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SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES
Feb 1, 2014
News and Updates
January brought some very good news for horses.. The U.S. Congress reinstated the defunding language in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (aka the Omnibus Bill). The language effectively bans the slaughtering of horses by preventing the U.S. Department of Agriculture from expending funds to place inspectors in horse slaughter facilitates through the year 2014. The Act cleared the Senate on a 72-26 vote after gaining House approval a day earlier by a vote of 359-67, and was signed into law on January 17, 2014 by President Obama. USDA inspectors are required by federal law for the plants to operate in interstate commerce and effective the defunding language ensures no horse slaughter facilities can open in the United States. The defunding language had been in effect every year since 2006, but removed in 2013. The Wild for Life Foundation and the Saving America's Horses Initiative urges Congress to pass the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act, which would place a permanent federal ban on horse slaughter in the U.S. and prohibit America's wild and domestic horses from being exported across federal borders for slaughter. Learn more at
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Saturday, February 1, 2014
News and Updates: February 2014
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
New Legislation to Stop Horse Slaughter to be Introduced
LOS ANGELES, CA– March12, 2013, Saving America’s Horses’ Dr. Nicholas Dodman and Senator
Landrieu, D-La. will join together
with Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., the ASPCA, HSUS and
AWI to introduce federal legislation to stop the inhumane killing of American
horses for human consumption and prohibit the transport of horses across the U.
S. border for slaughter. The new bills will be called the Safeguard American
Food Exports (SAFE) Act; the passage of which would prohibit horse slaughter
operations in the U.S., end the current export and slaughter of more America’s
wild and domestic equines, and protect the public from consuming toxic
horsemeat.
A press conference will be held on Capitol Hill on Wednesday,
March 13 at 10 a.m. for the introduction of the bills.
Watch the Theatrical Trailer from SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, the movie: http://youtu.be/7Qb68DTz5RQ
Learn more: www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
Friday, August 17, 2012
STAR San Diego meets SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES
Wild for Life Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 17, 2012
Wild for Life Foundation is pleased to share in the news about members and guests of STAR San Diego, (Strategic Trusted Advisors Roundtable) gathering for an insightful presentation by Filmmaker, Katia Louise and Good Will Ambassador, Bing Bush, Jr., of "SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES - A Nation Betrayed", on Wed, August 15th in La Jolla. Attendees were also treated to a premiere screening of a brand new cut of the official film trailer which features gorgeous new footage of both Thoroughbreds and wild horses from the movie.
The prestigious event brought together more than one hundred of San Diego's best and brightest professional advisers who average more than twenty years of professional experience in their respective fields of practice. The audience was engaged by the thought provoking presentation which was news to pretty much everyone in the room, " said Richard Muscio, STAR San Diego.
As Good Will Ambassador to WFLF’s SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES, Bing Bush, Jr. is actively striving to raise awareness as a voice from within the equine community. Bing Bush, Jr., A.P.C. a highly regarded civil and business litigation firm specializing in all Equine-related legal matters, and is one of the Thoroughbred industry’s most prominent and well respected equine attorneys.
Katia Louise is the Director and Producer of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, the movie, and the President of Wild for Life Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit all volunteer charity, dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equine.
SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES is an educational documentary project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit all volunteer charity dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equines. Donations are tax deductible and will help bring this film to public bi coast release.
Presenting sponsors and naming opportunities are now open for the public bi-coastal release of this landmark film.
Contact: admin[@]savingamericashorses.org
Learn more: www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 17, 2012
Wild for Life Foundation is pleased to share in the news about members and guests of STAR San Diego, (Strategic Trusted Advisors Roundtable) gathering for an insightful presentation by Filmmaker, Katia Louise and Good Will Ambassador, Bing Bush, Jr., of "SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES - A Nation Betrayed", on Wed, August 15th in La Jolla. Attendees were also treated to a premiere screening of a brand new cut of the official film trailer which features gorgeous new footage of both Thoroughbreds and wild horses from the movie.
The prestigious event brought together more than one hundred of San Diego's best and brightest professional advisers who average more than twenty years of professional experience in their respective fields of practice. The audience was engaged by the thought provoking presentation which was news to pretty much everyone in the room, " said Richard Muscio, STAR San Diego. 
Ms. Louise presented on the preservation of wild horses in America and several key points as associated with horse slaughter including toxic health risks to humans, economic and environmental devastation and criminal animal cruelty. "The criminal element and level of corruption that exists within the horse slaughter industry is well established and contributes significantly to the lack of law enforcement that would otherwise protect equines of all breeds and disciplines, from this predatory trade," said Katia Louise. "The capture, removal, transport and stockpiling of both wild and domestic horses to be slaughtered for their meat is a humanitarian issue that affects socioeconomics, the environment and human health on a global level."
Mr. Bush presented on the relationship of horse slaughter to the Thoroughbred racing industry. "If we compare the number of Thoroughbreds in the United States that were sent to slaughter each year, from 2005 to present, and compared those numbers to the number of Thoroughbred foals in the US, we would see that a staggering 68 to 79% have been slaughtered during that time each year," said Bing Bush, Jr. "The National Thoroughbred Racing Association should support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (SB1176 & HR2966) which would prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption."
