Ode to Horses
There was a time, before ye olde automobile, when horses were essential to our nation’s prosperity and development. Humans depended on horses far more than they depended on us, but no one was looking out for their welfare. The creation of the ASPCA in 1866 sought to remedy that, and we’ve been advocating for horses ever since.Today, many Americans have never had the opportunity to interact with a horse—but while these noble animals may be out of sight for some, they are never “out of mind” for us. We are proud of our roots and successes, and regard the horse not only as an extremely intelligent, sensitive animal, but as an American icon.
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i love horses they are ver pretty and theya re cute my aunt has 5 yep i have rode them 2 time s i love the aspca!! , lindy
Have you seen what is happening to the horses we "saved" from the slaughter houses? An article on the front page of the Houston Chronicle shows us. Horses are sent out of the country--in this case Juarez Mexico. They are put in small stalls and repeatedly stabbed in the back with a small knife until their spinal cord is severed. They lay on the ground until they are dragged and hung by one leg and their throats are slit and they bleed to death. This doesn't even address the cruelty of transport. We only made things worst for them.
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