Category Archives: Janine

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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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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Equine Slaughter and the SAFE Act. Winning a Battle or a War?

Like many other horse lovers, I mistakenly thought horses were not slaughtered in the United States.  That practice had ended in 2006 when the US plants were mandated to close.   I was shocked to learn the same number of … Continue reading

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Equine Rescue; Lessons from the Garden Hose

Am I wrong? I used to be an average American.  I donated to cancer causes, to provide water to children in Africa, to local animal shelters, and to the Humane Society (HSUS). In 2007, I was pleased to hear the … Continue reading

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Horse Rescue – Illegal Horse Racing?

Today we tried to save a 4 yr old, Standardbred Stallion from the New Holland Auction.  ERN volunteers ran his Freeze brand through Standardbred Association and learned he had last raced on Oct. 2cd.  During this race, he must have … Continue reading

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Equine Rescue: Jump and a net will appear.

As I turned into the parking lot at the New Holland Horse auction, I noted a familiar old Ford pickup with a rusty stock trailer in tow.  I know this rig.  It makes my heart sink in a combined moment … Continue reading

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