Dear Jack,

The wild horses of the Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory in California are once again under threat. This roundup, initiated by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in October 2024, has officially resumed with almost no notice and alarming restrictions on public observation. Our observers were only allowed to attend the roundup for two days, and they were restricted from visiting the holding facility where the recently captured horses were held. 

Before the observation period started, AWHC sent a legal letter demanding full and transparent public observation of the roundup. When our observers reported even more restrictions while on the ground, we reached out again to the USFS. 

Here’s what we know:

• According to the incoming Modoc Forest Supervisor, the new administration has issued a communications freeze and the USFS is not able to post any roundup updates to its website or social media. 
• Our observation continued to be restricted at the roundup and the corrals. Without full access or any information shared, the public is fully in the dark and there is no opportunity to hold the government accountable.

Every American taxpayer has the right to witness how the government is treating these iconic animals. And we stand ready to defend that right. 

Will you join us in our fight to protect the right to observe government operations? Your support will help us:

• Continue legal efforts to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Provide on-the-ground advocacy to protect wild horses.
• Fight for humane, sustainable conservation practices.

Together, we can stand up for the wild horses of Devil’s Garden and all our wild herds to ensure they are treated with the respect and care they deserve.

Thank you for standing with us,

Team AWHC