Wild Mustang/Burro Campaigns

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 ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: BREAKING: The U.S. House just passed the FY26 spending bill. Urge your senators to do the same: TAKE ACTION Last month, we reached out to you with urgent emails asking you to speak up as Congress finalized the FY26 Interior Appropriations process — and today, we’re excited to be able to share an important step forward made possible by your sustained public advocacy. After months of public pressure, the U.S. House has voted to advance FY26 Interior Appropriations language that includes critical funding and protections for America’s wild horses and burros. Your support helped move the needle, Meredith — here’s what the House’s bill includes:

• Clear expectations from Congress that investment in humane, science-based solutions will increase;
• Up to $11 million of the overall Wild Horse and Burro budget specifically designated towards immunocontraceptive (fertility control) vaccines and away from dangerous permanent sterilization procedures;
• And a ban on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from euthanizing healthy wild horses and burros.

This House vote represents meaningful progress — but this is not the finish line. The Senate has not yet voted and these protections are not guaranteed unless the Senate hears strong, continued pressure from constituents. The Senate could vote as soon as Monday on the approved House bill. That makes these final hours critical. Will you tell your Senators to ensure these critical protections for wild horses are included in the final FY26 package? TAKE ACTION Thank you for taking action, adding your voice, and standing with us during this critical moment in the FY26 process. — American Wild Horse Conservation ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: As we begin a new year of work to protect America’s wild horses and burros, we want to make sure we’re showing up in your inbox in all the ways that are most meaningful to you. Some supporters want breaking updates from the field. Others want policy news, action alerts, or opportunities to learn more through events and webinars. There’s no one-size-fits-all — and that’s exactly why we’re asking. Will you take a moment to tell us what kinds of updates you’d like to receive this year? By checking a few boxes, you can help us tailor our communications so you hear about the issues, victories, and opportunities that matter most to you. Update your email preferences here: UPDATE MY PREFERENCES You can choose to receive:

• Action Alerts — Only the most urgent opportunities to speak up for wild horses when it matters most.
• Updates from the Field — on-the-ground reporting from roundups, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) holding facilities, habitat projects, and wild horse ranges.
• Updates from the Courtroom — news and analysis on lawsuits, court decisions, and legal strategies our team is using to protect wild horses.
• Happy Tails — heartwarming stories of horses helped through rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
• Monthly eNews — a monthly newsletter with updates on AWHC’s work, wins, and stories from across the country.
• Wild Horse Policy Brief — a focused monthly update on what’s happening in Washington and state legislatures related to wild horses.
• Webinar and Virtual Event Invites — opportunities to learn, ask questions, and connect with our team.

UPDATE MY PREFERENCES You decide what lands in your inbox, and you can update your preferences whenever you’d like. Thank you for being part of the AWHC community and for standing with wild horses in the ways that work best for you. With gratitude, The AWHC Team ...

The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: As we step into 2026, one thing is clear: We are ready — because of generous donors like you. Thank you. You helped us reach our $100,000 year-end goal, and with the match, that support is already at work — preparing us for the challenges ahead. This isn’t the finish line — it’s the moment the gates fly open. Because the threats facing wild horses didn’t end at midnight, they accelerated. This year, we are expecting:

• Escalating pressure to remove horses from public lands;
• Major legal battles that could define the future of entire herds;
• More roundups in more remote areas, where transparency is hardest;
• And policy decisions that will shape the West for generations.

But we enter this year with real momentum behind us: A herd of supporters who refuse to look away, because we know freedom can't wait. Here is what your generosity has made possible for 2026:

• We’ll be on the range — documenting every helicopter roundup.
• We’ll be in the courts — stopping unlawful actions in their tracks.
• We’ll be in D.C. — pushing for science-based wild horse protections.
• And we’ll be on the front lines — when horses and burros need us most.

We’ll stay connected with you every step of the way — because progress comes from a herd that moves together, using its collective horse power to protect freedom. Our commitment to you is simple: We will show up. We will fight back. And we will defend wild freedom — relentlessly. Thank you for beginning this defining year with us. Because freedom can’t wait. And now… neither will we. With deep gratitude, Patricia Miller Board Chair American Wild Horse Conservation ...