LOCATION:   The Massacre Lakes Herd Management Area lies in northern Washoe County, NV. It is approximately 30 miles east of Cedarville, CA.

 

ACREAGE:     40,700 acres are managed for wild horses

 

ELEVATION: 5,000 feet to 6,800 feet

 

TOPOGRAPHY/VEGATATION:       The northern two-thirds of the HMA has a gentle slope with a southern aspect dissected by shallow drainage courses. The southern third of the HMA is a shallow alkali lake. Vegetation consists primarily of juniper and low sage with bluegrass, squirreltail and needlegrass in the understory.

 

WILDLIFE: Pronghorn, mule deer and sage grouse are common in the area.

 

HERD SIZE:    20 head

 

HORSE COLORS:      Sorrels and Bays

 

SIZE OF HORSES:     14-16 hands and 900-1100 pounds

 

HISTORY:       The horses in this area likely originated from historical ranching stock.

 

 

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