Save a Horse: Rescue and Rehabilitate Mustangs

Today, there are only 15,000 left in the wild and about 40,000 in captivity in need of rescue. The Wild Horse Rescue Center rescues and rehabilitates mustangs who have been abused and neglected.  In the early 1900's, the wild mustang population in the US was estimated to be over 2 million. 

People buy these horses for a very low price from auctions - while the horse is still completely wild. This results in the animals becoming neglected due to the lack of education and capacity to train them, which is why we work to intervene in these situations to properly rehabilitate and rehome these mustangs, to minimise neglect and abuse.

A donation of $10 will us feed a mustang for 3 days thank you for your support 

Hello to our amazing community of horse lovers,

I’m reaching out because as we hit the 20-year mark for Action Change in 2026, I’ve been looking at the progress we’ve made with our mustangs over the last few months. It is honestly incredible what a bit of patience and your steady support can do for a animal that has only ever known a life of fear.

The last three months have been all about the "quiet work." Gentling a wild horse isn't something you can rush; it’s a slow, beautiful process of building trust. We’ve been focusing on several horses that arrived completely "untouchable," and I’m so happy to share that we’re seeing those breakthrough moments. We’ve gone from horses trembling at the sight of a halter to them actually stepping forward to seek out a scratch or a treat. That transition from a "wild" mindset to a "willing" partner is only possible because we have the resources to give them the time they need.

Looking ahead, we are moving into what I like to call "Graduation Season." Now that the weather is turning, we are amping up our training to get these mustangs ready for their forever homes. Adoption is the ultimate goal, but it takes a lot of one-on-one work to make sure they are safe and confident enough to go to a new family. We’re also focusing on their spring health checks—making sure their coats are healthy and their energy is high after the winter months.

I also wanted to give you a heads-up about something special coming up. From March 17th to the 20th, GlobalGiving is running their "Little by Little" campaign. This is a huge win for us because any new donation under $50 made during that week will be 50% matched.

If you’re able to help us out with $50 during those few days, we actually get $75. It might sound like a small thing, but that extra $25 covers a lot of high-quality hay or a much-needed vet visit. It’s the perfect way to make your support go that little bit further as we get these horses ready for their new lives.

Please save the date and maybe share our story with a friend who loves horses. Together, we’re making sure these legends of the West get the future they deserve.

Thank you for being such a vital part of this journey and for sticking with us for two decades of impact.

You’re a legend!