Drought Blamed for Navajo Nation Feral Horse Deaths
The remains of 191 horses were discovered thigh- to neck-deep in mud alongside a stock pond on land in the Cameron Chapter.
- Topics: Welfare and Industry, Wild & Feral Horses
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An estimated 50,000 to 70,000 feral horses reside in the Navajo Nation. | Photo: Photo: Don Graham/Wikimedia Commons
Persistent drought is being blamed for the deals of nearly 200 feral horses on Navajo Nation land in Gray Mountain, Arizona.
Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye said the remains of 191 horses were discovered thigh- to neck-deep in mud alongside a stock pond May 2 on land in the Cameron Chapter.
No foul play is suspected in the deaths
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Pat Raia is a veteran journalist who enjoys covering equine welfare, industry, and news. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her Tennessee Walking Horse, Sonny.
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