America’s iconic mustangs and burros face a grave threat. On September 9, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board voted to recommend the killing of as many as 45,000 captured wild horses and burros in government holding pens as an “emergency” measure. The agency wants to clear the holding pens so that it can round up 40,000 more wild horses and burros from their homes on the range. The recommendation came just hours after the BLM announced that it was canceling plans to conduct cruel sterilization experiments on wild mares in Oregon amidst growing public outrage and a barrage of lawsuits. The agency is now focusing on mass killing of these federally protected animals, but can only do so if Congress and the Administration authorize this lethal and heartless plan. Take A Stand Today! Tell Congress and the Administration NO killing or sterilization of America’s mustangs and burros. Our innocent and historic wild horses and burros should not pay the ultimate price for the BLM’s continued mismanagement. If you have already signed, please send this to your friends and family. Sincerely, The AWHPC Team