How You Can Help Wild Horses | Trusted Websites

1. KNOW THE FACTS

You'll feel comfortable telling people what's happening to wild horses if you know what you're talking about.

Check out these websites for news, statistics and resources. If you are working on a wild horse report, these are good sites to visit.

American Wild Horse Preservation
The Cloud Foundation
Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang, Equine & Neonatal Mustang Rescue
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
The Wild Horse Sanctuary
Wild Horse Freedom Federation
Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
Montgomery Creek Ranch

2. WHAT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW?

Websites can't cover every single news story about wild horses, but you can create a Google alert for wild horses. Here's how.

Pay attention to these alerts to see where your voice is needed before the damage is done to your mustangs!

3. FOUR FILL-IN-THE-BLANK STEPS TO MAKE A LETTER-IN-WAITING

When you see an opportunity to comment about wild horses online or in person, do it! For short Facebook or Twitter comments, use only Step One. For letters to editors, blogs, letters to government representatives, use all 4 steps.

STEP ONE: Make a statement and use BECAUSE to back it up.

EX:

"Wild horses deserve freedom because laws have given them the right to roam public lands."

or

"Wild horses belong to all Americans and, because most American don't believe in eating horsemeat, mustangs shouldn't go to slaughter."

STEP TWO:

• Describe your personal connection to the issue in 2 - 3 sentences.

STEP THREE:

• Give 3 facts about the issue -- 1 - 3 sentences

STEP FOUR:

• WHAT ACTION do you want people to take? - 1 sentence

That's it! In 3 - 6 sentences, you will have explained why you want to live in a world with wild horses.

You can keep that short document as a letter-in-waiting, but whatever you do -- put your opinion out there!

You don't have to be brave or brilliant; you just have to speak up for those who can't speak for themselves.