Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo 2012

The Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo has these objectives:

1. To promote the successful adoption of wild horses (mustangs) and burros who have been gathered from public lands:
A. To educate the public about wild horses and burros through entertainment, showcasing their many fine qualities
B. To improve the success rate of adoptions, by providing educational opportunities with top trainers
C. To provide an opportunity for Federal, State, and Local governmental organizations, as well as for private rescue groups, to offer their wild horses and burros for adoption to the public
2. To raise public appreciation for wild horses and burros - both in the wild and in captivity and/or domestication
3. To promote public acceptance and appreciation for Mustangs and Burros as breeds with strong merits
4. To provide a Showcase for successful owners, trainers, and adopters of formerly wild Mustangs and Burros
5. To provide a venue for people who love wild horses and burros to come together for fun, education, entertainment, sharing, and friendly competition
6. To raise funds to help support wild horse and burro rescue, advocacy, and preservation projects
7. To provide an educational and informational forum for non-profits and other groups who work in horse welfare, nature conservation, and other areas relating to wild horses and burros and the Adoption program