Comments on: Horse Slaughter Ban Reinstated Under New Federal Budget

By: Marnita

Marnita — Sun, 01 May 2016 15:41:50 +0000

I am sick of people killing Horses because they don’t have another use for them. Every horse born in the USA should have a $200 license fee that goes to the protection of Horses being abused and to legit rescues to help Horses live out there lives when not wanted or injured and can’t be used. Stop the back yard breeding. These horses have built the United Stated on the sweat of their backs. They carried, pulled, ran, died for this country and you are saying all we can do for the unwanted ones is feed them to another country. Which in by itself is a form of genocide on them these horse’s meat is pure poison to there meat supply. What are these ppl doing in the government.?? Don’t they know the horror that this is causing. Don’t they know these beautiful animals that are so kind are being stabbed to death in Mexico. That evil men in the USA going around buying up family Horses with the promise of a forever home. Only to take these beloved horse’s to their so- called (partner) who in turn runs them to the kill buyer Auction where there beloved pet is worth no more than their pound of flesh. After they have been paid to rehomes these horses to there new forever homes. Then paid again when they sell the horse to the kill buyers. We isn’t that just a two edged blade. They get paid twice for the same job that is one of the most horrific jobs known to anyone that loves animals and feel they should be treated with respect. I beg them to go on utube and watch some horse slaughter videos. Not one and not two but ten at random. See if you then feel this is the right way for a Horses life to end. I am a horse lover, I am a American Cowgirl. We love our horses as much as you love your pets, wheather it’s your dogs or cats or bird. Don’t mess with my horses. They are my pets. They are a companion animal in our world we live in now. If someone wanted to kill your dog what would you do. I hope you would fight for their life just as I am fighting for my pets life. My horse is not your food. Our horses are not anyone’s food. Leave our horses alone and start saving our history and the horses that have helped us advance in our history faster than any other animal alive today. No normal person wants to see Horses slaughtered, yet you are still letting them be shipping in horrible conditions and cut up while they are still alive or even giving birth to a foal. I suggest if you don’t know this is going on that you get your head out of the sand and take notice. Because believe me, we are. Every state and every district. Stop Slaughtering Horses by shipping them to there death. My horse is not safe food and she or he just happens to be my best friend. Just say “NO” to any part of horse slaughter. It is not honorable, it’s disgusting, and it isn’t safe for man nor horse. Please end our part now. We can end this in this country. We can change a world and make it safer for people and safer for my horses past and present.

By: KJ

KJ — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:48:37 +0000

Why would you not want horse slaughter to be reinstated in the US. If it is here then we can control the transportation and how they are treated up until being killed. There will be rules and regulations that can be put into place and they can have check ups to make sure everything is being done humanely. Not only that it would open up jobs in the US. I am not a huge fan of any of this, but at least if it is in the US we can regulate it and make it humane. Canada and Mexico are far from that. Just because it is not taking place here does not mean it is not happening. Wouldn’t you rather be able to control it at least?

By: susan

susan — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 14:51:44 +0000

Pass the whole law no shipping… All of you look up on fb Justice for Copiah County.. 100 horses some found died, all near death by a man who has past charges just shipped some poor horse to slaughter.. The horse community could have found homes for them and would have been whiling to take over medical bills.. But No small to crap in MS stood in the way why???? Greed and money… All sick horses today headed to Tx then Mexxio.. USA horses.. Did we forget that they fought for this country.. When ribbons for this country.. This man needs to be locked up on his second count.

By: susan

susan — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 14:50:25 +0000

By: Shelby

Shelby — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 13:16:58 +0000

I am happy that it is banned in the US but this still does not prevent the shipping of them across borders. Nor does it do anything to protect the wild horses being rounded up and shipped. There are tons of rescues out there that are fighting to save as many as possible but they are in need of donations, home offers, and transport.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Things-Horse-Rescue/1522306584678351?sk=timeline

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 08:32:18 +0000

I am so thankful horse slaughter is once again banned in the U.S. The Safeguard American Food Exports Act needs to be passed. We need to stop horse slaughter once & for all in addition to stopping exportation to Canada & Mexico for the same purpose. Then, I’ll be able to sleep at night.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 19:47:51 +0000

Horse slaughter should be banned permanently!!!! Killing horses for their meat is just wrong.

By: Virginia

Virginia — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:40:14 +0000

How about this one? Between horse overpopulation and folks having a difficult caring for their horses why not the federal government offer a program for folks like myself who want to set up a rescue ranch with trainers and experts who can determine which horses are trainable for every aspect of horse riding and for those who aren’t or too old then the farm would be the place for them to live out the rest of their lives! Horseback riding for pleasure or competition can be fun even if it is only the local level. If I were lucky to have a rescue ranch I would also implement therapy programs for the handicapped, vets, summer camps for children, etc. Horses are some of God’s beautiful creatures inside and out and can be utilized in so many ways. I have seen videos of horses being slaughtered and am still sick to my stomach today. If a horse is not worth the effort of keeping alive then euthanization is appropriate! Let other countries find their horses to slaughter for meat consumption but not here!

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:35:32 +0000

The ban on horse slaughter for human consumption needs desperately to be extended to include humane shipment of ALL animals in the U.S. Those on their trip to Mexico or Canada are frequently carried in double deckers and crowded so they can’t stand properly or lift their heads!!!

By: Bev Stayart

Bev Stayart — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:02:49 +0000

Excellent article. Horse slaughter needs to be banned permanently. Horses are symbolic of, not just the American West, but of America itself. Our beautiful horses do not belong on foreign dinner plates. Let’s defeat the horse slaughterers once and for all by enacting a permanent ban this year.