Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

a non-profit horse rescue working with abandoned, neglected and abused horses. Stop horse slaughter NOW!

How Big Energy and Fracking are at Root of Wild Horse Capture and Slaughter

By

One of the most popular questions we receive is “Do you think big energy is impacting wild horses?” The answer is...of course it is! On public land (for purposes of this piece we will discuss BLM, more public land than any other agency) we have “Multiple Use.” The term comes from the Federal Land Policy Management Act, or “FLPMA.” This policy outlines how land use plans are to be created to manage public land for the “public good.” This article from wildhorseeducation.org tells the … [Read more...]

Sheldon NWR Prepares to Remove Horses, Advocates Prepare Litigation

By

(Winnemucca, NV) On August 30th, Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge was sent a letter on behalf of Bonnie Kohleriter, a private individual, and Laura Leigh, President of Wild Horse Education, attempting to address serious issues concerning the Refuge’s plan to remove 412 wild horses starting September 9th. The letter, sent by legal council, addresses lack of transparency and the refuge’s conduct in failing to adequately protect wild horses from slaughter. The letter suggests the issues could be … [Read more...]

Humane Society of the United States speaks out against BLM refusing to grant captive horses shelter

By

1800 horses that have been captured by the BLM have been standing in holding pens in over 100 degree weather with no shade in a holding pen near Reno, Nevada. When the Humane Society of the United States (as well as several other organizations!) requested that shade be provided for these horses, the BLM refused. The BLM's response to all concerned is that the horses do not require shelter and can "cope" with temperatures which can soar above 100 degrees! The BLM has a responsibility to care … [Read more...]

New Budget May Stop Slaughter Plants from Opening in U.S.

By

Over the past few months, six slaughter plants have requested authorization to start slaughtering horses in the U.S.  Governor Fallin in Oklahoma, only last week signed a bill that would allow slaughterhouses in Oklahoma to open, even though the majority of her constituents are against horse slaughter.  It is ironic that, having pretty much a zero market for horse meat in the U.S., we are continuing to fight to try to stop horse slaughter plants open in the United States, when they are closing … [Read more...]