Wild for Life Foundation is raising money to feed rescue horses. You can show your support by making a donation on line or by mailing a check to WFLF.
Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts. You make it possible for WFLF to continue to help the horses.
www.wildforlifefoundation.org
www.lifetimeequinerefuge.org
Facts that Refute the 7 Most Common Myths about Horse Slaughter
For Immediate Release
Wild for Life Foundation
Animal Law Coalition
February 13, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
"Facts that Refute the 7 Most Common Myths about Horse Slaughter" is a powerful new tool released by Wild for Life Foundation for the protection of equines from cruelty in the U.S. "The report provides dynamic talking points that directly counter the onslaught of misinformation triggered by the lifting of the defunded USDA horse slaughter inspections in November 2011", says Katia Louise, Founder and President Wild for Life Foundation
Katia is also the Director, Producer of the award winning film, SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES. The film is in post production pending final processing and packaging with public release targeted for later this year.
Your donation to Wild for Life Foundation is tax deductible and can make all the difference in bringing this film to the public.
Link to PDF of this News Release: http://www.savingamericashorses.org/Press_Release-WFLF%27s_Facts_that_Refute_the_7_Most_Common-Myths_about_Horse_Slaughter.pdf
Wild for Life Foundation Inc (WFLF) is a 501 (c)(3) volunteer-based, non profit charity dedicated to providing lifesaving stewardship to rescue horses in need and the public with learning experiences that inspire advocacy for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Wild for Life Foundation
Animal Law Coalition
February 13, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
"Facts that Refute the 7 Most Common Myths about Horse Slaughter" is a powerful new tool released by Wild for Life Foundation for the protection of equines from cruelty in the U.S. "The report provides dynamic talking points that directly counter the onslaught of misinformation triggered by the lifting of the defunded USDA horse slaughter inspections in November 2011", says Katia Louise, Founder and President Wild for Life Foundation
Laura Allen, director of Animal Law Coalition observes, "The WFLF fact sheet should be distributed to each member of Congress who is deciding whether to endorse the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. Our opponents have waged an insidious, well-funded disinformation campaign to re-open U.S. horse slaughter houses. Even the GAO was duped. Through its film and research, WFLF brings home that horse slaughter is a cruel, inhumane practice that leaves communities devastated with the stench, the environmental contamination, and the economic losses of this sleazy business. Americans understand this as a recent ASPCA poll demonstrates. More than 80% of Americans oppose horse slaughter for human consumption. It's time Congress and the President heard that."
Katia is also the Director, Producer of the award winning film, SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES. The film is in post production pending final processing and packaging with public release targeted for later this year.
SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES is an intelligent and hard hitting expose` that reveals how government agencies and corporate interests run over the laws that are supposed to protect the horses.
The documented evidence of cruelty, egregious violations of the law and a lack of enforcement by the USDA led to the closure of horse slaughter houses in 2007, but in the absence of federal ban on horse slaughter, U.S. horses continue to be shipped across the borders where they are inhumanely slaughtered to this very day. Now, pro-slaughter interests intend to open once again horse slaughter facilities in the U.S.
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011, S.B. 1176, would put a stop to this plan and also stop the export of U.S. horses for slaughter for human consumption. (The House version of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act is known as H.R. 2966.)
Everyone should see this international award winning landmark film, SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES - A NATION BETRAYED. It's a wakeup call that will undoubtedly inspire the support needed to get SB1176 passed."
Your donation to Wild for Life Foundation is tax deductible and can make all the difference in bringing this film to the public.
Learn more at www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
Link to this post:
Link to PDF of this News Release: http://www.savingamericashorses.org/Press_Release-WFLF%27s_Facts_that_Refute_the_7_Most_Common-Myths_about_Horse_Slaughter.pdf
Wild for Life Foundation Inc (WFLF) is a 501 (c)(3) volunteer-based, non profit charity dedicated to providing lifesaving stewardship to rescue horses in need and the public with learning experiences that inspire advocacy for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Meet Sassy!!
Sassy, the Thoroughbred finds forever safety and loving care
WFLF Lifetime Equine Refuge welcomes Sassy, a Thoroughbred mare, just rescued. We extend our thanks for the kindness and generosity of the many donors that made her rescue possible. We are partnering with SCTR who will be taking Sassy in and providing her care and training. Your donations have secured a full year of sponsorship for this very lucky horse.
Sassy is a 14 year old Thoroughbred that never raced and due to economic problems, she was at risk for slaughter. This beautiful mare just needed a second chance, but her days became numbered without a safe place to go. Supporters of Wild for Life Foundation were alerted that Sassy needed help and a full week went by while volunteers made calls on her behalf. It had come down to the wire for Sassy, but a handful of dedicated supporters scrambled to raise enough funds for this very lucky horse.
This week WFLF Lifetime Equine Refuge rescued and delivered Sassy to our partnering rescue, Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue (SCTR). Sassy was so excited to arrive at SCTR :) You could see the smile in her eyes!
Sassy was able to spend the afternoon in the round pen just after arriving, where she rolled and rolled and rolled! Each time before she got up she did this really cute pose.
The fight to end horse slaughter has gone on for well over a decade in the U.S. with protective legislation introduced each congressional session; only to be later squelched as a result of the powerful lobby that is pushing to reopen horse slaughter plants in America.
