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6 WILD Facts You Didn’t Know About Burros

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

Did you know that wild burros can recognize each other’s voices from more than a mile away? Or that they can sprint faster than a coyote in a chase? These smart, sturdy animals are full of surprises — and their impact on our environment goes far beyond what meets the eye.

Photo Credit: Steve Paige

In honor of Burro Awareness Month, here are six fascinating facts about these often-overlooked desert dwellers:

  • A donkey never forgets. Burros have an astonishing memory — they can recall other burros and familiar places even after 25 years apart.
  • Burros put on a brave face. As a survival instinct, burros tend to mask pain or weakness to avoid becoming targets in the wild. But just because they look tough doesn’t mean they aren’t suffering.
  • Donkeys are digestion machines. Burros make the most of every bite. Their efficient systems extract up to 95% of the nutrients from what they eat.
  • Burro babies aren’t born for a YEAR! The average burro pregnancy lasts 11 to 14.5 months. Most foals are born at night, when it’s safest.
  • Burros are ecosystem engineers! Burros create life-giving water holes in desert regions. These mini-oases provide essential hydration for a wide range of wildlife.
  • The blind burro buddy system: Blind burros often form deep bonds with sighted companions who help lead the way. And get this: Donkeys can see all four of their feet at once!

Chip in to Protect America’s Wild Burros

Wild burros may keep quiet about their pain, but they should NOT have to suffer in silence. At American Wild Horse Conservation, we’re fighting to end inhumane government policy and ensure burros get the protection they deserve. Will you make a quick donation to support our work?

For the wild ones,

Team AWHC

Celebrating all the wild horse moms this Mother’s Day!

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

This Mother’s Day, as we celebrate the nurturing, resilient, and protective spirit of mothers everywhere, let’s take a moment to also honor some of the most devoted moms in the wild — the mares of America’s wild horse herds.

Photo by Yasmin Tajik

These incredible mothers face constant challenges. From surviving harsh environments to protecting their young from predators and even government roundups, wild horse mares embody strength and sacrifice every day.

But they can’t do it alone. Right now, wild mares and their precious foals are at risk. Starting in just two months, federal roundups threaten to tear families apart, placing thousands of horses in government holding pens — many never to run free again.

Will you stand with us this Mother’s Day to protect wild horse mothers and keep their families together? Your generous gift can help us stop the roundups, safeguard their freedom, and ensure that wild mares and their foals continue to roam the lands they call home.

DONATE

Thank you for standing with all the wild moms out there.

With gratitude,

American Wild Horse Conservation

Get Ready to Bid, Win, and Make a Difference!

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Join the excitement of our Silent Auction – where every bid brings a thrill, and every item supports horses-in-need! From one-of-a kind treasures to unforgettable experiences, there’s truly something for everyone. This is a huge auction meant to raise big funds for horses, so bid in the spirit of good for the horses!

 

Your participation helps us continue our mission- and it’s a whole lot of fun, too!

 

Register now, and get ready to bid!
Register for Auction
We’re thrilled to let you know, BIDDING is OPEN now!!

 

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our community, and the dedication of our team, we have some truly amazing items available—think unique experiences, one-of-a-kind treasures, and much more!

 

If you’re attending Boots & Bling, you’ll be able to view the auction items in person. But don’t worry, if you can’t make it—you can still participate and bid online from anywhere! The auction closes Saturday, May 17, the evening of the event, at 5:30pm (PDT).

 

To make sure you’re ready to go when the auction opens, we encourage you to register now. It only takes a minute, and you’ll be all set to join the fun and support horses-in-need.

 

We can’t wait to kick things off and see the excitement unfold. Thanks for being such a vital part of our herd!

 

**Please note, we are adding items daily, so check back regularly for new listings; items are subject to updates/changes until there are bids.

 

If you need assistance with registering or bidding, we are here for you. Send an email to bootsandbling@allaboutequine.org or give us a call at 916-520-4223 (leave a message and a volunteer will respond as quickly as possible).
View Auction Items
Here’s a sneak peak at some of the fabulous auction items that are available for bidding….or will be soon.

