In Their Own Words: Opposing Views on Wild Horse Roundups

The Bureau of Land Management's roundups of wild horses and burros evoke strong emotions on both sides of the issue. Here, in their own words, BLM Program Chief Joan Guilfoyle and singer-songwriter Carole King, a wild horse advocate, present their views:

Guilfoyle: 'We have too many of them out there'

As the head of the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Program since August 2011, Guilfoyle is responsible for overseeing the government's helicopter roundups and the holding facilities for wild horses and burros. Guilfoyle is an avid outdoorswoman who came to her job after holding other prominent positions with the BLM, National Park Service, and USDA Forest Service. She holds a bachelor's degree in zoology/ecology and a master's degree in environmental learning and leadership.

King: 'Leave them where they are'

King is not only famous for being one of America's great pop singers and songwriters, she's also an environmentalist who advocates for greater protection of wild horses. King supports the American Wild Horse Conservation (formerly American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign), has worked with the Alliance for the Wild Rockies, and has testified before Congress on environmental issues. She lives on a ranch in Idaho near one of the government's wild horse herd management areas.

Originally Posted By NBC News