Their story inspired me. I hope it inspires you too.
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
My name is Ari Zucker and I am an ambassador for American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC).
From the time I was a young child, horses were my world. I even stole the reins from my dad at 3 years and took off running with the pony when he would walk me on pony rides. I competed my whole life in Hunter/Jumpers and my main goal was always to rescue a horse from a situation and give him a loving home. I still have my horse Speck, who I rescued off the Kentucky race track at 8 months old. He will be 25 this coming year. I have always had a love for horses and I always will!
Joining the AWHC Ambassador Program has been an incredibly meaningful experience. It’s allowed me to connect with an inspiring community of advocates — from grassroots supporters to fellow public figures — who share my deep love for these majestic animals.
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Photo: Ari Zucker and Kellie Purfoy © Jessica Mangia, C Magazine
An unforgettable moment of my journey was visiting the Fish Springs range in Nevada with Suzanne Roy, AWHC’s Executive Director. Seeing wild horses thriving in their natural habitat was life-changing. Watching these magnificent animals interact — free and unbroken — filled me with awe and strengthened my commitment to this cause.
That trip wasn’t just inspiring. It was a call to action.
At that moment, I realized how urgent it is to protect wild horses from government roundups and shrinking rangelands. Since then, I’ve been using my platform to amplify their story through public campaigns and personal advocacy. In doing so, I’ve seen the impact we can have when we work together.
AWHC’s efforts have made a real difference in 2024:
- AWHC launched the Wild Horse Film and Photography Project to showcase the world of wild horses through high-quality film and broadcasting.
- AWHC has driven nearly 4,000,000 advocacy actions this year, including more than 20,000 letters to Congress supporting the Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act that was introduced by Rep. Dina Titus to ban expensive, dangerous helicopter roundups.
I’m in awe of these initiatives for awareness and action. But the fight is far from over. Government roundups are still taking horses and foals from their families and the wild, and our window to stop this is closing.
That’s why I’m asking you to stand with me today. Your donation ensures AWHC can continue:
- Fighting for humane conservation of wild horses.
- Protecting their habitats from destruction.
- Amplifying their stories through powerful campaigns.
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Let’s make sure future generations can experience the beauty and freedom of wild horses.
Stay wild,
Arianne Zucker
AWHC Ambassa