Wild Horse Round-Ups

Topic: Removal & Roundup of Wild Horses in the Western United States

Host: Addison Medlin

Guests: Celeste Carlisle, Return to Freedom Wild Horse Preservation & Lynae Rogers, Bureau of Land Management

Description: Throughout the last several years, wild horses that roam freely on public land have become overpopulated to the point of conflict. Due to the overpopulation, these horses are recruited and removed from the land, using the method of round-up, by law by the Bureau of Land Management. Some people disagree with removing wild horses from the land, and others stand in support of doing it, while some disapprove of the methods being practiced. This podcast will explore the controversy behind the removal and roundup of wild horses in the Western United States, and provide insight on each perspective.

Objectives:

I can explain why horses are being rounded up and removed from public land.

I can identify two supporting and two opposing arguments on the removal and roundup of wild horses.

I can create my own opinion on this topic based on previous knowledge and guest observations.

Pre-Viewing Questions:

List three things you know about wild horses and/or wild horse gatherings.

Why do you think the round-ups of wild horses is controversial?

Based on prior knowledge, what is your opinion on the round-up of wild horses?

Guided Questions:

What is the name of the organization Celeste works for?

What degree did Celeste earn before working with wild horses?

Which guest works for the Bureau of Land Management?

What happens to the horses once gathered from the range?

What did Lynae say the Comprehensive Animal Welfare program does?

Which method of gathering did Lynae say was the most effective?

Post-Listening Questions:

Provide two reasons horses are being gathered and removed from public land.

List two supporting arguments and two opposing arguments on the removal and round-up of wild horses.

After listening to this episode, what is your stance on the round-up of wild horses? 

Scoring Rubric for Post-Listening Questions

Post-listening Question #1: (objective 1)

Level 1: Student lists 0 reasons why horses are gathered and removed from public land.

Level 2: Student lists 1 reason why horses are gathered and removed from public land. 

Level 3: Student lists 2 reasons why horses are gathered and removed from public land. 

Post-listening Question #2: (objective 2)

Level 1: Student lists less than 1 argument on the removal and round-up of wild horses. 

Level 2: Student only lists one of each supporting and opposing arguments. 

Level 3: Student lists 2 arguments for each supporting and opposing sides. 

Post-listening Question #3: (objective 3)

Level 1: Student does not provide a response. 

Level 2: Student provides a response but does not say his/her stance on the topic. 

Level 3: Student provides a thorough response about his/her stance on the topic.