Wild Mustang/Burro Campaigns

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on all that you helped us achieve for America’s iconic wild horses and burros. Thanks to your dedication and support, this year has been nothing short of transformative. Before diving into the highlights, I want to ask: Will you help us carry this momentum into 2025? A group of donors has pledged a matching gift of $100,000 to protect wild horses — but first we need to hit our $30,000 goal to unlock this generous end-of-year gift! Click here to give the gift of freedom → Give the Gift of Freedom Photo by Yasmin Tajik Here’s what we accomplished together for American wild horses and burros: We’ve grown stronger together. With nearly 900,000 advocates, American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) is leading the largest grassroots movement in history to protect wild horses and burros. Your voices have sparked powerful change — like the 20,000 emails sent to the Department of Interior in support of the Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023-2024, which would finally ban the use of helicopters in federal roundups. We’ve kept wild horses wild. Our first-of-its-kind land trust secured 3,300 acres of critical habitat for wild horses in Fish Springs, Nevada. This program is setting the standard for humane conservation efforts for wild horses. Not only that, but in the neighboring Virginia Range, we run the world’s largest wild horse fertility control program. Our efforts in Nevada have reduced foal births, proving that the humane solutions we advocate for every day actually work. We’ve shined a light on injustice.  Our investigations work continued to shine a light on the hidden threats facing wild horses and burros, driving accountability and change. By exposing mismanagement and harmful practices, these investigations have sparked public outrage and fueled calls for reform. Our findings empower advocates and lawmakers to push for policies that prioritize humane, science-based solutions. We’ve bridged divides. In collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and livestock permittees in Utah, we pioneered a federal grant-funded fertility control and habitat stewardship program. This partnership has shown that humane solutions can eliminate the need for cruel helicopter roundups. We’ve strengthened and upheld the law. With a 90% success rate in court, we’ve successfully defended the Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971. This year, our lawyers argued for the lives and freedom of Wyoming’s ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Today is the 53rd anniversary of the passage of the Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act! Before delving into the remarkable story of "Wild Horse Annie," the pioneer wild horse advocate, and her relentless efforts to pass this crucial law protecting these beloved equines, we have an important ask of you. We’re approaching our End-of-Year deadline to raise $200,000 for 2025, and we’re SO close to unlocking a 2X matching donation from one of our most generous donors. Can you chip in a donation of any amount today so we can secure this matching opportunity and make headway towards our EOY goal? HELP US REACH OUR GOAL! But that’s not all: We’re also pleased to announce that we’ve received ANOTHER $100,000 matching opportunity for all donations made towards our End-of-Year Goal! That means your holiday gift could go twice as far to help us protect these cherished animals. But there’s a catch. This matching gift will only be unlocked if we raise $30,000 to show that we’ve got the support to reach our ambitious goal. We need your help to ensure that we don’t miss this important opportunity. Can you chip in an early gift towards our End-of-Year goal and help us double our impact for wild horses and burros in 2025? DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! Velma B. Johnston, who later came to be known as Wild Horse Annie, was a tireless advocate for wild horses and burros, and her legacy lives on through AWHC’s work and through the Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971. Wild Horse Annie saw the ruthless and indiscriminate manner in which wild horses were being rounded up from public lands during the 1950s in Nevada. At that time, America’s wild horse population was in rapid decline, and many of these incredible animals were captured by “mustangers” for slaughter. Not being one to sit on the sidelines, Wild Horse Annie took matters into her own hands. She organized a massive grassroots movement to bring attention to this issue. She brought Americans from across the country together to push for groundbreaking legislation. In fact, she mobilized so many people that wild horse protection was the second most popular issue that constituents wrote to Congress about in 1971. Because of the work of Wild Horse Annie, Congress unanimously passed the Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and ...

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: One of the most powerful ways we fight to protect wild horses and burros is through the courts. Litigation is often the last line of defense against threats to their freedom, safety, and habitats. Whether it’s blocking dangerous government policies or standing up to groups trying to remove wild horses from public lands, our legal efforts are essential to keeping these iconic animals wild and free. One recent victory we’re especially proud of is our work to defend the Salt River wild horses in Arizona. Over the last two years, alongside our partners at the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group, we’ve faced off against the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) in federal court. CBD has repeatedly filed lawsuits aimed at removing this cherished herd from the Tonto National Forest, based on their erroneous belief that wild horses are an "invasive species." In its most recent legal maneuver, the organization alleged that the horses’ population could harm three endangered bird species, despite clear evidence that AWHC provided to the Court, which shows the Salt River herd’s habitat is located miles away from critical areas for these species. Thanks to the dedication of our legal team and our partners at the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group, the federal court rejected CBD’s claims and upheld its dismissal of its baseless lawsuit! POWER MORE LEGAL WINS LIKE THESE → This victory was made possible by AWHC supporters like you. Here’s how your contributions helped us achieve this win:

• Expert Legal Advocacy: Our legal team, led by Randall Weiner, filed a critical friend-of-the-court brief to expose the flaws in CBD’s claims.
• Scientific Evidence: AWHC’s Utah Conservation Manager, Tandin Chapman, provided detailed mapping work to prove the Salt River horses are not impacting endangered species’ habitats.
• Partnership in Action: We worked closely with the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group to ensure these cherished horses remain safe and free.

This victory wasn’t just about one herd — it was a win for all wild horses and burros. It demonstrated the importance of using facts, science, and the law to protect our beloved herds from unfounded attacks. But this was just one of many fights to come. Every year, we face new legal battles to protect wild horses and burros from roundups, removals, and policies that threaten their very existence. These efforts require significant resources, and ...

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Today is a very special day… It’s National Day of the Horse! In 2004, Congress designated December 13th as a day to honor the incredible contributions horses have made to the economy, history, and spirit of the United States. Here at American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC), we’re celebrating the best way we know how: by doubling down on our fight to protect America’s iconic wild horses and burros in the field, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill. That’s why, in honor of this meaningful day, we’re setting an ambitious goal to raise $200,000 by the end of the year to fuel our critical efforts in 2025. HELP US REACH OUR GOAL! But that’s not all: We’re also pleased to announce that we’ve received ANOTHER $100,000 matching opportunity for all donations made towards our End-of-Year Goal! That means your holiday gift could go twice as far to help us protect these cherished animals. But there’s a catch, Meredith. This matching gift will only be unlocked if we raise $30,000 to show that we’ve got the support to reach our ambitious goal. We need your help to ensure that we don’t miss this important opportunity. Can you chip in an early gift towards our End-of-Year goal and help us double our impact for wild horses and burros in 2025? DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! Your support couldn’t come at a more critical time. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to round up over 10,000 wild horses and burros in Fiscal Year 2025. That’s thousands of innocent animals facing the risk of being torn from their families, injured, or even funneled into the slaughter pipeline through the BLM’s broken Adoption Incentive Program. And with 66,000 currently held in holding facilities, the threat of slaughter has never been higher.  We’re fighting back on every front – documenting roundups, challenging the BLM in court, and pressuring Congress to demand change. By making a contribution towards our End-of-Year goal, you can help ensure AWHC has the resources we need to advocate effectively for wild horses and burros. In honor of National Day of the Horse, can you chip in today to help us kickstart our End-of-Year goal and unlock an incredible 2X holiday match? HELP US REACH OUR GOAL! Thank you! American Wild Horse Conservation ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: In this week’s e-news, you’ll learn about a devastating wave of wild horse shootings, including the loss of a treasured Onaqui stallion. We’ll share how you can take action to support the SAFE Act against horse slaughter, and we’ll introduce our holiday gift guide full of incredible gifts that help protect America’s wild horses and burros. Thank you for standing with wild horses! AWHC In the News: Rash of Wild Horses Shot, Including Popular Onaqui Stallion In the last few years, over 60 wild horses and burros have been shot. Deseret News covered these tragic events, including the shooting of a beloved Onaqui stallion, Pyrite. American Wild Horse Conservation is calling for justice and stronger protections for America’s wild horses in response to this heartbreaking incident. Read the story below! Read More Bring the Spirit of the Wild Home This Holiday Season! This year, make your holiday shopping meaningful with gifts that give back! From beautiful artwork and unique accessories to thoughtful stocking stuffers, you’ll find something for everyone on your list. Every purchase supports efforts to protect America’s wild horses and burros, ensuring they can roam free for generations to come. Celebrate the season of giving by choosing gifts that make a difference. Explore the guide and find the perfect way to show you care — while standing up for the iconic wild horses we all love. Shop the Guide Take Action to Protect Horses and Burros From Slaughter The SAFE Act (H.R. 3475) would finally ban horse slaughter in the U.S. and prohibit the export of both domestic and wild equines for slaughter. Currently, this important bill has 237 cosponsors in the House and is close to surpassing the highest number of cosponsors the bill has ever had in the House of Representatives. This milestone is critical to securing more support and finally passing a national ban on horse slaughter. The current Congress is quickly drawing to a close so time is of the essence! Take action now! TAKE ACTION Thank you for reading and taking action, Meredith. Team AWHC ...