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…
Rural Intelligence included our 25th Birthday Bash Benefit Concert on its list of Most Memorable Parties of 2021. The article reads, "Equine Advocates: Horses first, Rock ‘n Roll second. The organization has been rescuing, protecting…
EDIT 01/01/2022: 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, so…
Just as humans break out their winter coats when the temperatures drop and snow starts to fall, some horses also need an extra layer this time of the year. “Horses, as big as they are,…
After closing to the public for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Equine Advocates was ecstatic to open our gates again to visitors in July of 2021. Overall, we saw nearly 800…
Thank you so much to Natasha Vaughn-Holdridge and Columbia-Greene Media for highlighting our Veterans Day event, where more than a dozen military veterans came out to the sanctuary to meet Tyler, a retired military working…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1EZf9IML5A Every November 11th, we honor the men and women who served our country in the United States Armed Forces. At Equine Advocates, Veterans Day has a more personal and significant meaning this year as…
Looking for a holiday gift that is not only visually appealing, but also useful AND gives back? Our 2022 Equine Advocates Calendar is the answer and it's available for purchase! The 13-month calendar includes gorgeous…
We sure know how to throw a party! Thank you to Rural Intelligence for its article on our 25th Birthday Bash Benefit Concert featuring Max Weinberg. The article reads, "“How do you let 25 years…
On October 5th, 2021, Equine Advocates was fortunate enough to be featured on WNYT Newschannel 13. President/Founder Susan Wagner and our Equine Care Manager, Melissa Murray, talked about our rescue and sanctuary, some of our…
April 21, 2004 – September 9, 2021 Eulogy by Susan Wagner Charlotte, a beloved Pygmy Goat who was part of our family here at Equine Advocates, passed away on Thursday night. She was 17 years…
He’s tall, dark, handsome, dashing, gentle, and extremely sweet-tempered – But all of his wonderful qualities did not stop a cruel and callous individual from dumping him in a kill pen. CJ is a 19-year-old…
Equine Advocates President and Founder Susan Wagner and Co-Founder of the Coalition for NYC Animals Elizabeth Forel wrote an opinion piece on NYC carriage horses for the NY Daily News. The piece, titled "Put these…
It’s here! We’ve released our Fall 2021 newsletter, featuring stories about Bobby II Freedom's new special shoe to help him walk without pain and introducing one of our newest equine residents - Tyler, a retired…
UPDATE: This fundraiser has ended.Want to drink some delicious coffee while also helping Equine Advocates care for its 80+ residents?We're honored to be partnering with Little Cat Coffee, a coffee brand produced by the team…
"Equine Advocates is elated to share some great news about CJ, the 19-year-old Thoroughbred gelding rescued out of a kill pen last month,” said Equine Advocates President Susan Wagner. "Not only has he been recovering…