Debunking Common Myths About Horse Slaughter and the Protection of America’s Wild Horses and Burros

By Susan Wagner and Carol Walker Article published by One Green Planet on April 26, 2018 Since 2007, when the last horse slaughterhouse operating in this country closed its doors, attempts by special interest groups…

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How the GAO Deceived Congress and Opened the Way for the Return of Horse Slaughter to the U.S

That was the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Report # 11-228 published in 2011 which was later deemed to be fraudulent, misleading and inaccurate as proved in a paper published by John Holland of the Equine…

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Robert Redford Signs On to End Horse Slaughter!
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Robert Redford Signs On to End Horse Slaughter!

Legendary Star, Filmmaker & Environmentalist, Robert Redford, Signs Petition Urging President Obama to End Horse Slaughter!Robert Redford is a long-time horse lover and advocate. In 1998, he signed the official Voter Card, kicking off the…

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In Loving Memory of Ladybelle

by Susan Wagner, President & Founder of Equine Advocates. The Grande Dame of Equine Advocates has Passed. Friday, February 13, 2015 will be remembered both as a very sad day but also as a day…

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2014 American Equine Summit Videos

2014 American Equine Summit We are pleased to share videos from our 2014 American Equine Summit, organized and hosted by Susan Wagner, President & Founder of Equine Advocates.  The information provided by our distinguished expert speakers…

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Anger and Mass Confusion Abound as USDA Plans to Issue Permits for Three Horse Slaughterhouses.

The Equine Welfare Alliance issued this press release late last night about the imminent issuance of permits for horse slaughterhouses in New Mexico, Missouri and Iowa: http://www.equinewelfarealliance.org/uploads/USDA_Inspections.pdf This is all extremely mystifying given that appropriations…

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Robert Redford Calls for an End to Horse Slaughter

 Robert Redford has come out strongly and publicly against the slaughter of America's wild and domestic equines. In a letter to Equine Advocates President, Susan Wagner, the legendary and award-winning actor, director, environmentalist and founder…

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Horse Slaughter in the U.S. – Oklahoma & New Mexico, We’re Pointing Our Finger At You!

Unlike the UK, there aren’t currently any slaughterhouses in the United States, but yet horse slaughter is still legal, and several states like Oklahoma and New Mexico are actively pursuing permits through the USDA to…

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