Impact of Covid-19 on stability of US horse industry

Horse looking out from Barn Door from blog.posterjack.ca.

In an article posted by HorseTalk.co.nz entitled, "US horse industry shows stability in face of Covid-19 pandemic," the following data caught our attention: The most frequently selected issue facing the equine industry was land use issues (43.5%), followed closely by horses in transition or at risk (43.1%), and the cost of horsekeeping (42.8%). Frequently mentioned… Continue reading Impact of Covid-19 on stability of US horse industry

Sue Wallis’ begging letter to USDA for horse slaughter inspections

Sue Wallis and her father Dick. Image USA Today.

The following is a letter from Sue Wallis and the latest version of her pro-horse slaughter group, sent to Agriculture Secretary Vilsak at the USDA, begging for horse slaughter inspections necessary to export horse meat and thereby saving the US horse industry. The letter is based on the loosest interpretation of facts, or no facts… Continue reading Sue Wallis’ begging letter to USDA for horse slaughter inspections