Wild horses, buckle up for some controversy! In this episode, Bonnie and Kenny are chatting all about the hotly contested history and management of these majestic creatures. As usual, hot takes and potentially depressing facts abound! *apologies for the background cat noises, she also had horse opinions*

Highlights include:

1:50 - Kenny witnessed a wild horse fight

3:28 - Theory that horses were introduced by Columbus is false??

5:40 - Theories challenged again saying Native Americans have always had relationships with horses

8:16 - A federal law was passed to protect "living symbols of the American west"

10:07 - Livestock grazing vs wild horses

16:00 - Recent historic horse amendment

18:35 - 5 fun horse facts

Dope Horse Links:

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General:

Facts About America's Wild Horses

Myths and Facts about Wild Horses and Burros

Wild Horses, Wilder Controversy

Assateague's Wild Horses

History:

Wild Horses as Native North American Wildlife

Horse Teeth Evolution

People of the Horse

Yes world, there were horses in Native culture before the settlers came

Evolution of the Horse

Legislation:

American Wild Horse Campaign

Public Lands Grazing Info

House Passes Historic Wild Horse Protection Amendment

HR 7806

Film:

Unbranded