Category Archives: Horse Slaughter

2013 American Equine Summit – Video Recordings of the Expert Speakers who Came from Across the Country

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Karen

We are pleased to share with you videos from the 2013 American Equine Summit hosted and organized by Susan Wagner, President and Founder of Equine Advocates.  Please share these on your Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn Pages and Websites. The information … Continue reading →

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Robert Redford Calls for an End to Horse Slaughter

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Karen

Robert Redford has come out strongly and publicly against the slaughter of America’s wild and domestic equines. In a letter to Equine Advocates President, Susan Wagner, the legendary and award-winning actor, director, environmentalist and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, … Continue reading →

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2013 American Equine Summit – UPDATED

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Kelly

2013 Annual American Equine Summit Unites Against Horse Slaughter The 2013 Annual American Equine Summit will take place Saturday, April 27 – Sunday, April 28 at Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary in Chatham, NY.  This invitation-only Summit will unite the … Continue reading →

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EA President Susan Wagner Interviewed on Oklahoma Horse Slaughter Legislation

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Karen

On March 23, 2013, Equine Advocates President Susan Wagner was interviewed on Oklahoma’s popular radio show KOOL 105.5 FM by host George Plummer regarding the Oklahoma Horse Slaughter Legislation which would allow for the construction of horse slaughterhouses in the … Continue reading →

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Horse Slaughter in the U.S. – Oklahoma & New Mexico, We’re Pointing Our Finger At You!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Kelly

Unlike the UK, there aren’t currently any slaughterhouses in the United States, but yet horse slaughter is still legal, and several states like Oklahoma and New Mexico are actively pursuing permits through the USDA to construct and open slaughterhouses. Horse … Continue reading →

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The European Horsemeat Scandal

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Kelly

Could This Happen in Your Backyard? This “story” also begs the question of why many people think that something like this couldn’t happen here. We absolutely think that something like this could happen, if it hasn’t already. Officials acknowledge that … Continue reading →

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The European Horsemeat Scandal

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Kelly

“You can’t have your horses and eat them, too. Equines are favored animals. Americans consider horses to be sporting, recreational and companion animals and as such, equines regularly receive drugs and medications that are carcinogenic to humans and other animals. … Continue reading →

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New Documentary, “Saving America’s Horses – A Nation Betrayed” Premiers in New York City, 12/7th

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Karen

“Saving America’s Horses – A Nation Betrayed,” a full length documentary about the plight of America’s wild and domestic equines will have its New York Premier on Friday, December 7th at the Quad Cinema in Manhattan. There will be five showings … Continue reading →

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End Horse Slaughter: Observations of a Former Horse Killer

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Karen

Cathleen Doyle who spear-headed the historic passage of “Proposition 6″ in California in 1998,” the first state initiative to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption, released never-before-seen footage of a former horse killer and killer buyer (middleman for … Continue reading →

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