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![American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) works to safeguard our iconic animals on all fronts. Your support is vital to keep wild horses wild in every way we can. [Large image of wild horses] Here are five ways you can protect wild horses: MONTHLY DONATIONS By starting a monthly gift, you can provide consistent, reliable, and ongoing support to sustain our mission to conserve iconic wild horses and burros.](https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NaQNqojEAzJ1NWHwoWMPU6PR2fubtziTYtUIUrZteGN-g1hMWnDVEBHYER3VgY-7G2rT8sXrdcBJVKh5Fbl9bjaXiltOVvzmrqYBZ46kCiM9zV-PmuE2TS0laCSj3FXVjHOIQyR6_w=s0-d-e1-ft#https://prod.cdn.everyaction.com/images/van/EA/EA002/1/67303/images/CPxbd9Nz.jpeg)
Midnight deadline: Your Legal Fund gift is still pending
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
We have a lot to be proud of this year.
So far this year, our legal team has helped overturn the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Adoption Incentive Program (AIP), which was funneling hundreds of wild horses and burros to slaughter, stopped the BLM’s largest planned wild horse roundup in history, and secured necessary federal protections against slaughter for our wild herds.
These landmark victories show the kind of work your donations make possible — holding the BLM accountable and securing lasting protections for these majestic animals.
But swift, effective legal action requires resources. With multiple lawsuits underway — and more battles certain to come — we must be ready to act at a moment’s notice.
Wild horses and burros cannot defend themselves, which is why we have to be their voice. And Meredith, we know that when we stand together and sue to protect them, we win.
It’s why our Legal Team has a nearly 90% success rate, and why our work in 2025 has brought with it some of the biggest legal victories our organization has ever seen.
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Thank you for being with us in this fight,
Suzanne Roy
Executive Director
American Wild Horse Conservation
We sue. We win. We protect wild horses
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
Dust. Helicopters. Families of wild horses split apart as they run across our public lands.
Meredith, this is what our field teams witness every time the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) carries out a helicopter roundup.
Our team is fighting back around the clock to protect our wild herds. This year, we’ve made history with a number of landmark legal victories for wild horses and burros. Because of the generosity of supporters like you, Meredith, and the power of the AWHC Legal Team, together we:
- Wyoming Lawsuit: Stopped the BLM’s largest attempted eradication of wild horses in history.
- AIP Victory: Forced federal agencies to follow the law, protecting horses from slaughter.
- Preserving the Slaughter Ban: Secured critical federal protections against horse slaughter in Congress.
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But our 2025 legal docket isn’t cleared yet – the BLM is considering several other actions that put our cherished wild horses and burros in danger. So, we’re turning to our community to prepare for the fights ahead.
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It’s a long road we have ahead of us, but our legal team has a nearly 90% success rate and stands at the ready.
These victories weren’t just the byproduct of our tenacious legal team. Our AWHC coalition of field observers, advocates in Congress, and supporters like you made these wins possible too, Meredith.
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Thank you for continued support. We couldn’t do this without you.
AWHC Team
Here’s why supporters like you have made a gift
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
Last week, we reached out to American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) supporters about why they give — why protecting wild horses and burros matters so deeply to them. And the response was amazing.
I’ve been reading the countless stories that inspired people to make their first gift to AWHC. Today, I’m proud to share a few of those stories with you.
These stories are so powerful — they explain the many reasons why advocates show up for wild horses and contribute to AWHC. And their support has been vital in our fight to safeguard America’s iconic animals.
From helping fund science-based research and fertility control to fueling legal battles in federal court or amplifying our voice on Capitol Hill, AWHC is fighting every single day for our wild herds. Today, you can help us do even more.
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With gratitude,
Amelia Perrin
Sr. Communications Manager
American Wild Horse Conservation
⏰ Last Chance – The Stay Wild Auction Closes Tonight!
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
This is it — your last chance to be part of the Stay Wild Online Auction! The auction closes tonight at 7:45PM PT, and once the clock runs out, these incredible items and experiences will be gone for good.
Here’s what you can still win:
- An Unforgettable Evening with David Copperfield
- Wild Horse Safari for Three at Montgomery Creek Ranch – California
- Mrs. Pastures Cookies Collection for your equine companion
- One Month BarkBox Subscription for your furry family member
Every winning bid fuels the fight to protect America’s wild horses and burros — funding lifesaving field programs, legal action, and advocacy to end cruel roundups and keep wild herds free on our public lands.
Don’t wait — place your final bids now and help make a difference before the auction closes.
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Thank you for standing with the wild ones.
