PolicyJanuary 31, 2019Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Ban Horse Exports to SlaughterhousesA new bipartisan bill aims to ban the export of wild horses to slaughterhouses, addressing a significant gap in federal law and protecting these iconic animals.
Wild Horse ManagementJanuary 29, 2019Opinion: The Fiscal Irresponsibility of Capturing Wild HorsesThe Bureau of Land Management's costly wild horse roundups are fiscally irresponsible. Exploring public-private partnerships could offer a more sustainable solution.
Wild Horse ManagementJanuary 22, 2019BLM Ensures Contractor Payments Amid Government ShutdownThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) promises to pay contractors caring for wild horses and burros during the government shutdown, using prior year funds to maintain animal care.
Wild Horse ManagementJanuary 15, 2019APNewsBreak: Forest Service Constructs Corral Amid Horse Slaughter ConcernsThe U.S. Forest Service has built a corral for wild horses in Northern California, raising concerns about potential sales for slaughter. Legal battles continue as horse advocates seek to protect these federally protected animals.
RoundupsJanuary 11, 2019BLM Records Reveal Suspect Use of Euthanasia During NV RoundupDiscover the controversial use of euthanasia by the BLM during the 2018 Owyhee Complex Roundup, raising concerns about the treatment of wild horses.
LitigationJanuary 10, 2019Federal Court Rules Against BLM in Wyoming Wild Horse CaseA federal court in Wyoming ruled against the BLM, supporting AWHC's lawsuit to stop illegal wild horse roundups, marking a victory for wild horse preservation.