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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Wild horses
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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Mustang takes out national award as US Equestrian honors high achievers
National and international horse awards presented, and two-legged achievers also honored.
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$8.5m wild horse plan to create “legacy of wildness”
Ambitious fundraising project aims to raise $8.5 million for wild horse preserve in Idaho.
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$1 wild horses: Advocates rally to help save California’s mustangs
Forest Service gathering 1000 wild horses as advocates enlist adopters to save horses from the slaughter pipeline.
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Horse contraceptive was able to suppress breeding for four years
“We have demonstrated that the booster vaccine leads to almost complete infertility for approximately four years.”
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Wild horse biologist joins US govt advisory board
“I know a humane and elegant management solution can be achieved for wild horses and burros.”
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WEG puts spotlight on wild horses at Equus Film Festival
World Equestrian Games to offer an equine extravaganza of shows, movies, and performances – besides the competition, that is.
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How wild horses deal with death and grief: A rare insight
“We were intruding on a hallowed ritual, each of these beautiful sentient beings were bidding Pixie goodbye.”
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Brumbies can fill a useful role in Australian ecosystems, says ecologist
In the immediate future, true wild-equid-containing sanctuaries need to be established, says ecologist Craig Downer.
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Hold your horses – brumby fertility control isn’t that easy
Without a feasible method for sterilising horses, the newly proposed bill will mean population control is mainly through food limitation.
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Wild horse “fire brigade” concept goes national on US TV
Only a small amount of the US Forest Service’s $2.5 billion firefighting budged is dedicated to wildfire prevention.
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Hall of fame honor for movie stallion Spirit
Movie star and equine ambassador Spirit honored for his contribution to awareness of the plight of the USA’s wild horses.
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The power of the horse: We’re only just beginning to understand
Horses, especially wild horses, have many abilities that humans are just beginning to understand, document and most importantly, explain to others, writes Bill Simpson.
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