The horses aren't feeding the 15% population of starving people but rather it is a $15-20 luxury.

Cats and dogs are protected and aren't allowed to be sold for slaughter or exported food and yet horses who are not bred for meat are being slaughtered.

A national poll in the states showed that 93% of people want horse slaughter to be stopped.

Often horse owners don't even realize that their horses are being sold for meat when they sell them to a new owner. Even if they are aware, a lot of the time they aren't aware of the suffering and fear the horses have to go through on their way to and at the slaughter houses.

Beacon for the Equine is a website developed to equip unaware individuals with horse neglect and abuse education. In other words, you can find lots of information regarding horse abuse and slaughter along with ways to help out and get involved through Beacon for the Equine.

Dedication Slideshow Video - 06/14/2007

Made by Beacon for the Equine. Music: "These Days" by Chantal Kreviazuk.

New Slaughter Plant to Open in Canada - 05/01/2007

Recent reports have said that a plant is going to open up in Saskatchewan, Canada. And the lots are getting packed due to the closing down of the U.S. plants. Read the full article here.

Horse Slaughter in the United States becomes Illegal - 03/28/2007

As of March 28th, 2007 the Washington D.C. court has declared horse slaughter in the U.S. illegal. To read the full article please read here.

Protection Reinstated for Wild Horses - 03/07/2007

Wild horses in the states have now been put under protection again so they can no longer be sold for commercial use. Read the article here.

 

 

 

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