 

Ready, Set, Register!

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Get Ready to Bid, Win, and Make a Difference!
Join the excitement of our Silent Auction – where every bid brings a thrill, and every item supports a worthy cause. From one-of-a-kind treasures to unforgettable experiences, there’s something for everyone. Your participation helps us continue our mission – and it’s a whole lot of fun, too!

REGISTER today and get ready to bid!
REGISTER TODAY
VIEW ITEMS NOW!

 

BIDDING OPENS

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at noon (PDT)!

 

IN-PERSON EVENT and AUCTION VIEWING OPEN

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 4:00pm (PDT)

 

BIDDING CLOSES

May 17, 2025 at 5:30pm (PDT)

 

We’re building an amazing auction for you; we’re adding new items daily. Don’t miss out, check back regularly.

 

Featured items include:

·     Two night stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Palm Springs

·     Whale and Dolphin Safari

·     Two night hotel stay at the Andaz West Hollywood

·     Whitewater Rafting Adventures

·     Two night stay at the Hyatt Lake Tahoe

·     A Wild Horse Tour

·     An autographed San Francisco 49ers Jersey

 

This is another really big auction, and there is sooo much more!

 

Please share the auction…share, share, share!

 

** We’re still working hard to make the best auction we can.

Items are subject to change until the auction opens for bidding.
VIEW ITEMS
 
Limited tickets and table opportunities are available.

Visit our event page for more information or call 916-520-4223.
BOOT & BLING INFO & TICKETS

Chilly Pepper – I am on location and we need help asap!

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

OK, It is day 3, and we are heading home tomorrow with two trailers. I believe we are taking 17 back to Chilly Pepper.
I had to put in an order for the big hay bales, even though we are not quite ready financially. We have some starved kids, kids who have been neglected and just a mess of critters, horses, donkeys, mules, and both trailers are Full!
Please help. We need to pay for vetting, long term care, grain and special feed for the special needs and just to take care of them until they are healthy and happy again.
Hay is about $3500, and we also need to cover special care once they are home, the costs to transport and all of the other “normal expenses” to rescue an injured/abused/starved animal. Alot of them will need immediate vet care.
These kids had such bad feet they needed to be worked on prior to even loading them in the trailer. It is happening now and these precious souls need you now.
Thank you for helping save so many new lives!
IT’S GO TIME!!!
Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated.
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! my
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
NEW – DONATE WITH ZELLE
Send Money with Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458d
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:
You can go to gofundme<- https://gofund.me/ade6ad56
You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ
PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses
>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.

Chilly Pepper – I am on location and we need help asap!

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

These horses and burros need your help now. I am currently on location and need funds to help save starved and neglected burros and horses. There are 59 burros and several horses at this site who need immediate help. I was called by a friend of mine who is spearheading this rescue. Look at those hooves. It is heartbreaking and we need to raise funds for this rescue, transport, vetting and to feed and care for them.
Above is a photo of the donkey “Cork Screw”‘s feet. As you can see, they are in horrific condition. Silver, the grey shown above is emaciated and needs special care and feed. He also has a pretty bad injury to his left foot and will need treatment, vet care and imaging done.
I will go into more detail as I have time. Right now I have a 2nd trailer headed this way and we need to raise funds now. I already needed to order hay, but now it is of the utmost urgency. PLEASE HELP us save these horses and donkeys and buy another load of hay. Pretty much all of the burros have feet similar to this.
IT’S GO TIME!!!
Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated.
PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.
THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!! my
You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981
NEW – DONATE WITH ZELLE
Send Money with Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458
New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)
THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:

You can go to gofundme<- https://gofund.me/ade6ad56
You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ
PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses
>You can donate via check at:
Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.
Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab
We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.

Chilly Pepper – Just got the call……….. and it’s time for another load of the Big Hay Bales

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The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:

Hi all,

Thank you for EVERY SINGLE DONATION, AND FOR ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT!! Things are going very well here at the rescue. We received a wonderful donation of small hay bales, (80 – 120 # range), and the timing was perfect as I was down to a couple bales.