For freedom,
The AWHC Team
We’re fulfilling our promise to America’s iconic animals
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
You are the backbone of American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC).Donors, volunteers, and advocates like you enable us to continue moving forward in the fight to preserve wild horses, a symbol of our nation’s spirit and freedom.
In the last year alone, you helped power our movement to unstoppable victories. From urging more than 93 congress members to support humane wild horse management to mobilizing our grassroots army, we’re fulfilling America’s promise to wild horses.
Please donate now to fuel our efforts and ensure wild horses and burros can remain free.
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Thank you for being with us in this fight,
Suzanne Roy
Executive Director
American Wild Horse Conservation
Your support = Major wins for wild horses
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
This year, we’ve made history — together. With the support of this community, we won major legal victories, gained new allies in Congress, and stopped the largest eradication plan in U.S. history. But the fight is far from over.
As helicopter roundups continue and the threat of slaughter increases, the fight to safeguard America’s iconic animals is even more critical.
From fighting in the courtroom to funding humane, science-backed fertility control programs to legislative reform at the state and federal levels, your support funds this movement from the ground up. It ensures we can carry out our mission: to keep wild horses wild.
Each time you give, you help us take the next step in the fight to protect America’s wild mustangs.
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With gratitude,
Team AWHC
Hot Auction Items + Limited Time – Don’t Miss Your Chance!
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
We’re in the final stretch of the Stay Wild Online Auction — and bids are heating up fast! With the auction closing on October 9 at 7:45PM PT, now’s the time to jump in and claim these exclusive items and unforgettable experiences before they’re gone.
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Here’s a look at some of the most exciting items still up for grabs:
- An Unforgettable Evening with David Copperfield
- Wild Horse Safari for Three at Montgomery Creek Ranch – California
- $1,000 Jenni Kayne Gift Card
- $1,000 Ruggable Gift Card
Every bid helps protect America’s wild horses and burros — fueling legal action, humane fertility control programs, and on-the-ground advocacy to end cruel roundups and preserve wild places.
Time is running out — don’t miss your chance to win big and make a difference. Bid Now Before It’s Too Late.
Thank you for standing with the wild ones.
For freedom,
The AWHC Team
P.S. If you haven’t gotten your tickets for Stay Wild yet, don’t worry. There are still a few left! Get them here.
Do you believe America’s iconic mustangs are worth fighting for?
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
If there’s one thing we know, it’s that Americans across the country love wild horses and burros and want to protect them from cruelty and slaughter.
Since we’ve been in the fight to protect these majestic symbols of the West, American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) has mobilized a large grassroots army that joins together to protect our wild herds.
Your past support helped fight against brutal roundups, expand legal protections, and keep families together on the public lands they call home.
Now, we’d love to know what first inspired you to join the movement. Your story helps us understand the deep connections people like you feel to wild horses — and it will guide us as we continue building a movement strong enough to protect them for generations to come.
Thank you in advance,
Team AWHC
The Stay Wild Auction is LIVE – Bid Today!
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
The wait is over — the Stay Wild Online Auction is officially LIVE! From now until October 9 at 7:45PM PT, you can bid from anywhere on incredible items and experiences — and every dollar helps keep America’s wild horses and burros free. Check it out now!
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s waiting for you:
- Trail Ride for Two at Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary – Joshua Tree, CA
- Kayak Adventure with the Salt River wild horses – Arizona
- VIP Experience for Four at Desert Horse Park – California
…and so much more!
Whether you’re looking for your next adventure or the perfect gift, your bids make a powerful impact — fueling on-the-ground rescue, legal action, and humane management programs that protect our iconic wild herds.
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Thank you for standing with us and the wild ones. For freedom,
The AWHC Team
Join Us In LA + Exclusive Auction Preview
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
We’re thrilled to invite you to Stay Wild Los Angeles, presented by Jenni Kayne — a powerful night of community, inspiration, and action for America’s wild horses and burros.
Join us as we celebrate the progress we’ve made and rally support for the fight ahead. The evening will feature moving stories from the front lines, special musical performances, and the chance to make a lasting difference for our iconic wild herds.
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Can’t join us in person? You can still be part of the movement! Ourexclusive online auction opens October 2 at 11AM PT and closesOctober 9 at 7:45PM PT — offering unforgettable experiences like trail rides, wild horse kayaking adventures, and VIP equestrian events, all in support of wild horse freedom.
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Together, we can create a future where wild horses and burros remain free and thriving on our public lands.