As Good Will Ambassador to WFLF’s SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES, Bing Bush, Jr. is actively striving to raise awareness as a voice from within the equine community. Bing Bush, Jr., A.P.C. a highly regarded civil and business litigation firm specializing in all Equine-related legal matters, and is one of the Thoroughbred industry’s most prominent and well respected equine attorneys.
Katia Louise is the Director and Producer of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, the movie, and the President of Wild for Life Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit all volunteer charity, dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equine.
SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES is an educational documentary project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit all volunteer charity dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equines. Donations are tax deductible and will help bring this film to public bi coast release.
Presenting sponsors and naming opportunities are now open for the public bi-coastal release of this landmark film.
Contact: admin[@]savingamericashorses.org
Learn more: www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
Sunday, April 8, 2012
New Commercial Spotlights America's Horses: Kansas City, MO
For Immediate Release
Los Angeles, CA
April 6, 2012
Now see the all new 20 second commercial for SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, and move quickly to obtain advance tickets for the MO screening while supplies last.
There's a storm brewing in Kansas with proponents of horse slaughter milling around. Timing is pivotal for our horses, with the escalated push by foreign investors to reopen horse slaughter plants in the U.S., more and more horses are at risk of cruel and barbaric slaughter. But the international award winning film, SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED will soon be in Kansas and you know what happened to the wicked witch of the East when Dorothy's house landed on her.
Local community members have been up in arms staking their position against the threat of a proposed slaughterhouse for horses in MO. Special interest groups have been pushing to reopen horse slaughter plants across the country even though this so called industry devastates American communities and almost exclusively profits foreign interests.
The Kansas City screen's premiere will take place on Sunday, April 15th at 2:45PM at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The auditorium offers the largest seating capacity of all the venues during the week long festival which begins Wednesday, April 11th.
Seating is expected to sell out for this very special screening. Missouri residents and neighboring communities are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance for this landmark film. Now is your opportunity to buy tickets online to SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED.
"We are thrilled by the overwhelming amount of support from across the country for this important project," says film director Katia Louise. SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES' fans are showing their support and have helped to sponsor eye catching signage, plus a special 20 second commercial for the film which will play at the top of every movie in the AMC Kansas City Film Festival. 98 movies will run in 5 theaters for 5 full days and nights, where America's horses will be front and center to movie goers from all ages and backgrounds. SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES' 6' Banners, table tents and educational brochures will also be part of the week long event bringing attention to this important cause driven film.
Anyone who cares about the economy, the environment and the humane treatment of America's horses will want to arrive early for good seats. A special Q&A with the filmmaker, Katia Louise; cast member/ former mayor Paula Bacon, and cast member/ former Chief USDA Inspector Dr Lester Friedlander will take place following the screening. Order your tickets now!
"The impact of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED is visceral and awe inspiring at the same time. The beauty of the cinematography lay in stark contrast to the dark truths that the film so painstakingly and irrefutably laid bare. The public must see this film!" —John Holland, Equine Welfare Alliance
"Masterfully presented! - Powerful and compelling!”
—Larry Lindner, New York Times best-selling writer
"This landmark feature documentary film is an intelligent and hard hitting exposé that reveals how the public has been misled by government agencies and corporate interests that run over the laws that are supposed to protect the horses and the environment," —Laura Allen, animal law attorney.
Saving America's Horses is geared for the conscience consumer and suitable for all audiences.
BEST IN FESTIVAL: Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM: RBC FILM NORTH Huntsville International Film Festival, Canada
ACCOLADE MERIT AWARD: Advocacy, Visuals, and Investigative Journalism
AWARDED FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY, ADVOCACY, EDITING & CONSERVATION MESSAGE: International Wildlife Film Festival
Press contact and interviews:
admin[@]savingamericashorses.org
Learn more:
www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
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Los Angeles, CA
April 6, 2012
Now see the all new 20 second commercial for SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, and move quickly to obtain advance tickets for the MO screening while supplies last.
There's a storm brewing in Kansas with proponents of horse slaughter milling around. Timing is pivotal for our horses, with the escalated push by foreign investors to reopen horse slaughter plants in the U.S., more and more horses are at risk of cruel and barbaric slaughter. But the international award winning film, SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED will soon be in Kansas and you know what happened to the wicked witch of the East when Dorothy's house landed on her.
Local community members have been up in arms staking their position against the threat of a proposed slaughterhouse for horses in MO. Special interest groups have been pushing to reopen horse slaughter plants across the country even though this so called industry devastates American communities and almost exclusively profits foreign interests.
The Kansas City screen's premiere will take place on Sunday, April 15th at 2:45PM at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The auditorium offers the largest seating capacity of all the venues during the week long festival which begins Wednesday, April 11th.
