Wild Horses Stand Together in Cold Weather

As temperatures plunged across South Dakota, ranchers kept an eye on their cattle, and pet owners were advised to keep their best friends warm. Near Hot Springs, we checked in at the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary to see how the mustang herd fared in the sub-zero cold and snow that hit the area.

Sanctuary spokesperson Terri Engle says getting through South Dakota weather can be difficult for the herd at any time of year.

So, when the mercury dropped below zero and the winds gusted to 40 miles-per-hour, the Wild Horse Sanctuary herd knew just what to do.

The Sanctuary’s ranch crew made sure hay was available for the herd, but Terri Engle notes that their key to survival was staying together and staying calm through the deep freeze.

Engle says she’s not aware of any horses in the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary herd that were lost during the recent cold, wind, and snow.

Originally Posted By South Dakota Public Broadcasting