LAS VEGAS, NV—Two weeks ago, Republican congressional candidate Bobby Khan sat down in Las Vegas with actress and equine advocate Dawn Olivieri—best known for her role in Yellowstone—to tackle one of Nevada’s most urgent and emotional issues: the future of the state’s wild horses. The discussion, now available on YouTube, highlights Khan’s commitment to ending cruel helicopter roundups and pushing for humane, science-based solutions. Watch the full video here.
A Nevada Issue with National Implications
For decades, Nevada’s wild horses—symbols of freedom and the West—have been subjected to helicopter roundups conducted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These roundups leave horses injured, traumatized, and locked away in holding pens, while costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
Khan, who has been advocating on this issue for more than four years, called the practice “inhumane” and “inefficient,” criticizing both parties for allowing it to continue. He stressed that protecting wild horses is not a partisan issue—it’s about conscience. “I’m not siding with my party,” Khan explained. “I’m siding with what’s right.”
Dawn Olivieri: Advocacy from Hollywood to the Frontlines
Dawn Olivieri brought her own unique perspective to the conversation. Beyond her Hollywood career, she operates Moon Mountain Sanctuary and Rescue, where she has saved mares and foals from kill pens and worked to expose black market practices tied to the wild horse industry.
Olivieri described her mission as a “nationwide fight to end wild horse cruelty and foster connection, healing, and resilience.” She praised Khan’s willingness to tackle the issue head-on, saying his campaign could give a stronger political voice to a cause often overlooked in Washington.
Khan’s Plan for Reform
In the discussion, Bobby outlined his vision for protecting Nevada’s wild horses, including:
- Banning helicopter roundups entirely
- Demanding full transparency from the BLM
- Implementing fertility control programs
- Supporting rewilding and habitat restoration
- Expanding sanctuaries and tribal partnerships
- These solutions, he argued, would not only protect horses but also save taxpayer dollars and preserve what makes Nevada “wild and free.”
Taking the Fight to Washington
Khan, who is running in Nevada’s 1st Congressional District against incumbent Democrat Dina Titus, criticized Titus for “kicking the can down the road” on wild horse protections. “This issue has been ignored for too long,” he said, noting that both parties share responsibility for decades of inaction.
By elevating wild horse protection as part of his campaign platform, Khan is appealing to voters who want leaders willing to act with integrity—even when it means breaking from party lines.
Why This Matters
The collaboration between Bobby Khan and Dawn Olivieri represents the convergence of political action and celebrity advocacy. Together, they are raising awareness about an issue that resonates deeply in Nevada but also carries national weight in debates over environmental stewardship and animal welfare.
As Khan put it, this fight isn’t about politics—it’s about preserving freedom, protecting Nevada’s heritage, and doing what’s right.
To watch the full conversation, visit “Bobby Khan discusses wild horse roundups with Yellowstone actress Dawn Olivieri” on YouTube.
For more information, visit www.bobbykhanforcongress.com or contact Claire Matthews at press@bobbykhanforcongress.com.
