Congressman criticizes Nevada wild horse roundup

MARTIN GRIFFITHS reporting for the the Associated Press writes: RENO, Nev.—An Arizona congressman is lashing out against federal land managers' emergency roundup of wild horses in northern Nevada, saying it poses a risk to the animals because it's taking place during the height of foaling season. Rep. Raul Grijalva said the operation in the Jackson…

Protect Mustangs asks Nevada BLM to halt potentially deadly roundup during foaling season

Pregnant mares chased by helicopters can abort their babies WASHINGTON (June 6, 2012) -- Protect Mustangs asks the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to avoid a deadly roundup and cancel plans for a helicopter stampede of pregnant mares in the Winnemucca district of northern Nevada known as the Jackson Mountain roundup. The preservation group calls…

Mustang Monday: Take action on helicopter roundups hearing

The Int'l Fund for Horses joins Protect Mustangs in calling on wild horse and burro lovers to take action. We encourage members of the public to fax the BLM head office in Washington DC and request the Nevada helicopter hearing be rescheduled with a 30 day notice given to the public for oral comments. The…