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CBS News) There's a battle brewing out West: It's a confrontation between cattle ranchers and the wife of billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens, Madeleine Pickens, over wild horses, wild mustangs to be specific.
The ranchers in Northern Nevada say their livelihood is at risk because there are too many wild horses grazing on federal lands, while animal advocates like Madeleine Pickens believe the population, which number in the tens of thousands, is manageable, special correspondent Jeff Glor reported on "CBS This Morning."
Billionaire Wife Embroiled in "Wild Horse Debate"
Seeded on Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:16 PM EST
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In the past year, Pickens has spent between $12 and $13 million trying to establish a "Wild Horse Eco-Sanctuary," which she says is needed to save America's mustangs.
TDR
- 4 votes
#1 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:19 PM ESTWho'd a guessed I'd ever be on the same said as a millionaire??? Amazing, but she's absolutely right.
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#2 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:40 PM ESTrtg,
Thank you!!! I also am on her side....too much of our heritage has been destroyed, and will never be again. I would adopt a horse if I had the land for one, but I am part of the 99% and live in low income area. I hope this article reaches those that can help..........
TDR
- 4 votes
I would love to adopt mustangs, but to be honest the requirements they have added in the past few years makes it tough. I know who I like to blame for that, but anyway, looked into it and what they are asking for is a bit much well for me not a millionaire.
oh well I will stick to the horses I have (one is a bred mustang)
- 3 votes
tristen,
Thank you for caring about and taking care of horses. They are a marvelous and intelligent animal. Have a good 2012 year.
TDR
- 2 votes
I grew up with my friends- always around them. Then off to college,military, marriage, divorce and back to the country always wanting my little farm. I started gardening again, now have an acre of personal garden, wanted chickens again, got them 3 years going and for all that time and before I wanted horses. I took 3 years of planning, researching everything. Care for northern climates (northern Minn and I mean really NORTHERN) and this summer/fall finally got our two boys. it has been the greatest joy and to know it doesn't matter how long it takes you can have your dream. We cut, skid and peeled all the logs for the fence, put up poles for the barn and have so much more to do.
Anyway have always loved them, now a proud member of the horse world and will be getting more.
Thank you :)
- 3 votes
I am on her side too, from what I have read, there is no real need for getting rid of the wild horses, the cattle do far more damage to the land and soil than horses. The ranchers just want to expand operations is all. I've always wanted a horse but my back is damaged so I can't ride now,riding would make it worse, but if I could, I would keep one as a pet and just let it live here, I have four acres but no fence. If only I were a bit younger,LOL.
- 4 votes
I'd love to adopt some, and while we do have a few acres, I don't know how people take care of horses up here in Frozen Hell in the winter and furriers and vets seem very expensive. Vet care for the dogs and cats are enough, having them do house calls for horses has to be expensive and like Linda, no fencing. The expense of building a barn and keeping it heated would be problematic too.
The mustangs are a symbol of this country.
- 1 vote
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