February 05, 2012

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Poll Finds Big Ag Horse Slaughter Promotion Has Backfired
February 3, 2012 - Chicago (EWA) – A poll conducted in January by Lake Research Partners for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) found that 80% of Americans are strongly opposed to horse slaughter. The highly respected research group based its survey on 1,008 voters giving the results a 3% margin of error. The poll found opposition was consistent across all sectors, including horse owners.
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Horse Sense Prevails: House Committee Approves Bill with Ban on Double-Deck Trailer Transport
Friday, February 3, 2102 - Washington, D.C. -- The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to report that the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, H.R. 7, approved earlier today by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee includes a prohibition on the hauling of horses via double-deck trailers.
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Calls Needed Today in Support of Ban on Hauling Horses in Double-Deck Trailers
Monday, January 30, 2012 - At long last, a ban on the use of trailers with more than one level for hauling horses is on the verge of being considered by Congress... It is also on the verge of being derailed. While language clearly banning ALL hauling of horses by double-deck trailers is included in the Surface Transportation Extension Act, opponents are trying to undermine this modest yet important legislation.
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The Face of American Horse Slaughter
Washington, DC (January 23, 2012) – Some politicians in Washington feel that restarting a horse slaughter industry on American soil is a good idea. We’d like to offer a small window into how the horse slaughter industry currently operates, as shady players make deals amongst themselves while duping innocent people into giving up their horses to be butchered. Read on…
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Children’s Writing Campaign Building Groundswell of Support
January 16, 2012 - Chicago (EWA) – The Equine Welfare Alliance (EWA) children’s letter writing campaign to end horse slaughter, first announced on January 5th, has now received the support of The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) Humane Education Committee.
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America’s Youth Appeal to the President to End Horse Slaughter
January 6, 2012 - Chicago (EWA) – Jo-Claire Corcoran of the Equine Welfare Alliance’s Research Team has launched a children’s letter writing campaign to end the slaughter of American horses. Canadian partners have launched a parallel campaign aimed at stopping horse slaughter in Canada.
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Owner of HERDA-Affected Show Prospect Horse Finds New Purpose
Almost two years after discovering her western pleasure show prospect has the devastating genetic defect HERDA, owner finds a new purpose. There was so much to look forward to for Robin Davison. She had just purchased a wonderful western pleasure show prospect in November of 2009 and was going to chase her dream of showing at the National Western Stock Show.
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Free Gelding Surgery for Horses Offered at Kentucky Horse Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 5, 2012) - In an effort to help reduce the number of unwanted and inconvenient horses being bred in Kentucky, the Kentucky Horse Park is hosting its second Free Gelding Clinic on Saturday, March 10, 2012.
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Billboard against Horse Slaughter... a Community to Be Proud Of
Recently a billboard was put up in Palm Beach County regarding the issue of horse slaughter and specifically against horse slaughter. Pure Thoughts Inc. Horse Rescue stands against horse slaughter and always will; it is a horrific end for a horse's life; our goal and mission has always been and always will be the welfare of the horses.
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Help Protect the Pryor Wild Horses
The Billings BLM has decided to accept emails (BLM_MT_Billings_FO@blm.gov) and faxes (406-896-5281) for comments on their Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) which calls for the permanent removal of 30 young horses (ages 1-3 years) from the Pryor Wild Horse Range during 2012. Comments are due by close of business (4:30 pm MST) January 6th.
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Grant a Wish! Donate Something Other Than Money?
WESTPORT, CT - December 16, 2011 - Halters, lead ropes, hay, horse feed, shampoo & conditioner, salt blocks, grooming brushes, fly spray, ink cartridges, supplements, blankets, saddles, bridles, riding helmets, postage stamps, saddle pads, shavings, buckets, boots, duct tape, rakes, clippers, fly masks, gift cards to supply stores, and more.
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