Establish your own protection program

If you are a go-getter looking for your next adventure, this is your chance to shine. Discover how you can make a difference by designing your own protection program for wild horses and burros.

Get buy-in from sponsors

If you are serious about starting a protection program, it is good to get a presentation ready. This can then be presented to potential sponsors who can buy into your conservation goals. Acquiring the necessary funds will make it easier to launch your setup.

Assemble a reliable team

Get close friends or other members involved. Talk about your goals and vision for the organization. Once others can share in your passion for the movement, it will be easier to assemble a reliable team that can take on the program’s challenges.

Set conservation goals

Talk openly about conservation goals and exactly how you plan on contributing to the protection of wild horses and burros. Be transparent with your team. Make sure that everyone understands the challenges involved with making a difference.

Assess resources

Look at the resources at your disposal. Make sure you can utilize all your resources effectively to produce results that align with the conservation goals of your organization. Take care not to waste resources.

Select a project

Once you have a reliable team to support your mission, it is necessary to select a realistic project for the organization. The organization should be equipped with the resources to take on the project in question.

Hard work and determination

Even though playing the role of the protector is not easy, it is essential to stand fast on the faith you have in your organization and protection programs. With hard work and determination, anything is possible.