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If your experience with horses has been limited to those that are domesticated, witnessing an undomesticated one is truly awe-inspiring. Have you ever witnessed a horse running freely? It’s an uncommon and awe-inspiring scene. Luckily, there are several locations where you can yet experience the sheer splendor of a wild horse—untamed and magnificent—as they gallop over the terrain. Although often called "wild," the free-ranging horses found throughout the United States are actually considered feral since they descend from domesticated stock. These equines primarily trace their origins back to animals that either broke loose from Spanish explorers, U.S. Cavalry members, Native Americans, or cattle herders and managed to thrive enough to reproduce in nature. Today, these creatures can be spotted inhabiting vast grasslands, rugged mountain ranges, and coastal areas all over America; however, their population has significantly dwindled compared to historical figures. ...