LitigationApril 4, 2017Court Denies Appeal to Round Up Federally Protected Wild MustangsThe 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied an appeal to round up federally protected wild mustangs, marking a victory for wild horse advocates.
Wild Horse ManagementApril 3, 2017Horses at Axtell Wild Horse Corrals Quarantined Due to InfectionThe Axtell Wild Horse Corrals in Utah are under quarantine following an outbreak of equine distemper. The Bureau of Land Management is coordinating with veterinary experts to manage the situation.
LitigationApril 3, 2017Ninth Circuit Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Rancher Anti-Mustang LawsuitThe Ninth Circuit Court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by Nevada ranchers seeking to remove wild horses, marking a significant legal victory for the American Wild Horse Conservation.
LegislationMarch 31, 2017Wild Horses Remain Protected Under Current LawsDespite legislative challenges, wild horses in New Mexico continue to be protected under existing laws, with recent bills failing to pass in the 2017 session.
Wild Horse ManagementMarch 28, 2017BLM's Ongoing Battle Against Wild Horses in Wyoming's CheckerboardThe BLM continues its controversial efforts to reduce wild horse populations in Wyoming's Checkerboard, facing opposition from advocates and legal challenges.
Wild Horse ManagementMarch 28, 2017American Wild Horse Conservation and Salt River Wild Horse Management Respond to Arizona Republic SeriesThe Arizona Republic's series on wild horses is critiqued for its anti-wild horse bias, omitting key scientific reviews and misrepresenting management solutions.