Wild Mustang/Burro Campaigns

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: The Tassi-Gold Butte burros in Arizona’s Mojave Desert are in urgent need of your help. Right now, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the National Park Service (NPS) are considering a proposed action that would remove every single burro from their home in the 100,000-acre Tassi-Gold Butte Herd Management Area (HMA). We can’t let this happen! The BLM and NPS are accepting public comments on this plan until September 9th, and your voice could help make a difference. Will you speak up for these wild burros by sending a letter to the agencies opposing this unscientific and destructive plan? TAKE ACTION In 1998, the BLM and NPS set the Appropriate Management Level (AML) for burros in this area to zero – a decision based on unscientific information, which hasn’t been reevaluated in over 25 years. Now, they are using that decades-old AML to justify the complete removal of these historic animals from the land they call home. The agencies claim the removal is necessary to protect the critically endangered Desert Tortoise, but research shows the real threats to the tortoise are human-caused: habitat loss, invasive grasses, and habitat fragmentation due to roads. These wild burros are being unfairly blamed, while the actual problems go unaddressed. This cruel and costly plan threatens not only the Tassi-Gold Butte burros but also the balance of the desert ecosystem. We need to stand up for these innocent animals and demand a more humane and scientifically sound approach. Please take a moment to send a letter to the BLM and NPS opposing this disastrous proposal and calling for humane alternatives instead! TAKE ACTION Thank you, Team AWHC ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: This week’s e-news contains an exciting announcement about American Wild Horse Conservation’s annual fundraiser, important information about the dangers of feeding wild horses, and recent media coverage about the plight of mustangs and burros, including an opinion piece by wild horse champion Representative Dina Titus (D-NV). Read on for more! Experience the Wild with AWHC In Los Angeles This Month On September 19th, join AWHC and our passionate community of wild horse advocates, along with celebrity ambassadors and special guests, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the majesty of wild horses. This exciting event will feature our guest of honor, Jenni Kayne, who is our 2024 recipient of our annual Freedom Award. We're also delighted to have special guest, DJ Brandi Cyrus and her remix of Wild Horses and WildFlowers be a part of our evening program. We'll have an immersive art experience of documentary and fine art provided by Kimerlee Curyl, KT Merry, and Scott Wilson, with select fine art prints featured in our curated auction. All proceeds will benefit AWHC’s life saving conservation work. Don’t miss this opportunity to support our cause, and be part of a wildly fun night! Get Your Tickets A Fed Horse is A Dead Horse Wild horses are a captivating symbol of the West, drawing visitors from far and wide to witness them in their natural habitats, particularly in Reno's Virginia Range. However, despite good intentions, feeding or giving treats to these wild horses can do more harm than good. Learn more about the dangers of feeding wild horses, especially those in the Virginia Range below. Read More Op-ed: Rep. Titus: There is a better way to help wild horses On August 25th, Representative Dina Titus (D-NV) published an opinion piece in the Las Vegas Sun. It shines a light on the cruelty faced by wild horses and burros due to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roundups and highlights AWHC’s fertility control program in Nevada as a model for wild horse management across the West. Read More Recent Media Coverage  We are making headlines as we ramp up efforts to protect wild horses and burros across the West. Recently, AWHC’s Scott Wilson was interviewed for the Sopris Sun about the importance of fertility control in Colorado. And in Nevada, Amelia Perrin talked to KOLO TV about the wild horse abuse AWHC documented during the Blue Wing Complex roundup. Thank you for ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Happy National Wildlife Day! This holiday was established to honor the wildlife living among us. That’s why we’re celebrating America’s wild horses and burros living in ecological balance with thousands of other species on our public lands across the West. Can you chip in to help fuel our in-the-wild conservation work to protect these iconic animals? >> Photo: John T. Humphrey Our Land Conservancy Project builds on our unmatched record of in-the-wild conservation by working to restore meadows, protect creeks and springheads to provide life-sustaining access to water, and reseed areas with native grasses to ensure that wild horses and other wildlife have the resources they need to thrive. As you can see from the photo above, mustangs aren’t the only form of life flourishing on AWHC land! Support In-the-Wild Conservation When we announced our Land Conservancy Project in 2021, it was a groundbreaking new idea that we knew would be successful. Today, our main focus is ground healing. We hope to see continued success demonstrated by thriving wild herds and flourishing wildlife of ALL kinds roaming free on the lands they call home. Photo: John T. Humphrey In addition to our Land Conservancy Project, our dedicated team is showing up every single day in the field, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill continuing our fight to uphold the promise to protect America’s wild horses and burros for generations to come. But we can’t do this important work without your help. If you’re with us in the fight to protect America’s wild horses and burros, will you make a donation of any amount to fuel our work today? Chip In Now Thank you for your support, and happy National Wildlife Day! – Team AWHC ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Thank you for following our updates over the past few heart wrenching months of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) helicopter roundups. Your dedication to staying informed and engaged means the world to us and, more importantly, to the wild horses and burros we work every day to protect. This year, BLM roundups have already taken a significant toll on our beloved herds. In just seven roundup operations, 89 animals have tragically lost their lives.   For the next few weeks, federal helicopter roundups have been paused. But the somber reality of what our magnificent horses and burros have lost so far weighs heavily on all of us at American Wild Horse Conservation.  Because, we know there’s a better way. That said, your unwavering support gives us hope — hope that, together, we can continue to fight for a future where wild horses and burros roam free, unthreatened by this cruel, costly federal mismanagement. To express our gratitude, we’ve created a special graphic that you can download and set as your mobile phone’s home screen. It’s a small but meaningful way to keep the spirit of these magnificent animals close to you — and a reminder of the impact you’re helping to make. As we look ahead, please know that we remain committed to advocating for these animals, and we will continue to push for changes that ensure their safety and well-being. Your voice, your support, and your compassion are what make this work possible, and for that, we are profoundly grateful. Thank you once again for standing with us. We will keep you updated in the fight that lies ahead and share ways you can remain a part of this critical mission. With gratitude and hope, Suzanne Roy Executive Director American Wild Horse Conservation ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Meet Fergie, a beautiful mare who lives on Nevada’s Virginia Range. Here, the American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) oversees an innovative fertility control program designed to ensure her well-being and the preservation of her wild herd. CHIP IN TO SUPPORT WILD MARES Fergie’s last foal was born in 2021. And thanks to our PZP fertility control treatments, she has been able to enjoy a well-deserved break from the demands of nursing and pregnancy. This respite has allowed her to maintain strong health and a steady weight, thriving in her stallion Will's band of five. The benefits of these treatments extend beyond Fergie. Her two offspring, both fillies, have also thrived without the strain of early pregnancy, giving them the time they need to grow strong and healthy. It's stories like these that highlight the essential role of humane fertility control in ensuring a better future for our wild horse herds. A single dose of PZP costs just $30. That’s why today, we're asking you to chip in $30 to fund our PZP fertility control efforts. Your donation can help us continue this crucial work, giving more mares like Fergie the chance to live free and healthy on our public lands. DONATE $30 Thank you, Team AWHC ...