Jack,

In 1971, America made a promise to protect wild horses and burros by passing the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. This legislation assured America’s wild herds the freedom to roam the western landscape without fear of capture, branding, harassment, or death. 

But more than 50 years later, that promise remains unfulfilled. 

Wild horses and burros face terrifying roundups and a life in captivity. In fact, the number of animals confined in holding facilities is rapidly approaching that of those in the wild. The reality is, Jack, the system is broken.

There’s a better way. 

The American Wild Horse Campaign is the nation’s leading wild horse and burro conservation organization. We work to preserve the freedom of and habitat for wild horses and burros. Our sole purpose is to protect our beloved wild horses and burros on the public lands they call home. 

This short film captures that mission and illustrates how, with your help, we can uphold the promise Congress made to these beloved animals over five decades ago.