When my horse was 25+ my uncle recommended I take him to the sale so I could get a little $ and not have to care for him as a senior. Basically, sell him for slaughter. I couldn’t believe it. The moment I got my horse when I was 13 I knew I was in for the long haul and I would do the act of mercy if I needed to and give him a decent place to rest…and when the time came, I did. Thank you for giving time, effort and money to animals who are capable of bonding and working in tandem with us humans. We were made to take care of the animals, (and each other) and not be cruel and non caring.
You made the right choice...selling for meat money is a decision anyone should make....a friend let her horse go off with a guy in a truck...when he could no longer be ridden...because she couldn't cope with having him put down...we've had our older ones put down at home....never nice....❤
My connection was a lot like yours. Igot my horse when I was 16 and he was 10. He was a former racehorse, and he and I were together until he was 30 years old when he went to Horsey Heaven due to a stroke. Even during my most broke days, I would never consider getting rid of him, and he always was fed well and saw the vet when he needed it, oh yeah, and shoes. He was a member of the family. I still miss him terribly.
But there are instances that humans should not receive kindness, they abuse anything be it human or animal those people will never learn kindness unless they experience the same exact treatment they chose to use. You get what you dish out. Zero tolerance.
Man, I remember betting on "My Lil Dude" sometime within the past year! Thank you so much for your position on protecting these horses from slaughter and the responsibility of the breeder. I have raised, and continue to raise money for rescues that focus on saving those bound for slaughter, and also I've raised money for Thoroughbred aftercare. I just bought into a mare that we claimed in order to have her as a broodmare, and hearing you say, "The person who breeds the horse should be responsible for that horse's life," was just so straightforward and to the point. Thank you for saying that. It will be done on our end.
There should be a law that race tracks MUST contribute financially to a rescue fund, so at least the race horses don't end up in a kill pen. Thank you sir, for your God Send efforts❤🙏❤
@@user-rl2vr2qt8c thank him for saving these 2 but if the former owners aren't shown and given the same exact treatment then how many more horses are they going to abuse that someone may get there too late to save. Zero tolerance. You get what you dish out.
My horse died at home at age 32. I had his company for 23 years. A Kentucky Derby winner was slaughtered and eaten in Japan. You don't just sell them repeatedly downhill for a few bucks when you're tired of them. They aren't cars, they are living beings. If you absolutely can't take care of them anymore for some reason, then you owe them the last act of kindness, not sending them to suffer and starve in misery in a slow death in the slaughter pipeline to give you a few dollars.
God bless this man! He is bringing the ugly truth of horse racing to the light. My friend regularly pulls Thoroughbreds from Tampa Bay Downs before they load on the livestock hauler to Mexico. She trains them to be riding horses or some to compete in English show classes….she has retained and rehomed 17 to date. Her first horse was an OTTB and she had a wonderful show career with him. He is now retired.
Thank you for your empathy and kindness toward these horses…the racing industry has a lot to answer for in rehoming their cast offs. You are now their guardian angel..🫶🫶
Hello, I thought I would let you know the a utube channel called Horse Plus Heroes from Tenn. takes in all sorts of horses and goes to Wash, D.C. very often to work on getting the laws changed to stop any more horses from being exported from the U.S. for meat. They have a wonderful farm with two full time Vets and take really good care of all the animals that come to them. I'm so glad that you could save those great looking horses. Take Care.
John Stewart a big thankyou to u for what u r doing. You are right about Breeders being responsible for the horses they breed in all honesty there are too many being bred. There are too many races here in UK and Ireland. I don't know what all us racing fans can do because it can't go on. U deserve a big hug as do your team and John Stewart I won't forget what u r doing for these intelligent and beautiful animals but u need others to follow your example and empathy
Thank you, sir, for speaking so clearly about this issue. When our horses come to us it’s with a promise that it will be a full lifespan home. They are our friends. I never throw my friends away. So, again, thank you.
Supply qnd demand, it starts with bad breeders who only care about money. Good to hear you caring enough to help them! My first horse was a Thoroughbred and I loved her dearly! Best ride! Best friend! So special
This needs to be addressed at the source. Many people have faced hard times. I like the idea of breeders taking some responsibility. It costs a lot to properly take care of horses and I think that is driving the kill pen industry. Pet food and people eat horse meat in far oversees cultures. I think the neglect cases are definitely due to lack of funding. A lot of money in breeding horses so I think the breeders and horse enthusiasts should definitely step to the plate.
Really admire the caring, compassion and respect you have for these beautiful animals who bring us humans so much pleasure!! Had horses as a teen, sure miss them!!
