It takes a lot of motivation, internal strength, and spirit to make a 2,800-mile journey across the country on horseback.

Are wild horses truly “wild,” as an indigenous species in North America, or are they “feral weeds”—barnyard escapees, far removed genetically from their prehistoric ancestors? The question at hand is, ...

My research seeks to understand when, why, and how horses shaped human history by studying horse equipment and ancient animal bones. In this exhibit, you can explore the history of horses in the ...

New research has revealed that horses may have spread throughout the American West much sooner and faster than many scholars believed. The study was a monumental effort: It brought together ...

“Wild free-roaming horses and burros are living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West. … It is the policy of Congress that [they] shall be protected from capture, branding, harassment ...