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National Horse Protection Day

Will you help us keep up the momentum?

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

Yesterday, we told you about some of the great work we’ve been doing to educate Americans about the dangers facing wild horses and burros. Thanks to our Awareness Fund, we’re bringing the issue of wild horse conservation to the forefront – and we’re translating this awareness into direct action for our wild herds.

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Just in the past year alone:

  • We mobilized our supporters to call for an end to the Adoption Incentive Program (AIP)’s disastrous cash incentives, which are funneling wild horses and burros to slaughter, leading to over 10,000 letter submissions;
  • We spearheaded a campaign resulting in over 50,000 total letter submissions calling on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to install cameras on helicopters used for roundups;
  • We called on our advocates to help end the donkey skin trade in the US by asking their representatives to cosponsor the Ejiao Act, resulting in over 31,000 total letters in support of this important bill;
  • We led a Day of Action in honor of National Horse Protection Day that mobilized our grassroots community in support of Rep. Dina Titus’ Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023, which would BAN cruel and costly helicopter roundups. This day led to over 20,000 letter submissions.

This is how we make change.

Every action you take – whether it’s sending a letter, signing a petition, or sharing the story of our wild horses and burros with others – helps push us closer to the day when these magnificent animals are free from the threats of roundups, slaughter, and government mistreatment. And the more people we bring into our herd of advocates, the louder our voice will be.

That’s why it’s critical that we power our Awareness Fund to ensure that even more people learn about the plight of wild horses and burros and join us in the fight to protect them. We’ve seen the impact that awareness can have – and with over 11,000 wild horses and burros at risk of roundups next year, we need to keep pushing.

By supporting our Awareness Fund, you’re helping us reach millions of people with powerful campaigns, news stories, and actions that directly influence policy and public opinion. Every dollar fuels outreach efforts that create real change, and we simply cannot afford to slow down.

Will you contribute today to help us expand our reach and keep building the movement to protect our wild herds?

POWER OUR AWARENESS FUND

Together, we’re showing the world that America’s wild horses and burros deserve to remain free, wild, and protected on our public lands. Thank you for standing with us and for all you do to support this cause.

– Team AWHC

Setting the standard for wild horse and burro conservation

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

Since 1971, over 22 million acres of federally designated habitat has been taken away from wild horses and burros. This significant reduction in land not only threatens their survival, but also disrupts the delicate balance of the ecosystems they inhabit. The need to conserve and enhance the remaining habitats has never been more critical.

The American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) is dedicated to preserving the lifelong freedom of America’s wild horses and burros in their natural habitats. So in response to this pressing challenge, AWHC proudly launched the Land Conservancy Project, a bold and pioneering initiative aimed at preserving and enhancing key habitat so that America’s herds can live wild and free in ecological balance with other wildlife.

Last year, as part of this project, we acquired 3,300 acres of prime habitat within Nevada’s picturesque Carson Valley. This land is part of the habitat for the federally-protected Fish Springs wild horses, including the beloved lead stallion Max and his family.

Photo by JT Humphrey

Through this pilot program, we are setting the conservation standard for wild horse and burro protection. Our dedicated land manager, along with a team of passionate experts, is on the ground, actively tracking wild horse movements, studying the intricacies of the land, and undertaking vital habitat restoration projects. Through the use of trail cameras, we are gaining invaluable insights into how wild horses and local wildlife coexist peacefully, sharing the resources this land provides.

If you’d like to support this program and help us expand to other areas of the West, please consider making a donation today. Your generosity can help ensure we have the resources we need to make this initiative a success.

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Stay tuned for future updates on the progress of the program. And as always, thank you for standing with our wild herds.

American Wild Horse Campaign

P.S. In case you missed it, this Friday is National Horse Protection Day! To honor this very important cause, we are leading a national day of action to support key legislation in Congress aimed at halting helicopter roundups and enabling better in-the-wild conservation solutions! Can we count on you to join us on March 1st? If so, share this graphic on your social media pages to spread the word!

Halt the Helicopters: National Horse Protection Day – March 1st!

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

Did you know that this Friday, March 1st, is National Horse Protection Day? To honor this very important cause, we are leading a national day of action to support the Wild Horse & Burro Protection Act of 2023, a key piece of legislation aimed at halting the helicopters and enabling better in-the-wild conservation solutions! We need YOUR voice.

WHAT: National Day of Action
WHEN: All day on March 1, 2024
WHY: Honor Horse Protection Day by making some real changes for our wild horses and burros

Join us in urging your representatives to co-sponsor the Wild Horse & Burro Protection Act of 2023, led by Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV). This bill would stop the cruel use of helicopters in rounding up wild horses and burros – a vital step for true in-the-wild conservation.

Together, let’s protect our beloved horses. Can we count on you to join us on March 1st? If so, share this graphic on your social media pages to spread the word about our day of action!

Thank you,

– Team AWHC