It has to be taken care of at the root. Owners and breeders need to take responsibility. Laws need to be made--you choose to own or breed or race you are responsible. Period, no passing the buck. You choose to do what you do, take responsibility.
Numbers sound very low. And it's not just TBs (most under 5yrs), but 80% QHs such as Ranch-Dumps and the Amish dumping their work horses. Not to talk about the show and sport industry dumping their unwanted!
Lovely…thank you so much for stepping in and raising more awareness, it so needed..these Horses run their Hearts out and give their best…they deserve better…❤
The owners should be held responsible for where these beautiful horses end up. They obviously don't care ,out of sight out of mind.c they should be made to contribute to the aftercare of them. Its all winning to them, no thought for the horses care and feelings. Thank you for you're work you have a lovely farm ,and good hearts. X❤
Hi! I have 3 rescue horses from kill pens. I never had so much fun rehabbing these animals. Right now I am trying desperately to find a job to keep this up in terms of board and everything. Please keep up the good work.
Myself as a small breeder, yes I care about them. But the race owner used them and took the money. I have kept many horses, taken in OTTBs that my daughters rode, and learned and kept well. Some were sold on, some grew old here, passed on and were buried here. The expense is too much I could only care for a few at a time.
Thank you for being their guardian angel and saving these beautiful horses from an undeserved and horrific fate. The whole issue is a nightmare and we need to pass some kind of legislation that helps save horses from this cruel, inhumane ending that they do not deserve.
Thank you for helping to get the word out. It's on all of us to contribute wherever we can. I agree with him when he says that if You bring it into the world, you are to care for it. Bless you.
HP in Tennessee come across a lot of track horses. As a breeder, people can't just dump 24 foals, some to young to be weaned at the auction. Responsibility is reflected in this vlog. There are three bill's in Congress, one of which is simply being added too. Those bill's will stop abuse, stop export for slaughter. Everyone needs to contact their representatives to get passed. March and August were the timelines
This is why I do not support horse racing. I have rescued many animals in my life including several quarter horses from the kill pens. This is what happens when animals are just a commodity. I have seen all horses from ponies to champion race horses to used up draft horses. It breaks my heart. These racehorses make excellent riding horses given time to mature and be trained.
Thank you so much for this video and being who you are - you're a wonderful spokesperson for these majestic animals. I have a horse who when I bought him failed the vet exam but I knew if I sent him back he would end up at auction. I have had him 5 years now and enjoyed riding him for a time I love him and though he has challenges and I may not be able to ride him again I will care for him to the end.
I can't thank you enough. Taking responsibility to ensure the safety of these horses that have worked so hard for us, means everything to them. It's doing the right thing, which so many do not. Animals are smart as you say, they know when they are in a bad situation and it breaks them. A life worth living right until the end is what they deserve, no question.
circa 50s thru 90s - Lionel Tollemache Harris of Los Cuervos stables in Orange County always bought his horses at the knacker - a majority were Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racehorses - as a young girl/ teenager who worked and rode there - i would only ever buy my horses from 'kill pens' - i've seen many an amazing horse (like these and more) on the verge of being slaughtered mostly because they were losing or no longer making $$ and/ or owners discarded / couldnt care for them.
I’m so glad you were in a position to help,when I was younger managed to save a beautiful Australian stock horse and a welsh pony,they were beautiful for trail riding,they were destined for the dogger.They were beautiful, long gone now, their graves out side under the gum tree they used to share for shade,I can see it from the kitchen window, I miss them still.
I absolutely agree with everything you have said here! I have said for years that the breeder should ultimately be responsible for the horse. I microchip all of my horses in the event they end up in a bad place, I have the chance to get them back, they will always have a home with me. I truly feel that legislation must be created for this purpose. Animals are not disposable, nor are they here for the entertainment of humans. They have a soul and a purpose beyond what humans understand and it is our obligation to care for them.
Maybe a contribution from all earnings from racing - big wins, betting industry, tracks, horse sales when they spiral in the hundreds of thousands - a small contribution from all big money, to fund dignified retirement for all the beauriful animals who make the sport.
Sad so few views and comments. 😢 Responsible breeding practices should be encourage in America from cats to parrots to horses. You breed? Then you are responsible for their lives so they don't end up abandoned, neglected and in kill situations. Or just don't breed when we have enough animals needing love and homes. ❤ Great job taking a public stand John Stewart! ❤
One of the biggest problems with this world is everything is considered disposable and replaceable. No more are the days of responsibility, dependability, honor, integrity or loyalty. We will all answer to God as to what we did with what He gave us. I'm just as guilty during my lifetime and I have repented for those sins and I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ and I now live for Him. If you do not know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour I pray that you will seek Him and believe upon Him and the gospel message while He can still be found. God bless this man for his actions. 🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤
I started watching @FletcherFarmsAmarillo who started rescuing Belgian Draft horses, BorderHouse slaughter ? is also another place who rescues as well, and because of them I had no idea this thing was occurring. Being used to win some money and then tossed aside is a crime.
