Roundup Report: Triple B Complex

The Triple B Complex Roundup began on November 2, 2024 and aims to capture 2,255 wild horses, removing up to 2,155 horses.

AWHC is on the ground reporting.

November 17, 2024

Weather: 22-42°F^{*According to BLM report}

Summary: Placed at the same public viewpoint as yesterday, observers had no trap site visibility. During the roundup, a young horse separated from the band was pushed into the trap, with signs of exhaustion apparent among the group. A particularly resistant stallion, evading the helicopter, was roped by two wranglers. The horse collapsed and did not rise. A veterinarian arrived after 30 minutes, and trucks blocked the area. After 45 minutes, a gunshot signaled the stallion's euthanasia. The incident was notably absent from the BLM's daily report. Observers did not visit temporary holding due to the time frame it took to euthanize a stallion.

Daily total^{*According to BLM report}

Captured: 125 (48 Stallions, 51 Mares, and 26 Foals)

Shipped: 126 (57 Stallions, 38 Mares, and 31 Foals)

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2 Deaths.^{*According to BLM report}

• 12-year-old Black stallion euthanized due to acute intestinal compromise.
• 3-year-old Black mare euthanized due to blindness.

November 16, 2024

Weather: 22-35°F^{*According to observer report}

Summary: Placed behind a hill, the trap site was completely hidden from public view. Despite limited visibility, an AWHC observer reported use of an electric prod. At temporary holding, horses appeared agitated and overcrowded.

Total captured today: 149 (66 Stallions, 52 Mares, and 31 Foals) ^{*According to BLM report}

1 Death.

• 3-year-old Black stallion was euthanized after fracturing neck.

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‍November 15, 2024

Weather: 17-35°F^{*According to BLM report}

Summary: No operations today.

Daily total: 0^{*According to BLM report}

November 14, 2024: Summary: No roundup operations took place today.

Daily total^{*According to BLM report}

• Captured: 0
• Shipped: 117 (29 Stallions, 66 Mares, and 22 Foals)
• Released: 2 (2 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)

November 13, 2024: Weather: 9-35°F.^{*According to observer report} The first run was conducted in extreme cold (12°F), posing a major welfare violation. However, the BLM reported warmer temperatures (25-50°F), calling into question  the accuracy and adherence to their Comprehensive Animal Welfare Standards (CAWP).

Summary: Observers at the same viewpoint as yesterday had little to no view of the trap site.

Daily total^{*According to BLM report}

Captured: 54 (16 Stallions, 22 Mares, and 16 Foals)

Shipped: 128 (57 Stallions, 38 Mares, and 33 Foals)

November 12, 2024: Weather: 25-35°F, wind and light snow.

Summary: Observers could only see horses driven towards the trap; the trap, wings, alley and catch pen were completely covered by terrain. While helicopters pushed horses to the trap, an AWHC observer noted, unable to keep pace, was reportedly roped. Two additional foals were also roped out of sight. By the end of the roundup, it was too dark for observers to view the temporary holding area.

Total captured today: 160 (72 Stallions, 49 Mares, and 39 Foals)^{*According to BLM report}

November 11, 2024: Weather: 25-51°F, sunny skies and wind.

Summary: No fly day—conditions were too windy for helicopters.

Daily total^{*According to BLM report}

• Captured: 0
• Shipped: 44 (28 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 16 Foals)

2 Deaths.

• 18-year-old Sorrel stallion euthanized due to club foot -- both hind legs.
• 20+ year-old Bay stallion euthanized due to poor body condition -- severe tooth loss.

November 10, 2024: Weather: 25-51°F, sunny skies and wind.

Summary: AWHC’s onsite observer documented six of the fifty stallions and twelve mares treated with fertility control were released. 

Daily total^{*According to BLM report}

• Captured: 52 (15 Stallions, 21 Mares, and 16 Foals)
• Shipped: 126 (17 Stallions, 74 Mares, and 35 Foals)
• Released: 18 (6 Stallions, 12 Mares, and 0 Foals)

4 Deaths. 

• 10-year-old Palomino stallion died suddenly after a fractured leg.
• 14-year-old Sorrel mare died suddenly after a fractured neck.
• 17-year-old Black mare euthanized due to a fractured left front leg.
• 15-year-old Black mare euthanized due to a fractured right front fetlock.

November 9, 2024: Weather: 18-51°F, sunny skies and wind.

Summary: Observers had a partial view of the trap alley but it was largely obstructed by trees. The first horses captured were recognized as familiar faces on the range over several years. Two helicopters were used and there was chaos among the horses. As one helicopter was pushing a band of horses into the trap; two horses were able to evade capture and were chased across the valley. AWHC’s observer also noted a small, young horse chased down and roped. In transportation, the semi was transferring horses at a reported high rate of speed. At the corrals, solid tarps precluded viewing opportunities.

Daily total^{*According to BLM report}

• Captured: 57 (15 Stallions, 24 Mares, and 18 Foals)
• Shipped: 118 (74 Stallions, 33 Mares, and 11 Foals)

At temporary holding:

November 8, 2024: Weather: 18-51°F, sunny skies and wind.

Summary: Observers had extremely limited visibility of the trap site. An AWHC observer noted horses were aggressively pushed by the helicopter and others were roped. One horse was captured with an overgrown hoof and another had a fractured knee.^{*According to observer reoport}

Daily total^{*According to BLM report}

• Captured:136 (52 Stallions, 58 Mares, and 26 Foals)
• Shipped: 125 (56 Stallions, 38 Mares, and 31 Foals)

November 7, 2024:

Weather: 18-41°F, sunny skies and wind.

Summary: The observation viewpoint was positioned behind the loading area, limiting visibility of the alleyway and partially obscuring the trap’s wings due to a hill. However, horse leaping over the trap’s jute and wranglers roping two horses. Temporary holding facilities, situated on private land at Goicoechea Ranch, allowed observers to tour but restricted their view of the horses, as tarps covered the corrals.

Daily total^{*According to BLM report}

• Captured: 159 (75 Stallions, 55 Mares, and 29 Foals)

1 Death.^{*According to BLM report}

• 8-year-old Bay stallion euthanized due to physical defect -- severe sway back.

November 6, 2024:  Weather: 14-31°F, sunny skies and wind

Summary: No AWHC observer on site.

Daily total

• Captured: 22 (10 Stallions, 10 Mares, and 2 Foals)
• Shipped: 44 (25 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 19 Foals)

2 Deaths.

• 5-year-old Sorrel stallion euthanized due to blindness -- missing right eye.
• 6-year-old Bay mare euthanized due to blindness -- missing left eye.

November 5, 2025: Weather: 28-41°F, sunny skies and wind.

Summary: No AWHC observer on site.

Daily total

• Captured: 54 (20 Stallions, 22 Mares, and 12 Foals)
• Shipped: 37 (0 Stallions, 37 Mares, and 0 Foals)

‍November 4, 2024: Weather: 28-45°F, sunny skies and wind.

Summary: No AWHC observer on site.

Daily total

• Captured: 34 (15 Stallions, 11 Mares, and 8 Foals)
• Shipped:  122 (58 Stallions, 36 Mares, and 26 Foals)

‍November 3, 2024: Weather: 30-45°F, wind and snow.

Summary: No AWHC observer on site.

Daily total

• Captured: 128 (42 Stallions, 56 Mares, and 30 Foals)
• Shipped: 45 (0 Stallions, 28 Mares, and 17 Foals)

November 2, 2024: 81 horses captured, one dead. The BLM euthanized a 20+ year old stallion for a missing right eye.