Wild Mustang/Burro Campaigns

The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: Yesterday we asked you to speak up for the Ejiao Act, a bill that would help shut down the global trade in donkey hides used to produce ejiao. This trade kills millions of donkeys every year and causes tremendous suffering for animals and the communities who rely on them. Passing the Ejiao Act would be a major step toward ending that cruelty. But laws alone are not enough. Protecting equines — from America’s wild horses to working donkeys around the world — requires constant advocacy, investigation, and public pressure. That’s the work we do every day. From fighting cruel helicopter roundups… to pushing for humane fertility control… to supporting legislation that protects equines everywhere… American Wild Horse Conservation is on the front lines. But to continue this lifesaving work, we need supporters like you, to help power this movement. Please if you can, consider making a gift to help power our work to protect America’s wild horses and burros today. DONATE TODAY Together, we can build a future where all equines are treated with the dignity and protection they deserve. Thank you for standing with us, American Wild Horse Conservation ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: Across the world, millions of donkeys are being killed each year to fuel a booming trade in ejiao — a gelatin made from donkey hides that is used in cosmetics and traditional medicine. Demand for this product has exploded in recent years, driving a global trade that has devastated donkey populations and caused immense suffering. Donkeys are often stolen, transported long distances without food or water, and killed under inhumane conditions before their hides are processed. The United States currently plays a role in this market as one of the largest importers of products containing ejiao. But Congress has a chance to change that. The bipartisan Ejiao Act (H.R. 5544) would prohibit the transport, sale, and purchase in the United States of ejiao products and donkey hides used to produce them. Passing this legislation would send a powerful message that the U.S. will not support this cruel and destabilizing trade. TAKE ACTION Donkeys are vital partners for communities around the world — transporting food, water, and children to school. They deserve protection from a global trade that treats them as disposable. Please take a moment to urge your lawmakers to support the Ejiao Act today. Thank you for your support, American Wild Horse Conservation ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: Right now, America’s wild horses are facing two very different futures: Future #1: The status quo. Helicopter roundups continue to chase horses from our public lands, breaking apart families and sending animals into government holding facilities. Taxpayers spend $144 million every year on this cycle — and once captured, a single horse can cost up to $50,000 to house over their lifetime. Or… Future #2: A humane, science-based solution. Fertility control using the reversible vaccine PZP prevents pregnancies while allowing horses to remain wild and free on the range with their families. PZP is widely tested, scientifically-backed, and already proving effective. At American Wild Horse Conservation, we manage the largest wild horse fertility control program in the country, demonstrating that this approach can work at scale. And it’s far more cost-effective:

• Lifetime government holding: up to $50,000 per horse
• Humane fertility control: about $3,500 for lifetime protection

Congress has already allocated $11 million for humane fertility control in the FY26 appropriations bill. Now we must ensure the Bureau of Land Management prioritizes those funds for fertility control instead of more helicopter roundups. TAKE ACTION Because the future of America’s wild horses depends on the choice we make today. Thank you for standing with us. — AWHC Team ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: We’re officially a month into the Year of the Horse, and at American Wild Horse Conservation, it’s already a powerful reminder of why this work matters so much. America’s wild horses and burros embody freedom, resilience, and the spirit of the West. Yet protecting them requires constant vigilance, defending their right to live free on public lands, advocating for humane policies, and safeguarding the landscapes they call home. The Year of the Horse is a time to celebrate these incredible animals. It’s also a time to ask an important question: How will we ensure wild horses remain protected for generations to come? One meaningful way supporters choose to make a lasting impact is through a legacy gift. By including American Wild Horse Conservation in your will or estate plans, you help ensure that the fight to protect wild horses continues long into the future. These gifts cost nothing today but provide powerful support for advocacy, habitat protection, and humane conservation efforts for years to come. CREATE MY FREE WILL AND LEGACY We’ve made it easier to take this step. Through our free partner FreeWill, you can create or update your will online in about 20 minutes. You can also use this beneficiaries tool to review and update beneficiary designations on accounts like retirement plans and life insurance policies, another simple way many supporters choose to create a legacy for the causes they care about. As we celebrate the Year of the Horse, we invite you to consider your role in protecting these iconic animals. With gratitude, American Wild Horse Conservation ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: Over the weekend, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) quietly launched four wild horse roundups across Nevada — with just five days’ notice to the public. More than 2,500 wild horses and burros are now being targeted for removal from their homes on our public lands. And because these operations are being conducted using bait-and-trap methods, the public is not allowed to observe them. No observers. No transparency. No accountability. PROTECT WILD HERDS This is the plan the BLM began yesterday:

• Spring Mountains: 425 wild horses + 425 burros planned to be captured
• Pancake Complex: 300 horses to be removed
• Caliente Complex: 350 horses to be removed
• Antelope & Triple B Complex: 1,000 horses to be targeted

That’s 2,500 wild horses and burros being removed from Nevada’s public lands — largely out of the public eye. These captures come after two “emergency” roundups were already carried out earlier this year, with the agency still refusing to release a full 2026 roundup schedule for public review. In fact, American Wild Horse Conservation recently sent a formal letter to the Bureau of Land Management requesting that the agency immediately release its roundup schedule so the public can understand what is being planned for our federally protected wild horses. But instead of transparency, the agency is moving forward with removals without a clear plan — and without allowing the public to witness what’s happening on the ground. Wild horses belong on our public lands, and the public deserves transparency when the government removes them. That’s why this March, we’re mobilizing advocates across the country for a Month of Action to protect America’s wild horses and burros. By adding your name, you’ll help show decision-makers that Americans are paying attention — and demanding humane management and transparency in the federal Wild Horse and Burro Program. TAKE ACTION We will continue monitoring these operations closely and will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Thank you for standing up for America’s wild horses and burros, AWHC Team ...