Feral Horses in Kentucky

Where has free-roaming been going on for many years?

• Northern Kentucky

• Southern Kentucky

• Eastern Kentucky

• Western Kentucky

Why did local people start putting their horses to roam freely?

• Because there was very little pasture

• Because of the abundance of flat land

• Because the law required it

• Because it was a tradition

What problem did the coal companies face with the free-roaming horses?

• The horses were attracting tourists

• The horses were damaging the mining equipment

• The horses were eating the grass and preventing it from growing

• The horses were scaring away wildlife

What was the primary goal of the Appalachian Horse Project?

• To keep the horses healthy

• To increase the horse population

• To provide tours

• To make money

What is one of the biggest challenges mentioned?

• Too many tourists

• Not enough volunteers

• Lack of food for horses

• Overpopulation of horses

Why did the horse population increase significantly?

• Because the horses were healthier

• Because of a new breeding program

• Because people could no longer afford to keep their horses

• Because of an increase in food supply

What do the horses tend to do during the winter?

• Migrate to warmer areas

• Lick salt off the road

• Hibernate

• Stay in barns

What are the three major sources of funds for the Appalachian Horse Project?

• Donations, merchandise sales, and government grants

• Tours, merchandise sales, and private investments

• Tours, donations, and government grants

• Tours, merchandise sales, and donations

What do volunteers do for the horses during the winter?

• Train them for races

• Take them to warmer places

• Feed them and provide hay and salt

• Build shelters

What is the community's general feeling towards the free-roaming horses?

• They are seen as a nuisance

• They are mostly loved and visited by families

• They are ignored

• They are feared