Owyhee Complex Roundup: November 29, 2016

November 30, 2016

From Photographer,Kimerlee Curyl:

Yesterday, at theOwyhee Complexroundup, American Wild Horse Conservation (formerly American Wild Horse Campaign) staff witnessed two bands captured — 11 horses total — seven stallions, two mares, and two foals. There was one death at the holding pens when a previously captured stallion, who was slated for release, was kicked in the holding pen by another stallion. He sustained whatBLMbelieves was a fractured shoulder and was euthanized as a result.

The stallion on the right was euthanized due to a severe injury sustained when he was kicked by another stallion. The horse on the left was observed kicking the injured stallion and trying to get out of the pen, slipping in the mud and trying to jump the panels.

This band of horses was captured on November 29, 2016, which has been underway since November 2 in theOwyhee Complexin Nevada.

American Wild Horse Conservation observers were given a tour of temporary holding. These are some of the Little Owyhee HMA stallions who have been captured in this roundup. The stallions in this pen are scheduled to be released back to the range.

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