Horse slaughter has not been done humanely in Canada either and it was not humanely done in the US either. HBO had a story on horse slaughter and they had film of horses suffering in Canada. I believe it was called "Track to table in 7 days". Some horses have drugs in their systems when they go to slaughter that could be harmful to people eating the meat like Clenbuterol. There are many other drugs used in horses some illegaly like cobra venom to kill pain. Horses are not raised for meat and their bodies can contain substances that would not be allowed in cattle or other meat animals. Those who eat horsemeat are risking their health and their lives if the meat came from horses not raised for it. I know horse slaughter is NOT necessary. I am proud of the fact that Thoroughbred associations and many racetracks are now adopting "no tolerance for slaughter" policies. At many racetracks anyone selling a horse to slaughter or at an auction with kill buyers will not be allowed stalls and will have to leave the grounds. They are banned. Suffolk Downs in Massachusetts was first but there are others now in West Virginia,Maryland,Pennsylvania,California,etc. Many Thoroughbred owners and breeders contribute to horse rescues. The Jockey Club which registers all Thoroughbreds is against horse slaughter. These Thoroughbred tracks,owners,breeders,trainers,etc have helped to make the world better for horses. They do not believe in the old evil past. Maybe the world will not be perfect when we leave it but if we do not accept things as they are we may leave it better than it is now. Thoroughbred breeding is also down. Thoroughbred people are breeding less horses. Other breeds need people who care also.

Thoroughbred racing isnt popular around this area but stanardabreds are. But instead of slaughter, most people find selling them to the amish more so morally correct and "fills the pockets" better. Also there is a standardbred adoption agency that takes in OTSBs.

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Okay, I know people will have a debate about this, but to me, if the horses are sick and old and just un able to do ANYTHING, not even feed themselves or drink, they can be put down HUMAINLY not beat, cut, etc like they are in the normal house hold. I NEVER would believe in beatign them, and cut open and the DISCUSTING things that they do, do to the horses at the slaughter house. I've saved four horses from houses and if i could, i would try and save all of them but we all know that we cant.

And i am a LOVING horse-woman, and i care for my animals but if it is done HUMAINLY, i think it COULD be acceptable. ONLY if that. I know people think that it should be STOPPED totally, but think of it logically, if its done humainly, and not inhumainly like it usually is, it could and would be acceptale. And it does help our economy alot. Alot of sick, older horses cannot be used anymore, now i'm not saying lets all just make them into food, but just think of it as a humane way to let them go.

thats just my opinion.

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also, might i add, Euthanization can be costly, i know bullets dont cost much but it adds up, just think of how the economy is going right now, its HORRIBLE and alost difficult to keep rescues in shape. I rescued my thoroughbred from a rescue a while ago, and I was talking to the owner of the rescue of how she does and still remains to keep the rescue going SOOOOO smoothly, she said "its difficult, and i know i cant save each and every horse, but i try, and thats all that matters, money doesnt matter to me, its good to have, but only if its worth every penny."

slaughtering is a horrible thing to think about, but its the WAY that they do it. they WAY that you see in the videos of how they are put down, there are humane ways of everything, people just dont think throughly.

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You ADOPTED from a rescue. You didn't actually rescue the horse, unless the rescue organization was a POS one. The Rescue Org. rescued the horse.

Kincsem, I have been saying that about the drugs for a long time. I have a mare right now that I give meds to. On the bottle it says specifically "Not for use in animals intended for human consumption."

According to my vet friend, a lot of these drugs stay in the system a VERY long time. That is my one PRACTICAL reason why I wouldn't want to eat horse.

Can you imagine the regulations that would come crashing down on horse owners if Horsemeat became not-so-Taboo in America?

Please, please do not send a horse to slaughter. Slaughter in Canada is not humane! Horses are herded (overcrowded, very overcrowded!) into trucks to be taken to the slaughter houses. Horses are "prey" animals and, as a result, are often fearful and claustrophobic. When they are crowded into these trucks they bite and kick each other and are often in terrible shape by the time they get to their horrible destination. Stun guns are NOT humane and don't always work. I won't tell you what I think they do after the horse is "stunned". It's too horrible to describe.

Think about all your horse has done for you! If you can't sell or give them away to a good home, please have the vet euthanize them. Better yet, before buying a horse, think about and plan for the day when, for whatever reason, you can't keep them anymore. If you can't afford to make their end as peaceful as possible, then you shouldn't buy a horse.

In Canada, check out the website The Canadian Horse Defense Coalition to find out what you can do to stop this horrible practise in this country.

Very well put, Hank, and thank you.

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I would never sell my horse to a slaughter house, no matter wht it would do to he horse I WOULD BE TRAUMATIZED TOO!!!
i wouldnt do that to any of my pets. but i guess i can see how some people might...but i still dont like it,

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I raise and sell alot of livestock mostly cattle and horses but also hogs and sheep. I sell to where ever I can get the highest price the money is how we make part of our living. Dangerous/mean animal? Goes right to slaughter regardless of species, just sent a bull their last week.

Well, that is a real shame, the animal is only dangerous cuz a human screwed them up to begin with..... But horses will always pay the price for the human's mistakes.... the ultimate price.

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