Jack, September is National Public Lands Month — a time to celebrate the open spaces, rugged landscapes, and wild beauty that belong to all of us.

Here’s a quick question for you, Jack: How much of America’s public lands do wild horses actually occupy? We think you might be surprised by the answer!

Did you know that about 50% of America is public land? From sweeping deserts to high mountain meadows, these lands are where our country’s natural beauty, history, and wildlife thrive.

Yet wild horses — living symbols of freedom on these open ranges — occupy just a small fraction of this land, and their habitats are only shrinking. Click here to see exactly how much of America’s public lands wild horses still roam.

Powerful special interests, like the private livestock industry, see these wild horses as obstacles to profit. They push for brutal helicopter roundups, habitat encroachment, and policies that strip away the very essence of our shared natural heritage.

These lands belong to all of us — and to the wild horses that roam them. During Public Lands Month, and every month, it’s up to us to stand up and fight for their right to roam, for their safety, and freedom.

Sincerely,

American Wild Horse Conservation