The Issues

Equine Rescue

Since our inception in 1996, the rescue of equines from slaughter, abuse, and neglect has been one of the primary missions of Equine Advocates. Over the years we have helped thousands of horses in distress.  »More…

Horse Slaughter

Horse slaughter is the way by which irresponsible people get rid of their unwanted horses quickly and for a profit. Every year, well over 170,000 equines from the United States are slaughtered for human consumption to satisfy the taste for horse meat in Europe and Japan where it is considered a delicacy.  »More…

Equine Abuse & Neglect

Abusing, neglecting, and abandoning an equine or any other animal is against the law. Caring officials who are committed to enforcing cruelty laws are essential to making sure that those who illegally transport, starve, abuse, and/or abandon an equine are charged with animal cruelty. »More

Wild Mustangs & Burros

In the decade since the Burns Amendment stripped away over 34 years of protection for America’s precious wild horse and burro herds, these majestic animals have been sold for commercial purposes, including slaughter.  »More

PMU Industry

Life for PMU, or pregnant mares’ urine, mares is brutal. An estimated one-fourth are replaced each year, although the typical lifespan of the draft breeds used on most of the PMU factory farms in Canada and now in China is twenty years or more. The mares are repeatedly impregnated, and for six months of each eleven-month pregnancy, most are confined in stalls that prohibit turning around, grooming themselves, and comfortably lying down.  »More

Carriage Horses

Equine Advocates is committed to exposing the cruel and inhumane urban carriage horse trade. Horse-drawn carriages have been banned in many cities around the world, including London, Paris, Toronto, and Beijing. Many U.S. cities have also banned them and we hope that many more will soon follow.   »More

Rodeo

Based around yet another industry seeking to make money off the abuse of horses, rodeos are essentially organized animal abuse. However, going to the rodeo is often seen as an American pastime.    »More

Camp Horses/Horses for Hire

Since our inception in 1996, the rescue of equines from slaughter, abuse, and neglect has been one of the primary missions of Equine Advocates. Over the years we have helped thousands of horses in distress.  »More…