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…
As the livelihood of America's horses continues to be threatened, it's important to continue bringing awareness to the issues that affect these precious animals and advocate for them. Commemorative days are one way to do…
Onaqui, a Wild Mustang, arrived at the sanctuary on June 4, 2022. She had been rounded up and captured by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on July 16, 2021, on the public rangelands of…
THE CALL OF THE WILD! A NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY OF ACTION AND PROTEST TO SAVE AMERICA’S WILD HORSES AND BURROS AND OUR PUBLIC LANDS When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 This is an urgent alert for…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner: Dear Friends, On this day, 15 years ago, an urgent phone call from Elizabeth Forel of the Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages led us to expedite one…
This year, from June 16th through the 22nd, animal advocates will recognize Animal Rights Awareness Week, a time to bring animal welfare issues to light and speak out about how to best protect them. Sadly,…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner Dear Friends, Saturday, June 7th, will not just be a regular Public Open Day at Equine Advocates. DJ Greg Gattine from Radio Woodstock 100.1 WDST FM in…
Live on air - It's Equine Advocates! We're thrilled to welcome Radio Woodstock 100.1 WDST to the sanctuary this summer so they can join in on the fun during our Public Open Days. On June…
At Equine Advocates, we consider all our equine residents and human staff one big family. However, some of our horses are actually related, and we love knowing they’re in the same safe home. In recognition…
CALL TO ACTIONOutrage and Demand for Answers Erupt Over Wild Stallion’s Shooting on the Pryor MountainsA message from EA President & Founder Susan Wagner:Dear Friends,The senseless, needless and cruel killing of Echo, a beloved Wild…