In late August, news broke that 75 captured wild horses died after being
transferred from a long term holding pasture to a corral in western Kansas.
The cause of their death?
Stress, overcrowding, and rapid dietary changes.
These 75 unnecessary deaths are only the tip of the problem when it comes
to America's wild horse population. As we speak,
hundreds of these majestic creatures are enduring the terrifying round-up process, which often includes extreme long-distance running, physical assault with
electric prods and lunge whips, hoof loss, and low-flying helicopter chases
resulting in physical exhaustion and collapse.
These animals deserve better. The Bureau of Land Management—the government agency tasked with protecting and preserving America's wild horses—is instead perpetuating outdated and harmful practices to control their population. Those 75 horses in Kansas did not need to die, nor do the countless other horses whose lives remain in jeopardy.
The ASPCA is determined to protect wild horses from this cruel, inhumane practice, but we need your help. With your support, we can continue our critical work to change the way the federal government treats our herds—and put an end to these brutal methods once and for all.
Be a voice for wild horses, and countless other animals in distress, before their time runs out. Make a donation today.