I just placed the last big bale (1800 # +) out in the field. The permanent kids on the other side of the street, and a few on my side, use the big bales. They are efficient, less expensive and work perfectly for our permanent residents. I need to place another order ASAP, and those run about $3500.

We were up to nearly 40 kids, but when all the donkeys and mustangs that were adopted from the last two groups are picked up or delivered, we will be down to 15, unless I forgot to count one, lol.. This will make the next batch of hay last much longer.

* * * BIG NEWS * * *

I am on standby as I received a phone call about possible gathers starting soon. I don’t have much info as of yet, but I need to be ready for any incoming foals, etc. We will need Foal Lac Powder or Mares Match Powder, Foal Lac or Mares Match Pellets, foal response, and to stock up on the regularly used drugs and antibiotics. The following supplies are some of what are needed asap to be ready for incoming horses.

Baby Wipes, disposable gloves, paper towels, vaseline, baby thermometers, garbage bags, twin/queen heating blanket, Foal Response, Vitamin B, Alfalfa pellets, Omolene 300, Mare & Foal or grains for nursing/pregnant mares. Any donations can be sent to Chilly Pepper, 12965 Green Saddle Drive, #233 Golconda, NV 89414. They may ask you to re-enter the shipping address because we don’t exist, lol.

A 20# bucket of Mares Match Powder runs $113.99 on Amazon. This needs to be ordered prior to actually getting any little ones, as they need it right away. I honestly have no idea yet of how many I will be getting or ages etc. When I got the call I said “yes”, Chilly Pepper would be ready. Now I am trusting everyone will help us be prepared to take the best possible care of any littles or wild ones we get in.

I have never said this before, lol, but we are solid on our Fleet Enemas, we received a wonderful donation from one of our Chilly Pepper Family.

I appreciate any donations for hiring help. I am well on the way to having everything set up the way it should be for easy one-person sorting, vetting etc. It has simplified my life substantially and taking the time to improve the set up keeps all of us safe and out of trouble. THANK YOU for that. I simply need extra help as there is so much work.

Anyone who wants to help is much appreciated.

PLEASE HELP AND SHARE THIS FAR & WIDE! THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated.

THANK YOU, MY CHILLY PEPPER FAMILY, FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE! YOU ROCK!!!

You can donate to Goldendale Veterinary – 509-773-0369 You can donate to Zimmerman Vet – 775-623-0981

NEW – DONATE WITH ZELLE

Send Money with Zelle® Wildhorses In Need Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530-339-1458

New Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper New CashAp – $ChillyPepperMM (Win dba Chilly Pepper)

THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU, FOR BEING SO AMAZING FOR THESE PRECIOUS SOULS! YOU are the reason so many lives are saved! I appreciate every single one of our Chilly Pepper Family. God has truly blessed this rescue!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP HELPING US SAVE MORE LIVES, YOU CAN GO TO:

You can go to gofundme<- https://gofund.me/ade6ad56

You can go to Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4S3Z6XYYPM2EJ

PLEASE NOTE – Paypal shows Wild Horses in Need, as we are dba- Chilly Pepper if you would like to help these horses

>You can donate via check at:

Chilly Pepper PO Box 233 Golconda, NV 89414 You can also donate via credit card by calling Palomino at 530-339-1458.

Venmo – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper

NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – WE SAVE THEM ALL! SAVING GOD’S CRITTERS – FOUR FEET AT A TIME Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang, WIN Project – Rescue & Rehab

We are part of the WIN Organization WIN (WILD HORSES IN NEED) is a 501c3 IRS EIN 55-0882407_ If there are ever funds left over from the cost of the rescue itself, the monies are used to feed, vet, care for and provide shelter and proper fencing for the animals once they are saved.

In celebration of Burro Awareness Month

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

May is a month of renewal: spring blooms, new life on the range, and a powerful reminder to protect the wild. It’s also Burro Awareness Month, a time to honor one of the most resilient and misunderstood animals in the American West.

