2021 West Douglas Herd Area Emergency Wild Horse Gather: Completed Aug. 13

Purpose of Gather: 

The purpose of the gather is to protect the health of wild horses in the area due to limited water sources and deteriorating summer habitat as a result of the Oil Springs fire, protect the rangeland and public land from overuse due to excess wild horses, and restore a thriving natural ecological balance and multiple-use relationship on public lands consistent with the provisions of Section 1333(b) of the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act.

Details of Gather:

The BLM will conduct gather operations by using helicopter drive trapping which has been proven effective in these areas. Helicopter gathers are one of the most efficient and humane methods to capture wild horses, especially when terrain and access is difficult. The BLM and the contractor will do everything they can to ensure wild horses are treated humanely. All operations will comply with the BLM’s Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program. 

Helicopter drive trapping overview: 

  • A temporary corral will be established to create a small trap. 
  • Wings are then established funneling horses into the temporary corral. These locations are generally selected to coincide with already established roads or trails that the horses are likely to follow naturally. 
  • The helicopter guides horses from a distance toward the trap area; horses are grouped together and slowly moved toward the trap at a pace the horses choose. 
  • Once horses reach the wings, a domestic horse is released to encourage the wild horses to follow it into the trap. The helicopter will also drop in elevation and get only close enough to encourage the horses to continue to move toward the corral. (The wild horses often begin running at this point, which is also the point they typically come into view of any observers, which can lead to the impression the horses were “on the run” the whole time.)
  • Once the horses are in the corral a gate is shut.

The BLM plans to gather and remove approximately 450 excess wild horses. The gather is expected to last approximately 19-25 days.

Background:

The White River Field Office has determined that the West Douglas Herd Area and other areas outside the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area are not to be managed for wild horses because of the complex terrain and lack of summer range. However, wild horses have continued to exist here for a variety of reasons and are at population levels that require excess wild horses to utilize private land for food and water resources. The Appropriate Management Level for the West Douglas Herd Area is zero wild horses. The current estimated population is approximately 450 wild horses. 

The White River Field Office manages the 190,000-acre PEDHMA, which is across the highway from the West Douglas Herd Area, for a healthy wild horse herd of between 135 and 235 wild horses. This is the most suitable area to successfully manage a wild horse herd within the White River Field Office.  

Public Observation:

The West Douglas Herd Area Emergency Gather operations have concluded. 

Adoption Information:

The wild horses from this gather will be made available for adoption though the Canon City facility once we have removed our target number or have enough wild horses available for adoptions. Horses may also be available through other adoptions or training programs. We will post adoption events on our local BLM and national program web pages and alert local media.

The Adoption Incentive Program provides up to $1,000 to adopt an untrained wild horse or burro from the BLM. The goal of the program is to reduce BLM’s recurring costs to care for unadopted and untrained wild horses and burros while helping to enable the BLM to confront a growing over-population of wild horses and burros on fragile public rangelands. For more information on the Adoption Incentive Program, visit  https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/adoptions-and-sales/adoption-incentive-program

A new Online Corral website provides opportunities to adopt or purchase a wild horse or burro on the Internet and have them delivered to a pick-up location near you. 
 


 

Gather Numbers by Day:

Friday, August 13

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6:30 a.m. and went through 5:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was hot and sunny. The high was 96 degrees and the low was 62 degrees. There were 9 wild horses gathered -- 3 stallions, 4 mares and 2 foals. The gather operations have concluded. 

Animals Gathered: 9 (3 Stallions, 4 Mares, and 2 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 1

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1 mare with chronic pre-existing lower back spine fracture.

- Overview: 

Friday, August 13


Thursday, August 12

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6:30 a.m. and went through 6 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was hot and sunny. The high was 93 degrees and the low was 60 degrees. There were 17 wild horses gathered -- 6 stallions, 7 mares and 4 foals.  

Animals Gathered: 17 (6 Stallions, 7 Mares, and 4 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 1

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1

- Overview: 

Thursday, August 12


Wednesday, August 11

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6:30 a.m. and went through 6 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was hot and sunny. The high was 90 degrees and the low was 58 degrees. There were 21 wild horses gathered -- 5 stallions, 10 mares and 6 foals.  

