Jack — time is running out before Congress recesses until the new year. 

This weekend, lawmakers will leave Washington, and decisions made before Friday — a vote on the FY26 spending bill could even happen as soon as today — will shape the future of America’s wild horses and burros in 2026 and beyond.

That’s why, Jack, we wanted to share two critical actions you can take to protect wild horses and ensure their freedom doesn’t slip further out of reach.

Will you join us in calling on your members of Congress to make sure wild horses are protected in 2026? 

1. Tell Congress to protect wild horses in the FY26 budget
The Senate is finalizing the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill, which will determine how wild horses and burros are treated for the next year. We’re urging Senators to include three essential protections in the final bill:

• Maintain the federal slaughter ban for wild horses and burros;
• Fund humane fertility control at $11 million, matching the House’s commitment;
• And prevent mass transfers of horses, including transfers to foreign governments without oversight.

These protections have saved thousands of wild horses — but they are not guaranteed unless lawmakers hear from constituents right now.

2. Tell Congress to support AWHC’s Horse Protection Platform for 2026
As we look ahead to 2026, wild horses face escalating threats — from large-scale helicopter roundups to overcrowded holding facilities and renewed pressure on humane safeguards. That’s why AWHC, alongside leading animal welfare organizations, has outlined a comprehensive Horse Protection Platform that calls on Congress to:

• Join and strengthen the bipartisan Wild Horse Caucus
• Cosponsor legislation to phase out cruel helicopter roundups
• Support the SAFE Act to permanently ban horse slaughter and export for slaughter
• Support humane, science-based management solutions

This platform represents the roadmap for meaningful reform — but it will only move forward if Congress hears from people like you, Jack.

With Congress preparing to adjourn, this is our final opportunity in 2025 to influence decisions that will affect wild horses for years to come. 

Jack, these actions take just minutes — but their impact will last far longer. Will you take action today to protect wild horses in 2026? 

Thank you for standing with us — and for speaking up when it matters most.

With gratitude,
American Wild Horse Conservation