Program Term Archive
Equines
Illegally Acquired Horses
EquinesHundreds—perhaps thousands—of our horses are stolen each year. Horse thieves make quick money by unloading illegally obtained horses to killer buyers and slaughterhouses. Slaughterhouses typically kill and process them so...
Horse-drawn Carriages
EquinesIn many cities, horse-drawn carriages are seen as tourist attractions, evoking nostalgic images of days gone by. Yet, underlying these quaint notions is the reality for the horses: daily exposure...
Horse Slaughter Statistics
EquinesWhile the slaughter of horses for human consumption on US soil has stopped, failure by the US Congress to pass legislation banning horse slaughter means that American horses are still...
Horse Slaughter Facts and FAQs
EquinesFor us to make progress in eliminating horse slaughter, the issue needs to be understood. Here are some key facts and answers to frequently asked questions about this important issue.
Wild Horses and Burros
EquinesFor decades, America’s wild horses have faced tremendous pressure from the government, ranchers, the livestock industry, state wildlife agencies, and others who do not support the protection of these iconic...
Horse Slaughter
EquinesIn the United States, horses have never been raised for human consumption, yet for decades, American horses have been bought and violently slaughtered to satisfy diners in other countries. In 2007, courts...
Debunking the “Unwanted Horse” Myth
EquinesNo hard data exists to back up claims about a burgeoning population of “unwanted horses.” Even with the steep decline in export for slaughter, there has been no documented increase...
Ejiao Act
EquinesThe bipartisan Ejiao Act would prohibit the transport, sale, and purchase within the United States of products containing ejiao and of donkeys and donkey hides for the production of ejiao.
Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act
EquinesThe Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act would end the use of helicopters in roundups of wild horses and burros. This bipartisan bill would promote fiscal responsibility and the humane...
Prevent All Soring Tactics Act
EquinesSoring—which involves intentionally inflicting pain on a horse’s hooves and front limbs to produce an exaggerated high-stepping gait known as the Big Lick—remains a persistent and rampant practice in Tennessee...