For the wild ones,
Suzanne Roy
[Urgent] Change the reality of public lands
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
| Organization: American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) Donor Name: Meredith Hodges Supporter email: meredith@luckythreeranch.com Your National Public Land Use Day Gift: Pending >>
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Across America’s public lands, thousands of wild horses and burros roam free — but their wild future is at risk because of the federal government’s cruel and costly Wild Horse and Burro Program.
Right now, more roundups are being scheduled, and more of America’s iconic animals are at risk of lifetime confinement or even slaughter. If you believe public lands should stay safe and wild, now’s the time to act.
Thank you for stepping up in this moment,
Team AWHC
Final Chance for Tickets + Exclusive Auction Preview
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
This is your last chance to be part of Stay Wild Los Angeles, presented by Jenni Kayne — our most inspiring night of the year celebrating America’s wild horses and burros. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, advocacy, and impact — and help fuel the fight to keep our wild herds free.
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Can’t make it in person? You can still support the cause from anywhere by bidding in our exclusive online auction, opening October 2 at 11AM PT and closing October 9 at 7:45PM PT.
From scenic trail rides and kayaking adventures with wild horses to VIP equestrian experiences, our auction offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities — all while helping protect wild horses and burros.
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Together, we’re building a future where wild horses and burros roam free — and we can’t do it without you.
For the wild ones,
Suzanne Roy
Re: America’s iconic animals near Mono Lake
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
We reached out a few days ago because the wild horses on Mono Lake are at risk of cruel helicopter roundups approved by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) — and the fight to protect them continues.
It’s not too late to call on the USFS to instead manage these wild horses humanely, in collaboration with the local Indigenous community. With enough of us, we can urge lawmakers to abandon a plan that will traumatize America’s wild horses and instead support one that honors Indigenous leadership, protects wild horses, and conserves the environment.
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Sincerely,
— Team AWHC
The Montgomery Pass wild horses, who roam free near Mono Lake, California — are at an imminent risk of losing their freedom and possibly their lives due to upcoming helicopter roundups.
Tell decision-makers to reject helicopter roundups and protect America’s iconic animals.
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Near one of the oldest lakes in America roam about 700 majestic and free-spirited wild horses. For generations, they’ve lived, survived, and thrived in this beautiful area, living in harmony with the land. Beyond their natural beauty, these wild horses have a deep cultural importance and connection to the local tribal communities.
Despite this, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) approved a plan to implement helicopter removals that will traumatize and uproot these culturally and ecologically important wild horses and strip more than half of the population of their freedom.
This brutal operation is not only cruel — it is completely unnecessary. In fact, American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC), the Utu Utu Gwaitu Benton Paiute Tribe, and local communities are calling on the USFS to adopt a tribal led management plan that keeps these wild horses wild.
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Thank you for taking action,
Amelia Perrin
Sr. Communications Manager
American Wild Horse Conservation
Mono Lake wild horses are under threat
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
The Montgomery Pass wild horses, who roam free near Mono Lake, California — are at an imminent risk of losing their freedom and possibly their lives due to upcoming helicopter roundups.
Tell decision-makers to reject helicopter roundups and protect America’s iconic animals.
| ADD YOUR NAME |
Near one of the oldest lakes in America roam about 700 majestic and free-spirited wild horses. For generations, they’ve lived, survived, and thrived in this beautiful area, living in harmony with the land. Beyond their natural beauty, these wild horses have a deep cultural importance and connection to the local tribal communities.
Despite this, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) approved a plan to implement helicopter removals that will traumatize and uproot these culturally and ecologically important wild horses and strip more than half of the population of their freedom.
This brutal operation is not only cruel — it is completely unnecessary. In fact, American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC), the Utu Utu Gwaitu Benton Paiute Tribe, and local communities are calling on the USFS to adopt a tribal led management plan that keeps these wild horses wild.
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Thank you for taking action,
Amelia Perrin
Sr. Communications Manager
American Wild Horse Conservation
Just Announced: Stay Wild by Jenni Kayne’s Musical Guests
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
ou’re invited to one of the most inspiring nights of the year: Stay Wild LA Presented by Jenni Kayne!
The evening will feature an incredible performance by Celine Paolini, pianist, composer, equestrian, and AWHC ambassador, whose artistry and passion for wild horses will set the stage for something truly special.
And as our guest, you’ll also enjoy an exclusive performance by a surprise country music star! So get your tickets now before they sell out!
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Stay Wild isn’t just an event, it’s a rare gathering of leaders, advocates, and supporters coming together to protect America’s wild herds. This is your chance to be part of a powerful movement — and an unforgettable evening.
