The Brief
- The Arizona Department of Agriculture is considering proposals to reduce the wild horse population along the Salt River.
- The department’s goal is to remove 100 horses from the herd due to concerns about the environment and the animals’ food supply.
- The future of the Salt River Wild Horse Management is currently unknown as the state is reviewing new proposals for management.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Local leaders said there’s a plan to further reduce the herd of wild horses on the Salt River. Proponents said it’s necessary due to the ecosystem and climate, while others questioned why this move is being made.
Local perspective:
It’s a sight every Arizonan holds precious—wild horses along the Salt River. But now the fate of these creatures is yet again under question, as the government considers who will be in charge of managing them in the future.…