Advocating for Wild Horse & Burro Protection

Shaping Legislation to Protect Wild Horses and Burros

AWHC's public policy and advocacy campaigns are essential for influencing legislation and public opinion to protect wild horses and burros. Through strategic advocacy, grassroots mobilization, and public awareness efforts, we work to ensure that these iconic animals receive the protections they deserve. Discover our current campaigns and how you can get involved.

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The Importance of Public Policy and Advocacy

Learn why public policy and advocacy campaigns are crucial for the protection and conservation of wild horses and burros.

Influencing Legislation

Public policy and advocacy efforts are essential for influencing legislation that protects wild horses and burros. By working with lawmakers and stakeholders, AWHC promotes policies that ensure humane treatment, sustainable management, and legal protections for these animals.

Grassroots Mobilization

Grassroots mobilization is a powerful tool for driving change. AWHC engages and empowers supporters to take action, participate in advocacy efforts, and raise their voices for wild horse and burro protection. Grassroots campaigns help build a strong, unified movement for change.

Public Awareness and Education

Raising public awareness about the issues facing wild horses and burros is crucial for garnering support and driving legislative change. AWHC's public awareness and education campaigns inform and engage the public, building a broad base of support for our advocacy efforts.

Building Coalitions

Collaboration with other organizations, advocates, and stakeholders strengthens our advocacy efforts. By building coalitions, AWHC amplifies its impact and works towards common goals for the protection and conservation of wild horses and burros.

Marlon Reis
Kaitlynn Carter
Suzanne Roy
Scott WIlson
American Wild Horse Conservation is a national leader in using fertility control to keep Wild Horse populations from increasing to the point where the BLM historically employs roundups and removals. I am beyond grateful for this amazing organization’s leadership and participation, without which the [Colorado] Wild Horse Project would not have come to fruition.
Marlon Reis
First Gentleman of Colorado
I wanted to get involved with AWHC when I saw videos of wild horses getting rounded up by helicopters. These animals are majestic in the wild; seeing them forced into captivity is heartbreaking and cruel. The government can do better, and I’m looking forward to educating the American public and working to keep wild horses in the wild.
Kaitlynn Carter
Ambassador
American Wild Horse Conservation is more than a campaign. We are reforming wild horse and burro protection across the American West, expanding protected natural habitats in places like Fish Springs, Nevada, and setting the conservation standard through the world’s leading wild horse fertility control initiative. We have a new model for wild horse protection through conservation.
Suzanne Roy
Executive Director
There are currently 62,000 wild horses and burros in long term holding. This year, the BLM intends to remove an additional 20,000 from public rangelands, with the North Lander animals to account for 14% of those.
Scott WIlson
Director of Strategy and Awareness

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Support Our Work

Your involvement is key to safeguarding wild horses and burros.

Donate to Support Our Work

Your contribution helps fund our advocacy, litigation, and protection initiatives.

Contact Your Legislators

Urge your representatives to support policies that help protect wild horses and burros.

Volunteer with AWHC

Join our team of dedicated volunteers and make a direct impact.

Our Commitment to Public Policy and Advocacy

Discover how AWHC is leading efforts to influence public policy and advocate for the protection of wild horses and burros.

Strategic Advocacy Campaigns

AWHC conducts strategic advocacy campaigns to influence legislation and public policy. These campaigns focus on promoting humane management practices, securing legal protections, and ensuring sustainable habitats for wild horses and burros.

  • Legislative Advocacy: Working with lawmakers to draft and support protective legislation
  • Policy Influence: Promoting policies that prioritize humane treatment and conservation
  • Campaign Strategy: Developing targeted campaigns to achieve specific legislative goals
  • Ongoing Efforts: Continuously advocating for better protections and practices

Grassroots Mobilization and Engagement

AWHC mobilizes and engages supporters through grassroots campaigns. By empowering individuals to take action, we build a strong, unified movement for wild horse and burro protection.

  • Action Alerts: Informing supporters about urgent advocacy opportunities
  • Petitions: Gathering signatures to demonstrate public support for key issues
  • Community Events: Hosting events to engage and educate the public
  • Volunteer Network: Building a network of dedicated advocates and volunteers

Public Awareness and Education

AWHC's public awareness and education campaigns inform and engage the public about the issues facing wild horses and burros. By raising awareness, we build a broad base of support for our advocacy efforts.

  • Educational Materials: Providing resources and information to the public
  • Media Campaigns: Utilizing media to reach a wide audience
  • Social Media Outreach: Engaging supporters through social media platforms
  • Public Speaking: Presenting at events and conferences to raise awareness

Stay Informed and Take Action

Learn how AWHC is actively implementing solutions to protect wild horses and burros, ensuring their well-being and preserving their natural habitats.