This month is a celebration of the wild burro’s vital role in the American West, both ecological and cultural. But it’s also a call to action to protect them against federal mismanagement.

TAKE ACTION FOR WILD BURROS

The National Academy of Sciences warned in 2013 that the small, fragmented nature of burro herds threatens their genetic viability and that current population levels may be too low to sustain healthy herds. Yet, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to ignore this science.

In fact, during this year’s Burro Awareness month, the BLM is planning to remove over 1,100 wild burros in a bait trap roundup in Arizona’s Three Rivers Complex. The current plan would leave only 1,160 burros in the wild on nearly one million acres of public, private, and state land.
While this is not a helicopter roundup, the lasting impacts will be devastating for these important herds.

The ecological importance of wild burros in desert environments cannot be overstated. Studies show that burros dig wells that provide water access for native species and support biodiversity in some of the harshest environments in the American West. Yet BLM continues to treat them as pests rather than ecosystem engineers.

This must change. This Burro Awareness Month, take action for wild burros and call on the BLM to:

  • Stop rounding up wild burros, especially with helicopters
  • Recognize the ecological importance of wild burros in arid landscapes
  • Address genetic fragmentation by reassessing AMLs and implementing science-based plans to ensure long-term viability

Let the BLM know that you want burros protected, not driven to collapse.

For the wild ones,

Team AWHC

Your BIG Heart Helped Save Lives – Thank You!

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Thank you for coming together in a BIG way yesterday to support the community and especally horses and other animals-in-need! Your Big Day of Giving support is helping provide so much good, and we’re extra grateful for the second chances you’re giving to horses and other animals when they need it most.

Because of you, horses like this sweet pony, Caylee, can find a safe landing at AAE. She was found running loose and ended up in the shelter. Sadly, her owners didn’t come for her, and she needed a place to go. Just this past Wednesday, we welcomed this sweet, lil mare. We’re getting to know her and determining her needs. Stay tuned for more about this lil’ beauty!

From the bottom of our hearts and hooves, thank you! Together, we are building a better world for horses.

Thank you for caring so much!!

If you didn’t get a chance to give yesterday, it’s not too late!

Here are some ways you can help horses-in-need!

 

 

(1) Set up a bill pay with your bank for a one-time donation (or a recurring sponsorship).

 

(2) Mail a check to:

All About Equine Animal Rescue, Inc.

2222 Francisco Drive #220-174 (note new mailing address)

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

 

(3) Drop off your donation at:

AAE’s Used Tack Store

4050 Durock Road #6

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

 

(4) Donate online using a credit card, Venmo, or PayPal by clicking here.

 

(5) Venmo your donation to @allaboutequine

 

(6) Check with your employer to see if they offer matching funds for your donations (another way to double your impact!).
Mule Shows

MULE TALK! PODCAST: Surge of Mule Shows

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Mule shows are now so numerous that it is becoming very difficult to decide which ones to attend. Years ago, our mules were not necessarily welcome at horse competitions, and today that has changed as well – making our decisions about where to compete is even more complicated. It is truly amazing to see the tremendous growth in popularity of the mule over the past 30 to 40 years, but then I guess it was inevitable given all their redeeming qualities! It really isn’t that unusual that people would begin to prefer mules once they received accurate and truthful information about them. Granted, you have to be smarter than the mule in order to train one, but once you train one properly, you have a wonderful companion and a top competitor in the equine world.

LISTEN NOW

Learn more on Mule Talk podcast.

For more training info: www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com and click on the Training tab.
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl’s Dream production – www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

 

There’s Still Time to Be A Hero for Beautiful Animals like Ella ❤️

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Big Day of Giving (BDOG) is a 24-hour online giving challenge to help AAE and other non-profits in the Sacramento area raise funds and awareness. It is a day to give where your heart is! To learn more about Big Day of Giving, visit www.bigdayofgiving.org.

Today, our community has come together in an incredible show of compassion and generosity, but Big Day of Giving isn’t over yet! 

Give before 11:59pm PT and help transform a life! Every donation helps provide a variety of basic needs for the horses, including providing feed, veterinary care (routine and emergency), training, hoof and dental care, and other routine care.

Give BIG!

Your gift will help us bring hope where it’s needed most and help more horses like Ella.

Ella is an elegant 20ish year old Arabian mare who came to AAE in the spring of 2023 along with her two-week old colt, Theo. The pair were part of the same of 24 horse herd as Mila and Mollie (we shared their story this morning). Theo was born after the herd was seized. Like the rest of the group, Ella was in need of basic care; her long, beautiful mane had become thick with dreadlocks. Despite her poor condition, she was a wonderful mom who kept Theo as healthy and well nourished as best as she could.

Ella is truly a special horse with a bright future. When she first arrived, she couldn’t be haltered, and now she’s easy to catch, halter, and lead. Once Theo was weaned and Ella felt stronger, she was evaluated more, and she was eventually introduced to beginning saddle work. Once she had a good foundation, she was introduced to a rider, and we were pleased with how well she did! She showed confidence and responded to most cues, as if she’d done it before. She navigated a tarp without hesitation and wasn’t easily spooked. If she’s been ridden before, she’s very rusty, and will need a good refresher.

With continued guidance and an experienced person, Ella has great potential. She’s looking for someone who can help her build her skills that she’s honed at AAE so far.

Learn more about Ella here.

Together, we can give horses-in-need, like Ella, the love and care they deserve. But hurry, the clock is ticking! Big Day of Giving ends at 11:59pm!

Give BIG!

Last Chance to Lend a Paw!

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Big Day of Giving (BDOG) is a 24-hour online giving challenge to help AAE and other non-profits in the Sacramento area raise funds and awareness. It is a day to give where your heart is! To learn more about Big Day of Giving, visit www.bigdayofgiving.org.

We’re in the final stretch of the Big Day of Giving – let’s finish strong together! Thank you for everyone that has contributed and shared so far!

Last year, we opened our barn doors to dogs at-risk of euthanasia in crowded shelters. We started working with a local shelter to help a pup that needed surgery, then fostering a mama and her five new puppies until they were ready for adoption. It was a new beginning for all.

Give BIG!Give BIG!

It all started with this lil’ face! He waited on “the list” for nearly three weeks, and no one picked him to be theirs. He had a hip/leg injury that needed an expensive surgery. We found a way, and we picked him to come to AAE with us!  

Dakota started as a foster, and he had his surgery. It didn’t take long before we called him a foster failure, and he became ours! Now, he’s loves to be a greeter at the ranch; he greets everyone with some love. We love him so much!

While at the shelter picking up Dakota, we met Koda, too. The next day, we brought her lil’ family to AAE so they could have some peace and quiet, and a lotta love! Sometimes, things are simply meant to be. It didn’t take long before Koda met her favorite and forever person. The pups got a lot of love and a lot of good socialization with all of AAE’s volunteers. When the pups were old enough, Koda got to go home with her new mom, and they love each other to pieces. The pups went back to the shelter for their spay/neuter surgeries, and all were adopted the next day.

After hearing this big gal had spent the 14 months in a shelter kennel, we knew we needed to say YES again. This poor girl had been seized as part of a hoarding/neglect case. She really needed out of her small, concrete kennel. It took a couple weeks to work out the details, but we did. Louise had some new things to learn and figure out about life outside the kennel, and it was quite an adjustment…or quite a few. Thankfully, she was willing, and we worked through the wrinkles. Miss Lou is truly enjoying life on a ranch again, and after all she’s been through, we are grateful she can call this her forever home.

Of course, leaving with an empty crate in our van didn’t settle well, so we found another desperate pup… actually, two.

   

Ricky had been in the shelter for about a year, or half of his life. That’s no way for a pup to grow up! Ricky was a really, really rambunctious little guy, but also a really, really sweet pup. With lots of attention and bigger housing, he settled some while at AAE and found his forever home with a wonderful family that’s loving him to pieces.

Little fluff ball, Beau, had been at the shelter half of his 4-5 month life, as well. Now, he’s been at AAE just as long, and we’re hoping his stars are aligning, and he can find his home soon!

