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[RC] re: are they culling the sick, etc. to Nikki - Cindy CollinsNikki, all I can tell you is what I have seen with my own eyes here in Wyoming and out of Ridgecrest, CA. I live within 5 miles of our McCullough Peaks herd and about 70 miles from the Pryor Mt. herd. They round up a whole herd, or as much of it has they can. They have a set number of horse they need to get off the range because it is way over-grazed and they will starve, and/or are starving out native wildlife. All healthy animals are put up for adoption. Animals that are not adoptable or not adopted, for a variety of reasons...age, health, temperament, etc., are then the ones that end up spending years in pens. I have avoided this whole conversation because I believe people are way too emotional about it and I don't want to get into any arguments. However, I believe you asked a rational question, so I've tried to answer it. Other people will have differing experiences and opinions. Keep in mind, too, that I would not be eligible for adopting a wild horse because my facilities would not meet the govt. standards. That keeps a lot of folks from adopting. Luckily in our area we have a lot of outfitters and locals who traditionally adopt and are experienced with handling wild horses. It is not for everyone. Personally, I'm with Matthew Mackay Smith's opinion that there are worse things than death for a horse. Being penned up for years rather than slaughtered would seem like a tortured existence to me, but it's not in my hands. I'm sure many folks are grateful for that. Cindy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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