Equine Welfare Quotes

You don't have to be Einstein to see that horse racing is dangerous. Those two ambulances driving behind you aren't there for the scenery. I will never get over the fatalities of colleagues. It is the saddest and toughest part of this sport.

Horses were a way to travel to get to where we are today, and it is our job to protect them.

As a veterinarian and lover of animals, I feel the time is now to stop the practice of horse soring for good.

Laws exist in every state that make animal cruelty a crime. Horse slaughter is simply another form of animal abuse.

Use gentle means before you come to extremity, and whatever lesson you work him, and never take above half his strength, nor ride him till he is weary, but a little at a time and often.

With or without horse slaughter, horse rescues need our help and support. That can involve financial donations, volunteering, or even donating items like brushes and blankets. Horse rescues operate with little money, so every little thing you can do to help goes a long way.

You read the stories about horses being starved at Santa Anita, but a horse can't starve at Santa Anita! I mean, there's just bags of carrots all over the place; food is everywhere. They don't starve any horses!

Donkeys are the most misunderstood and abused animals around the world.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

A good horse should be seldom spurred.

Horses are such a powerful part of human development and have been since the early ages. We humans owe them so much.

The horse world is populated by two kinds of people: those who love horses, and those who exploit horses and the people who love them.

Where do thoroughbreds go after they lose one too many races, throw one too many riders, or develop a limp? Many thousands of thoroughbreds end up being slaughtered for horse meat. The unpleasant truth is horse meat is eaten in Europe and Asia.