The Wild Horses of the Flint Hills

The wild horses of the west are being managed by the federal government with $71 million in tax dollars. Some believe that the herds are growing too large, overpopulating the western public lands, and taking up resources that could be used for cattle, wildlife, and recreation. However, extra feral horses cannot be shot or slaughtered, and few are adopted. As a result, thousands are shipped to the Midwest for safekeeping on large ranches. KMUW's Aileen LeBlanc visited a herd of wild mustangs in the Flint Hills near Cassoday.

It’s not hard to imagine the Native Americans who lived in these hills thousands of years ago, long before there were horses or white settlers. With the exception of a few widely spaced fences and one interstate that runs through it, the Flint Hills of Kansas carry their history right on the surface.

Originally Posted By KMUW