Save America’s Forgotten Equines – Mule, Donkey & Horse Training with Meredith Hodges

December 9 2024

Help us reach a historic milestone to keep wild horses SAFE

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

Each year, tens of thousands of American horses — wild and domestic — are brutally slaughtered for human consumption in Canada and Mexico.

These horses endure grueling journeys without adequate food, water, or rest. At the slaughter plants, they face a terrifying and brutal end. This betrayal of animals who have stood by us as companions, partners, and symbols of the American West must end.

Thankfully, there is hope. The Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2307) has been reintroduced by Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Lindsay Graham (R-SC). This legislation would permanently ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption and stop their export for slaughter abroad.

With 237 bipartisan cosponsors in the House, we’re just two representatives away from making history. By surpassing 238 cosponsors — the highest this bill has ever had — we can build the momentum needed to protect these beloved animals. Time is of the essence with only a few weeks left this Congress.

Here are two quick and easy ways you can help:

FIRST: Please take a moment to send a message to your Members of Congress asking them toto help end horse slaughter once and for all by cosponsoring the SAFE Act.

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SECOND: Call the Capitol Hill Switchboard at 202-225-3121 and ask to be connected to your U.S. Representative and Senator. You will likely be asked to leave a message. Simply say:

“I’m a constituent, and I’m calling to ask you to please cosponsor the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2307.) Horses and burros deserve to be protected from the cruel, predatory horse slaughter industry.”

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Your action today could mean the difference between life and a horrific death for thousands of horses. Thank you for standing with us — and, more importantly, standing with America’s equines, domestic and wild, who can’t advocate for themselves.

Together, we can ensure a safer future for these iconic animals.

Onward,

American Wild Horse Conservation

February 17 2022

This week’s eNews: Take action to protect the North Lander Complex wild mustangs!

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:

We wanted to share some recent updates about roundups, a happy ending for a few rescued burros, and actions you can take to help protect Wyoming’s wild horses from further danger. Read on and see how you can help to protect these cherished animals. >>

Speak Up For the North Lander Complex Wild Horses

Photo by Kimerlee Curyl

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently released an Environmental Assessment on a management plan for the North Lander Complex in Wyoming. The proposed action would reduce the wild horse population from 2,000 to 320, skew the sex ratio to 60/40 in favor of stallions, castrate 95% of the captured males, insert unproven IUDs into a portion of the mares captured and administer an experimental fertility control vaccine GonaCon to all mares slated to be released.

The plan threatens the long-term sustainability of this iconic Wyoming wild mustang herd. Please take action to protect the wild herds of the North Lander Complex. >>

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Death Toll Surges in Aftermath of Wyoming Checkerboard Roundup

Nearly 50 federally-protected wild mustangs died in the aftermath of the government’s recent roundup of the Great Divide Basin wild horses of Wyoming. The BLM officially reported the deaths of six mustangs following the roundup, which took place from October 5, 2021 to November 7, 2021, but didn’t release any information regarding the deaths of animals once they were removed from the range.

Under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, AWHC was able to obtain records that an additional 43 wild horses from the Great Divide Basin died or were euthanized while in holding just 90 days after the roundup. The Wyoming Checkerboard roundup was the largest on record by the BLM, with more than 3,500 animals permanently removed from the range.

Four other wild horse herds were removed during the operation, and we expect to see significantly higher death rates as those records come in. The BLM has announced more of such operations across the West for 2022, with plans to remove an unprecedented number of horses. Learn more here. >>

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AWHC & AWI Partner in Homes for Horses Coalition Initiative

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In an effort to permanently put an end to horse slaughter, AWHC has partnered with the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) as a sponsoring organization of the Homes for Horses Coalition. The Homes for Horses Coalition (HHC) is a national initiative made up of more than 520 member organizations with the ultimate goal of ending horse slaughter and all other forms of equine abuse for good.

Through this initiative, AWHC joins AWI in supporting the boots-on-the-ground rescues by providing advocacy leadership to address the root causes of the problem while providing resources to strengthen the nonprofits doing heroic jobs to help horses in need.

Right now, AWHC continues to push for the passage of the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act in Congress, which would permanently prevent horse slaughter plants from opening in the U.S. and stop the export of horses, burros, and donkeys for slaughter. Learn more here. >>

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Four Rescued Burros Find Their Forever Home at Montgomery Creek Ranch

AWHC’s Rescue Fund helps us to fuel rescue missions across the country. From orphaned or injured foals on Nevada’s Virginia Range to mustangs and burros in kill pens — your support helps us save the lives of these treasured animals when they desperately need our help. Recently, we coordinated the rescue of 4 BLM-branded burros from a kill pen in the Midwest. AWHC Board President and owner of Montgomery Creek Ranch Wild Horse Sanctuary, Ellie Phipps Price agreed to take them in.

When rescued, the burros were in very rough shape — three of these innocent animals had open wounds all over their bodies from a hot brand. The older white burro has a fallen crest, meaning his neck muscle hangs over to the side. They spent a few weeks at a quarantine shelter to treat their wounds and get them healthy enough for transport. Finally, they were healthy enough to go to Montgomery Creek Ranch where they will continue to heal and be prepped for adoption.

Thanks for all you continue to do to protect wild horses and burros, Erica!

— AWHC Team