Celebrate Earth Day by Taking Action for Wild Horses
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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