What are the values of Wild Horses and Burros?
America ‘s wild horses and burros have a rich history and are living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West. Spanish explorers reintroduced horses to the Americas in the 15 th century. During the time of Spanish exploration, Spain was renowned for its quality horses whose genetic pool affected horse breeding throughout the world. Today those original genetics are rare, and yet a handful of isolated herds of wild horses still display this unique genetic code. Other sources contributing to today’s wild horses include losses from wagon trains, ranchers, pony express, loggers, and farm stock. Intentional turn-outs include Calvary remounts, stage lines, and bankrupt farmers and ranchers during the Depression. Burros accompanied Spanish Missionaries to the Americas and were later used by prospectors as sturdy pack animals. Burros also worked in mines hauling ore and carried supplies into desolate mining camps. When the mines shut down, the burros were turned loose to join tho
