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
History:
Wild Horses as Native North American Wildlife
Yes world, there were horses in Native culture before the settlers came
Legislation:
House Passes Historic Wild Horse Protection Amendment
Film:
