Chilly Pepper – Just got the call……….. and it’s time for another load of the Big Hay Bales
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
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Horses
One Day. BIG Difference. Join Us!
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!
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!
Thank you
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
Your support helps us protect wild mares like Zinnia
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
Zinnia is a nearly 9-year-old wild mare who calls Nevada’s Virginia Range home.
Strong, resilient, and wise, she’s lived her whole life roaming wild and free on the range. But in recent years, things have been changing around her. Residential development has started to eat away at the edges of her territory, pushing her and other wild horses further into the hills in search of safer ground.
For a wild mare, these changes — on top of the strain of year-after-year pregnancies — can take a serious toll. But thanks to AWHC’s historic Porcine Zona Pellucida (PZP) fertility control program, which is powered by the generosity of supporters like you, Zinnia has been able to stay strong and healthy, without constantly having a foal by her side.
She now lives peacefully roaming the open lands further east with her band — a stallion she’s been with since 2021 and two other mares. Their story, and the many others like it, are a testament that our PZP program works.
Our work on the Virginia Range provides scientific evidence to the public that THERE IS a humane way to manage wild horses that doesn’t require mass roundups, crowded holding pens, or dangerous sterilization surgeries. Today, we’re asking for your help to keep it going.
The success of our PZP program in Nevada has been critical in our fight to protect wild horses. And the continued operation of this program helps us to provide lawmakers, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the rest of the public with cold, hard, scientific evidence that supports the legitimacy and efficacy of this humane conservation effort.
Thank you,
Team AWHC
P.S. We’ve almost reached 100,000 signatures for our petition demanding the federal government halt helicopter roundups! If you haven’t already, can you take a moment to add your name now to help us reach this incredible milestone?
Spring in the wild
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
As the winter snows melt away, wild horses across the West are experiencing one of the most dynamic times of the year—spring!
This season brings these iconic animals new life, shifting social dynamics, and fierce competition. Mares who have carried their foals through the harsh winter finally welcome their newborns. Within just an hour of birth, these tiny but resilient foals are on their feet, ready to keep up with their bands and begin their journey in the wild.
Stallions feel the change, too. With the foaling season comes heightened competition—males battle for dominance, engaging in dramatic displays of strength to protect or expand their families. Meanwhile, young bachelors test their skills, preparing for the day they might lead bands of their own.
Photo by Tandin Chapman
And with fresh forage emerging, wild horses roam farther, grazing on the new vegetation that restores their strength after surviving the winter’s hardships. Spring is truly a season of renewal for these iconic animals!
But the challenges they face don’t fade with winter, Meredith. While government roundups are paused until July to allow foals to be born, the threats they face are everlooming. That’s why we fight every day to protect wild horses and burros on the public lands they call home.
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Thank you for standing with wild horses in every season.
With gratitude,
American Wild Horse Conservation
AAE’s Lifeline: Boots & Bling – Your Support is Critical
The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:
Imagine a neglected horse, finally finding safety and care. That’s the difference AAE makes, and you can be a vital part of it. Our 12th Annual Boots & Bling Fundraiser is not just a party; it’s the heart of our mission, and this year, it’s more crucial than ever.
Join us on May 17 at 4:00 PM in Cameron Park for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, great company, and heartwarming moments. But more importantly, join us to ensure AAE can continue providing life-saving care to horses in desperate need.
Why is this year so critical? Our costs for care have skyrocketed, and we need your support to continue providing essential care.
Every ticket purchased, every sponsorship secured, directly translates into food, shelter, and medical treatment for horses who have nowhere else to turn. Your presence at Boots & Bling is a powerful statement of compassion and a tangible investment in their future.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
Early Bird Tickets ($60): Available through April 4, 2025. Secure your spot and save!
- General Admission ($70): Available until tickets sell out.
- Table & Event Sponsorships ($500 – $7500): Become a champion for horses, and enjoy exclusive sponsor benefits. Learn more here.
Purchase Tickets & Sponsorships
Exclusive Webinar: Landmark Court Ruling & The Future of Wild Horse Adoptions
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
We invite you to join us for an important webinar discussing the recent court ruling that shut down the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Adoption Incentive Program (AIP) and our next steps in promoting responsible wild horse and burro adoptions.
Date: Wednesday March 19th
Time: 2 PM PST
Location: RSVP for the webinar link
This decision is a major victory in our fight to protect wild horses and burros, but with 66,000 animals still in government holding facilities, we must now focus on ensuring adoptions are ethical, transparent, and humane.
Featured Speakers:
Amelia Perrin, AWHC – Led the investigation that exposed the link between the AIP and the slaughter pipeline, culminating in a New York Times front-page exposé and congressional outrage.
Clare Staples, Skydog Sanctuary – Has rescued hundreds of AIP horses and burros from kill pens, saving lives while gathering critical documentation that played a key role in shutting down the program.
Together, we’ll explore solutions—including replacing cash incentives with more responsible approaches like veterinary vouchers—and discuss how we can prevent future policies that put wild horses and burros at risk.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and be part of the movement shaping the future of wild horse and burro protection.
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Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you there!
Team AWHC
One Woman Sparked a Movement. Now It’s Our Turn.
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the legacy of Velma Bronn Johnston — better known as Wild Horse Annie — the fierce advocate who changed the course of history for America’s wild horses and burros. Thanks to her tireless activism, the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act is law, protecting our iconic wild herds from “capture, branding and harassment.”
But today, Wild Horse Annie’s fight is far from over.
Every year, helicopter roundups continue to endanger and remove wild horses from public lands, threatening the freedom Wild Horse Annie fought so hard to defend. It’s time to continue the work she started and demand change.
Take action today to not only honor her legacy, but celebrate ALL of the strong women who have come after her in the fight to keep wild horses wild. Will you sign our petition to end cruel helicopter roundups and protect wild horses for generations to come?
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Together, we can keep Wild Horse Annie’s vision alive and ensure that our wild horses and burros remain free — exactly where they belong.
With gratitude,
Team AWHC
In this week’s eNews: A Landmark Victory for Wild Horses
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
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Chilly Pepper – Another MIRACLE??? Matching funds offer up to $4500 to save them
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
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Chilly Pepper – ANOTHER 911 for 5 yearling colts. They ship in two days if we don’t save them.
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
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It’s almost National Horse Protection Day!
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
March 1st is almost here, and with it comes a powerful opportunity to take a stand for America’s wild horses. On National Horse Protection Day, we’re rallying advocates like you to send a loud and clear message: helicopter roundups must end.
Download the graphic below and share it to your social media networks to spread the word! Be sure to tag @freewildhorses on Facebook, X and Instagram!
Right now, more wild horses are warehoused in government holding pens than roaming free on public lands. Families are torn apart, foals are pushed to the brink of death, and taxpayers are footing a $150 million bill for this cruelty — despite the existence of humane, cost-effective alternatives.
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There are three main ways you can help:
Sign the petition to demand an end to brutal helicopter roundups.
Use #HaltTheHelicopters and #NationalHorseProtectionDay on social media to raise awareness.
Contact your members of Congress to support humane management of America’s wild herds.
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Finally, don’t forget to forward this email to your friends and family to encourage THEM to take action for our iconic wild herds.
Thank you!
Amelia Perrin
American Wild Horse Conservation
Save the Date!
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
March 1 is National Horse Protection Day. To honor the progress made in Colorado to protect wild horses, friends of American Wild Horse Conservation are gathering at the Colorado State Capitol on Friday, Feb. 28.
As one our most dedicated Colorado supporters, we invite you to join us!
When:
February 28 at 1 p.m.
Where:
Capitol Building Foyer
200 E. Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80203
Why:
March 1 is National Horse Protection Day, which celebrates the nation’s horses and highlights the plight of wild horses in America and beyond. By building upon the work and leadership in Colorado to protect horses American Wild Horse Conservation aims to celebrate the leadership in Colorado.
At this event, we will honor Colorado leadership for their advocacy in protecting Colorado’s wild herds and we’d love for you to join this important celebration. Please RSVP as there are a limited number of spots available.
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Thank you for your continued support and advocacy for wild horses and burros.
Warm regards,
Team AWHC
Help us protect their home before it’s too late!
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
As a donor to our mission, you probably have heard about our Land Conservancy Project, the bold initiative we pioneered in 2023.
This program was established to preserve key habitats so our iconic wild herds can live wild and free in ecological balance in America’s western landscapes. The funding devoted to this project supports land acquisition, habitat restoration, and humane treatment of the wildlife that lives there.
This transformative, successful project would not be possible without the generous support from advocates like you. Thank you.
The long-term success of this initiative depends on your financial support. That’s why we’d like you to consider becoming a monthly donor. By giving consistently, you provide American Wild Horse Conservation with steady resources that allow us to protect more of our land, restore more habitats for our wild herds, and safeguard wild horses and burros for generations to come.
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The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) own range data indicates that private livestock overgrazing, along with fire and drought, has depleted habitats for all wildlife, including federally protected species like wild horses and burros.
This preventable habitat deterioration is one reason we took a huge step forward by acquiring 3,300 acres of prime habitat within Nevada’s picturesque Carson Valley. The land supports a diverse array of wildlife including the federally protected Fish Springs wild horse herd. We aim to use this innovative project to help set a new conservation standard for wild horse and burro protection. Our dedicated land manager, along with a team of passionate experts, works on the ground, actively tracking wild horse movements, studying the intricacies of the land, and undertaking vital habitat restoration projects.
With your support, we can continue to expand this vital work — securing land, restoring fragile ecosystems, and ensuring wild horses and burros remain free where they belong.
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Thank you again for being a champion for our wild herds,
Team AWHC
7 things you should know if you’re WILD about wild horses…
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
Did you know that wild horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal? With nearly 350-degree vision, they can spot danger from almost every angle — one of the many ways American wild horses have survived and thrived across the West for centuries. These incredible animals aren’t just running free — they’re carrying the spirit of the open range and keeping nature in balance, one hoofbeat at a time!
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Saddle up, because we’re about to share seven WILD facts about our cherished icons:
They’ve got spring in their step! Wild horses have a built-in shock absorption system in their legs, helping them cover miles of rugged terrain without breaking stride.
Herds stick together. A lead mare charts the course, while a dominant stallion stands guard. Young bachelors eventually break away to start their own herds.
Foals find their footing fast. Within just one hour of birth, a wild foal is already up and trotting alongside Mom — because in the wild, there’s no time to horse around!
They have a secret language. Wild horses “talk” through ear flicks, tail swishes, and subtle shifts in body posture — but when words fail, a well-placed squeal or kick gets the message across.
Nature’s lawnmowers at work! Unlike cattle, wild horses don’t rip grass up by the roots, keeping grasslands healthy and thriving. You could say they have a knack for natural landscaping.
They don’t hit the snooze button. Wild horses get very little REM sleep and often sleep standing up, ready to flee at a moment’s notice if danger approaches.
They’re a native reintroduced species! Wild horses evolved in the North American continent. Research shows they crossed the Bering Land bridge, going locally extinct, but they never went globally extinct and were reintroduced by Spanish colonizers.
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The wild horses of the American West are in a race against time. Government helicopter roundups are driving them from their homes, replacing freedom with fences.
In fact, as we speak, more “federally protected” wild horses are living in captivity than roaming free on public lands.
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One more thing! On March 1 — National Horse Protection Day — we’re taking action for wild horses. You can get a headstart by clicking here to sign our petition to #HaltTheHelicopters and end cruel, costly government helicopter roundups!
For the wild ones,
Team AWHC
A Love Story as Wild as the Nevada Wind
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
In the untamed beauty of Nevada’s Fish Springs Range lives a love story like no other.
Blue and Lady are the king and queen of this wild desert landscape. Blue embodies the spirit of a true wild stallion — fiercely protective and resilient, shaped by grit and molded by the harsh desert sun. Lady, a stunning and wise mare, has raised generations of wild horses, her innate intuition keeping her family safe and free.
Photos of Blue and Lady at Fish Springs Range by John T. Humphrey
For years, these two remarkable wild horses have stood by each other’s side. When Blue naps, Lady stands watch. When visitors spot Lady, they know that Blue is never far away. Their unwavering love has withstood fierce challenges from rival stallions, bitter winters, and the ever-changing demands of life in the wild.
This Valentine’s Day, will you join us in honoring a love as wild and enduring as that of Blue and Lady by supporting the American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC)?
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Looking for more Blue and Lady content?! Check out the Wild Hearts Project, which we launched just this month to shine a light on powerful stories of family and freedom — stories like this one.
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Thank you for standing by wild horses and the enduring love stories they inspire.
For love that runs free,
Team AWHC
Chilly Pepper – ONLY 2 PAIR LEFT TO SAVE, We were given until noon to save them due to truck issues
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
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Thank you as always.
| Hugs & love, Palomino |
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Chilly Pepper 911 call for 7 Pregnant Mamas with babies at their side. Clock is ticking
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
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Chilly Pepper – RIP tiny Lou. Our precious baby fought so hard
The following is from Chilly Pepper – Miracle Mustang:
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Ways to Help:
ZELLE Palominodancer@yahoo.com 530 339 1458 VENMO – @WIN-dba-ChillyPepper Cash Ap. – $ChillyPepperMM Via credit or debit card. 530-339-1458 Paypal – https://www.paypal.com/donate/
Thank you as always.
Hugs & love,
Palomino
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How one teenage voice sparked change for wild horses
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign:
At the American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC), we are constantly inspired by the dedication and passion of our supporters.
Today, we want to share the incredible story of Kristie Churchly and her teenage daughter, Layla, whose advocacy for America’s wild horses has sparked meaningful change.
Their journey began with a family trip to Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area (HMA) in northwest Colorado, where they were captivated by the beauty and strong family bonds of the wild mustangs living there. Seeing the iconic stallion Picasso sealed their passion for wild horse conservation.
That passion continued to grow over the years, culminating in a remarkable moment in Layla’s high school biology class. After a lesson on wild horse management that left out critical details about the challenges these animals face and the humane conservation solutions available, Layla saw an opportunity.
Photo by Tandin Chapman
Determined to make a difference, she conducted research, met with her teacher, and helped expand the curriculum to present a more comprehensive and accurate portrayal of wild horse issues. Her courage and enthusiasm inspired her classmates and demonstrated the power of one thoughtful voice to spark positive change.
Layla’s advocacy didn’t stop there — she even gentled a yearling mustang named Story through the Meeker Mustang Makeover, and her family ultimately adopted him.
At AWHC, we’re proud to work alongside passionate advocates like Kristie and Layla, who show that every action, big or small, can make a difference for America’s wild horses.
There are so many ways you can join this important mission:
Volunteer: Whether it’s participating in events or advocating for humane management practices, your involvement directly impacts the future of wild horses.
Donate: The most powerful way to make a lasting difference is by donating. Your gift supports AWHC’s vital work to protect wild horses and ensure they remain wild and free.
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Together, we can build a future where wild horses continue to roam freely as a living symbol of freedom and resilience.
Thank you for standing with us.
Warmly,
Team AWHC