{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"39. The Consequences of a Roundup: The White Mountain Herd","description":"The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently reused an outdated assessment and failed to conduct a new count despite severe winter conditions that reduced horse numbers.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.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; In this episode, I explain why I call the BLM's White Mountain wild horse roundup \u201ca pre-zero roundup,\u201d and how The Rock Springs Grazing Association\u2019s influence in limiting wild horse populations, and the subsequent lack of transparency regarding post-roundup counts, are significant concerns. To safeguard the future of wild horses and prevent further herd reductions, it is crucial to spread awareness. This episode shares how you can make a difference. &amp;nbsp; Get full show notes and more information here: https:\/\/www.wildhoofbeats.com\/39 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Freedom for Wild Horses","author_url":"https:\/\/www.wildhoofbeats.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32795377\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/32795377"}