Monthly Archives: November 2010

John Holland offers advice to Sue Wallis

Please visit horseback magazine for the full article. Comments are welcome!  http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/4957   Numbers Won’t Work in Proposed Processing Plant, EWA President Says  November 30, 2010  “Even if Wallis could convince Wyoming‘s tiny population to gorge themselves on the meat, there … Continue reading

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Apalachian Chief – Update

Chief was moved yesterday, Saturday November 27th, 2010, by his owner to a boarding facility, the location of which is unknown. (The photo above is from when he was with his previous owner.) Many people attemped to step in and … Continue reading

Posted in Animal Cruelty, Horse Racing | 7 Comments

Their Last Ride

Even though this essay is from many years ago these dismal journeys continue today. While you’re reading this horses could be passing by your town on their last ride to an inhumane and cruel death.  If you’re lucky enough to … Continue reading

Posted in Animal Cruelty, Auction, Horse Racing, Horse Slaughter, PMU, Transport | 4 Comments

Letter in Saddleup Magazine

A letter written by Donna Cromarty was recently published in Saddleup Magazine that very eloquently speaks to the cruelty of slaughter but also offers a couple of solutions.  Donna’s letter is on Page 7. There was also a not so … Continue reading

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UK Vets address transport plight of slaughter bound horses

From Valerie James-Patton: “These 2 articles are from Horse and Hound, UK.  I certainly hope the BEVA is nothing like the AAEP in their stance on the slaughter issue.  But still, the US would face all the same issues the … Continue reading

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October 4th, 2010 Anti Horse Slaughter Protests Garner Much Media Coverage

 The October 4th protests organized by the Ottawa Animal Defence League received much media coverage across the country.  The protesters were helping to raise awareness of horse slaughter in Canada and Bill C-544 which would end this horrible business.  Protests … Continue reading

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Rodeo Thugs Shoot, Dump 12 Foals

The following is from our friends at SHARK.  http://www.sharkonline.org/ The Rodeo Mafia Shows its “Love” of Animals  Hank Franzen, owner of the Powder River Rodeo Company, claims he wasn’t involved when 12 colts were gunned down and dumped on land … Continue reading

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Betty Coulthard responds to critisism of her sending young horses to slaughter

Please note that this response appeard in the Western Producer: http://www.producer.com/fb/WPNEWS/2010/20101028/WPNEWS_20101028.htm Horse industry in need of saving  Betty Coulthard is an Alberta horse breeder. After giving an interview to the Producer in August, she was subjected to criticism and threats … Continue reading

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Ontario horse auctions coming up

This is the time of year when horses are sent off to auction after summer camps and when some owners aren’t prepared to provide for their horses over winter.  If you’re thinking of buying a horse, please consider helping one that could be … Continue reading

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