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A bill that could stop a global animal crisis
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 ...
Two futures for America’s wild horses
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
Protecting Wild Horses for Generations to Come
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 ...
Nevada wild horse roundups began Sunday
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
Ends TOMORROW: Carry the spirit of the wild horse with you
The following is from the American Wild Horse Conservation: Just a quick reminder: our limited-edition AWHC x Apolis bag collaboration ends tomorrow. These beautifully crafted Apolis market bags feature custom hand-painted wild horse artwork and can be personalized just for you — making them a meaningful piece for anyone who loves America’s wild horses and burros. Every bag purchased also supports the work of American Wild Horse Conservation to protect these iconic animals and keep them roaming free on our public lands. If you’ve been thinking about getting one, now is the time. After tomorrow, the collaboration closes and these bags will no longer be available. PERSONALIZE YOUR BAG → Each bag is individually crafted and painted, making every piece unique — a small, everyday reminder of the strength, freedom, and resilience wild horses represent. Thank you for standing with us and helping ensure wild horses remain wild. — AWHC Team PERSONALIZE YOUR BAG → ...


