Author Archives: jjacques

Stop the blame – Start the solution.

The HSUS would like us to believe that the Killbuyers are the problem.  I disagree.  Killbuyers are not the problem.  When a horse ends up at auction, it is the series of owners that have failed the horse, NOT the … Continue reading

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Sustainable ideas for the Unwanted Horse Population.

As the founder of the Equine Rescue Network, I receive daily emails from owners of aging horses asking for our help to find their horse a new home.  Its hard to receive so many similar requests from owners who have … Continue reading

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Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth

I posted a video of a Christmas Gift of a horse that was given to a wife that appears not-so-thrilled.  I noted that the horses “will likely need rescuing someday”.  In addition, I noted the family’s lack of experience with horses.   Several … Continue reading

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Are the Mexican Horse Slaughter Plants closing?

NO.  The plants are not closing in Mexico.  The European Union (EU) consumes only 22% of horses processing in Mexico.  More concerning is without the EU placing restrictions and standards on the care of horses being processed in Mexico – … Continue reading

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EU ban on the export of horse meat is nothing to celebrate

David Duquette, Equine Program Director for Protect the Harvest, is concerned the EU ban will have unintended consequences for American horses: Rather than stemming the flow of America horses to processing plants in Mexico, Duquette believes the ban will simply … Continue reading

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Horse Slaughter – What’s the status? Is there end in sight?

WHEN will it end? When will we stop shipping American horses thousands of miles across the borders for slaughter: with no food, water or rest on that final journey.   At the rate of 100,000 horses a year, I ask … Continue reading

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Is Horse Slaughter over for Mexico?

European Union has proposed a ban on exporting horses from Mexico.  Could this be a huge win for American Horses? 93,643 American horses have been slaughtered in Mexico in 2014 (YTD) The good news: is that Canada does not have extended capacity … Continue reading

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Do Carriage Horses need rescuing?

 The Equine Rescue Network is an electronic network of over 225,000 (very active) equine advocates working collaboratively to improve the welfare of horses.  As the founder, people often ask my opinions of issues relating to equine welfare, as a professor … Continue reading

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The Horse’s Prayer…

The Horse’s Prayer I’m only a horse, dear Master, but my heart is warm and true. I’m ready to work my hardest, for the pleasure of pleasing you. Good corn, hay and water, are all that I wish to ask. … Continue reading

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Seriously, NBC you didn’t save Kevin Silverlaspia from slaughter?

Dear NBC Investigators, I recently saw your story on  “Champion horses sent to slaughter.”  I am glad you investigated this news story.  It has gone virally through the social media and has given your network valuable exposure. I should be … Continue reading

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