We need to get our representatives and the public aware of the SAFE Act and how it can help stop horse slaughter. We know you're busy, but you can help by just taking five minutes of your time. In order to get our voices heard, please plan EVERY WEDNESDAY to do these three things: 1. ONE CALL- make a phone call to your representative. Tell your representative that you would like him/her to support the SAFE Act, HR 1942. This will literally take TWO MINUTES of your time. If you don't know … [Read more...]
Every Wednesday is #Yes2SAFE Day!
Every Wednesday is #Yes2SAFE Day. We are asking all of our fellow horse advocates to call, e-mail or tweet their representatives EVERY WEDNESDAY to support the Safeguard American Food Safety (SAFE) Act. Please take 2-3 minutes to call your representative every Wednesday through November 30th to let them know that we are united in ending horse slaughter in the United States. Please use the following hashtag when tweeting about the SAFE Act: #YES2SAFE To find your representative's phone … [Read more...]
Why You Should Not Support the Kentucky Derby
On Saturday morning, 20 horses will run in the Kentucky Derby and ONE will win. Let me be a little more specific: Out of approximately 35,000 registered Thoroughbreds, 20 three-year old horses, who have been in training since they were 12 months or younger, will be running faster than is safe for their bodies. These horses will be at a high risk for bone fractures and bruising. It's not necessarily that I am against horse racing... in theory. Racing is a time-honored tradition, and I see … [Read more...]
5 Important Reasons NOT to Send Your Horse to Auction
Auctions have been a part of our culture for over 2500 years and have a long, sordid history. The first recorded auction was held in 500 B.C. to sell marriageable women; the most attractive women were put up for auction first, akin to a Maxim top ten list. Auctions evolved throughout the years, being used to sell slaves and spoils of war, and eventually grew to include livestock and other items. In modern western civilization, auctions were a convenient way for individuals to sell their … [Read more...]
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