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Organizations and Individuals Opposed to Horse Slaughter

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Hundreds of recognized organizations across the United States are opposed to the slaughter of American horses for human consumption, including racing and competition associations, breed registries, and equine veterinary groups.

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This page lists some of the groups that support the SAFE Act to end horse slaughter. In addition to the groups listed below, AWI co-leads the Homes for Horses Coalition, which includes hundreds of members, all of whom are supportive of the SAFE Act.

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If you represent an organization and would like your group’s name included on the growing list of supporters, please email AWI with your name, job title, organization, address, phone number, and website address.

National Humane Groups

  • American Sanctuary Association
  • The American Standardbred Adoption Program, Inc.
  • American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
  • American Wild Horse Conservation
  • Animals’ Angels USA
  • Animal Legal Defense Fund
  • Animal Welfare Institute
  • Born Free USA
  • Captive Wild Animal Protection Campaign
  • The Equestrian Society – United States
  • The EQUUS Foundation
  • The Exceller Fund
  • FOSH (Friends of Sound Horses)
  • Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
  • Homes for Horses Coalition
  • Hounds and Heroes
  • The Humane Society of the United States
  • In Defense of Animals
  • IJA (Independent Judges Association)
  • The National Humane Education Society
  • The Pegasus Foundation
  • The Progressive Animal Welfare Society
  • United Animal Nations
  • Veterinarians for Equine Welfare
  • World Animal Protection
  • World Events Ending Animal Cruelty

Veterinary Groups

  • Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
  • Our Honor
  • Veterinarians for Equine Welfare

Horse Industry

  • American Sugarbush Harlequin Draft Association
  • American Walking Pony Association
  • The American Holsteiner Horse Association, Inc.
  • The American Sulphur Horse Association
  • American Indian Horse Registry
  • Breeders’ Cup
  • California Horse Racing Board
  • Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
  • Eaton & Thorne
  • Eaton Sales, Inc.
  • Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners – Blue Moon Aftercare
  • Fasig-Tipton Company, Inc.
  • Glen Hill Farm
  • Hambletonian Society, Inc.
  • Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
  • International Pleasure Walking Horse Registry
  • The Jockey Club
  • Jockey’s Guild
  • Maryland Horse Council
  • National Show Horse Registry
  • National Steeplechase Association, Inc.
  • National Walking Horse Association
  • New Jersey Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
  • New York Racing Association, Inc.
  • New York State Thoroughbred Racing and Development Fund Corporation
  • New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc.
  • North American Mustang Association and Registry
  • Ocala Breeder’s Sales Company (OBS)
  • Palomino Horse Association, Int.
  • Racetrack Chaplaincy of America
  • Stronach Group (1/ST)
  • Texas State Horse Council
  • Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
  • Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau
  • Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
  • United Stated Equestrian Federation
  • United States Eventing Association
  • United States Harness Racing Alumni Association
  • U.S. Trotting Association

This list may not be used in any form without the permission of the Animal Welfare Institute.

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