Reporters with Rural Intelligence were among the many fabulous guests at our 21st Annual Gala on Sunday, September 18th and we're thrilled with their coverage! Read the article here.
Equine Advocates' Founder and President Susan Wagner was featured on WNYT NewsChannel 13's newscasts along with our handsome Sergeant York today! Susan talked about the upcoming 21st Annual Gala and why a large fundraising event…
Susan Wagner, President and Founder of Equine Advocates, appeared as a guest on WAMC's The Roundtable with host Joe Donahue to discuss the organization’s 26 years of equine protection work and its upcoming gala featuring…
We're blown away by this wonderful article about our organization in the premiere issue of The Mountains magazine! How stunning does Kachina look across these pages? Click here to read the article. You can find…
It’s here! We’ve released our Fall 2022 newsletter, featuring the arrival of Sergeant York, a famous former Military Working Horse who will spend his golden years at our sanctuary. We also highlight one of our…
Wild horses and burros are facing a crisis right now at the hands of the Bureau of Land Management, or BLM. In January, the BLM announced plans to gather at least 22,000 wild horses and…
We have some very exciting news to report that also happens to be a great honor for us here at Equine Advocates. Sergeant York, who first gained international attention in 2004 as the “Riderless Horse”…
June 25, 1990 – June 14, 2022 Eulogy by Susan Wagner June 25, 2010 is a date that shall remain in my heart and mind forever. It was the day that Bobby II Freedom came…
Whether you’ve seen them at a farm, a show, or out in the wild, horses and donkeys are commonly recognized by people, but there’s one equine that tends to be overlooked – the mule. “They’re…
This past Saturday, we welcomed a new resident to the sanctuary. She is a Wild Mustang Mare we named “Onaqui,” in honor of the Onaqui Mountains in Utah situated on the public lands where she…
Hot off the press - It's here! We've released our Summer 2022 newsletter, featuring stories about Zack's successful canker surgery and a new grass-free turnout area for two of our equines, Zoe and Elinore. Why…
Hey book lovers! We're so happy to introduce a new video series called the Equine Readers Club! Once a month, we'll visit with our residents and read aloud a children's book related to equines. We…
Spring is here, which means (not to get too ahead of ourselves) summer is right around the corner. In just a few months, many kids will enjoy summer camps, including those that offer horseback riding…
Edit 04/18/2022: Thank you so much to everyone who played Easter Bunny for our wonderful equines! All of these items, especially the supplements, are needed all year round, so if you're feeling generous, we'd appreciate…
1993 - March 1, 2022 Eulogy by Susan Wagner It is with great sadness to report the passing of our Clydesdale mare Queen, one of the nicest and kindest equines we have ever known. She…
The Times Union, which is the largest newspaper servicing the Capital District in New York State and beyond, recently began featuring a series of articles about abuses in the horse industry. Equine Advocates President Susan…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner on our 26th birthday. Equine Advocates was founded on February 27th, 1996. Dear Friends, An organization like Equine Advocates does not reach its 26th birthday without the…
When the weather outside is frightful, many people tend to stay indoors, bundle up, and relax with a warm drink. For equines, though, staying warm and out of the elements takes more effort and often,…
On December 28, 2021, our ‘gentle giant’ Zack, a 2,000-pound Belgian Draft who lives in the Main Barn, underwent a complicated surgery to eliminate canker from all four of his feet. Canker, also known as…
https://www.youtube.com/embed/m6RfvI4UNQg From our family to yours, we want to wish you Happy Holidays! We also want to thank all of you who participated in our 2021 Letters to Santa Gift Drive. We greatly appreciate it…