1986 – April 14, 2024 Eulogy by Susan Wagner Lisa was our oldest equine at the sanctuary. In fact, she was our oldest equine ever. We rescued Lisa on October 18, 2006, along with six…
April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month, a cause that’s close to our hearts at Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary. Animal cruelty, by New York State law, is defined as "every act, omission or neglect…
Equine Advocates President Susan Wagner was interviewed by NEWS10 ABC in Albany about New York's horse anti-slaughter law, which went into effect this month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho7EL4HoZVQ Click here to view the full news story.
Live on air - It's Equine Advocates! We're thrilled to welcome Radio Woodstock 100.1 WDST to the sanctuary on our May 5th Public Open Day. DJ Greg Gattine will broadcast live from the Main Barn…
Edit 04/01/2024: Thank you so much to everyone who played Easter Bunny for our wonderful equines! All of these items are needed all year round, so if you’re feeling generous, we’d appreciate receiving those items…
The phrase “no hoof, no horse” may seem cliché, but it rings true; A healthy hoof is essential to an equine’s overall quality of life. This is why proper hoof care is an important part…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner on our 28th birthday. Equine Advocates was founded on February 27th, 1996. Dear Friends, When I drove to Albany from Queens on this day 28 years ago…
This Valentine's Day, we wanted to suggest something heartfelt and sweet for our horse-loving supporters and friends! Pedro, Babe, and Amos are looking for that special sponsor this year and it could be YOU! All…
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, As 2023 draws to a close, I look back at this roller coaster ride of a year that brought us extreme happiness and some sadness…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner: Dear Friends, National Horse Day took on very special meaning for horse-loving New Yorkers on Wednesday when Governor Kathy Hochul signed bills A5109/S2163B, banning the slaughter of…
EDIT 12/27/2023: Thank you so much to all the Santas who made our equines’ holiday wishes come true! Some of these items - like treats, supplements, and clipper blades - are needed all year round, so…
Have you ever gotten close to a large animal and been amazed at the sheer size of them? We have, especially when we’re around our draft horses. Despite their wide and tall stature, the most…
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…
What an incredible Public Open Day season! We can't thank all of our visitors enough for spending time with our rescued & retired equines and learning about our mission. On Sunday, November 5th, we saw…
The old saying goes, “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” While it is rude to question the value of a gift, equine caretakers should routinely look in their horses’ mouths to make sure…
We were honored to host a special birthday celebration for a World War II veteran. Shirley Thomson visited our sanctuary on October 11 to celebrate her 102nd birthday and meet Sergeant York, one of our…
Being in pain or discomfort isn’t fun for anyone, including animals. September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, which helps educate and inform caregivers about the importance of identifying and managing pain and discomfort in animals.…
Equine Advocates President & Founder Susan Wagner recently appeared on “Voices Carry for Animals” on Animal Advocates Blog Talk Radio. She was interviewed by host Debbie Dahmer about the issue of horse slaughter and the…
It’s here! We’ve released our Fall 2023 newsletter, featuring an Urgent Action Alert regarding the SAFE Act, which must be amended to protect ALL equines from slaughter. We also have several sanctuary updates, including the…