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…
We at Equine Advocates are delighted to share with you this amazing photo of one of our beautiful Draft mares, Melanie, formerly a PMU foal, with the great and wonderfully talented Bebe Neuwirth. The photo…
"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…
Our virtual holiday greeting is performed by Cathy Grier, NYC Subway Girl and a great friend of the organization. Starring Bobby II Freedom, Rain Man, Suzie, Lily, Henry, and many other rescued equines at EA's…
MoMo (Mahogany), an alpaca/llama cross, passed away on November 27, 2012.MoMo came to the sanctuary in 2008 with his best buddy, Nahid, another alpaca/llama cross, and Herbert, a nubian goat. Herbert passed away on May…
We are thrilled to introduce you to Alice, a miniature donkey, who came to Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary earlier this week. Alice is 10 years old and will spend her time with Pat and…
You are invited to attend the Equine Advocates 11th Annual Awards Dinner & Charity Auction on August 2nd in Saratoga Springs, NY.This year, we are delighted to honor George Strawbridge, Jr., owner of Augustin Stable,…
Rocket Man is a Miniature Appaloosa born in 2009. We learned that he was an intact male living in a field with full-size horses - a very dangerous situation where he could have been seriously…
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…