16 Wild Horses Attempt to Evade Trap During Roundup

Описание: A group of over 16 horses attempted to evade the trap during the Owyhee Complex roundup in Nevada.

As the helicopter pushed the horses into the trap's entrance, the lead horse saw their window of opportunity closing. The flexible jute fabric was quickly running out, soon to be replaced by tall metal paneling. At the very last second, the horse veered sharply left and burst through the jute! The group followed, evading the trap even as the Judas horse—a domestic horse trained to lead wild horses into the trap—continued inside. While the escape was short-lived, it was an incredible display of determination and instinct, demonstrating how strong a wild horse's desire for freedom is.

In this moment, we can almost see the gears in the horse's mind turning. As the trap wings quickly narrowed, they must have realized they were cornered—and the only way out was through.

The Owyhee Complex roundup is ongoing, and the Bureau of Land Management aims to capture approximately 182 horses of the 272 who live there—citing concerns for horse health due to vegetation damage from the Jakes Fire in August. AWHC observers are on the ground, and footage from the range shows horses who appear healthy—not at all emaciated.