Seating is expected to sell out for this very special screening. Missouri residents and neighboring communities are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance for this landmark film. Now is your opportunity to buy tickets online to SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED.
"We are thrilled by the overwhelming amount of support from across the country for this important project," says film director Katia Louise. SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES' fans are showing their support and have helped to sponsor eye catching signage, plus a special 20 second commercial for the film which will play at the top of every movie in the AMC Kansas City Film Festival. 98 movies will run in 5 theaters for 5 full days and nights, where America's horses will be front and center to movie goers from all ages and backgrounds. SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES' 6' Banners, table tents and educational brochures will also be part of the week long event bringing attention to this important cause driven film.
Anyone who cares about the economy, the environment and the humane treatment of America's horses will want to arrive early for good seats. A special Q&A with the filmmaker, Katia Louise; cast member/ former mayor Paula Bacon, and cast member/ former Chief USDA Inspector Dr Lester Friedlander will take place following the screening. Order your tickets now!
"The impact of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED is visceral and awe inspiring at the same time. The beauty of the cinematography lay in stark contrast to the dark truths that the film so painstakingly and irrefutably laid bare. The public must see this film!" —John Holland, Equine Welfare Alliance
"Masterfully presented! - Powerful and compelling!”
—Larry Lindner, New York Times best-selling writer
"This landmark feature documentary film is an intelligent and hard hitting exposé that reveals how the public has been misled by government agencies and corporate interests that run over the laws that are supposed to protect the horses and the environment," —Laura Allen, animal law attorney.
Saving America's Horses is geared for the conscience consumer and suitable for all audiences.
BEST IN FESTIVAL: Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM: RBC FILM NORTH Huntsville International Film Festival, Canada
ACCOLADE MERIT AWARD: Advocacy, Visuals, and Investigative Journalism
AWARDED FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY, ADVOCACY, EDITING & CONSERVATION MESSAGE: International Wildlife Film Festival
Press contact and interviews:
admin[@]savingamericashorses.org
Learn more:
www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES comes to the Heart of America
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES comes to the Heart of America
Please join Wild for Life Foundation (WFLF) in bringing attention to the need for equine protection as Saving America's Horses – A Nation Betrayed premiers to viewers in the heart of America: Kansas City, MO. The film is scheduled to show at AMC Theatres KC Film Festival as part of the US/International Documentary Jubilee Showcase on Sunday, April 15th. The screening comes at a pivotal time for our horses and marks an opportunity for a large-scale exposure to the un-whitewashed truth.
You can lend your voice to help the horses by sponsoring the screening of "Saving America's Horses" in Kansas City, MO.
SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES will be showing in MO, at the AMC Kansas City Film Festival on Sunday, April 15th at 2:45PM.
With your sponsorship support we can put this issue on screen with a 20 second commercial to play at the top of all the movies in the AMC KC Film Fest for every movie goer to see. Plus depending on the level of sponsorship, your business logo can be displayed on both the AMC Film Festival and Saving America’s Horses websites; and your business name could be included in the on screen film credits in time for the public release.
Your donation will support the Filmmaker Q&A following the screening with Katia Louise, Paula Bacon, former mayor or Kaufman, TX, and Dr Lester Friedlander, DVM, former Chief USDA Inspector. Strong attendance at the KC Film Festival screening will help make our goal of public release and distribution possible; however, your support is equally appreciated in the form of whatever donation you can make to help cover screening expenses.
“SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is a powerhouse narrative. It takes in every aspect and tells its story with intelligence and a deep-running composure.” —Paula Bacon, former Mayor Kaufman TX
Help bring more attention to the horses at the Kansas City Film Festival! Donations are tax deductible and can be made in any amount on line or by mail.
“SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is thorough in exploring the systemic corruption that has left virtually worthless those laws such as the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act and Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, which are supposed to protect horses.” — Laura Allen, Animal Law Coalition
ACT NOW to receive sponsor visibility on SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES promotional materials such as Posters, Brochures, Postcards and Banners at this special screening.
Sponsorship packages with YOUR BUSINESS/ ORGANIZATION LOGO begin at $500, and can include exposure for YOUR organization through SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES Posters, Postcards, Billboards, the film website and even on-screen exposure in time for public release.
ACT NOW to receive sponsor visibility for this event and beyond.
Your generous donation in any amount will help bring attention to the horses.
Donations can be made in any amount and on screen credits for individuals begin with a donation of $100.
Signups are open for volunteers who would like to help out at the SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES booth at the festival.
If you find that you are not in a position to donate right now, there is still something you can do to help the horses: share this story and network it amongst your colleagues so we can ensure a great turnout for the KC Film Festival.
Thank you for your continued support on behalf of the horses.
Saving America's Horses
Wild for Life Foundation
Contact: admin[@]savingamericashorses.org
Saving America’s Horses is an educational project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501c3 volunteer based charity, dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equines. Donations are tax deductible.
www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
www.wildforlifefoundation.org
Please join Wild for Life Foundation (WFLF) in bringing attention to the need for equine protection as Saving America's Horses – A Nation Betrayed premiers to viewers in the heart of America: Kansas City, MO. The film is scheduled to show at AMC Theatres KC Film Festival as part of the US/International Documentary Jubilee Showcase on Sunday, April 15th. The screening comes at a pivotal time for our horses and marks an opportunity for a large-scale exposure to the un-whitewashed truth.
