Sarah started life as a wild horse as evidenced by the "U.S." freeze brand on her neck.

Every year, about 7,500 wild horses and burros (out of a herd of approx. 46,000) are removed from their home on the range, and placed in new homes by BLM. Without such measures, these species, which have no natural predators and are protected by law, could double their numbers in as little as five years. The resulting over grazing would wreak ecological havoc on public lands.