Wild Horse and Burro 2023

Wild Horse and Burro articles for 2023

February 10 2023

[[Red Alert]] The Teddy Roosevelt wild horses need your help now

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

We have an urgent opportunity for you to speak up for the Teddy Roosevelt wild horses. Take action now to protect them!

We just received word that tomorrow, Thursday, February 9, the North Dakota Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will meet to hear SCR 4014, a state resolution that urges the Secretary of the Interior and the Director of the National Park Service (NPS) to preserve this cherished wild horse herd.

As you know, the NPS is currently considering a management plan that would result in the severe reduction or total eradication of these mustangs. The Governor has already spoken out against this plan and the legislature is now following suit!

Here’s where you can help: You can provide written and/or in-person testimony that will be considered for the record. In addition to including any personal stories you may have about the horses and their importance, here are some talking points that you might consider when sending in your testimony in support of SCR 4014:

Wild horses are integral to the scenery, native wildlife, and wilderness qualities of the Park – the landscape that inspired President Theordore Roosevelt and still inspires visitors today.
The horses in the Park are descendants of the original Badland horses with historical lineages that trace all the way back to the horses surrendered by Sitting Bull in the late 1800s.
The Teddy Roosevelt horses are North Dakota’s only wild horse herd and should be protected as such.
The Teddy Roosevelt herd must be kept at at a minimum of 150 horses in order to ensure a genetically viable herd.
SCR 4014 will help support ecotourism and business development in North Dakota by protecting the horses.
SCR 4014 is consistent with the wishes of 80 percent of Americans who want wild horses protected.
If the horses are removed, I will not spend tourism dollars in the state.
Vote YES on SCR 4014 to support humane, scientifically recommended methods of managing these wild horses on the public lands they call home.

SUBMIT YOUR TESTIMONY

Thank you for speaking up for wild horses,

The AWHC Team

February 2 2023

Tell the BLM: Don’t Roundup the McCullough Peaks Wild Horses!

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

We’ve got a lot to share with you in this week’s eNews, including: an opportunity to speak up for the the McCullough Peaks wild horse herd in Wyoming, an update on our battle to protect the Theodore Roosevelt wild horses in North Dakota, and the latest blog from volunteer Deb Sutherland on what’s been going on with some of our favorite stallions on Nevada’s Virginia Range.

Read on to learn more and speak up for our cherished wild herds! >>

ACT NOW: McCullough Peaks Wild Stallion, Washakie’s Herd is in Danger

Several mustangs stand grazing in a field

Photo by Sandy Sisti

Meet Washakie, a famed wild stallion who lives in the McCullough Peaks Herd Management Area (HMA) outside of Cody, Wyoming. Earlier this month, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) unveiled a plan to remove more than half of his herd in the fall. Please take a moment to read about Washakie and what would be lost if we don’t take action.

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Teddy Roosevelt Wild Horses Garner Political Support

The public comment period may have officially ended, but the battle to protect the Theodore Roosevelt wild horses in North Dakota continues. Advocates fighting for this historic herd are garnering support from state legislators and other officials as they make their case for saving these wild horses. Read more about the growing movement to protect this historic wild horse herd.

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New Beginnings on Nevada’s Virginia Range

Photo by Deb Sutherland

It’s a new year on Nevada’s Virginia Range, which brings new beginnings for many of the wild horse bands that call the range home, including well-known stallions Will and Shaggy’s band.⁠ Take a moment to read the latest blog from volunteer Deb Sutherland, and don’t forget to sign up for the Pinto Post while you’re at it!

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Thanks for reading. And thank you for continuing to stand up for our cherished wild horses and burros!

— AWHC Team

January 27 2023

Introducing our OFFICIAL 2023 American Wild Horse Campaign Member Card…

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

We’re grateful for the generous donations supporters like you provide to AWHC year after year. As one of our most dedicated advocates, we wanted to make sure you received your virtual copy of our 2023 AWHC Member Card.

So here it is… Introducing our OFFICIAL 2023 American Wild Horse Campaign Member Card:

We have so much in store for 2023. Not only are we continuing our fight on the Hill, in courts, and in the field — we’re also working on a number of groundbreaking new initiatives — all in the name of keeping wild horses and burros in the wild where they belong.

We’re laser-focused on our mission to preserve the freedom of wild mustangs and burros. That means in 2023, we are:

Proving through our fertility control program on Nevada’s Virginia Range that humane, in-the-wild management works,
AND expanding our fertility control programs to other herds across the West;
Continuing our lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management’s Adoption Incentive Program that’s sending horses and burros into the slaughter pipeline and our legal team is preparing for other upcoming legal battles;
Working with key legislators in Congress to pass wild horse-friendly legislation;
Spreading the word about the threats our cherished wild horses face through our national awareness campaign and celebrity ambassador program;
And so much more!!

Thank you for your support — both past and present. We’re grateful to have you along with us as we head into the new year.

— American Wild Horse Campaign

January 21 2023

Introducing our OFFICIAL 2023 American Wild Horse Campaign Member Card…

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

You voted, so here it is (!!)