You can lend your voice to help the horses by sponsoring the screening of "Saving America's Horses" in Kansas City, MO.
SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES will be showing in MO, at the AMC Kansas City Film Festival on Sunday, April 15th at 2:45PM.
With your sponsorship support we can put this issue on screen with a 20 second commercial to play at the top of all the movies in the AMC KC Film Fest for every movie goer to see. Plus depending on the level of sponsorship, your business logo can be displayed on both the AMC Film Festival and Saving America’s Horses websites; and your business name could be included in the on screen film credits in time for the public release.
Your donation will support the Filmmaker Q&A following the screening with Katia Louise, Paula Bacon, former mayor or Kaufman, TX, and Dr Lester Friedlander, DVM, former Chief USDA Inspector. Strong attendance at the KC Film Festival screening will help make our goal of public release and distribution possible; however, your support is equally appreciated in the form of whatever donation you can make to help cover screening expenses.
“SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is a powerhouse narrative. It takes in every aspect and tells its story with intelligence and a deep-running composure.” —Paula Bacon, former Mayor Kaufman TX
Help bring more attention to the horses at the Kansas City Film Festival! Donations are tax deductible and can be made in any amount on line or by mail.
“SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is thorough in exploring the systemic corruption that has left virtually worthless those laws such as the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act and Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, which are supposed to protect horses.” — Laura Allen, Animal Law Coalition
ACT NOW to receive sponsor visibility on SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES promotional materials such as Posters, Brochures, Postcards and Banners at this special screening.
Sponsorship packages with YOUR BUSINESS/ ORGANIZATION LOGO begin at $500, and can include exposure for YOUR organization through SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES Posters, Postcards, Billboards, the film website and even on-screen exposure in time for public release.
ACT NOW to receive sponsor visibility for this event and beyond.
Your generous donation in any amount will help bring attention to the horses.
Donations can be made in any amount and on screen credits for individuals begin with a donation of $100.
Signups are open for volunteers who would like to help out at the SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES booth at the festival.
If you find that you are not in a position to donate right now, there is still something you can do to help the horses: share this story and network it amongst your colleagues so we can ensure a great turnout for the KC Film Festival.
Thank you for your continued support on behalf of the horses.
Saving America's Horses
Wild for Life Foundation
Contact: admin[@]savingamericashorses.org
Saving America’s Horses is an educational project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501c3 volunteer based charity, dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equines. Donations are tax deductible.
www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
www.wildforlifefoundation.org
Monday, March 5, 2012
Prominent Equine Attorney Bing Bush, Jr. Named Good Will Ambassador to SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES
Prominent Equine Attorney Bing Bush, Jr. Named Good Will Ambassador to SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES
News Release | March 6, 2012
Bing Bush, Jr., one of the Thoroughbred industry’s most prominent and well respected equine attorneys, has been named a Good Will Ambassador to WFLF’s SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES, the nation’s voice for the protection of equines from cruelty. In accepting this prestigious position, Bing Bush, Jr. will be seeking to raise awareness as a voice from within the equine community.
"I have been involved with horses and also in the thoroughbred racing industry nearly all my life. I have likewise been involved with several organizations that provide homes for thoroughbreds after the end of their racing careers. Yet the film, SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES was a sobering wake up call to the need for all horsemen and horsewomen to do more to ensure that our beloved horses are protected. I urge the leaders in the Thoroughbred industry to set an example for the rest of the industry to actively get behind SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES, and support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act." — Bing Bush Jr., equine attorney
“We are honored to welcome and recognize Bing Bush, Jr. for his passionate and invaluable support for SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES. As a Good Will Ambassador Bing’s voice will undoubtedly speak to the heart of the Thoroughbred industry and give strength to a more united effort in the protection of America's horses from gruesome slaughter,” said Katia Louise, President of WFLF’s Saving America’s Horses Initiative.
Bing Bush, Jr. was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, and from a very young age was an active participant in 4-H, Pony Club and Hunter and Jumper Shows. He subsequently broke yearlings at local Lexington horse farms; both galloped and trained racehorses; and has worked in numerous organizations in the equine industry. With offices both in Del Mar, California and also in Lexington, Kentucky, Bush, Jr. represents players in the equine world from consortiums of owners to jockeys, trainers, investors and others, both nationally and internationally.