I hope to see you there,
Suzanne Roy
P.S.,
If you’re not able to make it, you can still bid on our exclusive online action from the comfort of your own home! Check it out and register now!
Here’s what our herds face
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
We’re in the thick of roundup season with American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) observers on the ground at the Devil’s Garden wild horse roundup in California. Here, our field journalists are facing severe observation restrictions, including being placed far away and behind trees so they’re not able to see what’s actually happening to our wild herds at the trap site.
The truth is, these roundups happen far from the public eye. And they are extremely traumatic for the wild horses who have to endure them. During capture, they face lifelong trauma, injuries, and in the worst case, death.
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From last year’s roundup season, through now, our observers have brought to light some of the cruelest treatment of our wild herds by federal officials on public lands.
- In November, in Nevada, a 12-year-old black stallion was forced to run at full speed to exhaustion until he collapsed. Forty minutes later, he was euthanized on public lands. Help AWHC fight back, donate today >>
- In July 2024, after a roundup in Nevada’s Blue Wing Complex, a mare being chased by wranglers collapsed on the ground and was unable to stand up. Then she was repeatedly kicked in the head by a wrangler. Help AWHC fight back, donate today >>
- In October 2024, multiple foals were seen hobbling in holding facilities after a helicopter roundup in South Steens, Oregon. Help AWHC fight back, donate today >>
- That same month, during the Twin Peaks helicopter roundup in California, the back door of a livestock trailer flew open, sending nine horses tumbling out of the moving vehicle. Help AWHC fight back, donate today >>
More than 8,000 of America’s most majestic animals were traumatized, terrorized, ripped from their families, and in some cases even killed just this year.
Every day, their freedom and right to roam are under attack, and every day AWHC is fighting back against this cruel and costly system. They can’t fight for themselves. But you can. Will you rush a gift today to fight back against this cruelty and safeguard their freedom?
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With gratitude,
Team AWHC
FWD: Join Us in LA — An Evening to Protect Wild Horses
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
It’s Suzanne Roy, executive director of AWHC. I wanted to make sure you saw our email about getting your tickets to Stay Wild Los Angeles Presented by Jenni Kayne. It’s going to be a special evening for our community and for the wild horses we’re fighting to protect. I truly hope to see you there.
The countdown is on — Stay Wild Los Angeles Presented by Jenni Kayne is almost a month away!
This one-of-a-kind evening blends community, inspiration, and impact. By purchasing your ticket, you’ll help fuel lifesaving work for America’s wild horses — from advocating for wild horses in the halls of Congress to protecting fragile habitats and advancing humane management on the range.
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Every guest plays a role in keeping wild horses free. Whether you choose General Admission or VIP, your ticket means you’re part of a powerful movement standing up for our iconic herds.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of action and connection. Together, we can ensure wild horses remain a symbol of freedom for generations to come.
️ Click here to get your ticket now and be a hero for the wild ones.️
We can’t wait to see you at Stay Wild Los Angeles Presented by Jenni Kayne — a night of inspiration, community, and action for America’s wild horses.
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With gratitude,
American Wild Horse Conservation
⚠️ We just filed a lawsuit to protect Wyoming’s wild herds
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation:
Yesterday, we had to return to federal court to sue the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) — again.
The agency had scheduled October 13 roundups in Wyoming’s Checkerboard to eradicate 3,000 wild horses and 2 million acres of habitat, despite a Tenth Circuit ruling declaring this plan violated federal law.
But hours after our lawsuit was filed, the Department of Justice confirmed that the BLM was canceling the October roundups — delaying them until at least summer 2026. This is a reprieve, not a victory. For thirteen years, we’ve battled the BLM and the Rock Springs Grazing Association, which seeks to wipe out the Great Divide Basin, Salt Wells Creek, and Adobe Town herds forever.
Litigation is the last line of defense, but it’s expensive, often costing more than $100,000 per case, and we’ve filed six in Wyoming alone.
Right now, your support is urgently needed to fund two critical lawsuits:
- A new case to block the BLM from acting before the courts issue a final ruling. Donate now >>
- The remanded case to permanently strike down the agency’s eradication plan. Donate now >>
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Your support has fueled major wins this year — like ending the Adoption Incentive Program and this summer’s Tenth Circuit victory. But today, we’re stretched thin. Every dollar you give powers our legal team, strengthens our advocacy, and protects wild horses on the range.
Time is critical. Help fuel our fight — in court, in Congress, and on the range.
For their freedom,
Suzanne Roy
Executive Director
American Wild Horse Conservation