I've thought for some time now that racing is a cruel sport, unfair to the horses, who are just tools for profit in human hands. I used to love horse racing; I've owned TBs and even bred my own TB filly. The more stories I read and heard about how these beautiful, innocent horses are discarded or killed when injured or can't run fast enough, my feelings changed. Racing is a rich man's game, I think, but only for those who are willing to care for the foals they bring into the world for the duration of those animals' lives.
It's not just racing. It's show horses too. Any breed you can think of, ends up in the slaughter pipeline when they are of no use anymore. TB's Standardbreds, pure Arabians, QH's, TWH, Saddlebreds, Mustangs(and those awful feed lots are another story), Belgians, Percherons, Hafflinger,etc,etc.
he’s right. ears are now open and so are hearts. awareness is first. laws second. it is slowly moving there but we all must keep it on the table. slaughter of our beloved soul pets is unacceptable. Never and no more. Yes, the horses know whats going on when thrown away like harbage put in auctions for ruthless kill buyers
this is so disgusting! a horse that has been loyal and faithful and then shipped to a kill pen? my ex-raing grey hound was never shipped to a kill pen nor was he fed to sharks as bait. he was loved until the say he died at (2.0 ) years from THROMBOCYTO PENIA. There was NO SAVING ELI - he died at his Vet's office under strict medical care. HE WAS NOT SENT TO A USA DOG KILL PEN!
Awe what a shame I didn't know people threw away there race horses like that after the horse gave them so much l love horses I've never had one but I can tell you if I had we would of been friends for life
Very few are exported to other countries....Most are slaughtered in USA.....I have LeatherandLace Equine Rescue in Washington State, I specialize in OTTB, Arabians hotter breeds. Mission: Quality life and longevity after abuse, neglect.... The breeding farm has always had the responsibility of each horses bred....
Thank you for high lighting this dirty secret………so long as no one talks it can be ignored. The whole racing industry should feel shame about this. There needs to be an industry tax that becomes a fund to save such horses. So many make money out of these creatures and don’t,t forget the betting industry here. Most of us love seeing beautiful horses but we do not have the life style that would enable us to keep one and save it. A small tax on every financial transaction to do with racing seems the best way to me, you make money out of racing in any way, then you pay a tiny tax.
How horrific I had no idea this happened it’s absolutely outrageous . I’m in the UK WISH I COULD HELP . I WAS BROUGHT UP ON A STUD FARM AND OUR HORSES WERE KEPT FOR LIFE IF , APART FROM THE ONES SOLD , BUT THAT WAS ON THE UNDERTANDING THEY CAME BACK IF EVER A HOME WAS NEEDED ……..I AGREE THE TRACKS SHOULD CONTRIBUTE TO RETIREMENT FOR THEM THIS MAN DESERVES A MEDAL
This is a problem with all animals. There just isn’t enough people who can help. A lot of people want to help they just can’t for different reasons. It starts and ends with the original owner. Unfortunately
I think to breed any horse there should be a enforceable agreement for long term care, race earnings should have a percentage automatically put into savings where none winners as well as multimillion dollar winners benefit in long term care, it would be a start.
Boy was I naïve. I thought a race horse with all the money that they put into training and coming out with a good winner would have the right and the respect to retire was honors sadly I have been proven wrong. 😔
Yes the owners should be penalized for dumping their race horses - abuse!! Do we outlaw slaughter houses? What is the answer? Do we need more rescue farms?
New Zealand standardbreds have been rescued from the slaughter pipeline as well! The basic problem is over breeding. Horses are viewed as a commodity. What is wrong with having highly regulated slaughter facilities like in Europe where you can bring a horse and see that it's humanely put down? Yes, for meat but that's better than a trip to Mexico. Some owners are uncaring or not strong enough emotionally to make the proper decision. And that's not good enough. The horse rescues can't take them all and they can't be all rehomed either. People have to face the face the facts however challenging it is. Slaughter has a place but only if done humanely.
