Support the The Wild Horse Protection Act

In New Mexico, Governor Bill Richardson has not yet announced his position on signing a Wild Horse Protection Bill - after it passed unanimously in the New Mexico House, and with only one opposing vote in the New Mexico Senate! SB655, The Wild Horse Protection Act, creates a legal definition for the wild horse in New Mexico and establishes protections conserving the Spanish Colonial Horse, now extinct in Spain.

It is believed that the Governor will be deciding whether to sign or veto the bill as early as tomorrow (Thursday, March 15th). Please urge Governor Richardson to sign this bill. Governor Richardson is a Presidential candidate hopeful. Please let him know that protecting wild horses is an incredibly popular position nationally, as they are truly majestic symbols of the West for all Americans.

Please call Governor Richardson’s office today at 505.476.2200 or use this web-contact form.

Summary From Recent Alerts . . .

In Washington DC, Congressman Nick Rahall reintroduced HR 249 (formerly HR 297) - a bill to prohibit the sale or slaughter of America’s wild horses. HR 249 passed last week in the Committee and awaits scheduling for a floor vote. The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act was introduced in both the House and Senate as HR 503 and S 311 respectively. Please urge your Members of Congress to support HR 503, HR 249 and S 311.

In Texas, the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 1949 Texas state law banning horse slaughter in the state of Texas. In response to the court ruling, State Rep Sid Miller introduced HB 2476, a bill to repeal the 1949 ban on horse slaughter in the state. Texas State lawmakers need to hear from Texas voters. If you live in Texas, please contact your State Representatives and urge then to OPPOSE HR 2476.

In Illinois, lawmakers introduced HB 1711, a bill to ban horse slaughter in the State of Illinois. If you live in Illinois, please contact your State Representatives and urge them to SUPPORT HB 1711.

Thank you for being a voice for America’s wild horses!