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Horse Auctions

Horse auctions are held across the United States — there are hundreds of horse auctions held ever year. Mathematically speaking, the most horses are auctioned in Texas, California, Kansas, and New Mexico. And while you may imagine an elite sales ring featuring one winning racehorse and treasured breed after another… there is another side to horse auctions. You may be more likely to see losers than winners at the auction. Some of the ponies and horses that appear at auctions arrive in good health and are obviously well cared for. Their owners may be present, looking for buyers who will … Continue reading →

Eleven Ways To Help Stop Horse Slaughtering

The Humane Society of the United States would like to see an end to horse slaughter for human consumption. Congress seems to be in favor of this effort, but progress is slow in coming. In the meantime, there are some things you can do to help. Write to your local and state government officials and ask them to support state and national efforts to ban horse slaughter. Write to your local and state government officials and ask them for stronger protections for slaughter-bound horses until horse slaughter is banned entirely. If you are a horse owner, don’t send your ill … Continue reading →

Animal Abuse: Horse Slaughtering

Although horse meat is not eaten in the United States, nearly a hundred thousand horses are slaughtered here annually for human consumption. After death, the flesh is processed and sent overseas to parts of Europe and Asia where horse meat is desirable. Horses of all ages and breeds may find themselves on the auction block and headed to the slaughter house, including: Unsuccessful race horses Sick or lame horses Surplus horses from riding schools and camps Mares who are not producing “valuable” foals Foals born as a result of the Pregnant Mare Urine industry, which produces the estrogen-replacement drug known … Continue reading →