The abuse, suffering, and deaths of America's wild horses and burros are ongoing. Every year, animals continue to endure injuries, stress, family separation, and preventable deaths because there are no clear, enforceable humane handling standards in place.
Current policies are vague, open to interpretation, and lack meaningful penalties for violations. This failure has allowed unacceptable treatment to continue without accountability.
We are calling for immediate action to establish a humane policy based on current science, modern animal welfare standards, and the completion of formal federal rulemaking process required by law. Clear standards and enforceable oversight can help end these abuses and protect wild horses and burros for future generations.
We are bringing this issue to Capitol Hill because there is a way forward — and we can no longer accept preventable suffering as the norm.
By signing this petition, you support:
• Humane, science-based management standards
• Transparency and accountability
• Enforceable protections and penalties for violations
• A formal rulemaking process open to public input
• Ending ongoing abuse and preventable deaths
Please stand with us in demanding humane treatment and lasting reform for America's wild horses and burros.