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is a landmark documentary film that examines the arguments made by both the proponents and opponents of horse slaughter; bringing forth the un-whitewashed truth.The Saving America’s Horses Initiative is a consortium of equine professionals dedicated through education and leadership, to educate the public and raise awareness for responsible equine ownership and the protection of equines from cruelty. Learn more>>
Link to share on Facebook>>
Link to PDF of this post >>
Contact:
admin[@]savingamericashorses.org
admin[@]wildforlifefoundation.org
Saving America’s Horses is an educational film project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charity dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equines. Donations are tax deductible.
www.WildforLifeFoundation.org
www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
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News Release | March 6, 2012
"I have been involved with horses and also in the thoroughbred racing industry nearly all my life. I have likewise been involved with several organizations that provide homes for thoroughbreds after the end of their racing careers. Yet the film, SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES was a sobering wake up call to the need for all horsemen and horsewomen to do more to ensure that our beloved horses are protected. I urge the leaders in the Thoroughbred industry to set an example for the rest of the industry to actively get behind SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES, and support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act." — Bing Bush Jr., equine attorney
“We are honored to welcome and recognize Bing Bush, Jr. for his passionate and invaluable support for SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES. As a Good Will Ambassador Bing’s voice will undoubtedly speak to the heart of the Thoroughbred industry and give strength to a more united effort in the protection of America's horses from gruesome slaughter,” said Katia Louise, President of WFLF’s Saving America’s Horses Initiative.
Bing Bush, Jr. was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, and from a very young age was an active participant in 4-H, Pony Club and Hunter and Jumper Shows. He subsequently broke yearlings at local Lexington horse farms; both galloped and trained racehorses; and has worked in numerous organizations in the equine industry. With offices both in Del Mar, California and also in Lexington, Kentucky, Bush, Jr. represents players in the equine world from consortiums of owners to jockeys, trainers, investors and others, both nationally and internationally.
SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is a landmark documentary film that examines the arguments made by both the proponents and opponents of horse slaughter; bringing forth the un-whitewashed truth.The Saving America’s Horses Initiative is a consortium of equine professionals dedicated through education and leadership, to educate the public and raise awareness for responsible equine ownership and the protection of equines from cruelty. Learn more>>
Link to share on Facebook>>
Link to PDF of this post >>
Contact:
admin[@]savingamericashorses.org
admin[@]wildforlifefoundation.org
Saving America’s Horses is an educational film project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charity dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equines. Donations are tax deductible.
www.WildforLifeFoundation.org
www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
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Monday, December 12, 2011
JUST RELEASED! Profound humanitarian Trailer from "Saving America's Horses"
For Immediate Release
Wild for Life Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Dec 13, 2011
IMPACT, a profound new trailer from Wild for Life Foundation's "Saving America's Horses - A Nation Betrayed" is sending a staggering wake up call to U.S. policymakers. Horses are not the only ones in danger due to the lifting of a ban on USDA inspections for horse slaughter. Production for "Saving America's Horses", a documentary film slated for public release in 2012, is releasing a brilliant trailer straight from the title sequence of this film. This powerful trailer exposes the scathing truth about what is in store for America if horse slaughter plants reopen on U.S. soil.
It's no coincidence that this commanding trailer is being launched on the National Day of the Horse, a day set aside to celebrate the dignity of this loyal partner to mankind. This award winning film explores the human-animal bond of horse and man through an illuminating humanitarian lens.
"Film North presented Katia Louise, Director of 'Saving America's Horses' with the RBC/Film North Best Environmental Film Award, because no film in this year's program has moved and impacted on the audience more. At Film North we believe that there is power in films. 'Saving America's Horses' brings the plight of an endangered species to the forefront of awareness. Morally, intellectually and environmentally, mankind is obliged to evolve in the direction of preserving the equine. We congratulate and salute Katia and her dedicated team for championing and persevering this worthy cause in the face of horrendous obstacles." - Lucy Wing, Director Film North, Canada
"'Saving America’s Horses' helps spotlight what is becoming an urgent global humanitarian crisis – the pollution of fresh water. The RBC Blue Water Project is our commitment to protecting the lifeblood of this planet that we all need to share. Join the wave, and help us create a blue water future." - Jeff Boyd, Regional President, Ontario North and East, RBC Royal Bank
"We applaud RBC's leadership role toward fostering a greater commitment to water stewardship in Canada and abroad," says the Katia Louise, Filmmaker of "Saving America's Horses". The launch of this trailer sends a red flag alert to policymakers about the critical need to protect the environment and our world's fresh water resources.
In addition to the environmental disaster, and the legacy of cruelty this violent industry leaves behind, anyone considering the reopening of horse slaughter must beware of the “$42million in losses attributed directly to horse slaughter” as stated by Henry Skjerven, the former director of the recently debunked Natural Valley Farms, Canada.
Natural Valley Farms was a former beef slaughter plant that had converted over to slaughtering horses. In a public statement by Henry Skjerven, he said "Natural Valley Farms died the day the decision makers chose to kill horses… most notable was our failure with the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)". As can be noted on the CFIA website, they’re "dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy." (The CFIA removed the company's operating license)
Proponents of horse slaughter are urging U.S. cattle producers to convert their operations to killing horses, but some meat producers remember all too well Henry Skjerven's cautionary tale. Ted Pohlman of Pohlman’s Meat Processing, Indiana told WTHI TV "if a slaughterhouse starts killing horses.. they’ll lose all their beef and hog business.” Even Pohlman believes many people have too many emotional attachments to horses to consider killing and eating them. Pohlman also stated concerns about the safety of horse meat given the toxic substances they receive.
