The Issues
The Issues
Equine Rescue
Since our inception in 1996, the rescue of equines from slaughter, abuse and neglect has been one of the primary missions of Equine Advocates. Over the years we have helped literally thousands of horses in distress. »More
Horse Slaughter
Horse slaughter is the way by which irresponsible people get rid of their unwanted horses quickly and for a profit. Every year, well over 120,000 equines from the United States are slaughtered for human consumption to satisfy the taste for horse meat in Europe and Japan where it is considered a delicacy. »More
Equine Abuse & Neglect
Abusing, neglecting and abandoning an equine or any other animal is against the law. Caring officials who are committed to enforcing the cruelty laws are essential to making sure that those who illegally transport, starve, abuse and/or abandon an equine are charged with animal cruelty. »More
Wild Mustangs & Burros
In 2004, most Americans and members of Congress were unaware that then-Senator Conrad Burns (MT-R) had attached an amendment, now known as the Burns Amendment, to a 3,000-page spending bill that stripped away over thirty-four years of protection for America's precious Wild Horse and Burro herds. Since then, Mustangs and Burros have been sold for commercial purposes, including slaughter. »More
PMU Industry
Life for PMU (Pregnant Mares' Urine) mares is brutal. An estimated one-fourth are replaced each year, although the typical lifespan of the draft breeds used on most of the PMU factory farms in Canada is twenty years or more. The mares are repeatedly impregnated, and for six months of each eleven-month pregnancy most are confined in stalls that prohibit turning around, grooming themselves and comfortably lying down. »More
Carriage Horses
Equine Advocates is committed to exposing the truth about the carriage horse trade. EA President, Susan Wagner, spoke at the New York City Council hearings on January 31, 2009 in support of Intro 658 which would ban horse drawn carriages from New York City. She was joined by the leaders of other prominent animal protection organizations, veterinarians and residents of the City of New York who also came to make their views heard. »More