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Freedom for Wild HorsesAuthor: Carol J. Walker
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 is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: -Are there wild horses in the United States? -How do I find out about wild horses? -What are the issues facing wild horses on our public lands? -Is livestock ranching in conflict with wild horses? -How are domestic horses different from wild horses? -What is the family structure and the relationships of wild horses? -Are wild horses being sent to slaughter? -What organizations are actively helping wild horses? Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Nature, Science, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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66. The Winter that Wasn't with the Wild Horses of Salt Wells Creek
Sunday, 15 March, 2026
What is it like to visit the wild horses of Salt Wells Creek during a winter with almost no snow? In this episode, I share what I saw during my recent trip to this Wyoming range, where unusually dry conditions made travel easier but also raised concerns about the lack of moisture across the region. You'll hear about several of the families and bachelor stallions I observed during my time in the range, including familiar horses I have followed for years and new foals born outside the official foaling window defined by the Bureau of Land Management. This visit also highlights how wild horses organize themselves during winter, when survival takes priority and conflicts between stallions are often subdued. I reflect on the families I observed, the young horses growing within those bands, and why understanding the realities of wild horse life on the range matters when decisions are made about how they are managed. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/66 If you'd like to know more about my book, "Wild Hoofbeats: America's Vanishing Wild Horses," click here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/product/wild-hoofbeats-americas-vanishing-wild-horses
