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…
One of the best things about walking around an equine sanctuary is getting to take in the sights and sounds of nature. One of the funniest sounds you can hear is the loud ‘hee haw’…
Dear Friends, I recently did an interview with renowned wildlife photographer and wild horse advocate Carol J. Walker on her wonderful podcast, Freedom for Wild Horses. You can watch the interview here or listen to the…
Buddy, a Thoroughbred, was rescued in 2012 when police intercepted a truck shipping him and other horses to Canada for slaughter.Photo by Ellen Lynch. A message from President/Founder Susan Wagner: Dear Friends, The movement to…
EDIT 09/11/2023: Thank you for making our 22nd 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…
Spring is well underway, which means the grass has grown lush and green, perfect for grazing. While this is ideal for food this time of year for most equines, some horses need to be wary…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner: Dear Friends, This Action Alert is an urgent appeal to New York State Residents to pass Senate Bill S2163B and Assembly Bill A5109 to prohibit the slaughter…
In March of 2023, we welcomed Anna Twinney, world-renowned Natural Horsemanship Clinician, teacher, coach, and author. She stayed for two days specifically to work with Onaqui, the Wild Mustang mare who arrived at the sanctuary…
Edit 04/10/2023: 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…
For humans, the saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But what about equines? March is National Nutrition Month, and it’s an important reminder that proper nutrition is a critical part of…
In honor of National Horse Protection Day, Equine Advocates President and Founder Susan Wagner did a live interview with Jill Szwed on Albany's NEWS10 in the Morning show. She discussed how she started our organization,…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner on our 27th birthday. Equine Advocates was founded on February 27th, 1996. Dear Friends, Has it really been 27 years? Having founded Equine Advocates and running it…
2000 – January 9, 2023 Eulogy by Susan Wagner A big horse has just left a giant gap in the hearts of all of us at Equine Advocates. Zack was large on so many levels,…
Much like playtime is essential for children to learn and interact with others, encouraging play behavior for equines is important for their mental and physical health. This is the case for all equines, including foals…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner: Dear Friends, We hope you and those you care about have been enjoying a safe and festive holiday season! When I look back at 2022, I have…
Horses come in all shapes and sizes, but don’t be fooled by those on the shorter side – They may be small, but miniature horses and ponies have big personalities! Often, though, miniature horses and…
EDIT 12/28/2022: Thank you so much to all the Santas who made our equines’ holiday wishes come true! Some of these items - like treats, supplements, and Vetrap bandaging tape - are needed all year round,…