There’s still time to make a difference! Let’s make these last hours count!

Because Every Animal Deserves A Yes When Needed – Give Today

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Big Day of Giving (BDOG) is a 24-hour online giving challenge to help AAE and other non-profits in the Sacramento area raise funds and awareness. It is a day to give where your heart is! To learn more about Big Day of Giving, visit www.bigdayofgiving.org.

Today is Big Day of Giving, a special day when our community comes together to lift up the causes that matter most.

At AAE, we are here for the horses who have no one else. Your gift today helps us be ready — ready to provide care, shelter, and hope for horses-in-need.

Give BIG!

Your generosity and support are why we are able to answer the call when law enforcement needs our help. There’s usually no time to fundraise or look for support. As was the case here:

Just yesterday, we welcomed a stray through local law enforcement when her owner didn’t claim her. She was alone with no home to go back to. Thankfully, because of supporters like you, she was able to find a safe space at AAE.

As is often is the case with strays, we don’t know much of her story. She is an estimated eight year old Quarter Pony mare. Once she finishes the standard quarantine period for new horses, we will update any basic care she needs and share more as we get to know her. At this point, she is not a beginner or child’s pony. 

She will be available for adoption once she’s had at least basic care needs met (e.g. hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming) and a microchip.

These moments–the ones where we get to say “yes”–are only possible because you step up when it counts. 

You make rescue possible and bring hope to animals who have nowhere else to turn.

Every donation makes a difference. It means we’re ready for the next call. It means we can help law enforcement agencies when they need us.

Let’s make this Big Day of Giving count, not only for her, but for the next one who needs us, too.

Big Day of Giving is a very important funding day for AAE and all of the horses we take in and care for throughout the year. Your gift will help fulfill a variety of basic needs for the horses, including providing feed, veterinary care (routine and emergency), training, hoof and dental care, and other routine care. 

You can also raise the bar for horses-in-need by pledging matching funds! You’ll inspire giving and make your impact twice as BIG! To learn more about starting your own matching funds campaign for the horses, send us an email.

One Day. BIG Difference. Join Us!

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The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

Big Day of Giving (BDOG) is a 24-hour online giving challenge to help AAE and other non-profits in the Sacramento area raise funds and awareness. It is a day to give where your heart is! To learn more about Big Day of Giving, visit www.bigdayofgiving.org.

The BIG day is finally here! Today is Big Day of Giving, and we’re calling on our compassionate supporters (that’s you!) to help us provide a better life to horses-in-need.

Big Day of Giving is a very important funding day for AAE and all of the horses we take in and care for throughout the year. Your gift will help fulfill a variety of basic needs for the horses, including providing feed, veterinary care (routine and emergency), training, hoof and dental care, and other routine care.

Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a BIG difference in the lives of the horses who depend on us.

You can also raise the bar for horses-in-need by pledging matching funds! You’ll inspire giving and make your impact twice as BIG! To learn more about starting your own matching funds campaign for the horses, send us an email.

Let’s make a BIG impact, show BIG heart, and change lives in a BIG way–together!

Give BIG!

Your generosity and support are why we were able to help horses like Mila and Mollie.

   

Mila (before).                                                Mollie (before).

Mila and her mom Mollie were part of a herd of 24 horses involved in a neglect case so severe that three of the horses did not survive. The herd had been neglected and starved after being released on huge acreage to fend for themselves. We first met Mollie, a ~20 year old Arabian mare, and her filly, Mila, who was only months old, in the spring of 2024. The pair had been separated and their sadness was immense. Mila had put herself in a corner trying to get to her mom. They were both depleted, but both were hanging on.

Mila and Mollie came to AAE with 13 other herd members. Another organization helped with the remaining horses (colts and stallions). 

Once here, Mollie and Mila got the basic care and nutrition they needed. Over time, their confidence and trust grew, and their transformation in just four months was remarkable.

They were adopted together, and they have a very bright future with their new family.

Their happily ever after was possible because of individuals like you.

