Category Archives: ERN Blog

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 →

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 →

 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 →

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 →

Fred was successful harness race horse; then an Amish driving horse.   When he was 12 years old he became chronically lame from many years of pounding pavement.  His Amish owners drove him to auction.  His harness was removed and put on another … Continue reading →

Most of my days start with dark roast coffee and a quick check-in on Facebook. Today’s Facebook news feed started with a video of a horse being shot in the head.  I scroll down a bit further and see another post … Continue reading →

She once was a polo pony.  She once was a fox hunter.  She once was a show horse.  She was once owned by a small child.  She is careful not to step on small toes.  She knows not to move … Continue reading →

If you ask any killbuyer, he will say he does a service to the horse community by eliminating excess horses from the industry and freeing up stalls for equine professionals to continue to operation and make profit. But there are … Continue reading →