I agree. When the 3 American horse slaughter plants were shut down it just made the 'problem" of where these horses lives end farther away. The one in Ft Worth, TX killed them the day they arrived. Now the horses endure days of stress while being transported out of the US to Canada or Mexico but they aren't all killed there. Those countries live ship to Europe so they can be slaughtered closer to where they will be consumed. Also, many, many Americans don't believe people eat horses. I had to educate a doctor who wanted to prescribe me Premarin in the early 2000's when I asked for an alternative. He was completely flabbergasted when I told him about the premarin farms in Canada. How many doctors write scripts for women who also don't understand the ugly reality behind their little pills. Premarin (Pregnant Mare urine) has two victims: mares have to be constantly pregnant and fitted with apparatus that captures their urine and the 'byproduct" of all the foals born, especially colts. One stallion can impregnate a lot of mares, especially using artificial insemination. The rest are sold at auction. Fillies have a better chance to live longer because they can replace mares that can't conceive anymore but eventually they too will end up in the slaughter pipeline. I'm sure there are a few lucky ones who end up, somehow, in good homes but the vast majority will end up in a kill pen.
@@nyxcin1Australia is the biggest exporter of horse meat in the world but we also have a lot of Off The Track incentives, each state has their own programs including some big prize money shows. An OTT horse from WA just stepped up and went clear in Olympic eventing after one of the Aussie horses pulled up lame on the xc course. There's plenty of horses doing OTT classes and open classes in the 3 English sports, but at the same time there are a lot of brain fried and outright dangerous horses in the wrong hands that would be better off being shot. Did these two deserve to be shipped off to Mexico for not being claimed? Absolutely not, they look rather sweet. But for the most part in Aus, if they're a bit older and in those knackers yards, it's probably for a good reason. 🫤
I always wanted a horse had breyers horse statues saw Secretariat win belmont on grandparents black and white I had to stop kissing horses when I trail rode as a teen cause I was allergic now I am 66and8 months and I still want a horse of my own.......
At the very least the law that makes all horses be sent out of the country for slaughter. That is the VERY LEAST we owe all horses. At least there are humane slaughter laws in America. That being said we have to remember horses do live long past the years they can sport or work and that is probally the most expensive years too. Not everyone can afford 15 or more years of board for example and if it is required then even less people will even think of being involved with horses and that will not serve the horses eirher. No easy answers although my wish more people would include horses in their life not less.
STOP breeding and STOP racing. It's that simple. This man can't take care of all the horses he's produced over the years. How he can sleep at night is a mystery for me .....😢😢😢
When my horse was 25+ my uncle recommended I take him to the sale so I could get a little $ and not have to care for him as a senior. Basically, sell him for slaughter. I couldn’t believe it. The moment I got my horse when I was 13 I knew I was in for the long haul and I would do the act of mercy if I needed to and give him a decent place to rest…and when the time came, I did. Thank you for giving time, effort and money to animals who are capable of bonding and working in tandem with us humans. We were made to take care of the animals, (and each other) and not be cruel and non caring.
You made the right choice...selling for meat money is a decision anyone should make....a friend let her horse go off with a guy in a truck...when he could no longer be ridden...because she couldn't cope with having him put down...we've had our older ones put down at home....never nice....❤
My connection was a lot like yours. Igot my horse when I was 16 and he was 10. He was a former racehorse, and he and I were together until he was 30 years old when he went to Horsey Heaven due to a stroke. Even during my most broke days, I would never consider getting rid of him, and he always was fed well and saw the vet when he needed it, oh yeah, and shoes. He was a member of the family. I still miss him terribly.
But there are instances that humans should not receive kindness, they abuse anything be it human or animal those people will never learn kindness unless they experience the same exact treatment they chose to use. You get what you dish out. Zero tolerance.
Man, I remember betting on "My Lil Dude" sometime within the past year! Thank you so much for your position on protecting these horses from slaughter and the responsibility of the breeder. I have raised, and continue to raise money for rescues that focus on saving those bound for slaughter, and also I've raised money for Thoroughbred aftercare. I just bought into a mare that we claimed in order to have her as a broodmare, and hearing you say, "The person who breeds the horse should be responsible for that horse's life," was just so straightforward and to the point. Thank you for saying that. It will be done on our end.
Great comment Rita
❤❤ Thank you for saving these magestic and loving souls!! ❤
The whole industry is disgraceful. It should be abolished!
Thankyou
There should be a law that race tracks MUST contribute financially to a rescue fund, so at least the race horses don't end up in a kill pen. Thank you sir, for your God Send efforts❤🙏❤
Absolutely
Unfortunately these people who are former owners are about the bottom line and want to get as much money as possible.
People in this industry don’t care about the animals. They only care about the money they make!
@@tammywooley2635 it doesn’t need to be up to them. Each ticket sold could/should have a fee that goes toward the retirement of all race horses.
@@carolro6673 Where though?