Your support today helps write the next story of transformation and hope. Your gift opens the door to safety, love, and a second chance. 

Together, we can make today truly extraordinary for the horses who need us most!

Thank you!

Reminder: Today is the day to GIVE BIG!

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

The Big Day of Giving is officially here! Today, our community comes together to support the causes we care about most — and for wild horses and burros, this moment couldn’t be more important.

American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) is participating in this powerful 24-hour giving event. Our goal? Raise $25,000 to fuel rescue efforts, expose government abuse, and fight for real protections for America’s wild herds.

And with your help, we know we can get there. Will you make your gift right now and be part of this movement?

HELP US REACH $25,000

Your Big Day of Giving donation supports:

  • Documentation and investigation into harmful government policy.
  • Rescue operations for wild horses at risk of slaughter and confinement.
  • Public education campaigns and grassroots advocacy.
  • On-the-ground efforts to push for humane, in-the-wild management.

This is your chance to make a powerful impact — and every dollar counts. Together, we can change the future for America’s wild horses and burros.

Let’s make this Big Day of Giving one to remember.

DONATE BEFORE MIDNIGHT

With hopeful gratitude,

American Wild Horse Conservation

P.S. Donations made today help us unlock momentum and show the strength of our community. Give now, and help us reach our $25,000 goal before midnight!

Tell the BLM: Stop Using Helicopters to Round Up Wild Horses and Burros

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

On May 6, 2025, from 1 to 3 PM MST, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold its legally mandated virtual public meeting on the use of helicopters and other motorized vehicles in wild horse and burro management.

This is a critical opportunity for YOU to speak out against one of the most inhumane practices in the federal government’s Wild Horse and Burro Program. Register to speak by May 5, 2025!

Register and Read the Talking Points Here

Can’t attend the meeting? You can still make your voice heard by submitting written comments directly to the BLM:

Submit your comment now

Helicopter roundups are cruel, costly, and ineffective. Foals, pregnant mares, and older animals are chased over miles of rugged terrain—often in extreme heat—resulting in injuries, trauma, and even death. In one horrifying 2024 incident, a BLM contractor was caught on video kicking a downed horse in the head.

We know there’s a better way.

Humane fertility control offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution that keeps wild horses in the wild and out of overburdened holding pens. The BLM currently spends less than 4% of its budget on this proven conservation method.

The public has spoken—over 100,000 Americans have signed on to a petition calling for an end to helicopter roundups. Now it’s time for the BLM to listen.

Let’s make our voices count on May 6.

Submit your comment now

 

For the wild ones,
The AWHC Team

What you need to know about Big Day of Giving

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

The Big Day of Giving is almost here — and it’s our chance to be part of something powerful. Big Day of Giving (BDOG) is an annual community-wide fundraising event in the Sacramento area that brings together thousands of nonprofits and donors to make a collective impact.

American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) is participating this year — and we’ve set an ambitious goal of raising $25,000 to support our work protecting wild horses and burros across the West.

Early giving is already open, and we’re calling on supporters like you to help us get a head start. Will you make a donation today?

GIVE EARLY FOR BDOG

Your support powers:

  • Documentation and investigation into harmful government policy.
  • Rescue operations for wild horses at risk of slaughter and confinement.
  • Public education campaigns and grassroots advocacy.
  • On-the-ground efforts to push for humane, in-the-wild management.

Every dollar brings us closer to a future where wild herds roam free, safe from cruelty and captivity. With your help, we can meet our $25,000 goal and continue building the momentum needed to protect these iconic animals.

The Big Day of Giving is about community, compassion, and collective action. Will you stand with us — and with them?

GIVE NOW

Thank you for being part of this critical work. We couldn’t do it without you.

With gratitude,

Team AWHC

Thank you

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

You’re helping us build something powerful.

Now that National Volunteer Week has officially wrapped up, I want to take a moment — on behalf of myself and the entire team at American Wild Horse Conservation — to say thank you.

Thank you for standing with us.

Thank you for speaking out.

And to those of you who filled out the form to become a Volunteer Ambassador — thank you for taking the next step toward deeper involvement in this important movement.

