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Freedom for Wild Horses

Freedom for Wild Horses

By: Carol J. Walker
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 Freedom for Wild Horses Podcast explores wild horses and their families, behavior, and iconic symbol of our western heritage. Join Carol J. Walker, leading Advocate for wild horses and award-winning author and photographer, as she leads you to discover why wild horses deserve a place on our public lands, why we need the tonic of their wildness in our lives, the threats they are facing from the agency that manages them, and what you can do to help. Learn more at http://WildHoofbeats.com. This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: -Are there wild horses in the United States? -How do I find out about wild horses? -What are the issues facing wild horses on our public lands? -Is livestock ranching in conflict with wild horses? -How are domestic horses different from wild horses? -What is the family structure and the relationships of wild horses? -Are wild horses being sent to slaughter? -What organizations are actively helping wild horses?Ⓒ Copyright 2023, Carol J. Walker, Wild Hoofbeats™, All Rights Reserved Art Biological Sciences Science
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  • 59. Revisiting Wild Horse Holding Facilities

    59. Revisiting Wild Horse Holding Facilities
    Oct 6 2025
    What happens to wild horses after a roundup, and how has it changed over the years? In this episode, I revisit the topic of wild horse holding facilities to examine how horses are cared for after being removed from public lands. From my earliest observations to the present, the situation has worsened, and the challenges facing these horses are more urgent than ever.

    I share what I’ve learned about holding facilities across Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Idaho, highlighting high-level issues such as overcrowding, disease outbreaks, and the risks to mares and foals. This episode also explores solutions. I outline steps to stop helicopter roundups, increase accountability, and return wild horses to public lands where they belong.

    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/59
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    21 mins
  • 58. A Journey for Wild Horses and a Reprieve

    58. A Journey for Wild Horses and a Reprieve
    Sep 15 2025
    Have you ever wondered where the fight to save wild horses is headed? In this episode, I take you on a journey that began 21 years ago, when I first discovered that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was planning to remove most of the wild horses from Adobe Town, a herd I had grown to love. Through 22 roundups across five states, I've photographed and shared the painful reality of the BLM’s actions.

    The recent 10th Circuit Court victory gave us hope, ruling that the BLM’s plan to eliminate three Wyoming herds was illegal. But the fight is far from over. This week, our group filed a lawsuit that resulted in a victory: the BLM has delayed its scheduled roundup, temporarily protecting nearly 3,000 wild horses. Tune in to hear the actions that need to be taken to protect these wild horses and ensure their long-term survival on our public lands.

    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/58

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    10 mins
  • 57. The Bitter End: How to Zero Out the Adobe Town Herd

    57. The Bitter End: How to Zero Out the Adobe Town Herd
    Aug 25 2025
    What does it really take to zero out a wild horse herd? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of the Adobe Town roundup, where the BLM captured far more wild horses than they should have, pushing this herd dangerously close to being wiped out. Though their target was met, the process that led to this moment was far from transparent or humane.

    I spent five days observing the roundup, witnessing heartbreaking moments. While the roundup is now over, the real damage is done. The BLM has not confirmed whether they will conduct a post-roundup count, and with horses being sent to facilities where public access is restricted, the fate of these horses remains uncertain. The future of these wild horses hangs in the balance, and we have to keep fighting to make sure they are protected.

    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/57

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    12 mins
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