#WILD HORSES
Feds Launch Unprecedented Push To Remove Wild Horses From Western Rangelands
Dr. Joanna Grossman shares her thoughts on the latest push to remove wild horses from the western states. (more…)
Wild Horse Welfare Advocates Call for Congressional Oversight on Roundup Program
With the help of Colorado Governor Jared Polis, the American Wild Horse Campaign calls for congressional oversight hearing on BLM wild horse roundup program and a moratorium on roundups. (more…)
BLM to Build Largest U.S. Wild Horse Containment Center in Nevada
Advocates raise humane and environmental concerns over industrial-scale feedlot.
National Wild Horse Protection Organization Calls for Halt to “Emergency” Roundup of Colorado’s Largest Wild Horse Herd
Action comes as Governor and First Gentleman advocate for humane management of state’s iconic wild herds. (more…)
Leading Wild Horse Group Calls for Removal of Livestock from Public Lands During Drought
Citing the drought in the West, humane organizations call for removing private livestock from public lands before removing federally protected wild horses and burros. (more…)
The Spirit of the Onaqui: A Plea for President Biden to Save America’s Most Iconic Herd
Marty Irby and Ashley Avis issue a plea to those in Washington to stop the roundup of the iconic Onaqui herd. (more…)
Hope for Iconic American Equines on the Horizon
Historic victory in congressional fight to ban transport of horses for slaughter brings hope to end the exploitation of iconic American equines. (more…)
BLM’s Plan for American Wild Horses Needs Course Correction
“We want our government to forge [a] solution, and we expect the BLM to deal severely with the despicable individuals who have exploited the horse adoption program to the very worst of ends.” (more…)
New Federal Policies Land America’s Wild Horses and Burros in the Slaughterhouse
A national investigation has revealed that a federal adoption program is sending wild horses and burros to slaughter. (more…)
American Wild Horse Coalition Calls on Biden’s Interior Dept. to Freeze Cattle Grazing Permits, Protect Wild Horses
More than 70 animal and equine protection groups, wild horse-related businesses, and environmental organizations join in letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. (more…)
BLM Opts Out of Plans For Sterilization Surgery For Wild Horses in Utah
Government abandons plan to subject wild horses in Utah to controversial sterilization surgeries.
BLM Releases Plan to Remove 40 Percent of Wyoming’s Wild Horse Population
The American Wild Horse Campaign pushes back on BLM’s plan to remove over 3,500 wild horses from Wyoming. (more…)
Haaland Brings Bold Vision to Wild Horse Management
“Haaland brings a bold, refreshing vision to the BLM, which has suffered from stagnation, inefficiency, and, at times, gross negligence. She has cosponsored legislation that would permanently ban the slaughter of American horses … for human consumption.” (more…)
Op-Ed: Bureau of Land Management Abdicates Obligation to Manage Our Wild Equines Humanely
In this guest editorial, Scott Beckstead and Marty Irby make known their disappointment in the BLM’s approach to American’s wild horses in favor of for-profit interests. (more…)
Lawmakers to BLM: Stop Barbaric Surgical Sterilizations of Wild Horses in Utah
Fifty-eight lawmakers in both the House and the Senate sent the Department of the Interior a letter condemning the BLM’s plan to surgically sterilize wild horses in Utah. (more…)
‘Wild Land Wild Horses’ Selected for 2020 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
The pilot episode of “Wild Lands Wild Horses” documentary series is an official selection of this year’s Wildlife Conservation Film Festival.
Standing Ovation by Ovation Riding: U.S House of Representatives
Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize the U.S. House of Representatives, which passed a historic wild horse protection amendment. (more…)
Op-Ed: President Trump and the U.S. Congress Should Step Up and Protect Iconic American Wild Horses
“Instead of manufacturing a new crisis, BLM should implement humane fertility control as a way to maintain safe and sustainable population levels on our public lands.” (more…)
Editorial: Corolla’s Wild Horses Need a Lifeline
Dr. Joanna Grossman underscores the importance of federal lawmakers passing the Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act immediately.
Livestream Alert: “Impact of the Horse” Mustang Challenge
We’ve got the scoop on this unique competition and a link to where you can livestream all day on Saturday to see mustangs performing just 100 days into training. And maybe even take one home with you!
Salt River Wild Horses Shot, One Killed
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any information from the public that would lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible for the shooting of wild horses in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest that left two horses injured and one dead.
[UPDATED] Free-Roaming Horses Removed From Alto, NM
Update: The horses will be returned to the Alto area.
10 Wild Horses Auditioning for Dressage Homes
Only a few days left to apply to bid on your next dressage champion for the ghastly starting bid of $125! (more…)
Placitas Free-Roaming Horses Ruled ‘Not Wild’
A judge ruled on July 16th that the free-roaming bands of horses around Placitas, New Mexico are “not wild.” So what does that mean for the horses? (more…)