In this photo provided by Nevada Department of Agriculture, an injured mare is seen at the Nevada Livestock Market Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in Fallon, Nev. The horse found running loose in Nevada with the brand cut out of its hide so it couldn't be identified is prompting an outcry from equine advocates concerned about owners who are abandoning their horses in the wild because of the ailing economy. (AP Photo/Nevada Department of Agriculture)

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Abandoned horse sparks outrage

• By ncs-import
• July 11, 2009