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wild horse definition
horse that has never been domesticated
feral horse definition
was domesticated, but returned to the wild and wild ways
introduced exotic
not native to the area
reintroduced native
used to be in the area, left and was brought back
what are pros to horse slaughter?
resource utilization, population control, economic benefits, euthanasia option
what are cons to horse slaughter?
ethical concerns, animal welfare, health risk to public, emotional impact
what is more used and more accurate, “free roaming” or “wild horses?”
free roaming
is there BLM in Helena? what does BLM stand for?
yes, Bureau of Land Management
What did the Taylor Grazing Act define the horses as? What was the impact on the horses?
they defined horses as feral which led to them being removed from public land, and the forage was then mainly for wildlife.
Which group was the most influential group in the 1970s between the Ranchers, Wildlife enthusiasts and the Protectionists?
Protectionists, they had huge influence in getting protection for free roaming horses and burros
Taylor Grazing Act, what year?
1934
Wild Horse Annie Act, what year?
1959
Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burro Act, what year?
1971
What did the Taylor Grazing Act, Wild Horse Annie Act, and Wild Free-Roaming and Burro Acts lead to?
protection of wild horses and burros, designated herd management areas, management by federal agencies, population control, public involvement
What did Ranchers believe about Mustangs?
Generally do not like them on the landscape as they eat grass for their grazing animals, destroy fences and water holes, etc
What did Protectionists believe about Mustangs?
They should be allowed to roam freely on the landscape as apart of American culture.
What did Wildlife Enthusiasts believe about Mustangs?
They compete for natural resources with native animals
What did Velma Johnson do to get the Government’s attention to the Mustangs?
She got kids to write letters to the government
When did the Free Roaming Horses population peak?
1880’s
Which State has the largest population of Wild horses and Burros?
Nevada
Were there a lot of black cowboys? About how many?
A decent amount, about 1 to 4
When was the first evidence of Black cowboys?
Early 1900s, specifically 1907
When did slaughterhouses in the U.S. get shut down and why?
Legislative actions, Congress passed legislation that shut down facilities by withholding funding for USDA inspections, public opinion and activism, international market changes, unregulated horse meat
What resources do you have access to if you have a horse that you can not take care of or the horse is no longer usable?
Humane euthanasia, rehoming or adoption organizations, use them as a pasture pet, use them as a friend for another horse, equine sanctuaries
