Riddle Mountain Roundup Ends on Day 2

The incident concluded on October 21 with 140 horses captured, 139 shipped, none released and one dead.

There were no unaccounted-for animals.

The death rate was 0.7%.

The capture total included 55 stallions, 70 mares, and 15 foals.

The operation was delayed and scaled back due to legal action.

A court order prevented the BLM from reducing the population below 278.

The pre-gather population was thought to be 418.

RELATED: BLM Announces Riddle Mountain Partial Emergency Roundup.

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