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Colorado's General Assembly passed groundbreaking legislation to protect wild horses and burros. The Colorado Wild Horse Project adds state protections for mustangs and burros to prevent traumatic and expensive roundups. - The
move was prompted by a tragic flu outbreak last year that resulted in
the death of 145 horses in a facility found to violate multiple
policies.
- The bipartisan bill, SB23-275, received overwhelming
support in the General Assembly, highlighting the importance of wild
horses and public lands to Americans.
- The legislation
prioritizes retaining healthy wild horse herds, reduces costly removals,
improves holding facilities, and allocates resources for fertility
control measures.
- A working group will explore sanctuary
options and suitable adoptions for captured mustangs, with initial
funding of $1.5M from the state.
- Gov. Jared Polis, a supporter of improved wild horse management, is expected to sign the bill into law.
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