Freedom for Wild Horses Podcast explores wild horses and their families, behavior, and iconic symbol of our western heritage. Join Carol J. Walker, leading Advocate for wild horses and award-winning author and photographer, as she leads you to discover why wild horses deserve a place on our public lands, why we need the tonic of their wildness in our lives, the threats they are facing from the agency that manages them, and what you can do to help. Learn more at http://WildHoofbeats.com. This ...
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43. Looking Glass the Wild Leopard Appaloosa Stallion
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If you've ever wondered what it’s like to connect with one of the most remarkable stallions I've ever encountered, this episode will bring you closer than ever. Journey into the heart of the Red Desert, where wild horses like Looking Glass, a vibrant leopard Appaloosa stallion, live out stories of resilience, loyalty, and freedom. Tune in to see wh…
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Wild horses have long been symbols of freedom and the untamed spirit of the American West. But in recent years, these majestic creatures have faced significant challenges. This year, in particular, has been horrible for wild horses in America. In this episode, I revisit key ideas to provide hope and direction for those who are passionate about prot…
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41. Update on Checkerboard Litigation: Interview with Suzanne Roy and Joanna Grossman
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The Checkerboard Litigation raises concerns about the BLM’s adherence to the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. The BLM is prioritizing livestock interests over the protection of wild horses due to pressure from grazing associations. The roundup and subsequent captivity of these horses frequently result in inadequate living conditions, overcr…
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40. Consequences of the Path Forward for Wild Horses - Interview with Debbie Coffey
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The BLM's controversial new plan, “The Path Forward”, is a fast track to extinction for our beloved wild horses, and we need to talk about. Joining me for this important conversation is Debbie Coffey, writer, speaker, and long-time advocate known for her extensive work with many organizations to help the wild horses and burros. Debbie helps me brea…
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39. The Consequences of a Roundup: The White Mountain Herd
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently reused an outdated assessment and failed to conduct a new count despite severe winter conditions that reduced horse numbers. The roundup of the White Mountain Herd, which involved the use of helicopters, resulted in significant stress for the horses. In this episode, I explain why I call the BLM's White …
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The stories of the Pryor Mountain and McCullough Peaks herds are more than just tales of survival; they are narratives of resilience, adaptation, and the deep interconnections between wildlife and their environments. This week, I delve into the lives of two remarkable stallions from these herds, Shaman and Tecumseh, drawing on firsthand experiences…
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If you’re interested in learning about what a wild horse roundup entails, listen in today. For the past three weeks, the Bureau of Land Management has been rounding up and removing wild horses from the North Lander Complex in Wyoming. This roundup started on July 1st and will likely wrap up in the next couple of days as they are close to their goal…
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36. Protecting the Salt River Wild Horses: Interview with Simone Netherlands
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If you're interested in learning about the complexities of wild horse conservation, the ongoing battles against outdated practices, and the critical role of public support, listen in this week. I sat down with Simone Netherlands, the dedicated founder and president of the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group. Simone opens up about the challenges …
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35. Revisiting AWHC Wyoming Lawsuit: Interview with Suzanne Roy
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Today’s episode serves as an update for the continuing litigation against the BLM. The BLM has plans to zero out herds in one area, reduce herd size in another area, and do a land grab spurred by the Rock Springs Grazing Association. To discuss this, I'm joined by the executive director of American Wild Horse Campaign, Suzanne Roy. Listen in this w…
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Have you ever wondered what a Curly horse looks like? Where wild Curly horses live and roam? What makes Curly horses so special? If so, this episode is for you. I introduce you to a wild black stallion named Bubba who was my first introduction to Curly horses and tell you about these amazing animals. As you listen to this episode, I hope you will t…
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The BLM’s online auction ended two weeks ago. My personal experience tells me that for both wild horses and their future human partners to benefit, you need to witness the horses in person. How they interact with other horses. How they move. What is their personality? This is very important. An online event simply cannot offer this. We need to make…
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32. A Tribute to Thor, Wild Stallion of McCullough Peaks
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I met Thor for the first time in 2011 when I saw him napping in the flowers on a summer's day with several families of wild horses, some of the wildest on the range. Immediately I thought that Thor was the most beautiful foal I had ever seen, with his blue eyes and distinctive faded Sabino Pinto markings. I would go on to follow Thor for the remain…
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31. Supporting McCullough Peaks Wild Horses Adoption: Interview with Gina Kuttrus and Sandy Sisti
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39 McCullough Peaks wild horses were rounded up in Wyoming recently, and these beautiful but scared beings are currently at the Rock Springs corrals awaiting adoption. So for this week's episode, I'm sharing what you can do to help give them a soft landing. I'm joined by Sandy Sisti of Wild at Heart Images and Gina Kuttrus of For the Love of Aria w…
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30. Following Oregon’s Wild Horses: Interview with Mustang Meg
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like going out in the wild looking for wild horses in Oregon? Sonya Spaziani, otherwise known as Mustang Meg, has been following Oregon’s wild horses since 1994. She joins me this week to share more about her experiences documenting, following, and photographing wild horses and educate all of us about why we need to…
