The sponsor of legislation to ban horse slaughter, Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., announced his retirement today. ... Read More
At least 24,188 American equines were shipped to Mexican or Canadian slaughterhouses during 2025 — a 21% increase from a year earlier.
The total number of exports for the year does ... Read More
Tragically, the number of American horses exported for slaughter is on pace to reach the highest total in at least four years.
The export ... Read More
To take action for America's horses, see the end of this post.
Rep. Vern Buchanan and 19 of his Republican colleagues recently called on House leadership to include language banning horse ... Read More
The looming government shutdown would provide a reprieve for some wild horses and burros facing removal from the range.
All non-essential personnel would be furloughed and the government would stay closed ... Read More
Originally posted March 6, 2025
Let’s get it done!
It’s time for Congress to put a lasting ban on horse slaughter here at home and stop American horses — ... Read More
By Jay Hodvey
As published by BloodHorse Daily
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The figure ... Read More
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