Are Alberta’s free-roaming horses part of our natural and cultural heritage, or invasive pests?

The horses are part of our natural and cultural heritage and should be left alone.

92% (4972 votes)

The horses are invasive pests and should be captured or sterilized.

7% (400 votes)

Undecided

1% (35 votes)

Total votes: 5407

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The wild horses of Alberta need to be protected as an indangered animal! They have enough of their own preditors to keep their numbers in control, they don't need man to interfere. This was a wonderful art

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