Adults eat about 20 pounds of plant food each day. Each band of horses has a lead female called a mare. The mare leads the family to food and water. Wild horses may roam many miles to find food, water, and shelter. Most wild horses live on public lands in the western United States.
Wild horses stay together for protection.
The stallion is the leader and usually stays in back of the band. In the photos below, the stallion is in front of his band for protection. Wolves and coyotes aren't big enough to kill a wild horse. Mountain lion and black bear can kill sick and weak horses. Horses escape their enemies by herding and running.