LegislationFebruary 13, 2013State Senate Committee Advances Bill on Commercial Horse SlaughterA state Senate committee has passed a bill allowing horse slaughterhouses, sparking controversy over animal welfare and public health concerns.
PolicyFebruary 12, 2013Wild Horse Advocates Divided Over Interior NomineeWild horse advocates are divided over President Obama's nominee to replace Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, with opinions split on Sally Jewell's background.
PolicyFebruary 6, 2013Sally Jewell's Nomination: A Positive Step for America's Wild HorsesSally Jewell's nomination as Interior Secretary brings hope for reforming the wild horse program, addressing the challenges left by her predecessor.
AdvocacyFebruary 4, 2013More Virginia Range Mustangs Rescued: January 9, 2013Wild horse advocates successfully rescued 41 Virginia Range mustangs, including Rambo and his family, from a slaughter auction with the help of AWHC supporters.
PolicyFebruary 4, 2013BLM Issues New Animal Welfare Policy for Wild HorsesThe Bureau of Land Management has introduced a comprehensive animal welfare policy to enhance the humane treatment of wild horses and burros during roundups on Western rangelands.
PolicyFebruary 4, 2013Horse Advocates Urge Obama to Appoint Grijalva as Interior SecretaryWild horse advocates campaign for Rep. Raúl Grijalva to replace Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, aiming to reform the BLM's wild horse program.
