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Where can I find wild horses?

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Wild horses roam throughout public lands in western states like Colorado, Nevada, Wyoming, and Montana. Brumbies roam the Snowy Mountains in Australia. There are wild horses in many other parts of the world too, including South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, France and Asia. Do an online search to find wild horses.

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Why are some wild horses friendly?

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This would likely be because they're used to humans and realize that humans can be a source of food and protection. However, don't assume that horses will stay this way, as they might be skittish or frightened of human beings.

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Are there any wild horse herds in Washington state?

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In the southeastern part of Washington state where the rolling hills are covered with rock and sage brush, thousands of wild horses roam free.

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Why do we have wild horses?

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"We" don't have them, they just exist and don't belong to anyone, same way humans don't belong to anyone. The wild is where all animals came from originally, and we did not capture or domesticate all of them, so there are still some wild ones.

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Are there wild horses in Utah?

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Yes.

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Are there wild horses on the Oregon coast?

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There are an estimated 4,351 wild horses and burros on Oregon's range lands.

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If there is a wild horse who likes my horse, should I keep ours or try to get rid of it?

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You should keep your horse.

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How do you ride a wild horse?

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You need to earn its trust and "break" it, the same way you would with a colt or filly. This takes an experienced horse person.

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What are people called that capture horses?

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They are typically called cowboys, but some people may have other terms for them.

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What should I do if they run away from me?

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Calmly walk to them. If they continue to run, let them be; they clearly aren't interested in associating with people.

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Is it against the law to catch a wild horse in the United States?

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Yes, it is against the law. It used to be allowed, but people mistreated them, so a law was passed in 1971 that made it illegal to kill or capture wild horses.

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Are both genders of horses afraid or is one friendlier?

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If A horse is truly wild and has never seen a person before they will inquisitive and will come over to you it is only once they have had a negative experience that they will become afraid. Mares (females) are sometimes calmer than stallions (males) as stallions lead the herds and therefore do not like to be bossed around by humans.

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Can you take a horse out of the wild?

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You can but its not always the best idea, you would want to be a professional or have a professional do it for you. If you are looking for a mustang horse, then it is best to just buy one from people with experience with them. If you are looking for a mustang, you also want lots of experience if it's still considered more wild or not broke. If you don't have much experience, it is recommended that you get a broken-in, experienced horse or get a professional help you train.

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My horse is an 8 year old Shetland and she isn’t saddle broken but when I ride her bareback, she nips her back. Why?

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Shetland ponies, because they are so small, have a weight limit of about 65 pounds. When we are on horses or ponies, we are sitting on their spine, that is supported by the pony's tummy muscles. You could be making her back very sore and painful. The nipping is her way of telling you that she is in pain. I recommend that you consider buying or leasing out a pony or horse that is over 13 hands tall. If you are about 120-130 lbs., then something about 14 hands and over. If you are over 150 pounds, then a horse that is over 15 hands is usually necessary.

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