horses
Study reveals 32 distinct breeds among Navajo Nation horses
Genetic tests run on 100 feral horses show a diverse population.
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Wild Konik horses successfully managed for 70 years – review
System provides strict monitoring of health and welfare on a daily basis and, if necessary, allows for an instant reaction from caretakers in emergencies.
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Please stop shooting the horses: In defence of Australia’s brumbies
Brumbies can harmoniously adapt and co-exist with native Australian fauna and flora. We people just have to give them the chance to show us how it’s done.
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Why PZP and wild horses do not belong together
The use of the contraceptive agent PZP can seriously compromise the natural adaptation of wild horses. This subverts the true intent of the Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, passed in 1971 to safeguard the animals, writes Craig Downer.
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House and Senate approve funding boost to wild horse fertility control
Passage of two bills include major victories for animals, including horses and burros, says HSUS president and chief executive Kitty Block.
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“Mustang Man” tells of fight to save America’s wild horses
New documentary takes viewers into the field to discover the ecological importance of wild horses and burros as “keystone species” that restore and maintain native biodiversity, benefiting many interrelated plants and animals.
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New control plan for wild horses is a good deal, says HSUS
“We and other parties set aside our differences to secure the long-term future of wild horses and burros.”
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Is the latest wild horse plan really “a path forward”?
Renowned wildlife ecologist Craig Downer questions the latest plan put forward by the US Senate seeking a reduction in wild horses and burro numbers.
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Wild horse fertility control measures on verge of major boost in US
Senate Appropriations Committee dedicates an extra $US35 million toward the first-ever large-scale effort to implement “proven, safe and humane” control measures.
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Horses increased nutrient diversity in forest grassland in Swedish study
“This indicates that horses can manage pasture and are therefore suitable for year-round grazing in Sweden as a means to increase pasture diversity.”
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Wild horses a widespread conservation challenge, say rangeland scientists
“These effects would likely be greatly reduced if the horse populations were better managed, but sociopolitical factors often preclude improved management.”
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Why ecosystems need horses and their cousins: Renowned ecologist brings message to NZ
Wild horse authority Craig Downer to share ecological message with New Zealanders.
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Are sanctuaries an acceptable solution for “excess” wild horses?
Bill Simpson feels that sanctuaries for wild horse management are at best “a band-aid”.
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Mustang sanctuary: How a rancher saved 1500 wild horses
Rancher proved it was possible to run a sanctuary for wild horses.
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Americans’ beliefs around wildlife management are changing
The pace of change has surprised researchers.
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Groups rally for new plan to save America’s wild horses
Several leading animal advocacy groups have announced their support for a new, four-pronged proposal for the care of wild horses
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After fires, unsung heroine of wild horses in life-threatening battle
Wildfire smoke likely cause of autoimmune mediated neurodegenerative disease that has struck down Laura Simpson.
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“The Mustang”: Movie sheds light on equine therapy and wild horses
There are certainly other more compelling (dramatic) social issues that are positively affected by equine therapy.
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Foal’s short life the high price of freedom for wild horses
“When I see a vibrant adult [wild horse], I truly appreciate that it has survived some very tough odds.
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