Press ReleasesApril 1, 2022AWHC Calls for Moratorium on Wyoming Roundups Amidst Disease Outbreak at Holding FacilityThe American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) urges a halt on Wyoming wild horse roundups due to a disease outbreak at BLM's holding facilities, highlighting concerns over horse welfare.
Press ReleasesMarch 29, 2022Biden Allocates Additional $16M Towards Federal Wild Horse ProgramThe Biden administration's FY23 budget increases funding for the BLM's Wild Horse and Burro Program by $16 million. AWHC urges the use of funds for humane fertility control instead of roundups.
LivestockMarch 21, 2022Livestock: A Major Cause of Public Lands Degradation, New Research FindsNew research by PEER reveals that livestock grazing is a significant cause of public lands degradation, affecting over 54 million BLM acres. The American Wild Horse Conservation urges the BLM to reconsider its management practices.
RoundupsMarch 21, 2022AWHC's New Deputy Director Welcomes Bonded Onaqui MustangsMelissa Tritinger, AWHC's new Deputy Director, shares her heartfelt journey with the Onaqui mustangs, highlighting her commitment to wild horse conservation.
Wild Horse ManagementMarch 14, 2022Michelangelo Sells for $14,000 at Sand Wash Adoption EventMichelangelo, a mustang from the Sand Wash Basin herd, sold for $14,000 at the Sand Wash Adoption Event, highlighting the challenges and controversies in wild horse management.
Media & PublicityMarch 4, 2022BLM Hosts Adoption Event for Sand Wash Basin HorsesThe Bureau of Land Management is organizing a wild horse adoption event featuring horses from the Sand Wash Basin, highlighting their unique traits and the ongoing debate over wild horse management.