Fighting for Wild Horses
Tucked into the omnibus-spending bill passed in December was the repeal of a 34-year-old law that prohibited the slaughter of wild horses, including mustangs. Now, horse lovers are incensed, and the dispute divides cattlemen and wild horse advocates.

Wild Mustang mares roam the Return to Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary in Central California. Return to Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary hide caption
Wild Mustang mares roam the Return to Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary in Central California.
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