On September 18, BLM began a roundup of wild horses in the Surprise Complex. The last roundup in this area was in 2021. The Surprise Complex is made up of 6 HMAs: […]

In an extremely unusual move, BLM announced the start of the Surprise Complex roundup by lumping it in with Calico and calling it the “Surprise/Calico Complex.” The single press release has many […]

The last trap, of the last day, as the sun sets during the last run. 93 (36 stallions, 43 mares, 14 foals) wild horses were captured on one of the longest days […]

Long days and technical SNAFUs continue at the Surprise Complex roundup. Oct 6: 82 captured (37 Studs, 37 Mares, 8 Foals) No deaths. Trap moved into High Rock today and will continue […]

The Surprise Complex roundup targets 1,220 wild horses for capture. About 1,050 will be permanently removed from the range. Depending on capture numbers, up to 170 horses will be returned to the […]

One of the only thinner horses we have seen, the older bay. More than one team member goes through every frame prior to our writing our daily reports. Looks like an older […]

Showing all the signs of the physiological and psychological trauma of a roundup, 13 studs were released back into the High Rock HMA. Note: 13 studs this size in one stock trailer […]