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A document describing meetings of Theodore Roosevelt National Park officials shows their intention all along was to remove the horses, a horse advocate said.

Officials at Theodore Roosevelt National Park have said they'd like to remove the wild horses. If the horses stay, they would be subject to a goal of keeping 35 to 60 head.

Wild horse advocates say lost fertility among almost eight of 10 mares treated in a birth-control experiment raises questions about the future of the herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Wild horse advocates say lost fertility among almost eight of 10 mares treated in a birth-control experiment raises questions about the future viability of the beloved herd, a major park attraction.

Administrators at Theodore Roosevelt National Park propose gradually removing the 186 wild horses from the park's south unit. Horse supporters maintain they are a major draw to the park.

Administrators at Theodore Roosevelt National Park propose gradually removing the 186 wild horses from the park's south unit. Horse supporters maintain they are a major draw to the park.

Administrators at Theodore Roosevelt National Park propose gradually removing the 186 wild horses from the park's south unit. Horse supporters maintain they are a major draw to the park.

Administrators at Theodore Roosevelt National Park propose gradually removing the 186 wild horses from the park's south unit. Horse supporters maintain they are a major draw to the park.

Behavioral responses appeared mild, possibly due to the relatively high altitude of the drone.

“Obviously this is not the result we had hoped for. The case is not over. There is sentencing, there may be an appeal.”