Jack,

My name is Patricia, and I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself as American Wild Horse Conservation’s new board chair. 

During this season of gratitude, I find myself reflecting on the many gifts that enrich our lives — and for me, wild horses stand out as one of America’s most awe-inspiring treasures. 

Like so many, I discovered their beauty and majesty later in life, only to learn about the heartbreaking threats they face: the separation of mothers and foals during helicopter roundups, indefinite confinement in government holding pens, and the cruel reality of slaughter.

Learning about the plight of wild horses led me to AWHC. I believe in our mission and see how AWHC is making a tangible difference. Together, we are setting a new vision for humane wild horse and burro conservation, and leading the conversation with stakeholders and policymakers to turn around the prospects for these cherished animals.  

I have served on our board of directors for two years and am excited to take my work a step further and serve as AWHC’s new board chair. 

I am deeply thankful to my predecessor, Ellie Phipps Price, for her decade of inspirational leadership, during which AWHC built the largest grassroots advocacy base for wild horses and achieved a 90%+ success rate in strategic litigation.

As I look forward to the next year, I am profoundly grateful for you — our supporters and advocates. Together, we’ve created a movement that embodies the spirit of freedom and compassion, and I know, together, we will create lasting change for our beloved wild horses and burros. 

Sending you warm wishes for a season of gratitude, togetherness, and reflection!

Stay Wild,
Patricia 

P.S. Giving Tuesday, our biggest fundraising day of the year, is just days away. Will you consider donating to our efforts so we can continue to grow toward an ambition of lifelong freedom for America’s wild horses and burros?