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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In Loving Memory of Jilly

Jilly, a Mule, passed away on April 6, 2014. She was one of the sweetest, gentlest equines we ever rescued.In 1999, Susan Wagner went to a special Mule Sale at the New Holland slaughter auction…

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In Loving Memory of Jeremy

Jeremy, a Quarter Horse, passed away on February 21, 2014. He was in his late twenties.Jeremy was one of two severely emaciated and neglected horses that came to the sanctuary after they were seized by…

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2014 Open Day Schedule

Come meet our amazing 85 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules, and two pygmy goats, on one or more of our 2014 Open Days! Our first Open Day is scheduled for Sunday, April 6. There…

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Give a Holiday Gift Donation!

Please keep Equine Advocates gift donations in mind around the holidays! Below are sample cards that would be sent to your chosen recipient. Please keep in mind that we can do a card for any…

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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.This is all extremely mystifying given that appropriations committees for…

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In Loving Memory of Mariclare Haggarty

Mariclare Haggarty, a dear friend of Equine Advocates, passed away at the age of 58 on April 9, 2013. For the past 22 years, Clare worked for the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS), an organization devoted…

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In Loving Memory of Cabbage

Cabbage, a Pony, sadly passed away on March 26, 2013. She was in her mid-twenties.Cabbage was on her way to slaughter when she was rescued by Equine Advocates in 2001, along with two Belgian Draft…

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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 horse slaughter is still legal, and several states, like Oklahoma and New Mexico, are actively pursuing permits through the USDA to construct…

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