Congress just launched the Wild Horse Caucus
A major step forward for wild horse and burro protection: Congress just launched the Wild Horse Caucus!Read More.
Stories tagged with: horse
Support Grows for Humane Reforms in BLM Wild Horse Program
American Wild Horse Conservation has expressed support for Representatives Vern Buchanan, David Schweikert, Juan Ciscomani, and Brian Fitzpatrick for their initiative to encourage U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to implement humane and cost-effective reforms in the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM)... Read More.
Historic Alameda County Fairgrounds Horse Racing Track Closes Amid Industry Shifts
The closure of the horse racing track at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton marks the end of an era for the East Bay. As one of the oldest horse racing tracks in the United States, built in 1858, its shutdown signifies a significant... Read More.
BLM Approves 2025 Red Rock Lakes Wild Horse Removal to Ensure Ecological Balance
The Bureau of Land Management’s Applegate Field Office has authorized the 2025 Red Rock Lakes nuisance wild horse removal through a Categorical Exclusion. This decision, signed by Field Manager Craig R. Drake, is part of ongoing efforts to manage wild horse populations and ensure... Read More.
USDA Vet Faces Investigation Over Controversial Horse Protection Act Changes
The House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into Aaron Rhyner, DVM, a veterinarian with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This investigation marks the first time criminal charges are being considered against the USDA due to actions allegedly taken by... Read More.
Court Overturns BLMs Wild Horse Adoption Program Due to Legal Violations
The United States District Court for the District of Colorado has overturned the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Adoption Incentive Program (AIP), citing violations of federal laws due to a lack of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Administrative Procedures... Read More.
BLM plans pile burning work near Horse Lake
Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management will be conducting pile
burning projects in the Horse Lake area southwest of Ravendale beginning Monday, Feb. 10, and
continuing through the week as conditions allow. Burning will take place only when weather and fuel
conditions allow for safe... Read More.
A Presidential Pause for the Horse Industry: Navigating the Future of Equine Regulations
Through an Executive Order by President Trump, the horse industry has been granted a reprieve regarding the egregious, agenda based Horse Protection Act (HPA).This Executive Order will stop the revised HPA for at least 60 days; it is already in the hands of attorneys... Read More.
Devils Garden Wild Horse Roundup resumes in January
The USDA Forest Service will resume gather operations for the Devil’s Garden wild horse gather contract beginning January 21, 2025 for a short duration, in order to continue moving toward the appropriate management level of 206-402 horses on the territory as prescribed by the... Read More.
New Requirements for Adopting Horses from Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals
If you are thinking of adopting a horse from Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals, there are some new rules.
New Wellness Checks: Effective January 20th, 2025
We are now requiring Adopters to complete (3) online Wellness Checks prior to the Title Inspection. The Wellness Checks include... Read More.
