The Mesa Verde Wild Horses: A Call for Humane Management

The wild horses of Mesa Verde National Park are facing a dire situation as the National Park Service (NPS) has opted to fence off water sources, leading to the tragic death of six horses from dehydration. This has sparked a call for humane management solutions, including a PZP fertility control program, to stabilize and reduce the horse population over time. The American Wild Horse Conservation (formerly American Wild Horse Campaign) is actively working with coalition partners to address this urgent issue.

On August 14, 2014, the American Wild Horse Conservation, along with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), ASPCA, Return to Freedom, and the National Mustang Association, sent a formal letter to the Director of the NPS and the Intermountain Regional Director demanding immediate action to remedy the situation.

Read our letter below.

Media:

• Push for protection for Mesa Verde wild horses continues
• Horse deaths trigger protest at Mesa Verde
• Wild horse deaths at Mesa Verde highlight problem at national park
• At Mesa Verde National Park, wild horses have become unwanted nuisance