U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center (FORT) 20000110 maps data http://www.fort.usgs.gov/resources/spotlight/horse/horse_home.html The Wild Horse Identification Management System (WHIMS) consists of a Microsoft Access application database, a wild horse identification database, and a collection of photoCDs and JPG images. The current version includes two wild horse identification databases--the Pryor Mountain, MT and Little Book Cliffs, CO populations. There is a collection of slides stored digitally on PhotoCDs for each wild horse population. The WHIMS application models the identification and population attributes describing field observation and photography of the individual horses and their populations. WHIMS data and products are archived on CD-ROM using the Microsoft Windows Joilet format. The CD-ROM also includes an Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) Open File Report containing directions and protocols for using and maintaining new and existing wild horse identification databases. Documents the identification of wild horses and their populations on the open range and track management information about individuals. (previous geoform was 'database') 19700101 19990701 Observed Complete Continually Pryor Mountains, MT and Little Book Cliffs, CO -109 -107.7 45.5 39.33 None Wild Horse Identification Wild Horse management photography Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971 None Pryor Mountains Montana MT Colorado CO Little Book Cliffs None Horses Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Perissodactyla Family Equidae Genus Equus Species cabellus Data are for development and demonstration of the Prototype application. Access to current data is controlled by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). contact BLM Ronald G. Osborn U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center (FORT) Mailing and physical

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Fort Collins CO 80526-8118 USA (970) 226 - 9100 unavailable (970) 226 - 9230 ron_osborn@usgs.gov 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Microsoft Access The WHIMS application database is required to access the information contained in the Pryor Mountains and Little Book Cliffs horse identification databases. http://www.fort.usgs.gov/resources/spotlight/horse/horse_home.html An overview of the WHIMS system as well as the User's manual can be obtained from the above URL. Not applicable. As of December 1999, nearly 100% of the estimated 160 horses in the Pryor Mountains have been photographed, and identifying features have been placed in a computer database. Nearly 85% of the estimated 120 horses in the Book Cliffs have been photographed. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Unpublished material photography photographic print 1970 1999 Observed blmphoto Photographs of the Pryor Mountains and Little Book Cliffs populations Photos of the horse populations were converted to PhotoCD and JPG formats for use with the WHIMS database. blmphoto 2000 The identification database for the Pryor Mountains and Little Book Cliffs populations were built using existing BLM field notes and records. 2000 Wild Horse Identification A database containing the identification information for a given horse population. Databases have been built for the Pryor Mountains, MT, and Little Book Cliffs, CO populations. Producer defined Band Name of a horse band or harem Producer defined Harem or band name Color Identifies horse colors. Illustrated examples can be found at http://www.fort.usgs.gov/resources/spotlight/horse/horse_id.html Producer defined Horse Color: A Complete Guide to Horse Coat Colors D. Phillip Sponenberg and Bonnie V. Beaver, 1983 FaceMark Type of facial markings on a horse. Illustrated examples can be found at http://www.fort.usgs.gov/resources/spotlight/horse/horse_id.html Producer defined <null> no facial markings Producer defined blaze blaze facial mark Producer defined disconnected strip disconnected strip facial marking Producer defined snip snip facial marking Producer defined star star facial marking Producer defined star with race star with race facial marking Producer defined strip strip facial marking Producer defined thin strip thin strip facial marking Producer defined Herd Identifies subpopulations or regions on the range where horses are located Producer defined Herd names Parents - Dame Identification number of a horse's maternal parent, if known Producer defined Unique horse ID Parents - Sire Identification number of a horse's paternal parent, if known Producer defined Unique horse ID Parents - Authority How parental lineage is known Producer defined Unknown Unknown Producer defined Copulation seen Copulation of Sire and Dame was observed Producer defined Harem known Dame part of the Sire's harem Producer defined Photos Information used to access associated photos and images of a horse Producer defined Contains information such as PhotoCD number, Image number, and Filename. Names Horse names Producer defined Names of horses, can be <null> for unnamed individuals. LFLeg Identifies leg markings on the left front leg. Illustrated examples can be found at http://www.fort.usgs.gov/resources/spotlight/horse/horse_id.html Producer defined <null> no markings Producer defined coronet coronet type leg marking Producer defined pastern pastern type leg marking Producer defined sock sock type leg marking Producer defined stocking stocking type leg marking Producer defined LHLeg Identifies leg markings on the left hind leg Producer defined Uses the same codes as LFLeg RFLeg Identifies leg markings on the right front leg Producer defined Uses the same codes as LFLeg RHLeg Identifies leg markings on the right hind leg Producer defined Uses the same codes as LFLeg Sex Identifies sex of a horse, if known Producer defined <null> Sex unknown Producer defined M Horse is a male Producer defined F Horse is a female Producer defined Status Management status of horses Producer defined Adopted Horse adopted through the BLM Wild Horse Adoption program Producer defined Range Unknown Producer defined Dead Horse is dead Producer defined U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center (FORT) mailing and physical

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Fort Collins CO 80526-8118 USA (970) 226 - 9100 Unavailable (970) 226 - 9230 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday The WHIMS User's manual is available online. Access to the databases is currently limited to BLM personnel. Although this data and information has been processed successfully on a computer system at the USGS Fort Collins Science Center, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data and information on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and information, and aggregate use with other data and information. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data and information. The USGS shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data and information described and/or contained herein. PDF or HTML http://www.fort.usgs.gov/resources/spotlight/horse/horse_resources.html None 20010628 U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center (FORT) FORT Metadata Specialist mailing and physical

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Fort Collins CO 80526-8118 USA (970) 226 - 9100 Unavailable (970) 226 - 9230 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata FGDC-STD-001.1-1999