2013 American Equine Summit We are pleased to share with you videos from the 2013 American Equine Summit hosted and organized by Susan Wagner, President & Founder of Equine Advocates. Please share these on your…
2013 Annual American Equine Summit Unites Against Horse Slaughter The 2013 Annual American Equine Summit will take place Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 at Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary in Chatham, NY. This…
Unlike the UK, there aren’t currently any slaughterhouses in the United States, but horse slaughter is still legal, and several states, like Oklahoma and New Mexico, are actively pursuing permits through the USDA to construct…
Could This Happen in Your Backyard? This “story” also begs the question of why many people think that something like this couldn’t happen here. We absolutely think that something like this could happen, if it…
"You can't have your horses and eat them, too. Equines are favored animals. Americans consider horses to be sporting, recreational and companion animals, and as such, equines regularly receive drugs and medications that are carcinogenic…
Equine Advocates welcomed Cazenovia College Professor Dr. Karin Bump of the Equine Studies Business & Management Program and students from her "Horses, Humans, Politics & Pressure" class.The seminar at the sanctuary, given by Susan Wagner…
On November 9, 2012, Equine Advocates welcomed SUNY Cobleskill Associate Professor Raymond Whelihan and Equine Studies Program students for a class titled "How to Start and Run a Non-Profit Organization." The class was followed by…
Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary March 31 & April 1 The 2012 American Equine Summit will be held at Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary on Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1, in Chatham, New…
Three former "school horses," all registered Thoroughbreds, were rescued by Equine Advocates from being sent to auction on December 5, 2010. All three are geldings raced and then entered into "second careers" as school horses…
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…