Animals Gathered: 21 (5 Stallions, 10 Mares, and 6 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 1

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1 with chronic pre-existing lower leg fracture

- Overview: 

Wednesday, August 11


Tuesday, August 10

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 6 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was hot and sunny. The high was 92 degrees and the low was 58 degrees. There were 20 wild horses gathered -- 6 stallions, 10 mares and 4 foals. There were 41 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility. 

Animals Gathered: 20 (6 Stallions, 10 Mares, and 4 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 41 (41 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths:

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 

- Overview: 

Tuesday, August 10

 


Monday, August 9

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 6 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was partly cloudy. The high was 86 degrees and the low was 62 degrees. There were 21 wild horses gathered -- 8 stallions, 11 mares and 2 foals.  

Animals Gathered: 21 (8 Stallions, 11 Mares, and 2 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths:

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 

- Overview: 

Monday, August 9

 


Sunday, August 8

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 6 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was partly cloudy. The high was 86 degrees and the low was 62 degrees. There were 25 wild horses gathered -- 7 stallions, 13 mares and 5 foals. There were 46 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: 25 (7 Stallions, 13 Mares, and 5 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 46 (0 Stallions, 29 Mares, and 17 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths:

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 

- Overview: 

Sunday, August 8



Saturday, August 7

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 4:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was partly cloudy. The high was 85 degrees and the low was 46 degrees.  There were 19 wild horses gathered -- 11 stallions, 7 mares and 1 foals. There were 0 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered:19  (11 Stallions, 7 Mares, and 1 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 0 (Stallions, Mares, and Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 1

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1 stud with chronic pre-existing lower leg fracture.

- Overview: 1 stud euthanized for chronic pre-existing condition.

Saturday, August 7


Friday, August 6

Summary: Helicopter maintenance was completed a day early and gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 6:00 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was partly cloudy. The high was 87 degrees and the low was 53 degrees. There were 22 wild horses gathered -- 8 stallions, 11 mares and 3 foals. There were 32 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: 22 (8 Stallions, 11 Mares, and 3 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 32 (24 Stallions, 8 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 2

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1 stud and 1 foal with chronic pre-existing conditions -- lower leg fracture. 

- Overview: 1 stud and 1 foal were euthanized due to chronic pre-existing injuries. 

Friday, August 6


Thursday, August 5

Summary: There were no gather operations today. There were 45 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: 0 (Stallions, Mares, and Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 35 (14 Stallions, 21 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 

- Overview: 

Thursday, August 5


Wednesday, August 4

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 5:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was partly cloudy. The high was 84 degrees and the low was 56 degrees. There were 16 wild horses gathered -- 4 stallions, 6 mares and 6 foals. There were 0 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: (16) (4 Stallions, 6 Mares, and 6 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: (0) (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 

- Overview: 

Wednesday, August 4


Tuesday, August 3

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 5:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was partly cloudy. The high was 82 degrees and the low was 56 degrees. There were 32 wild horses gathered -- 13 stallions, 13 mares and 6 foals. There were 0 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: 32 (13 Stallions, 13 Mares, and 6 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 1 (sudden/acute)

- Sudden / Acute: 1 stud euthanized for leg fracture.

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 

- Overview: 1 stud euthanized for sudden/acute injury (leg fracture).

Tuesday, August 3


Monday, August 2

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 5:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was partly cloudy. The high was 83 degrees and the low was 53 degrees. There were 11 wild horses gathered -- 2 stallions, 7 mares and 2 foals. There were 49 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: 11 (2 Stallions, 7 Mares, and 2 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 49 (0 Stallions, 28 Mares, and 21 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 

- Overview: 

Monday, August 2


Sunday, August 1

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 5:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was partly cloudy. The high was 80 degrees and the low was 55 degrees. There were 22 wild horses gathered -- 4 stallions, 12 mares and 6 foals. There were 0 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: 22 (4 Stallions, 12 Mares, and 6 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 0 (4 Stallions,12 Mares, and 6 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 

- Overview: 

Sunday, August 1


Saturday, July 31

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 5:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was partly cloudy. The high was 85 degrees and the low was 63 degrees. There were 36 wild horses gathered -- 10 stallions, 18 mares and 8 foals. There were 0 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: 36 (10 Stallions, 18 Mares, and 8 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 0 ( Stallions,  Mares, and  Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 1 (chronic and pre existing conditions)

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1 foal with chronic pre-existing injury to lower chest.

