Take Action: Call for Reform in government wild horse and burro program

The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program is a glaring example of inefficiency, wasteful spending, and inhumane practices—making it a prime target for government reform. As a new administration comes in and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) takes shape, this is an urgent opportunity to demand accountability and change within the federal government.

Why Reform Is Needed:

• Outdated and Costly Practices: The BLM continues to rely on traumatic helicopter roundups, confining tens of thousands of wild horses in costly holding facilities. This approach ignores repeated Congressional directives and recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences, which criticized roundups as “expensive and unproductive.”
• Skyrocketing Costs: The BLM's Wild Horse Program spent $158 million in 2023 alone, with costs projected to reach $360 million annually. This spending prioritizes ineffective methods over proven, humane fertility control strategies that save taxpayers millions.
• Humane Solutions Work: On Nevada's Virginia Range, American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) has demonstrated that fertility control programs are not only effective but also financially sound, costing a fraction of the price of roundups and confinement.

Public Support for Wild Horses Is Strong
Americans across the political spectrum overwhelmingly support humane treatment and protection of wild horses. Polling shows bipartisan agreement, with nearly 86% of Trump voters and 77% of Clinton voters calling for better safeguards for these iconic animals.

A Way Forward
The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, has the potential to transform federal inefficiencies. Their stated commitment to government efficiency and fiscal responsibility, along with Ramaswamy's concern about animal cruelty, aligns perfectly with the urgent need to overhaul the BLM's approach.
This is a rare chance to demand a better way forward—one that respects science, saves taxpayer dollars, and ensures humane treatment of federally protected wild horses.

Take Action Now
Join us in urging the Department of Government Efficiency to prioritize reform of the BLM's Wild Horse and Burro Program. Let them know that wasteful spending and inhumane practices have no place in a government committed to efficiency and public trust.

Make your voice heard. Together, we can protect America's wild horses and demand accountability for how our tax dollars are spent.

Contact the Department of Government Efficiency Today!
Let's hold the BLM accountable and make humane, science-based wild horse management a reality.