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“What does it take to adopt a wild horse?” I’ve been getting many questions like this one from people who want to help the 39 wild horses that were recently rounded up from the McCullough Peaks herd in Wyoming. So, I'm diving into my answer in this week's episode. Listen in for helpful guidance on the BLM adoption process and how to determine if ad…
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live with Mustangs? Today, I want to introduce you to my “boys.” I love to see them running for hay, playing in the cool early mornings, or sleeping in the sun in the afternoons. While they will always be wild at heart, at least I know that they now have a safe home. Listen in to hear the story of how…
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27. The Origins of Wild Horses: Interview with Dr. Ross MacPhee
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Have you ever wondered how wild horses evolved in North America? I think it's very important to understand the history of horses so that we can better understand what we might do to help wild horses in the future. Dr. Ross MacPhee is with me today to do just that. Dr. Ross MacPhee, Director of Science at Rewilding America Now, is a renowned paleont…
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26. Whispers and Wild Horses: Interview with Anna Twinney
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to listen to the whispers of wild horses? Listen in to today’s interview with Anna Twinney, where we will discuss her new film Whispers from the Wild Ones, her nonprofit organization The Way of the Equine Warrior, and her years of experience with wild horses around the world. Today’s conversation reinfor…
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25. Spending Time with Wild Horses: Interview with Angelique Rea and Sandy Sisti
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If you've ever wondered what it's like to photograph wild horses and their families, tune in this week to hear my two special guests and I talk all about it. Angelique Rea has spent years photographing, documenting, and falling in love with wild horses, specifically a wild mustang named Romeo. Sandy Sisti is an acclaimed and globally recognized nat…
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24. Wild Horses vs Livestock on Public Lands: Interview with Erik Molvar
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Today’s episode focuses on the intersection of our beloved wild horses, ecosystem/land health, and various government agencies and livestock industries more interested in profits. I'm joined by wildlife biologist and executive director of the Western Watersheds Project, Erik Molvar. The Western Watersheds Project is a conservation nonprofit whose m…
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It’s a new year, and while it may be easy to get bogged down in all that’s wrong, I’m encouraging you to dream with me of positive change for our beautiful wild horses. In this episode, I list a course of positive actions that we can and should take to protect all wild horse families, today and into the future. Wild horses are valuable in and of th…
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22. Revisiting: Wild Horses Live in Families
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During the holiday season, we are all reminded of the familial bonds we have. Families don’t necessarily consist only of blood relatives, and perhaps unsurprisingly, this is true for wild horses as well. Wild horses aren't just roaming free, they're living in tight-knit families. However, roundups by the Bureau of Land Management are disrupting the…
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Are you curious about what’s it like to photograph horses in the wild? Have you been dreaming about visiting one of the Western states and seeing the wild horses in person? If so, this episode is for you. I share my expertise photographing wild horses, emphasizing the importance of understanding horse behavior and habits to capture great shots. All…
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20. The Freedom of Information Act: Interview with Debbie Coffey
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law which gives the public the right to access records from any federal agency. Debbie Coffey is an expert in obtaining FOIAs, and has used her skills in aiding advocacy for the wild horses and burros with many organizations and for many lawsuits. She joins me this week to discuss the increasing co…
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This week, I share some of my favorite horses from the McCullough Peaks Herd and how every horse here has a story, relationships, a life. All of them deserve to live out their lives, wild and free in their home, on public lands, with their families. Sadly, the BLM has other horrible plans for them. The November 15th roundup needs to be stopped. And…
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18. Saving the Wild Horses of Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Interview with Christine Kman
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park is home to just under 200 wild horses and it is the only national park with horses living in it. Today’s conversation with photographer and wild horse advocate, Christine Kman, informs us of the Park’s ongoing plan to eliminate the entire herd of horses, and why we don't want their plan to come to fruition. Tune in …
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From the moment I first heard about Sable Island over 20 years ago, I was captivated and determined to go. There are currently only two ways to visit the island, by air or by sea. Wild horses, and the largest grey seal colony on Earth, are the only mammals found, aside from the few humans staying at Main Station. Last week was my third time visitin…
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16. Wild Horses of the North Lander Complex: Interview with Jim Brown
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Jim Brown has lived in Wyoming all his life, exploring and photographing the landscape and wildlife since he was 11 years old. He has been visiting and following the wild horses in the North Lander Complex for the better part of 50 years. After moving into the Riverton area, Jim has been able to spread the word about the wild horses and gather enou…
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I was driving on Crooks Gap Road through Arapaho Creek one fall morning looking for horses. I had been visiting this area for the past four years and had gotten to know several wild families of horses over that time. It just so happened that on this particular day, I would find the most beautiful horse I had ever seen. The last time I saw Blue Zeus…
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14. Wild Horse Roundups: The Abuse Must End
