Wild Mustang/Burro Campaigns

The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: Because of supporters like you, American Wild Horse Conservation enters 2026 with momentum — and we want to start the year by celebrating you. Each year, our virtual AWHC Member Card is a small but meaningful way we recognize the people who make this work possible. It represents a shared commitment to protecting America’s wild horses and burros — on the range, in the courts, and in Washington, D.C. And once again, we want your voice to shape it. Will you help us select our official 2026 AWHC Member Card design? Below are three design options inspired by the landscapes, herds, and freedom you help defend every day. Please take a moment to vote for the one that best reflects why you stand with wild horses: Option #1: Keep Them Wild Option #2: 10 Years Strong Option #3: Part of the Herd By voting, you’re helping shape a symbol of the community that stands up for wild horses year after year — a reminder that, together, we refuse to look away when these animals are at risk. Cast your vote now — we’ll announce the winning design soon: VOTE NOW With gratitude, American Wild Horse Conservation ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: An emergency wild horse roundup is set to begin today in Nevada — and we want you to know that this is exactly why American Wild Horse Conservation exists. From the very beginning, AWHC was founded to serve as a watchdog — to be the checks and balances when federal agencies move quickly or quietly, and to ensure the treatment of wild horses and burros is witnessed, documented, and held to account. And our team is on the ground. Because our team is prepared to respond on short notice, we were able to mobilize resources and place a trained observer at the roundup site to independently document what happens and provide oversight as this operation unfolds. Here’s what we know so far: Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) begins a multi-day emergency wild horse roundup in and around the Snowstorm Mountain and Little Humboldt Herd Management Areas (HMA) of Nevada. We learned of the operation late Friday, and because of the way it was announced, there was little public notice before it began. What’s especially significant is that the BLM is proceeding with this roundup under “emergency” authority, claiming the horses are in poor body condition due to a fire that burned in the HMAs. When agencies rely on emergency authority, transparency can disappear overnight. That makes independent monitoring more critical than ever. A Fiscal Year 2026 roundup schedule has not been released yet so we don’t know how the West’s wild horses will be impacted, but we do know when we are on the ground at these removals, we are the eyes and the ears of the American public.   As this operation continues, we’ll share updates from the field and keep you informed about what we’re seeing and what it means — not just for the horses in Nevada, but for wild horse policy nationwide. Moments like this underscore how critical independent observation is. AWHC’s Observation Fund makes it possible for us to deploy trained observers on short notice — ensuring transparency, documentation, and accountability when wild horses are most vulnerable.  If you’re able, please consider making a donation to our Observation Fund to ensure we can continue showing up wherever and whenever these operations occur. As this roundup continues, we will keep you informed every step of the way. With appreciation, American Wild Horse Conservation ...

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The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: e’re eager to share some very exciting breaking news: After months of advocacy, both the House and Senate have officially passed the FY26 Interior Appropriations bill, securing critical funding for America’s wild horses and burros for the year ahead. This progress didn’t happen by chance. It reflects months of work by AWHC’s government relations team on the ground, the trusted relationships we’ve built with wild horse champions in the bipartisan Wild Horse Caucus, and — just as importantly — supporters like you, Meredith, who reached out to your elected officials and demanded better outcomes for our cherished wild herds. Together, this combination of strategy, relationships, and public pressure made this win possible. POWER OUR WORK The final bill includes:

• Up to $11 million in funding for immunocontraceptive vaccines, enabling large-scale fertility control implementation
• Expectations from Congress that fertility control programs continue to grow alongside this funding
• Preservation of the slaughter ban, protecting wild horses and burros from commercial exploitation
• No inclusion of permanent sterilization – a rejection of the BLM's past proposals requesting these types of inhumane experiments

This is real progress. But it is not the end of the fight. In 2026, federal agencies will decide how these funds are implemented, how policies are interpreted, and whether humane reforms are strengthened — or quietly undermined. That’s why AWHC is preparing to expand our government relations work in the year ahead. We need to be present — consistently — in Washington and beyond:

• Monitoring the implementation of FY26 funding
• Engaging lawmakers and agency leadership
• Defending hard-won protections to ensure they stay intact
• Advancing proactive reforms that keep wild horses on the range

If you’re able, we hope you’ll consider making a donation today to help power AWHC’s government relations and policy efforts in 2026, so this win becomes a foundation, not a ceiling. POWER OUR WORK Thank you for standing with us. With appreciation, American Wild Horse Conservation ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: 2026 brings a rare convergence of equine moments that will shine a powerful spotlight on horses — wild, working, therapeutic, and legendary. From cultural milestones to major media, horses will be front and center — and how their stories are told matters. One of those special moments is 2026’s Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac — a powerful symbol of energy, movement, and transformation that only occurs once every 60 years. But it’s not the only reason horses will capture attention in 2026. If you’re along for the ride, Meredith, please add your name so we know we can count on you during this pivotal year. I'M WITH YOU! This week, a major new documentary — Horse Power, narrated by Josh Brolin and produced in partnership with American Wild Horse Conservation — premieres to the public in Fort Worth Texas. The film follows horses across the globe: from wild mustangs in Nevada to the deep connection between Mongolian horses and their riders alongside service and therapy horses whose quiet strength changes human lives. The premiere begins this Thursday  — launching early to coincide with the Fort Worth Stock Show, which attracts more than one million visitors annually. With horses capturing attention across culture, media, and public life this year, the moment couldn’t be more consequential. And at the same time, 2026 will be a defining year for America’s wild horses. Major roundups are planned. Critical legal and policy decisions are underway. What happens this year could determine the future of entire herds for generations. As horses capture public attention, we need supporters with us — helping spread awareness, share accurate information, and ensure wild horses are not left out of the story. So we’re asking: Will you stand with us? I'M WITH YOU! With gratitude, The AWHC Team ...