"Saving America's Horses" is an educational project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501 c3 nonprofit charity with a mission to save, protect and preserve equines.
Learn more at www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
Contact:
Mario James: Mario[@]wildforlifefoundation.org
Link to SAH's Humanitarian Trailer on Youtube
http://youtu.be/xjQ59Zr1A70
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Wild for Life Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Dec 13, 2011
IMPACT, a profound new trailer from Wild for Life Foundation's "Saving America's Horses - A Nation Betrayed" is sending a staggering wake up call to U.S. policymakers. Horses are not the only ones in danger due to the lifting of a ban on USDA inspections for horse slaughter. Production for "Saving America's Horses", a documentary film slated for public release in 2012, is releasing a brilliant trailer straight from the title sequence of this film. This powerful trailer exposes the scathing truth about what is in store for America if horse slaughter plants reopen on U.S. soil.
It's no coincidence that this commanding trailer is being launched on the National Day of the Horse, a day set aside to celebrate the dignity of this loyal partner to mankind. This award winning film explores the human-animal bond of horse and man through an illuminating humanitarian lens.
"'Saving America’s Horses' helps spotlight what is becoming an urgent global humanitarian crisis – the pollution of fresh water. The RBC Blue Water Project is our commitment to protecting the lifeblood of this planet that we all need to share. Join the wave, and help us create a blue water future." - Jeff Boyd, Regional President, Ontario North and East, RBC Royal Bank"We applaud RBC's leadership role toward fostering a greater commitment to water stewardship in Canada and abroad," says the Katia Louise, Filmmaker of "Saving America's Horses". The launch of this trailer sends a red flag alert to policymakers about the critical need to protect the environment and our world's fresh water resources.
In addition to the environmental disaster, and the legacy of cruelty this violent industry leaves behind, anyone considering the reopening of horse slaughter must beware of the “$42million in losses attributed directly to horse slaughter” as stated by Henry Skjerven, the former director of the recently debunked Natural Valley Farms, Canada.
Natural Valley Farms was a former beef slaughter plant that had converted over to slaughtering horses. In a public statement by Henry Skjerven, he said "Natural Valley Farms died the day the decision makers chose to kill horses… most notable was our failure with the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)". As can be noted on the CFIA website, they’re "dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy." (The CFIA removed the company's operating license)
"Saving America's Horses" is an educational project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501 c3 nonprofit charity with a mission to save, protect and preserve equines.
Learn more at www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
Contact:
Mario James: Mario[@]wildforlifefoundation.org
Link to SAH's Humanitarian Trailer on Youtube
http://youtu.be/xjQ59Zr1A70
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
America's Horses Under Siege!
Wild for Life Foundation
"Saving America's Horses"
Nov 30, 2011
We don't eat our horses for many reasons. We respect the bond of their love, they are sentient beings and they have earned an honorable place in our society and deserve dignified and humane treatment through to the end of their lives.
What about the scientific evidence that reveals the serious health risks and lethal effects when people consume toxic substances banned from the human food chain?
Since 2006, Congress has prevented horse slaughter in the U.S. by cutting funds for inspections of horse meat from its annual Agriculture Appropriations bill, but the fate of America's horses has now been undermined in one swift move. There has been overwhelming support by the American public, the horse community and the House of Representatives to include de-funding language in the 2012 Agriculture Appropriations bill but special Conference Committee members Representative Jack Kingston (R-GA), Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI), and Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO), just removed that language from the final bill. Obama signed this bill into law on Nov 18th, 2011.
“Brilliant and heartbreaking exposé.” — Laura Allen, Attorney – Animal Law Coalition
"It raises the bar for animal welfare in this country.” – Shelley Abrams, racehorse owner, Co-Founder AAHS
Please help Saving America's Horses by forwarding this important message to your friends.
Thank you!
For the horses and burros~
Katia Louise and the Team at Saving America's Horses
"Saving America's Horses"
Nov 30, 2011
We don't eat our horses for many reasons. We respect the bond of their love, they are sentient beings and they have earned an honorable place in our society and deserve dignified and humane treatment through to the end of their lives.Should Americans spend over $5Million in tax payer dollars a year toward toxic pollution, increased crimes rates, promoting tainted meat products and endorsing barbaric cruelty to animals?"
What about the scientific evidence that reveals the serious health risks and lethal effects when people consume toxic substances banned from the human food chain? "Saving America's Horses" provides a platform for the leading equine welfare organizations in the U.S. that have been working to ban horse slaughter for over the past decade. Please help support our work by telling your friends about this important film project, and donate by mail or on line by visiting our website: www.savingamericashorses.org
"Saving America's Horses - A Nation Betrayed" is an intelligent and touching expose` that can raise the public outcry needed to pass a federal ban on horse slaughter. This documentary film is in post production with public release slated for early 2012, but funds are needed to pay for special processing in order to get "Saving America's Horses" to final print.