Nothing beats Kindness❤ Thank you for saving these 2 beautiful horses ❤❤😊
@@user-rl2vr2qt8c thank him for saving these 2 but if the former owners aren't shown and given the same exact treatment then how many more horses are they going to abuse that someone may get there too late to save. Zero tolerance. You get what you dish out.
My horse died at home at age 32. I had his company for 23 years. A Kentucky Derby winner was slaughtered and eaten in Japan. You don't just sell them repeatedly downhill for a few bucks when you're tired of them. They aren't cars, they are living beings. If you absolutely can't take care of them anymore for some reason, then you owe them the last act of kindness, not sending them to suffer and starve in misery in a slow death in the slaughter pipeline to give you a few dollars.
God bless this man! He is bringing the ugly truth of horse racing to the light. My friend regularly pulls Thoroughbreds from Tampa Bay Downs before they load on the livestock hauler to Mexico. She trains them to be riding horses or some to compete in English show classes….she has retained and rehomed 17 to date. Her first horse was an OTTB and she had a wonderful show career with him. He is now retired.
Thank you for your empathy and kindness toward these horses…the racing industry has a lot to answer for in rehoming their cast offs. You are now their guardian angel..🫶🫶
Thank you so much for caring for these beautiful animals ❤️
Hello, I thought I would let you know the a utube channel called Horse Plus Heroes from Tenn. takes in all sorts of horses and goes to Wash, D.C. very often to work on getting the laws changed to stop any more horses from being exported from the U.S. for meat. They have a wonderful farm with two full time Vets and take really good care of all the animals that come to them. I'm so glad that you could save those great looking horses. Take Care.
Horse plus is a fantastic organisation! I've just watched their latest video, they rescue many horses.
I sent this video to Horse Plus Humane and I hope Mr. Stewart contacts them as well.
Thanks for your reply as I did not know about that organization and it is helpful information.
What a lovely,caring guy,thank goodness he understands horses & that he saves them as well.Beautiful Horses.😊❤
They are two very fine horses, who are lucky you found then, thank you for sharing 🐴🐎🐴🐎🐴
John Stewart a big thankyou to u for what u r doing. You are right about Breeders being responsible for the horses they breed in all honesty there are too many being bred. There are too many races here in UK and Ireland. I don't know what all us racing fans can do because it can't go on. U deserve a big hug as do your team and John Stewart I won't forget what u r doing for these intelligent and beautiful animals but u need others to follow your example and empathy
Thank you, sir, for speaking so clearly about this issue. When our horses come to us it’s with a promise that it will be a full lifespan home. They are our friends. I never throw my friends away. So, again, thank you.
Thank you Mr. Stewart for your empathy, kindness and love of these beautiful animals.
I also rescued a kill pen horse. He was a ranch horse that developed arthritis. This gave 100% for who ever owed him dumped in a kill pen
Also needs to be mentioned, the nurse mare foals....the Jockey Club's dirty little secret.
wow awesome. ya i’m getting older and have two nice horses. i can’t imagine selling them or getting rid of them. i take great care with my horses.
❤❤thank you!! Pass the SAFE ACT to stop sending to slaughter. God Bless u
Supply qnd demand, it starts with bad breeders who only care about money. Good to hear you caring enough to help them! My first horse was a Thoroughbred and I loved her dearly! Best ride! Best friend! So special
This needs to be addressed at the source. Many people have faced hard times. I like the idea of breeders taking some responsibility. It costs a lot to properly take care of horses and I think that is driving the kill pen industry. Pet food and people eat horse meat in far oversees cultures. I think the neglect cases are definitely due to lack of funding. A lot of money in breeding horses so I think the breeders and horse enthusiasts should definitely step to the plate.
Really admire the caring, compassion and respect you have for these beautiful animals who bring us humans so much pleasure!! Had horses as a teen, sure miss them!!
God Bless you, please keep the rescuing expansion! We need to cherish and honor these beautiful creatures!
It has to be taken care of at the root. Owners and breeders need to take responsibility. Laws need to be made--you choose to own or breed or race you are responsible. Period, no passing the buck. You choose to do what you do, take responsibility.
Thank you very much for your kindness 🙏 good people with a big big Heart ❤❤❤
Thank you for setting the good example.❤
These horses are no objects. They have character, emotions and thrive living in a herd. Giving Life creates responsibility. 🐣
This is tragic. I got an off-the-track thoroughbred and he was the best horse I ever had. I recommend everyone who wants a horse to rescue one.
To everything you said..AMEN and thank you ❤
They are beautiful spirits, thank you for being kind.
Numbers sound very low.
And it's not just TBs (most under 5yrs), but 80% QHs such as Ranch-Dumps and the Amish dumping their work horses. Not to talk about the show and sport industry dumping their unwanted!