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The horses captured in a roundup will never see their families again. They will never again see the land on which they were born and know so well. They will be taken to holding facilities which may riddled with diseases, offered for adoption, or they may not be. They won't have shade or shelter, and they may not get enough food; many die there. The…
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13. Saving the McCullough Peaks Herd: Interview with Sandy Sisti
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Sandy Sisti of Wild at Heart Images has been a photographer for over twenty years and a lover of wildlife and nature since childhood. Currently, most of her time is devoted to observing and documenting the wild horses of the McCullough Peaks Herd Management Area, a group of horses she considers like family. The BLM recently put out an environmental…
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12. Fixing the SAFE Act: Interview with Susan Wagner
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If you've wondered what you can do to help save wild horses from slaughter, then this episode is for you. I’m interviewing Susan Wagner about the 2021 SAFE (Save America’s Forgotten Equines) Act. Susan Wagner founded Equine Advocates after discovering the horse-meat slaughter industry for horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. As you'll hear, this is a…
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Are you curious about the wild horses living in one of the largest herds in Wyoming? If so, then listen in as I take you on a tour of Salt Wells Creek. I’ll describe the horse families that live there, the uniqueness of some of the horses, and the very real danger they’re facing. I want to introduce you to a few of my “friends.” There’s the Curly s…
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10. A Tribute to Chiron: The Consequences of Winter’s End
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I recount the story of Chiron, a stunning black and white Pinto in Arapahoe Creek, and his family. Hear how they had lived their entire lives wild and free as the wind on the land they called their home. However, the winter of 2022/23 brought a ferocity and devastation unseen in this desert since the 1970s. This is the story of Chiron's legacy, and…
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9. AWHC WY Lawsuit: Interview with Suzanne Roy
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I am absolutely delighted to have Suzanne Roy, the executive director of American Wild Horse Campaign, here to talk about the lawsuit that AWHC filed just a few days ago against the BLM. The government agency has plans for a massive land grab in Wyoming, as well as plans to zero out the wild herds living there and reduce another to a much smaller s…
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Over the course of my years spent chronicling America’s wild horses, I’ve also visited the holding facilities where the horses are taken after a roundup. I’m sad to say conditions have steadily and shockingly deteriorated. Today, I am sharing what I’ve seen. Listen in to learn more about how the Bureau of Land Management is changing terminology and…
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7. Wild Beauty: Interview with Ashley Avis
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Ashley Avis is an American director, screenwriter, producer and co-founder of Winterstone Pictures. She embarked on what would become a five-year-long passion project in her award-winning documentary Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West, exploring the stunning natural beauty as well as the controversial government treatment of wild horses in the…
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6. The Pryor Mountain Herd: Interview with Ginger Kathrens
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Ginger Kathrens is an Emmy Award-winning producer, cinematographer, writer, editor, and award-winning author. She introduced Cloud, Wild Stallion of the Rockies, to the world in her famous documentaries. Her documentation of the Pryor Mountain Herd gave us one of the first in-depth looks at the rich and complex society of wild horses. If you want t…
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5. Arapaho Creek: Interview with Angelique Rea
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The horses in Arapaho Creek are some of the most amazing horses you will ever meet in your life. This is because they are that perfect mix of all of the surrounding Herd Management Area horses, and also the unique environmental resources that draw in all the wild horses. My guest this week is Angelique Rea who's been visiting the Red Desert Complex…
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This year has been the longest, harshest winter I can remember in Wyoming since I started going in 2000. In December, snowstorm after snowstorm swept in and buried the area. The Arctic fronts that moved in brought record chills, making it impossible for the snow to melt. To say that I was concerned about the wild horses and the other wildlife in th…
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Wild horse families aren't static. Every time I go out, I see changes in different families. But it doesn't mean that families aren't important or that they don't give continuity to the wild horse society. We can learn so much by observing and studying their behavior and societal structure. Listen in this week to find out why families are the heart…
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The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act decreed that wild free-roaming horses and burros shall be protected from capture, branding, harassment, or death. Yet, wild horses are being culled from their homes and their families, in the tens of thousands almost every year, by the very same agency that is charged with protecting them. At the end of t…
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I share what it was like encountering wild horses for the first time in the Red Desert in Wyoming, and how I began photographing and advocating for them. You’ll hear more about my first experience with these beautiful beings, the shock I experienced going through my first roundup, and how this set me on a mission to show people what is really happe…
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Start Here: Introducing Freedom for Wild Horses with Carol J. Walker
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I’m Carol, and I love everything about wild horses. I have spent the last 19 years following, observing, documenting, and photographing them on our public lands in America, but that’s not enough. I have been working as a wild horse advocate to save them because they are under threat by the very government agency that has been tasked to protect them…
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