What's an iconic symbol of Nevada? When I picture the Silver State, I envision a band of horses running wild over the dusty plain or professional cowboys giving their all at the Reno Rodeo. Thus, I think the horse appropriately defines this area.
Those pushing for a reduced herd size include Doug Busselman of the Nevada Farm Bureau Federation, who says studies have shown the Virginia Range can handle only about 400
About 50 demonstrators showed up Wednesday outside the Nevada Capitol to protest what they fear could be a state Agriculture Department roundup of about 1,200 wild horses near the old mining town of Virginia City.