Hook up with Horse Plus Humane they are lobbying in Whasington stopping horse cruelty and kill buyers
Lovely…thank you so much for stepping in and raising more awareness, it so needed..these Horses run their Hearts out and give their best…they deserve better…❤
The owners should be held responsible for where these beautiful horses end up. They obviously don't care ,out of sight out of mind.c they should be made to contribute to the aftercare of them. Its all winning to them, no thought for the horses care and feelings. Thank you for you're work you have a lovely farm ,and good hearts. X❤
Thank you for taking care of all the animals you have on your farm. ❤️
THANK YOU FOR RESCUING ❤️💕HOWEVER EVERY ONE IN ALL THE HORSE WORLD ( KNOWS ! WHAT HAPPENS TO ALL THESE OVER BRED) HORSES!!!!
Thank you for spreading the awareness. Bless you heart.❤️
And sadly hardly any Breeders feel responsible for their products! Feedlots even throw away papers to keep breeders from being bordered!
Thank you for sharing!
Hi! I have 3 rescue horses from kill pens. I never had so much fun rehabbing these animals. Right now I am trying desperately to find a job to keep this up in terms of board and everything. Please keep up the good work.
Huge thank you I’m not happy these horses are shipped to Canada 😢
Myself as a small breeder, yes I care about them. But the race owner used them and took the money. I have kept many horses, taken in OTTBs that my daughters rode, and learned and kept well. Some were sold on, some grew old here, passed on and were buried here. The expense is too much I could only care for a few at a time.
So do appreciate your prospective. There are Retired race horses who have earned much $ on the track for their owners and still end in the kill pen.
So, you stopped breeding them…
i agree breeders need to be responsible for the animals well being and placement TYM
Proud to know people are trying to stop these terrible behaviors to such wonderful, innocent animals 🇺🇸🐎
Thank you for being their guardian angel and saving these beautiful horses from an undeserved and horrific fate. The whole issue is a nightmare and we need to pass some kind of legislation that helps save horses from this cruel, inhumane ending that they do not deserve.
Thank you for helping to get the word out. It's on all of us to contribute wherever we can. I agree with him when he says that if You bring it into the world, you are to care for it. Bless you.
HP in Tennessee come across a lot of track horses.
As a breeder, people can't just dump 24 foals, some to young to be weaned at the auction.
Responsibility is reflected in this vlog.
There are three bill's in Congress, one of which is simply being added too.
Those bill's will stop abuse, stop export for slaughter.
Everyone needs to contact their representatives to get passed.
March and August were the timelines
This is why I do not support horse racing. I have rescued many animals in my life including several quarter horses from the kill pens. This is what happens when animals are just a commodity. I have seen all horses from ponies to champion race horses to used up draft horses. It breaks my heart. These racehorses make excellent riding horses given time to mature and be trained.
but they are never offered for sale at low prices and it's hard to find the auctions.
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Thank you so much for this video and being who you are - you're a wonderful spokesperson for these majestic animals. I have a horse who when I bought him failed the vet exam but I knew if I sent him back he would end up at auction. I have had him 5 years now and enjoyed riding him for a time I love him and though he has challenges and I may not be able to ride him again I will care for him to the end.
Thank You.
I can't thank you enough. Taking responsibility to ensure the safety of these horses that have worked so hard for us, means everything to them. It's doing the right thing, which so many do not. Animals are smart as you say, they know when they are in a bad situation and it breaks them. A life worth living right until the end is what they deserve, no question.
They are shipped to Canada??? As a Canadian myself, a horse lover, I am going to look into this.
Good for you, Ive loved horses forever and was never able to own one. Thank you!
circa 50s thru 90s - Lionel Tollemache Harris of Los Cuervos stables in Orange County always bought his horses at the knacker - a majority were Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racehorses - as a young girl/ teenager who worked and rode there - i would only ever buy my horses from 'kill pens' - i've seen many an amazing horse (like these and more) on the verge of being slaughtered mostly because they were losing or no longer making $$ and/ or owners discarded / couldnt care for them.
Thank-you for being a true horsemen !!!
I’m so glad you were in a position to help,when I was younger managed to save a beautiful Australian stock horse and a welsh pony,they were beautiful for trail riding,they were destined for the dogger.They were beautiful, long gone now, their graves out side under the gum tree they used to share for shade,I can see it from the kitchen window, I miss them still.
God bless you, sir!❤️🙏🏼
The race community has no use for a gelding after his racing days. It’s so sad.
Or broodmares that can't have foals anymore.
Good man! Mike Repole is starting a program where everyone along the way of a horse's journey contribute to it's after track care! Good man too!
