Wild Horses Gathered in Utah | Salt Lake City News

In a high-stakes, emotionally charged operation in Utah’s Confusion Mountains, the Bureau of Land Management rounded up 309 wild horses over nine days using helicopters — a controversial but necessary step to curb overgrazing and maintain ecological balance. While critics decry the trauma and uncertain futures of the animals, officials and advocates came together for rare on-the-ground dialogue. Three horses were euthanized due to injuries or pre-existing conditions, while the rest headed to holding facilities for adoption or sale. This roundup underscores the deep divide over how to protect both wild horses and fragile western rangelands — a tension that continues to shape conservation policy across the nation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.deseret.com/the-west/2026/09/13/first-look-at-wild-horse-gather-on-the-utah-desert/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52a262d48cf30aa8 Report issues to [email protected].