St Patrick’s Day Fundraiser

We wish to thank Tammy and Ashley Barnard, Cindy and Sherry Kozel, and all of the members of Time in the Saddle Club for hosting a great St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser on our behalf! We…

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

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…

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Bebe Neuwirth Photographed at Equine Advocates

We, at Equine Advocates are delighted to share with you this amazing photo of one of our beautiful Draft mares, Melanie, formerly a PMU foal, along with the great and wonderfully talented, Bebe Neuwirth, shot…

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In Loving Memory of Pat

Photo of Pat resting her head on Lisa, her best buddy.  Photo taken by Michele Ferritto.   Pat was a Miniature Donkey who sadly passed away on January 29, 2013.Equine Advocates rescued Pat on October 18, 2006…

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Equine Advocates Happy Holidays 2012

Our virtual holiday greeting is performed by Cathy Grier, NYC Subway Girl and great friend of the organization.  Starring Bobby  II Freedom, Rain Man, Suzie, Lily, Henry and many other rescued equines at EA's sanctuary…

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

"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.…

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In Loving Memory of MoMo

MoMo (Mahogany), an alpaca/llama cross, passed away on November 27, 2012. MoMo came to the sanctuary in 2008 with his best buddy, Nahid, another alpaca/llama cross and Herbert, a nubian goat.  Herbert passed away on…

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Meet Alice!

We are thrilled to introduce you to Alice, a miniature donkey, who came to Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary earlier this week.  Alice is 10 years old and will spend her time with Pat &…

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Cazenovia College Students Visit Equine Advocates

Equine Advocates welcomed Cazenovia College Professor Dr. Karin Bump of the Equine Studies Business & Management Program and students from her "Horses, Humans, Politics & Pressure" class. The seminar at the sanctuary, given by Susan…

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SUNY Cobleskill Students Visit Equine Advocates

On November 9, 2012, Equine Advocates welcomed SUNY Cobleskill Associate Professor, Raymond Whelihan, and Equine Studies Program students for a class titled "How to Start and Run a Non-Profit Organization." The class was followed by…

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Equine Advocates Annual Gala – August 2nd

You are invited to attend Equine Advocates 11th Annual Awards Dinner & Charity Auction on August 2nd in Saratoga Springs, NY. This year, we are delighted to be honoring George Strawbridge, Jr., owner of Augustin…

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Rocket Man

Rocket Man is a Miniature Appaloosa born in 2009. We learned that he was an intact male living in a field with full-size horses - a very dangerous situation where he could have been seriously…

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Two Speakers Added to 2012 American Equine Summit

Dr. Caroline Betts and John Sweeney have just been added to the roster of distinguished speakers taking part in the 2012 American Equine Summit. Please see March 13 blog posting which has the updated information.

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The 2012 American Equine Summit

Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary March 31 & April 1 The 2012 American Equine Summit will be held at Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary, Saturday, March 31 and Sunday. April 1 in Chatham, NY, 30…

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