I absolutely agree with everything you have said here! I have said for years that the breeder should ultimately be responsible for the horse. I microchip all of my horses in the event they end up in a bad place, I have the chance to get them back, they will always have a home with me. I truly feel that legislation must be created for this purpose. Animals are not disposable, nor are they here for the entertainment of humans. They have a soul and a purpose beyond what humans understand and it is our obligation to care for them.
So glad these two ended up somewhere safe. If you can afford to help a TB please do it!
Horse plus humane Society. They can help you teach you work with you just a wonderful organization. 😊
Thank you so much!
I rescued a horse from a Bastrop, LA kill pen. 💔😞
Thank you
Maybe a contribution from all earnings from racing - big wins, betting industry, tracks, horse sales when they spiral in the hundreds of thousands - a small contribution from all big money, to fund dignified retirement for all the beauriful animals who make the sport.
My daughter rescued her horse from going to Canada to be eaten! And she's a beauty!
Sad so few views and comments. 😢 Responsible breeding practices should be encourage in America from cats to parrots to horses. You breed? Then you are responsible for their lives so they don't end up abandoned, neglected and in kill situations. Or just don't breed when we have enough animals needing love and homes. ❤
Great job taking a public stand John Stewart! ❤
So true.
One of the biggest problems with this world is everything is considered disposable and replaceable. No more are the days of responsibility, dependability, honor, integrity or loyalty. We will all answer to God as to what we did with what He gave us. I'm just as guilty during my lifetime and I have repented for those sins and I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ and I now live for Him. If you do not know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour I pray that you will seek Him and believe upon Him and the gospel message while He can still be found. God bless this man for his actions. 🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤
I started watching @FletcherFarmsAmarillo who started rescuing Belgian Draft horses, BorderHouse slaughter ? is also another place who rescues as well, and because of them I had no idea this thing was occurring. Being used to win some money and then tossed aside is a crime.
I've thought for some time now that racing is a cruel sport, unfair to the horses, who are just tools for profit in human hands. I used to love horse racing; I've owned TBs and even bred my own TB filly. The more stories I read and heard about how these beautiful, innocent horses are discarded or killed when injured or can't run fast enough, my feelings changed. Racing is a rich man's game, I think, but only for those who are willing to care for the foals they bring into the world for the duration of those animals' lives.
It's not just racing. It's show horses too. Any breed you can think of, ends up in the slaughter pipeline when they are of no use anymore. TB's Standardbreds, pure Arabians, QH's, TWH, Saddlebreds, Mustangs(and those awful feed lots are another story), Belgians, Percherons, Hafflinger,etc,etc.
@@juliaforsyth8332 So very true and so very sad.
A horse is a human wing
he’s right. ears are now open and so are hearts. awareness is first. laws second. it is slowly moving there but we all must keep it on the table. slaughter of our beloved soul pets is unacceptable. Never and no more. Yes, the horses know whats going on when thrown away like harbage put in auctions for ruthless kill buyers
Im so sick of people and their cruelty
this is so disgusting! a horse that has been loyal and faithful and then shipped to a kill pen? my ex-raing grey hound was never shipped to a kill pen nor was he fed to sharks as bait. he was loved until the say he died at (2.0 ) years from THROMBOCYTO PENIA. There was NO SAVING ELI - he died at his Vet's office under strict medical care. HE WAS NOT SENT TO A USA DOG KILL PEN!
Awe what a shame I didn't know people threw away there race horses like that after the horse gave them so much l love horses I've never had one but I can tell you if I had we would of been friends for life
Check out Horse Shelter Heroes...Tawny has been campaigning about the kill pens up in Washington ❤
Very few are exported to other countries....Most are slaughtered in USA.....I have LeatherandLace Equine Rescue in Washington State, I specialize in OTTB, Arabians hotter breeds. Mission: Quality life and longevity after abuse, neglect....
The breeding farm has always had the responsibility of each horses bred....
I think it’s more than 20,000…..
Thank you for high lighting this dirty secret………so long as no one talks it can be ignored. The whole racing industry should feel shame about this. There needs to be an industry tax that becomes a fund to save such horses. So many make money out of these creatures and don’t,t forget the betting industry here. Most of us love seeing beautiful horses but we do not have the life style that would enable us to keep one and save it. A small tax on every financial transaction to do with racing seems the best way to me, you make money out of racing in any way, then you pay a tiny tax.