Big Ag wants to bring horse slaughter back to the U.S. and they've got deep pocket special interests helping to pave their way. If America doesn't speak out to stop it, Big Ag could open a horse slaughter plant near you, next year!
Help keep horse slaughter out of America by supporting "Saving America's Horses"!
Since 2006, Congress has prevented horse slaughter in the U.S. by cutting funds for inspections of horse meat from its annual Agriculture Appropriations bill, but the fate of America's horses has now been undermined in one swift move. There has been overwhelming support by the American public, the horse community and the House of Representatives to include de-funding language in the 2012 Agriculture Appropriations bill but special Conference Committee members Representative Jack Kingston (R-GA), Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI), and Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO), just removed that language from the final bill. Obama signed this bill into law on Nov 18th, 2011."Saving America's Horses" is film project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501 c3 nonprofit charity dedicated to protecting, saving and preserving wild and domestic equines. Donations to Wild for Life Foundation are tax deductible to the full extend permitted by law.
Awards and Accolades:
BEST IN FESTIVAL: Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM: FILM NORTH International Film Festival, Canada
ACCOLADE MERIT AWARD: Indie Fest, for Advocacy, Visuals, and Investigative Journalism
AWARDED FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY, ADVOCACY, EDITING & CONSERVATION MESSAGE: International Wildlife Film Festival
"Masterfully presented!" – Larry Lindner, New York Times best-selling writer
“Fantastic! Powerful and compelling” — Greg MacGillivary, MacGillivary Freeman Films (IMAX)
“It’s the freight train that will roar through our country awakening, engaging and empowering the public." – Jo Anne Normile - Founder of CANTER, former racing breeder, owner, and BOD of the MI HBPA & M-TOBA
“It blows the lid off the abysmal horse slaughter industry in America.” — HarrisonHeldStarMedia “Fantastic! Powerful and compelling” — Greg MacGillivary, MacGillivary Freeman Films (IMAX)
“It’s the freight train that will roar through our country awakening, engaging and empowering the public." – Jo Anne Normile - Founder of CANTER, former racing breeder, owner, and BOD of the MI HBPA & M-TOBA
“Brilliant and heartbreaking exposé.” — Laura Allen, Attorney – Animal Law Coalition
"It raises the bar for animal welfare in this country.” – Shelley Abrams, racehorse owner, Co-Founder AAHS
Please help Saving America's Horses by forwarding this important message to your friends.
Thank you!
For the horses and burros~
Katia Louise and the Team at Saving America's Horses
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thank YOU for your Amazing Support
Thanks to the amazing support from caring people like you Wild for Life Foundation (WFLF) and Saving America's Horses, the movie has gained many new fans. WFLF just participated in the Chase Giving contest where local charities vied for a chance to win a share of over $3Million in grants. Facebook members could vote one time for up to ten charities, and it was up to the charities to get those members to vote for them.Though we didn't make it into the top 100, we are extremely pleased with how far we came in such a short period of time. The contest began on Nov 8 and ran 14 days. With YOUR amazing support we rose to a ranking of 193 out of thousands of charities in just four days! Thank you again for your amazing support!
More great news...We are still in the running for a national TV spot and your daily vote can make a huge difference in our success! Click here to vote now and you can see updates and news on the Saving America's Horses Facebook page.
Sincerely,
Katia Louise and the Team at Saving America's Horses
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Friday, November 18, 2011
VOTE For Wild for Life Foundation TODAY!
We just found out about the Chase Giving program and there are only three days left to VOTE. Your VOTE today could propel us into the top 100 charities so we could win $25,000. Better yet, - by telling all your friends, we might even win the grand prize which could be enough to release this important film publicly by early 2012, Please help BAN horse slaughter before they build a slaughter plant in your town!
Link to VOTE: http://bit.ly/w1b8QP
It's NOT okay to abuse, slaughter or eat our horses. Our horses need this intelligent and touching documentary film so that the American public can find out what's happening... what's really going on. Please stand with us, cast your VOTE today and make a difference for all wild and domestic equines tomorrow.
Help bring the full power of "Saving America's Horses" to the big screen in a theatre near you! Voting ends Nov 22nd, Please vote today!
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Katia Louise
Filmmaker, Saving America's Horses
Founder and President, Wild for Life Foundation
For the first time since 2005, there are NO riders that would prevent horse slaughter in the United States! As of this morning, Obama has signed HR 2112! http://www.whitehouse.gov/
VOTE for Wild for Life Foundation at Chase Community Giving
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Protective House Bill Honoring Wild Horses and Burros
H. Res. 284: Honoring wild horses and burros as important to our national heritage
House Natural Resources, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
This is the latest version of the bill currently available on GovTrack.
http://www.savingamericashorses.org/H%20Res%20284.pdf
Bill text:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c112:h.res.284:#
Friday, October 14, 2011
BLM closes controversial wild horse holding facility
WASHINGTON (Oct. 14, 2011) – The Cloud Foundation exposed inhumane conditions for captured wild horses and burros at the Herriman facility outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in March 2011. The footage and report, shot and compiled by Foundation advocate Lisa Friday, showed horses knee-deep in a mixture of muck and manure. As a result of bringing the inhumane conditions to public scrutiny, BLM will be closing the facility for the winter with plans to close it permanently in the next two years.