Introducing our OFFICIAL 2023 American Wild Horse Campaign Member Card:

We have so much in store for 2023. Not only are we continuing our fight on the Hill, in court, and in the field — we’re also working on a number of groundbreaking new initiatives — all in the name of keeping wild horses and burros in the wild where they belong.

Will you renew your support as an AWHC member to help fuel our fight for wild horses and burros in 2023?

We’re laser-focused on our mission to preserve the freedom of wild mustangs and burros. That means in 2023, we are:

But to have the means necessary to protect our beloved wild horses and burros for generations to come, we need your help. Will you renew your support as an AWHC member today to help fuel our fight in 2023?

RENEW YOUR 2023 SUPPORT

Thank you for your compassion and generosity.

— American Wild Horse Campaign

January 17 2023

LAST CHANCE! Help us pick our Official 2023 AWHC Member Card >>

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

We’re announcing the winning design for our Official 2023 American Wild Horse Campaign Member Card THIS FRIDAY!Make sure to cast your vote now and have a say in our final 2023 member card design! >>

A 2023 AWHC Member Card is *the perfect way* to show off your dedication to protecting America’s wild herds.

Will you cast your vote before it’s too late and let us know which of our 2023 card designs is your favorite?

CAST YOUR VOTE

Option #1

Option #2

Option #3

January 13 2023

North Dakota’s only wild horse herd is at risk of being totally eliminated. ACT NOW >>

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

The wild horses who call North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park home are in serious danger. The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing a plan that could potentially eliminate the historic herd in its entirety.

Currently, the park is home to at least 186 wild horses. The Teddy Roosevelt horses have roamed the badlands for centuries, and many believe they are descendants of Sitting Bull’s horses and are related to the rare Nokota breed. They are a significant part of the historical and natural heritage of the park and are the only wild horse herd in North Dakota, but the NPS’ new plan threatens to wipe them out.

We cannot allow this plan to move forward.Thankfully, there is still time to stop it. The NPS is accepting public comments on the plan until January 31st – meaning we have two weeks to provide our input. Will you use your voice and call on the NPS to abandon its disastrous plan?

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Currently, the agency’s preferred plan is to reduce the wild horse population to zero in a phased approach. This is unacceptable. These horses deserve to be protected.

The NPS must implement a humane management plan to keep these innocent animals wild and free on the lands they have called home for centuries. If you agree, sign on to this letter and make your voice heard!

TAKE ACTION

Thank you,

AWHC Team

January 11 2023

[INPUT REQUESTED]: Help us pick our Official 2023 AWHC Member Card!!

Kyle Davidson Wild Horse and Burro 2023 American Wild Horse Campaign, AWHC, Equine Rescue, mustangs, wild burros, wild horses 0

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

January 9 2023

Help us pick our Official 2023 AWHC Member Card >>

Kyle Davidson Wild Horse and Burro 2023 American Wild Horse Campaign, AWHC, mustangs, slaughter, wild burros, wild horses 0

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

Can you help us pick our 2023 AWHC Member Card?

We’re asking dedicated American Wild Horse Campaign supporters like you to cast your vote and help us select our Official 2023 AWHC Member Card design!

Option #1

Option #2

Option #3

A 2023 AWHC Member Card is a great way to show off your dedication to protecting America’s wild herds.Will you cast your vote and let us know which design is your favorite?

VOTE NOW

We’ll be announcing the winner soon!

— American Wild Horse Campaign

January 6 2023

ACT NOW: Protect the Wild Horses of the Teddy Roosevelt National Park!

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

We’ve got a lot to share with you in this week’s eNews, including:an opportunity to take action to protect a wild herd that calls the Teddy Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota home, an introduction to Withers Jr., one of the Virginia Range’s beloved stallions, and an inside look at a recent rescue that saved 22 burros from slaughter!

Read on to learn more and speak up for our cherished wild herds! >>

Speak Up for the Wild Horses of the Teddy Roosevelt National Park

Photo: National Park Service

The historic wild horses that live in the Teddy Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota are currently stuck in the crosshairs of the National Park Service and need your help. Right now, the agency is considering three management proposals that will determine whether or not the Teddy Roosevelt horses will have a future on the lands they have called home for centuries. Please take one moment to speak up for these beloved mustangs.

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Meet the Mustang: Withers Jr., a Nevada Stallion

Photo: Deb Sutherland

Meet Withers Jr., an incredible Nevada stallion! When AWHC volunteer Deb Sutherland first saw him on the Virginia Range in 2017, he was just a tiny newborn colt walking next to his mother. Fast forward to today → He is the proud lead stallion of his own band with three beautiful mares to protect!

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ICYMI: A Holiday Rescue of 22 Burros

Last month, we received word from California-based, Auction Horses Rescue (AHR) that a load of 22 donkeys – mostly BLM burros, many pregnant – were being directly shipped to slaughter. In a collaborative effort between AWHC, AHR, Skydog Sanctuary and Oscar’s Place, these burros are now safe.

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Thanks for reading. And thank you for continuing to stand up for our cherished wild horses and burros!

— AWHC Team