- Overview: 1 foal was euthanized due to chronic pre-existing injuries.  

Saturday, July 31


Friday, July 30

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 5:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was partly cloudy. The high was 90 degrees and the low was 63 degrees. There were 32 wild horses gathered -- 13 stallions, 14 mares and 5 foals. There were 0 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: 32 ( 13 Stallions,  14 Mares, and  5 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 93 (27 Stallions, 42 Mares, and 24 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 

- Overview:  1 foal was placed into foster care. 

Friday, July 30


Thursday, July 29

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6 a.m. and went through 5:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was partly cloudy. The high was 93 degrees and the low was 61 degrees. There were 29 wild horses gathered -- 9 stallions, 14 mares and 6 foals. There were 40 horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: 29 ( 9 Stallions,  14 Mares, and  6 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 40 (26 Stallions, 14 Dry Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 2 (euthanized due to chronic pre-existing injuries)

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1 stud with pre-existing laceration on the back/soft tissue injury; 1 stud with pre-existing upper and lower limb injuries to left hind.

- Overview: 2 studs were euthanized due to chronic pre-existing injuries. 

Thursday, July 29


Wednesday, July 28

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6:00 a.m. and went through 5:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was sunny to partly cloudy with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. There were (55) wild horses gathered -- (21) stallions, (24) mares and (10) foals. There were no horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: 55 (21 Stallions, 24 Mares, and 10 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 

- Overview: 1 foal was placed into foster care.

Wednesday, July 28


Tuesday, July 27

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 6:00 a.m. and went through 5:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was sunny to partly cloudy with a high of 93 degrees and a low of 62 degrees. There were (42) wild horses gathered -- (13) stallions, (22) mares and (7) foals. There were no horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered:42 (13 Stallions, 22 Mares, and 7 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 

- Overview:

Tuesday, July 27


Monday, July 26

Summary: Today's gather operations began at 8:30 a.m. and went through 5:30 p.m. The weather in West Douglas Herd Area was sunny to partly cloudy with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. There were 28 wild horses gathered -- 14 stallions, 9 mares and 5 foals. There were no horses shipped to the Canyon City wild horse and burro holding facility.  

Animals Gathered: 28 ( 14 Stallions,  9 Mares, and 5 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Shipped: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals)  0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Animals Treated with Fertility Control: (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- PZP: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- PZP-22: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- GonaCon: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- IUD: 0 (0 Mares, 0 Jennies)
- Sterilizations: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)
- Other: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, 0 Jacks, 0 Jennies)

Animals Released: 0 (0 Stallions, 0 Mares, and 0 Foals) 0 (0 Jacks, 0 Jennies and 0 Foals)

Deaths: 

- Sudden / Acute: 

- Pre-existing / Chronic: 1 horse blind in one eye.

- Overview: One horse that was trapped was blind in one eye; the injury was preexisting and not related to the gather. 

Monday, July 26

 

For More Information

For more information on the BLM Wild Horse and Burro program please visit blm.gov/whb

Equine Infectious Anemia Testing

As a precautionary measure, the BLM tested 52 horses that were gathered near the Utah State line for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). All 52 tested horses were found negative for EIA. EIA is a viral disease affecting only members of the equidae family (horses, ponies, zebras, mules, and donkeys). All horses sent to the Canyon City Wild Horse and Burro Facility will be kept separated from the rest of the animals until they are tested and cleared of any potential EIA.

Cumulative Totals

  • Animals Gathered: 457
  • Animal Deaths: 10 -- 9 (euthanized for chronic pre-existing injuries) and 1 (euthanized for sudden/acute leg fracture)

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