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Let's take a minute and shine the spotlight on a few of our 'wild' horses here at Trail of Faith Farms!! Did you know that wild horses are equines that once roamed government lands out west? Wild horses can be found in 10 western states: Nevada California Utah Oregon Arizona Wyoming Colorado Idaho Montana New Mexico Nevada hosts the largest portion of the mustang population. These animals are protected on over 175 herd management areas (HMAs) covering 25.6 million acres. Nevada has close to 83 HMA's allowing a total number of 12,811 animals. New Mexico has 2 HMA's with a total number of 83 animals. Montana/Dakota's having 1 HMA and a maximum number of 120 animals. Idaho has 6 HMA's, allowing a total number of 617 animals. Most were born on these public lands, and some were born in government holding. Roundups are necessary to monitor the number of horses in each herd management area, so they don't grow to excess numbers leading to desolate lands and overgrazing. Herd Management | Bureau of Land Management Several of our mustangs were actually documented in the wild! Meet Genesis Genesis is a wild mustang mare that was born in Onaqui Mountain HMA, Utah. This beautiful black mare was born on the range in April of 2020. Throughout the years, her herd has been heavily documented by the Onaqui Catalogue Foundation (and still is). This has given me much insight on her sire and dam. Genesis was dubbed the range name 'Mud' as shortly after her birth a photographer captured some breathtaking photos of her taking a mud bath. Enjoy a little trip through time from foal pictures to know creeping up on her 6th birthday. About the Herd Catalogue – Onaqui Catalogue Foundation Comments are closed.
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