Respected roadie Ben Dorcy III died on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. He was 92. Referred to many as “Lovey,” Dorcy was dubbed the “world’s oldest roadie” and is remembered for his more than six decades of work experience with musicians. The beloved roadie got his start working for...
As a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit equine protection agency committed to the prevention, rescue and rehabilitation of neglected, abused and homeless equine in the Galveston, Texas area, we are preparing to mobilize quickly in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. In emergencies like Hurricane...
American horses have always been a living symbol of our nation’s history, its natural grandeur, and its deep compassion. But to some unscrupulous actors and industries, they represent nothing more than political pawns, instruments of profit, and – most horrifically – food. The practice of slaughtering...
August 3, 2017 - Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation to prevent the establishment of inhumane horse slaughter operations within the U.S., end the current export of American horses for slaughter abroad and protect the public from consuming toxic horse meat. Senators Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Lindsey Graham,...
Wild Horse Freedom Federation’s White Paper exposes BLM: Never-seen evidence proves America’s wild horses and burros are disappearing without explanation Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Pinehurst, Texas—(PR NEWSWIRE)— Wild Horse Freedom Federation, Inc. (WHFF), today released its white paper, “Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse & Burro Program, with...
Please read this urgent call to action from Keith Dane, Senior Advisor for Equine Protection and Rural Affairs at the Humane Society of the United States. Horses everywhere are under attack, and they need their human advocates to speak out against their slaughter. Below, you'll find easy...
(Homes for Horses Coalition) The vote taken in the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, July 12, was in regard to an amendment to the agriculture spending bill. The Roybal-Allard/Dent Amendment bans spending American tax dollars to fund horse slaughter inspections. No inspections equals no slaughter....
WASHINGTON - Despite efforts to sway him, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart of Miami could prove the decisive vote Wednesday morning on a measure allowing horse slaughter. “His vote can, and probably will make all the difference,” said Marty Irby, senior advisor for the Humane Society Legislative Fund. UPDATE:...
Last chance to save our Wild Ones and keep horse inspections out of the budget. Here's information our board member Daniel prepared (with a few additions): Action alert! Markup session to bring horse slaughter back and legalize wild horse slaughter next Wednesday 12th We must relentlessly call Congress...
We’ve had a position open for our ranch staff for several months now. While I’ve posted the position on Craigslist and let a lot of people know that might run across someone that needed a job, the applicants we’ve received haven’t been the kind of...