Sophie, a rescued Amish Buggy Horse. Photo by Jules Appleby. Happy Lunar New Year! On February 17th, we transition to the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, which represents good fortune, perseverance, and…
On behalf of America's wild and domestic equines, we're calling for the urgent amendment of the Save America’s Forgotten Equines, or SAFE, Act (H.R. 1661/S.775). We will regularly update this page with new information, so please…
April 25, 1991 – January 1, 2026 Eulogy by Susan Wagner It is with deep sadness and a very heavy heart that I announce Sergeant York, one of the best-known and beloved Caisson Horses of…
A New Year's Message from Equine Advocates President Susan Wagner Equine Advocates' New Year’s Resolution Making sure that any federal bill that bans the slaughter of horses must prohibit it for both human and animal…
EDIT 12/29/2025: Thank you so much to all the Santas who made our equines’ holiday wishes come true! Some of these items, like treats, supplements, and grooming supplies, are needed all year round. So, if you’re…
Looking for a special gift for the equine lover(s) in your life? Giving an Equine Advocates Gift Donation is the perfect present for the holiday season! Give a Gift Donation in the name of someone…
Philip Seymour, a malnourished and seriously injured Thoroughbred we rescued in early October, has made great progress since arriving at our sanctuary two weeks ago. You can learn more about his rescue here. This handsome…
We had an incredible Public Open Day season! More than 200 people toured the sanctuary during our final Open Day this month. In total, nearly 1,500 visitors came out during our seven Open Days this…
On October 8th, we came to the rescue of a malnourished and seriously injured six-year-old Thoroughbred located more than 300 miles away from our sanctuary. He had ended up in the hands of a horse…
Communication is essential to developing a strong relationship between equines and their caretakers. Since horses can’t use words to tell us their mood or thoughts, we need to know how to read their body language.…
Hayden and Nelson are two of the four Wild Horses living at the sanctuary. They were captured by the Bureau of Land Management in 2007 and 1999, respectively. Years following their captures, they ended up in unspeakably…
An Urgent Call to Action in Her Honor Photo by SUMY SADURNI/AFP April 3, 1934 – October 1, 2025 Let’s honor her life and memory with action. Tribute written by Susan Wagner It is hard…
"Equine Advocates is one of many nonprofit horse rescues in the Hudson Valley that offer visitors hands-on experience. Studies have shown that contact with horses, along with simply being out in nature, improves people’s physical…
Every year, millions of donkeys worldwide suffer brutal deaths to produce ejiao, a gelatin made from their hides and used in cosmetics and traditional Chinese medicine. According to the Animal Welfare Institute, the United States…
Photo by Kristina Loggia August 18, 1936 - September 16, 2025 Tribute written by Susan Wagner To me, Robert Redford will always be my hero. I first saw him in the film “Barefoot in the…
It’s here! We’ve released our Summer 2025 newsletter, featuring a Call to Action to protect our Public Lands and the livelihood of Wild Horses and Burros. We also introduce you to the newest arrivals at…
"Sisters, Susan and Karen Wagner, head the staff at Equine Advocates located in Chatham, New York. Accredited by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance since 2014, the organization is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3). Founded in 1996 when Susan…
Dylan (back), Sly, Willie, and Bruce (L to R) The very existence of America’s Wild Horses and Burros, who live on America’s Public Lands, is being threatened in a way that has not been seen…
“The Call of the Wild” for America’s Wild Horses and Burros Was Heard in Washington A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner Dear Friends!What a “wild” couple of weeks it has been! The…
When our organization adds a rescued equine to our family, it warms our hearts to know we saved one more animal from a tragic fate. It’s an even better feeling when we get to make…