Saving Horses From Slaughter
In 2011 an average of 7430 horses per month were slaughtered in Canada. These horses are not worthless, in fact many have good bloodlines and tons of potential. What they need is a chance. They are on this earth because someone chose for them to be here and we owe them a better end than slaughter. Even if that means euthanization or, yes, a well placed bullet. There is no dignity in slaughter.People put them in this situation.No horse would ever willingly walk into an auction ring or a slaughterhouse.
Not all people that bring a horse to auction are bad. It's not our place to judge or criticize but to help. Often it's a matter of ignorance and sometimes it's a matter of desperation. Some people have no clue their horse may sell for meat. Or a lack of understanding of the true worth of a horse. It's not about bloodlines or athleticism or conformation (not that alot of auction horses don't possess these highly sought after qualities) It's about the horse's heart. It's individuality. It's right to life and, when the time comes, a dignified end. It's about respect. The horse slaughter industry is money driven and shrouded in secrecy. The horses are suffering terribly and most Canadians are unaware it's even going on here. As long as horses are easily available, and they are worth more dead than alive in so many eyes, there will be no change.
In 2011 an average of 7430 horses per month were slaughtered in Canada. These horses are not worthless, in fact many have good bloodlines and tons of potential. What they need is a chance. They are on this earth because someone chose for them to be here and we owe them a better end than slaughter. Even if that means euthanization or, yes, a well placed bullet. There is no dignity in slaughter.People put them in this situation.No horse would ever willingly walk into an auction ring or a slaughterhouse.
Not all people that bring a horse to auction are bad. It's not our place to judge or criticize but to help. Often it's a matter of ignorance and sometimes it's a matter of desperation. Some people have no clue their horse may sell for meat. Or a lack of understanding of the true worth of a horse. It's not about bloodlines or athleticism or conformation (not that alot of auction horses don't possess these highly sought after qualities) It's about the horse's heart. It's individuality. It's right to life and, when the time comes, a dignified end. It's about respect. The horse slaughter industry is money driven and shrouded in secrecy. The horses are suffering terribly and most Canadians are unaware it's even going on here. As long as horses are easily available, and they are worth more dead than alive in so many eyes, there will be no change.