This week underscored something incredibly important: The strength of our mission comes from you.

Every name added to our volunteer team, every email sent, and every conversation started in defense of our wild horses and burros is a ripple that moves us closer to real, lasting change. And knowing that more people than ever are raising their hands to help fills me with hope.

Our team will be in touch with each of you who expressed interest in becoming a Volunteer Ambassador. We’re so excited to help you plug in and find meaningful ways to use your voice, your passion, and your time.

Together, we’re building a powerful force for humane wild horse and burro conservation — and I’m so grateful to have you with us.

With gratitude and wild hope,

Suzanne Roy
Executive Director
American Wild Horse Conservation

P.S. If you didn’t get a chance to sign up but are still interested, it’s not too late — click here to fill out the Volunteer Ambassador form!

Become a Volunteer Ambassador

Support the Volunteers on the Front Lines

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

Every day, volunteers across the country are giving their time and heart to protect America’s wild horses and burros.

From our Volunteer Ambassadors to our on-the-ground volunteers in Nevada’s Virginia Range, these champions are making a real difference. They’re educating the public, meeting with lawmakers, and administering humane fertility control — all to keep wild horses wild and free.

But they can’t do it alone. Your contribution this National Volunteer Week will directly support these selfless volunteers by helping us organize trainings, purchase supplies, and pay for their travel expenses. Every dollar helps equip our team with what they need to do this vital work. Can you chip in to support our volunteers?

POWER OUR VOLUNTEERS

Our fertility control program in the Virginia Range is the largest of its kind in the world, and it’s powered almost entirely by volunteers. These individuals brave the Nevada terrain in all seasons, carefully darting mares with the humane, reversible, and science-backed PZP vaccine — a proven way to manage our wild herds in the wild, where they belong.

It’s hands-on, labor-intensive work. But it’s worth it. In the Virginia Range, populations are stabilizing in an area where their habitat is rapidly encroached upon by development. And best of all, these iconic mustangs are still roaming free. But we need your help to keep it going.

Meredith, your generosity ensures that our boots-on-the-ground and grassroots advocates can continue this life-changing work. In honor of National Volunteer Week, will you stand with them and with the wild horses they fight for every day?

POWER OUR VOLUNTEERS

— Team AWHC

Celebrate Earth Day by Taking Action for Wild Horses

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:

Happy Earth Day!

At American Wild Horse Conservation, every day is a chance to fight for the future of our planet and the incredible animals who share it with us — especially our iconic wild horses and burros. But today, on Earth Day, we’re asking you to take an extra step to protect these beloved symbols of freedom.

Here are three meaningful actions you can take for wild horses and burros TODAY:

  1. Help halt the helicopters.
    Every year, the federal government uses helicopters to brutally chase and capture tens of thousands of wild horses and burros — tearing them from their families and their freedom on public lands. Many suffer, some die, and those who survive face overburdened holding pens or worse. Right now, more wild horses live in government captivity than roam free in the wild. It doesn’t have to be this way. Proven, humane alternatives like fertility control exist — and it’s time the government uses them. Join us and demand an immediate end to this cruel practice.

SIGN THE PETITION

  1. Support humane reforms in the FY26 federal budget.
    In Fiscal Year 2024, the Bureau of Land Management spent over $100 million on roundups and holding — while dedicating less than 4% of its budget to humane fertility control. But right now, members of Congress are circulating a letter urging reforms in the FY26 Interior Appropriations bill that would prioritize humane, fiscally responsible solutions. Help shift the future of wild horse management by urging your Representative to support this important effort.

TAKE ACTION

  1. Make a gift to protect wild horses.
    Your support powers our fight to end cruel roundups, push for meaningful legislative reform, and promote humane, in-the-wild solutions for wild horse and burro conservation. This Earth Day, help us keep up the momentum by making a donation to protect America’s wild herds — today and for generations to come.

DONATE NOW

Thank you for standing with us this Earth Day — and every day — as we work toward a future where wild horses and burros can live freely on our public lands.

Stay wild,

Team AWHC

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