Wild horse advocates and a Damonte Ranch developer are at odds over a fence that advocates say is blocking the horses' access to water.
In photos sent to 2 News Nevada by a viewer, a foal can be seen caught in the wire of a new fence near North Rio Wrangler Parkway.
They say the fence is making it hard for horses to access Steamboat Creek, one of the places they get water.
"We're asking that the fence be opened until a compromise can be worked out," said Tracy Wilson with American Wild Horse Conservation. "I don't think anybody wants to watch animals die. I hope the developer does not. I know that the city doesn't. I know that we don't. I know that the community doesn't."
In a city meeting the developer said that horses aren't supposed to be in the wetland area anyway, as they can carry invasive species on their hooves and bodies.
They also said it is illegal to feed or water stray horses.
They told wild horse advocates that they're open to a conversation, but only if advocates can get the legal right to water the horses.
