[RiddlesDarkAngel5]

if there's going to continue to be horse slaughter, there needs to be regulations about how horses are treated on their way there. and that includes the auctions they are bought at. Every animal, regardless of where it ends up eventually, deserves a good quality of life while being sold. it doesn't cost that much to build a few more pens and provide at least decent medical care (ie clean up wounds and/or dirt). but sadly, the legislation that is in place to protect these horses is rarely enforced

btw, welcome to the boards =)