'Susan Wagner, the president and founder of Equine Advocates in Chatham, New York, a constituent sanctuary of the coalition, scoffed at carriage industry concerns, alleging that the industry is presently sending horses to slaughter. “One…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner: Dear Friends, On this day, 15 years ago, an urgent phone call from Elizabeth Forel of the Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages led us to expedite one…
Picture this – A calm, snowy day filled with winter activities – Sledding, building snowmen, and a stroll with hot chocolate in hand. Maybe you even imagined a horse-drawn carriage ride through a city park.…
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…
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…
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…
Dear Friends, I am beyond thrilled to finally be able to announce the details of an important project we have been working on since 2019. I was contacted by a supporter who was upset about the condition…
Bobby II has really settled in at Equine Advocates Sanctuary! Everyone loves him, and Bobby loves all the attention. He is one of the sweetest equines here! His story has touched so many hearts and,…
On Sunday, July 11, 2010, Bobby II ("Bobby Freedom"), a former New York City carriage horse rescued from certain slaughter, was united with all his saviors at Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary in Chatham, New…
Bobby II arrived at the sanctuary on June 30, 2010. These photos show him on day of arrival and then just a few days later where you can see how relaxed he is knowing that…
A local supporter came to the sanctuary and fell in love with Bobby II. She and her husband are now fully sponsoring this sweet and wonderful horse!Here is what Bobby's sponsor had to say about…
Update as of 7.6.2010 by Susan Wagner As many of you know, Equine Advocates expedited the rescue of a former New York City carriage horse named Bobby II on June 25. He was destined for…
Equine Advocates was part of a collaborative effort with the Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages to rescue a former New York City carriage horse from slaughter on Friday, June 25, 2010.The bay gelding's left front…