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How horrific I had no idea this happened it’s absolutely outrageous . I’m in the UK WISH I COULD HELP . I WAS BROUGHT UP ON A STUD FARM AND OUR HORSES WERE KEPT FOR LIFE IF , APART FROM THE ONES SOLD , BUT THAT WAS ON THE UNDERTANDING THEY CAME BACK IF EVER A HOME WAS NEEDED ……..I AGREE THE TRACKS SHOULD CONTRIBUTE TO RETIREMENT FOR THEM THIS MAN DESERVES A MEDAL
This is a problem with all animals. There just isn’t enough people who can help. A lot of people want to help they just can’t for different reasons. It starts and ends with the original owner. Unfortunately
Indictment on the racing industry 😢 !
I think to breed any horse there should be a enforceable agreement for long term care, race earnings should have a percentage automatically put into savings where none winners as well as multimillion dollar winners benefit in long term care, it would be a start.
Ignorance and willfuly ignoring is the problem: owners that dump them, auctioners, vets giving of papers, the meatpipers. And lack of law 😢
20.000 ? I would think that number is not accurate, at all.
The person entering them in races could at least keep them in retirement after they have made thousands or millions off of them.
Boy was I naïve. I thought a race horse with all the money that they put into training and coming out with a good winner would have the right and the respect to retire was honors sadly I have been proven wrong. 😔
Killpens should not exist. There should be a change in the law protecting horses, mules and donkrys.
Yes the owners should be penalized for dumping their race horses - abuse!!
Do we outlaw slaughter houses?
What is the answer?
Do we need more rescue farms?
New Zealand standardbreds have been rescued from the slaughter pipeline as well! The basic problem is over breeding. Horses are viewed as a commodity. What is wrong with having highly regulated slaughter facilities like in Europe where you can bring a horse and see that it's humanely put down? Yes, for meat but that's better than a trip to Mexico. Some owners are uncaring or not strong enough emotionally to make the proper decision. And that's not good enough. The horse rescues can't take them all and they can't be all rehomed either. People have to face the face the facts however challenging it is. Slaughter has a place but only if done humanely.
I agree. When the 3 American horse slaughter plants were shut down it just made the 'problem" of where these horses lives end farther away. The one in Ft Worth, TX killed them the day they arrived. Now the horses endure days of stress while being transported out of the US to Canada or Mexico but they aren't all killed there. Those countries live ship to Europe so they can be slaughtered closer to where they will be consumed.
Also, many, many Americans don't believe people eat horses. I had to educate a doctor who wanted to prescribe me Premarin in the early 2000's when I asked for an alternative. He was completely flabbergasted when I told him about the premarin farms in Canada. How many doctors write scripts for women who also don't understand the ugly reality behind their little pills. Premarin (Pregnant Mare urine) has two victims: mares have to be constantly pregnant and fitted with apparatus that captures their urine and the 'byproduct" of all the foals born, especially colts. One stallion can impregnate a lot of mares, especially using artificial insemination. The rest are sold at auction. Fillies have a better chance to live longer because they can replace mares that can't conceive anymore but eventually they too will end up in the slaughter pipeline. I'm sure there are a few lucky ones who end up, somehow, in good homes but the vast majority will end up in a kill pen.
@@nyxcin1Australia is the biggest exporter of horse meat in the world but we also have a lot of Off The Track incentives, each state has their own programs including some big prize money shows.
An OTT horse from WA just stepped up and went clear in Olympic eventing after one of the Aussie horses pulled up lame on the xc course.
There's plenty of horses doing OTT classes and open classes in the 3 English sports, but at the same time there are a lot of brain fried and outright dangerous horses in the wrong hands that would be better off being shot.
Did these two deserve to be shipped off to Mexico for not being claimed? Absolutely not, they look rather sweet.
But for the most part in Aus, if they're a bit older and in those knackers yards, it's probably for a good reason. 🫤
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I always wanted a horse had breyers horse statues saw Secretariat win belmont on grandparents black and white I had to stop kissing horses when I trail rode as a teen cause I was allergic now I am 66and8 months and I still want a horse of my own.......
If you can't have a horse of your own due to allergies, you could help by sponsoring a horse at a sanctuary.
At the very least the law that makes all horses be sent out of the country for slaughter. That is the VERY LEAST we owe all horses. At least there are humane slaughter laws in America. That being said we have to remember horses do live long past the years they can sport or work and that is probally the most expensive years too. Not everyone can afford 15 or more years of board for example and if it is required then even less people will even think of being involved with horses and that will not serve the horses eirher. No easy answers although my wish more people would include horses in their life not less.
Racing is not good for horses, they start them too early for one thing. Most horse sports ruin horses.
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STOP breeding and STOP racing. It's that simple. This man can't take care of all the horses he's produced over the years. How he can sleep at night is a mystery for me .....😢😢😢