Jack,

Last month, Pyrite — a cherished stallion of Utah’s Onaqui wild horse herd — was found dead. Evidence from the scene suggests that Pyrite was shot, sometime during the week of November 3, and left to die on the range after succumbing to his injuries on November 10. So far, despite ongoing investigations no perpetrators have been brought to justice. 

AWHC has stepped up to offer a reward of $6,000 alongside the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and other advocacy groups to incentivize anyone with information to come forward. The total reward sits at $30,000. But, Jack, this tragedy demands more. Pyrite’s death is not an isolated tragedy. Since 2022, at least 60 wild horses and burros have been killed by senseless violence. Over the years, AWHC has offered a total of $35,000 in rewards, yet only two perpetrators have been convicted. 

This is a crisis, and it’s time for the federal government to act. We’re calling on the BLM and the United States Forest Service to establish an investigative task force to put an end to this disturbing violence, bring those responsible to justice, and ensure the safety of wild horses and burros across the West. Will you join us in demanding accountability for Pyrite and the dozens of other horses and burros who have been killed?

Pyrite’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers wild horses and burros face every day. His death must not be in vain, and it cannot be ignored. With your voice, we can send an undeniable message: These innocent animals deserve justice, and the violence must stop. 

Will you sign on today to demand that the federal government take action to protect wild horses and burros from further harm?

Thank you for speaking up, Jack.

Team AWHC