A Message from BLM Director Bob Abbey
The Bureau of Land Management’s top priority is to ensure the health of the public lands so that the species depending on them – including the nation’s wild horses and burros – can thrive. To achieve that end, the BLM’s wild horse and burro program must be put on a sustainable course that benefits the animals, the land, and the American taxpayer. More »
About the Program
The BLM protects, manages, and controls wild horses and burros under the authority of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971 to ensure that healthy herds thrive on healthy rangelands. Learn more about the program following this link, or click here to go to the feedback page.
Student Documentary Describes Debate on Mustangs
"Free to Roam? The Mustang Debate" is a new YouTube video that describes the debate over wild horses and burros. While the debate has resulted in many articles and videos, what's unusual about this video is that the producer is a 12-year-old student -- Brigit Brown of Moriarty, New Mexico. Learn more>>
Welcome to Our New Website!
Welcome to the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program’s redesigned Web site. The site has been reorganized to help make it easier to find information about the program and its work. We have also added a new section on how BLM uses science and research to ensure that wild horses and burros can thrive on healthy public rangelands. Comments or suggestions about the new site can be made using the program’s feedback form.
