After rescuing thousands of equines for nearly three decades, there isn’t much that surprises us anymore. Our latest rescue, though, brought something new to our sanctuary. Last December, we welcomed an adorable pair of miniature…
On Wednesday, March 5th, Equine Advocates President Susan Wagner was interviewed on WPDH FM Radio in Poughkeepsie, New York by Commander Tom Zurhellen on his weekly 'Vets Who Rock' segment of the Boris and Robyn…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner on our 29th birthday. Equine Advocates was founded on February 27th, 1996. Dear Friends, Every year on February 27th, we celebrate another year carrying out our vital…
'With thousands of horses still at risk, Equine Advocates remains steadfast in its mission. As Susan’s story illustrates, one act of compassion can spark a movement.' Thank you, A-Z Animals, for speaking with our president…
While fans cheer on horses from the stands during racing season, we know the sad reality many racehorses face when their careers end. Thankfully, after an emergency rescue operation in November, one more horse will…
Are you looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for that special person? Gift donations are a great way to show someone you care! If you have an equine lover in your life, please consider…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner: Dear Friends, I want to take this opportunity to thank our supporters who have made many important projects at Equine Advocates possible in 2024. Thanks to the…
May 6, 1996 – December 16, 2024 Eulogy by Susan Wagner Press Exclusive, or “Press” as we affectionately called her, was a fighter, a survivor, and one of the most remarkable equines I have ever…
Picture this – A calm, snowy day filled with winter activities – Sledding, building snowmen, and a stroll with hot chocolate in hand. Maybe you even imagined a horse-drawn carriage ride through a city park.…
EDIT 12/26/2024: 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…
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…
We ended our 2024 Public Open Days season on a very high note. Drum roll, please... We had 350 visitors at the sanctuary on our final Public Open Day in November - Our record day…
Our hearts are still warm from witnessing this moment - When Press Exclusive and her daughter Swiftie, two former racehorses, were reunited here at the sanctuary.https://www.equineadvocates.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Press-Swiftie-Meet-For-Social-1.mp4 Press Exclusive, a Kentucky-bred Thoroughbred who raced in Canada,…
Hot off the presses - It’s here! We’ve released our Fall 2024 newsletter, highlighting the need to provide working horses with safe and respectable lives, including their retirement. We also feature one of our wonderful…
Horses have played large roles in society throughout history, as working and companion animals. Despite their constant presence, there are many interesting things people don’t realize about horses or misconceptions that should be corrected. Do…
EDIT 09/30/2024: Thank you for making our 23rd Annual Gala an amazing success! We had such a fun night of music and helping equines in need. Thank you to all the guests who came out…
Equine Advocates President Susan Wagner was interviewed for a Guardian article questioning if equestrian sports should be removed from the Olympics. The discussion topic comes out of the controversy surrounding a video of dressage champion…
This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for! Onaqui lost her freedom and family in July of 2021 when she and roughly 300 other Wild Mustangs were brutally rounded up by the Bureau of…
With thousands of rescues over the last few decades and more than 80 equines currently living at our sanctuary, it’s rare for us to come across a breed we’ve never met in person or even…
April 7, 1989 – July 15, 2024 Eulogy by Susan Wagner It seems that there was never a time when Dallas was not in my life. I founded Equine Advocates 28 years ago and Dallas…