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Help us protect their home before it’s too late!
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: As a donor to our mission, you probably have heard about our Land Conservancy Project, the bold initiative we pioneered in 2023. This program was established to preserve key habitats so our iconic wild herds can live wild and free in ecological balance in America’s western landscapes. The funding devoted to this project supports land acquisition, habitat restoration, and humane treatment of the wildlife that lives there. This transformative, successful project would not be possible without the generous support from advocates like you. Thank you. The long-term success of this initiative depends on your financial support. That’s why we’d like you to consider becoming a monthly donor. By giving consistently, you provide American Wild Horse Conservation with steady resources that allow us to protect more of our land, restore more habitats for our wild herds, and safeguard wild horses and burros for generations to come. A monthly gift — no matter the amount — creates a lasting impact and sustains this vital work every single day. Will you join us in this commitment to America’s wild horses? MAKE MY GIFT MONTHLY The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) own range data indicates that private livestock overgrazing, along with fire and drought, has depleted habitats for all wildlife, including federally protected species like wild horses and burros. This preventable habitat deterioration is one reason we took a huge step forward by acquiring 3,300 acres of prime habitat within Nevada’s picturesque Carson Valley. The land supports a diverse array of wildlife including the federally protected Fish Springs wild horse herd. We aim to use this innovative project to help set a new conservation standard for wild horse and burro protection. Our dedicated land manager, along with a team of passionate experts, works on the ground, actively tracking wild horse movements, studying the intricacies of the land, and undertaking vital habitat restoration projects. With your support, we can continue to expand this vital work — securing land, restoring fragile ecosystems, and ensuring wild horses and burros remain free where they belong. Your monthly gift provides the stability needed to protect our iconic wild ones from ongoing threats and to build a future where they can thrive. MAKE MY GIFT MONTHLY Thank you again for being a champion for our wild herds, Team AWHC ...
7 things you should know if you’re WILD about wild horses…
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Did you know that wild horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal? With nearly 350-degree vision, they can spot danger from almost every angle — one of the many ways American wild horses have survived and thrived across the West for centuries. These incredible animals aren’t just running free — they’re carrying the spirit of the open range and keeping nature in balance, one hoofbeat at a time! Chip in to Protect America’s Wild Horses Saddle up, because we’re about to share seven WILD facts about our cherished icons: They’ve got spring in their step! Wild horses have a built-in shock absorption system in their legs, helping them cover miles of rugged terrain without breaking stride. Herds stick together. A lead mare charts the course, while a dominant stallion stands guard. Young bachelors eventually break away to start their own herds. Foals find their footing fast. Within just one hour of birth, a wild foal is already up and trotting alongside Mom — because in the wild, there’s no time to horse around! They have a secret language. Wild horses “talk” through ear flicks, tail swishes, and subtle shifts in body posture — but when words fail, a well-placed squeal or kick gets the message across. Nature’s lawnmowers at work! Unlike cattle, wild horses don’t rip grass up by the roots, keeping grasslands healthy and thriving. You could say they have a knack for natural landscaping. They don’t hit the snooze button. Wild horses get very little REM sleep and often sleep standing up, ready to flee at a moment’s notice if danger approaches. They’re a native reintroduced species! Wild horses evolved in the North American continent. Research shows they crossed the Bering Land bridge, going locally extinct, but they never went globally extinct and were reintroduced by Spanish colonizers. Chip in to Protect America’s Wild Horses The wild horses of the American West are in a race against time. Government helicopter roundups are driving them from their homes, replacing freedom with fences. In fact, as we speak, more “federally protected” wild horses are living in captivity than roaming free on public lands. Your support is essential to wild herds where they belong. Can you chip in today to fuel the fight to preserve and protect American wild horses? Chip in to Protect America’s Wild Horses One more ...
A Love Story as Wild as the Nevada Wind
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: In the untamed beauty of Nevada’s Fish Springs Range lives a love story like no other. Blue and Lady are the king and queen of this wild desert landscape. Blue embodies the spirit of a true wild stallion — fiercely protective and resilient, shaped by grit and molded by the harsh desert sun. Lady, a stunning and wise mare, has raised generations of wild horses, her innate intuition keeping her family safe and free. Photos of Blue and Lady at Fish Springs Range by John T. Humphrey For years, these two remarkable wild horses have stood by each other’s side. When Blue naps, Lady stands watch. When visitors spot Lady, they know that Blue is never far away. Their unwavering love has withstood fierce challenges from rival stallions, bitter winters, and the ever-changing demands of life in the wild. This Valentine’s Day, will you join us in honoring a love as wild and enduring as that of Blue and Lady by supporting the American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC)? Your gift will help us preserve the Fish Springs landscape and protect our wild herds by conserving vital water sources, restoring their natural habitat, and funding humane fertility control to keep families like Blue and Lady together and free. Make a Valentine’s Day Gift Today Looking for more Blue and Lady content?! Check out the Wild Hearts Project, which we launched just this month to shine a light on powerful stories of family and freedom — stories like this one. Explore the Wild Hearts Project Thank you for standing by wild horses and the enduring love stories they inspire. For love that runs free, Team AWHC ...
My Wild Tale of Sisterhood ❤️
The following is from the American Wild Horse Campaign: Happy Galentine's Day! My name is Ainsley, and I live on the Virginia Range in Nevada. Life in the wild isn’t always easy, but one thing has always kept me strong: my family and friends. My daughter Tahula and our dear friend Genevieve are my constant companions. The three of us have stuck together through countless foaling seasons, fierce battles between stallions, and all the wild changes life throws our way. Photo by Deb Sutherland Frost. Nate. Turkish. Samwise. Granite. Stallions come and go, but our bond is unbreakable. Our sisterhood gives me the courage to navigate life on the range every day. Our family is proof that love isn’t just about romance — it’s about loyalty, friendship, and standing by the ones who matter most. This Galentine’s Day, will you join me in celebrating the bond of sisterhood? Your support helps protect wild mares and their families — families like mine. Your gift preserves our homes and ensures we can continue to roam wild and free, as nature intended. Make a Galentine's Gift Today Thank you for being part of our story. With love and gratitude — xoxo, Ainsley Wild Mare Virginia Range ...
