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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1982
Page
14
Biologist Joel Berger, studying about 130 wild horses in northwestern Nevada since 1979, describes a harsh life. Food is scarce, conditions severe, and many wild horses die young from harsh winters and combat wounds. Rape and abortion are noted as part of male competition for mares, with a 71 hour battle highlighted.
Taylor County 4 H horse project announces a sleigh ride for families on December 30 leaving Town of Cleveland old gravel pit at 8 PM. Five teams of horses travel eight miles through Chequamegon National Forest for about two hours. Bring food for bonfire cookout, dress warmly, no advance registration. call 748 3327 to reserve a spot by December 28.
Dr. Berger's research on horse aggression is supported by the National Geographic Society, the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, and the Smithsonian Institution. The study notes regular episodes of kicking and chasing, with findings that males recognize and play with their sons after absences, while stallions largely ignore daughters.
Equine experts stress a 90 day breeding window and early mares under lights begun in December. Recommend 16 hours daily with 100 watt bulbs per box stall and fruit jar covers for safety. Recheck problem matings and complete fall wormings for weanlings.
The American Horse Council reports that by year end 1982 horse owners will have spent over 7.5 billion dollars on feed tack medications and services. The industry supports more than 6.5 billion in horse values and 4 billion in land and buildings with Wisconsin's 1982 equine population at about 154,000, up 44 percent from 1971.
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