It’s here! Check out our Summer 2026 newsletter, highlighting Philip Seymour’s remarkable recovery after surgery and a lengthy healing process. We also feature our longest-serving volunteers, Chris and Michele. If you’d like to receive newsletters…
On July 15th, Equine Advocates President & Founder Susan Wagner spoke before the New York City Council in support of “Romanch’s Law” (Intro 943), which would ban horse-drawn carriages in the city and prohibit the…
Bobby and Susan during the winter of 2020 A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner: Dear Friends, I vividly remember the events of this day 16 years ago, as if it were yesterday. At…
We are delighted to report some very happy news about Philip Seymour! This handsome Thoroughbred has officially joined his new herd and is turned out full-time. Watch the moment Philip (wearing the halter) met his…
April 1, 1990 – March 6, 2026 Eulogy by Susan Wagner Let me just say that writing eulogies for special equines responsible for major events in the history of this organization is always extremely difficult…
Philip Seymour, the Thoroughbred we rescued last fall, is making good progress! In the last few months, Philip’s wound has healed significantly on the surface. However, because of how deep his wound was, his vets…
Get ready for the return of our Public Open Days! Starting in May, our gates will open to the public on seven dates. Tour the sanctuary, enjoy a picnic lunch by our pond, and spend…
A message from President & Founder Susan Wagner on our 30th birthday. Equine Advocates was founded on February 27th, 1996. Susan Wagner and Gandalf, co-founders of Equine Advocates, in 1993. For 30 years, Equine Advocates…
It’s here! Check out our Winter 2026 newsletter, highlighting our 30th anniversary! We take you through our organization's history and plans for the future. If you’d like to receive newsletters and other print mailings, sign up…
Sophie, a rescued Amish Buggy Horse. Photo by Jules Appleby. Happy Lunar New Year! On February 17th, we transition to the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, which represents good fortune, perseverance, and…
On behalf of America's wild and domestic equines, we're calling for the urgent amendment of the Save America’s Forgotten Equines, or SAFE, Act (H.R. 1661/S.775). We will regularly update this page with new information, so please…
April 25, 1991 – January 1, 2026 Eulogy by Susan Wagner It is with deep sadness and a very heavy heart that I announce Sergeant York, one of the best-known and beloved Caisson Horses of…
A New Year's Message from Equine Advocates President Susan Wagner Equine Advocates' New Year’s Resolution Making sure that any federal bill that bans the slaughter of horses must prohibit it for both human and animal…
EDIT 12/29/2025: Thank you so much to all the Santas who made our equines’ holiday wishes come true! Some of these items, like treats, supplements, and grooming supplies, are needed all year round. So, if you’re…
Philip Seymour, a malnourished and seriously injured Thoroughbred we rescued in early October, has made great progress since arriving at our sanctuary two weeks ago. You can learn more about his rescue here. This handsome…
We had an incredible Public Open Day season! More than 200 people toured the sanctuary during our final Open Day this month. In total, nearly 1,500 visitors came out during our seven Open Days this…
On October 8th, we came to the rescue of a malnourished and seriously injured six-year-old Thoroughbred located more than 300 miles away from our sanctuary. He had ended up in the hands of a horse…
Hayden and Nelson are two of the four Wild Horses living at the sanctuary. They were captured by the Bureau of Land Management in 2007 and 1999, respectively. Years following their captures, they ended up in unspeakably…
An Urgent Call to Action in Her Honor Photo by SUMY SADURNI/AFP April 3, 1934 – October 1, 2025 Let’s honor her life and memory with action. Tribute written by Susan Wagner It is hard…
Every year, millions of donkeys worldwide suffer brutal deaths to produce ejiao, a gelatin made from their hides and used in cosmetics and traditional Chinese medicine. According to the Animal Welfare Institute, the United States…