Animal advocates sue to prevent horse roundup

An animal-advocacy organization is suing to halt any future gathers of wild horses in northwest Colorado.

Friends of Animals, a Connecticut-based international advocacy organization, sued in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., saying horse roundups threaten the well-being of horses that are driven into traps by helicopters at the West Douglas Herd Area south of Rangely.

The Bureau of Land Management says a gather that began Wednesday has collected at least 77 horses so far.

The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reportsthe BLM says it is seeking to reduce the herd on the 128,000-acre area because of the lack of appropriate habitat for the animals.