Each year, tens of thousands of American horses—riding horses, carriage horses, race horses, wild horses, and children’s ponies—are inhumanely transported and slaughtered, their meat shipped to places like France, Italy, and Japan for human consumption. Help us end horse slaughter.
Purchased by slaughterhouse middlemen at auction, horses are shipped long distances in cramped trailers without food, water, or rest. The majority of these horses are young, healthy animals who could go on to lead productive lives with loving owners.
We have made ending the slaughter of America's horses for human consumption one of our top priorities.
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act will ban the barbaric slaughter of American horses for human consumption, including the export of live horses across our borders for slaughter.
Horse Slaughter Again?
Horse slaughter may rear its ugly head again, thanks to a sneaky provision to fund slaughterhouse inspectors. Let's rein in this horror for good! Please tell your legislators to support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.
Learn MoreNews & Events
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December 29, 2011
The HSUS Takes to the Sky (and Then Some) for Equines in 2011
The HSUS helped donkeys in Hawaii, rescued and cared for horses who were cruelty victims throughout the country, fought horse slaughter, and worked to end soring in 2011.
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December 15, 2011
War Horse: An Unbreakable Bond Between a Boy and His Horse
Watch Steven Spielberg's must-see film, "War Horse," to be moved by the unbreakable bond between a young man and his horse. Then do your part to protect horses.
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December 1, 2011
Wayne's Blog: Urgent Action Needed to Save American Horses from Slaughter
Congress recently chose not to include a ban on funding USDA inspectors at horse slaughter plants in the United States, paving the way for these plants to open here. It's more urgent than ever to pass the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.
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September 20, 2011
Leading Horse Welfare Experts Gather for International Conference
The International Equine Conference (September 26–28) will take on horse slaughter, cruelty, and the treatment of wild horses and burros.
Our Victories
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December 28, 2010
Top 12 State Victories for Animals in 2010
Thanks to the help of our dedicated advocates and the support of state legislators, 2010 was another historic year for animals in state lawmaking.
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December 16, 2010
Austin City Council Prohibits Retail Sales of Dogs and Cats
The Austin, Texas, City Council has approved an ordinance to prohibit retail sales of dogs and cats at pet stores, a measure that will help crack down on inhumane puppy mills.
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December 6, 2010
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Dog Breeding Regulations as Unconstitutional
The HSUS applauds a decision by the Federal District Court in Florida upholding Volusia County’s animal care ordinance, and rejecting the plaintiff’s claim that dog breeders have a constitutional right to operate free from humane regulations.
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November 9, 2010
The HSUS and Washington Humane Society Praise DC Council for Passing Wildlife Protection Act
The HSUS and the Washington Humane Society praised the D.C. Council for passing legislation to regulate wildlife control operators in the District, ensuring consumer protection and humane treatment of wildlife.