Ep #40: Consequences of the Path Forward for Wild Horses – Interview with Debbie Coffey
September 16, 2024
Today, Suzanne Roy from the American Wild Horse Conservation and Joanna Grossman from the Animal Welfare Institute dive into the latest updates on the Checkerboard Litigation in Wyoming. They are plaintiffs in this case which is rooted in over 13 years of efforts to stop the removal of wild horses from critical habitats.
The Checkerboard Litigation raises concerns about the BLM’s adherence to the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. The BLM is prioritizing livestock interests over the protection of wild horses due to pressure from grazing associations. The roundup and subsequent captivity of these horses frequently result in inadequate living conditions, overcrowding, and increased risk of disease, which has led to fears of euthanasia and slaughter.
Tune in to discover the vital role of public advocacy and how you can support this important legal effort. We urge everyone to reach out to lawmakers and op-eds alike to spread awareness and help stop the inhumane treatment and eradication of wild horses.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
- Why public advocacy is so important to the Checkerboard Litigation.
- What the Checkerboard Litigation is about and why it originated.
- Why advocates argue that the BLM’s actions are illegal and could set a precedent for the removal of wild horses across the West.
- Why raising awareness and financial support is crucial to prevent the roundups and ensure the survival of these wild horse populations.
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Featured on the Show:
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- Living Images by Carol Walker
- Wild Hoofbeats Blog
- Wild Hoofbeats: America’s Vanishing Wild Horses by Carol Walker
- The Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Protection Act, HR 3656
- Animal Welfare Institute
- American Wild Horse Conservation
- Wild Horse and Environmental Groups File Notice of Appeal to Challenge Court Decision Allowing Largest-Ever Eradication of Wild Horses.
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