“We are pleased BLM is finally taking the formerly wild horses out of the inhumane Utah facility before they would be subjected to another winter,” states Ginger Kathrens, Executive Director of The Cloud Foundation. “But it is regrettable that BLM acted to rectify an inhumane situation only after it was exposed in Lisa’s video.”
Kathrens maintains that further transparency is needed in order for BLM to regain the trust of the American public, which includes allowing the public access to all short term and long term holding facilities on both private and government property. Many facilities, including all long term ones, have virtually no public access.
In Fiscal Year 2011 (Oct. 1, 2010-Oct. 1, 2011) BLM spent over $48 million to hold over 41,000 wild horses and burros in these facilities, many of which are on private property and not available for public scrutiny.
Currently there is no way for the public to verify the numbers or conditions of the animals in many of these facilities. Nor is there any accurate census of wild horses still remaining on the range. Using BLM’s own numbers, wild horse advocates maintain there are far fewer horses remaining on the Western ranges than BLM is reporting.
Concludes Kathrens, “In order to build trust, there must be more transparency in the way BLM is managing America’s wild horses and burros both on the range and off.”
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
New Canadian bill to Ban Horse Meat for Human Consumption
By Alex Atamanenko MP on 06 Oct 2011
New Democrat Agriculture Critic Alex Atamanenko (BC southern Interior) has re-introduced a Private Members Bill that would effectively shut down the slaughtering of horses for human consumption in Canada.
“Since I first introduced this bill in the last Parliament, tens of thousands of Canadians have petitioned the government to legislate an end to this practice,” said Atamanenko. “I think it’s high time the government listened.”
New Democrat Agriculture Critic Alex Atamanenko (BC southern Interior) has re-introduced a Private Members Bill that would effectively shut down the slaughtering of horses for human consumption in Canada.
“Since I first introduced this bill in the last Parliament, tens of thousands of Canadians have petitioned the government to legislate an end to this practice,” said Atamanenko. “I think it’s high time the government listened.”
According to the B.C. MP, the odds are enormous that certain drugs, prohibited for use during the life of any animals destined for the human food supply, are routinely being administered to horses.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Horse Slaughter is WRONG; micro-chipping or not
Previous evidence resurfaces revealing that the Ministry of Agriculture has been preparing to defend and expand horse slaughter by complying with the EU's request for an equine micro-chipping program, it appears that they are taking steps to begin implementation. Wild for Life Foundation supports the rights of Canadian horse owners to maintain the choice of whether or not to microchip their horses with a slaughter tag. While it is imperative that the EU take immediate action to protect humans from exposure to toxic substances found in horsemeat imported from Canada, we maintain that horse slaughter is WRONG; micro-chipping or not.
Wild for Life Foundation invites supporters that want to end the barbaric horse slaughter trade to download and post our educational banners to help raise international awareness about this issue. Use this link to post this article about CanEquid on Facebook: http://sahcause4action.blogspot.com/2011/10/horse-slaughter-is-wrong-micro-chipping.html
Learn more about Canada's CanEquid program here:
http://www.savingamericashorses.org/CanEQUID.pdf
Wild for Life Foundation invites supporters that want to end the barbaric horse slaughter trade to download and post our educational banners to help raise international awareness about this issue. Use this link to post this article about CanEquid on Facebook: http://sahcause4action.blogspot.com/2011/10/horse-slaughter-is-wrong-micro-chipping.html
Learn more about Canada's CanEquid program here:
http://www.savingamericashorses.org/CanEQUID.pdf
SB 655: Bill to ban Horse Slaughter in MA, USA
Wild for Life Foundation (WFLF) applauds the Honorable Stephan Brewer, Senator of Massachusetts for introducing Senate bill 655, which takes a positive step to improving equine welfare.
The bill is pending before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. A hearing held Oct 5, 2011 included the testimony of Dr. Linda Breitman, Kathryn Webers of AAHS, and other horse advocates. Dr Nicholas Dodman and Katia Louise submitted written testimony to the committee chairs in support of the bill.
Proponents of slaughter are making their position heard quite well, but the committee has not yet voted on the bill and MA residents are urged to continue sending letters of support in order to ban horse slaughter in the great state of Massachusetts.
The bill is pending before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. A hearing held Oct 5, 2011 included the testimony of Dr. Linda Breitman, Kathryn Webers of AAHS, and other horse advocates. Dr Nicholas Dodman and Katia Louise submitted written testimony to the committee chairs in support of the bill.
Proponents of slaughter are making their position heard quite well, but the committee has not yet voted on the bill and MA residents are urged to continue sending letters of support in order to ban horse slaughter in the great state of Massachusetts.