Documented evidence of egregious violations and a lack of enforcement by the USDA in U.S. slaughterhouses led to the defunding of USDA inspections in 2007, but in the absence of federal ban on horse slaughter, our wild and domestic horses continue to be shipped across federal borders where they are slaughtered just as inhumanely to this very day.
In order to effect change, we are educating the public through the world's most powerful visual resource, cinema. "Saving America's Horses - A Nation Betrayed" is the lifesaving documentary film that can change everything for our horses. It's an intelligent and hard hitting expose` that will wake up and shake up the public so that they will take the action needed to pass pending federal legislation.
As we work around the clock to bring the truth forward we also rely on your continued support to make freedom for the horses a reality. By helping to spread the word and telling your friends about WFLF's "Saving America's Horses" and Lifetime Equine Refuge, you are giving the horses the voice they so very much deserve.
Watch for news and updates about how Sassy is doing by following WFLF on Facebook and by visiting SCTR.
On behalf of everyone at Wild for Life Foundation, we extend our deepest gratitude to the many people that support our mission.
Lifetime Equine Refuge is part of the equine protection program under Wild for Life Foundation, an all volunteer run, registered 501(c)(3) charity striving to saving, protect and preserves equines. Donations are tax deductible and can be made by visiting www.lifetimeequinerefuge.org.
Like us on Facebook!
WFLF Lifetime Equine Refuge welcomes Sassy, a Thoroughbred mare, just rescued. We extend our thanks for the kindness and generosity of the many donors that made her rescue possible. We are partnering with SCTR who will be taking Sassy in and providing her care and training. Your donations have secured a full year of sponsorship for this very lucky horse.
Sassy is a 14 year old Thoroughbred that never raced and due to economic problems, she was at risk for slaughter. This beautiful mare just needed a second chance, but her days became numbered without a safe place to go. Supporters of Wild for Life Foundation were alerted that Sassy needed help and a full week went by while volunteers made calls on her behalf. It had come down to the wire for Sassy, but a handful of dedicated supporters scrambled to raise enough funds for this very lucky horse.
This week WFLF Lifetime Equine Refuge rescued and delivered Sassy to our partnering rescue, Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue (SCTR). Sassy was so excited to arrive at SCTR :) You could see the smile in her eyes!
Sassy was able to spend the afternoon in the round pen just after arriving, where she rolled and rolled and rolled! Each time before she got up she did this really cute pose.The fight to end horse slaughter has gone on for well over a decade in the U.S. with protective legislation introduced each congressional session; only to be later squelched as a result of the powerful lobby that is pushing to reopen horse slaughter plants in America.
Documented evidence of egregious violations and a lack of enforcement by the USDA in U.S. slaughterhouses led to the defunding of USDA inspections in 2007, but in the absence of federal ban on horse slaughter, our wild and domestic horses continue to be shipped across federal borders where they are slaughtered just as inhumanely to this very day.
In order to effect change, we are educating the public through the world's most powerful visual resource, cinema. "Saving America's Horses - A Nation Betrayed" is the lifesaving documentary film that can change everything for our horses. It's an intelligent and hard hitting expose` that will wake up and shake up the public so that they will take the action needed to pass pending federal legislation.
As we work around the clock to bring the truth forward we also rely on your continued support to make freedom for the horses a reality. By helping to spread the word and telling your friends about WFLF's "Saving America's Horses" and Lifetime Equine Refuge, you are giving the horses the voice they so very much deserve.
Watch for news and updates about how Sassy is doing by following WFLF on Facebook and by visiting SCTR.
On behalf of everyone at Wild for Life Foundation, we extend our deepest gratitude to the many people that support our mission.Lifetime Equine Refuge is part of the equine protection program under Wild for Life Foundation, an all volunteer run, registered 501(c)(3) charity striving to saving, protect and preserves equines. Donations are tax deductible and can be made by visiting www.lifetimeequinerefuge.org.
Like us on Facebook!
Heroes for Horses Educate and Inspire!
For Immediate Release
Wild for Life Foundation
Saving America’s Horses
Los Angeles, Jan 17, 2012
Heroes for Horses Educate and Inspire by unveiling Saving America's Horses new brochures. To help launch the endeavor, featured cast member Beverly Strauss of MidAtlantic Horse Rescue and PJ O'Dwyer - author of "Relentless" are generously sponsoring beautiful color prints for the lucky visitors of this year's Horse World Expo in Maryland.
Meet former racehorse trainer turned longtime dedicated horse rescuer, Beverly Strauss; a featured cast member of the landmark film, "Saving America's Horses"... and also meet author PJ O'Dwyer of the acclaimed new novel, "Relentless". Visitors of their booths can take home a stunning print, compliments of MidAtlantic Horse Rescue and PJ O'Dwyer, Jan. 20-22 at the Expo.
"The front side of the print brochure boasts a beautiful landscape with wild horses that we filmed at Return to Freedom's Wild Horse Sanctuary during the making of this life changing film, ...and the descriptive content captures the essence and intrigue of "Saving America's Horses" explains the filmmaker, Katia Louise. The back side is completely educational and includes talking points and information on the protective legislation.
Sample excerpt: "Adventure across America’s beautiful countryside exploring the world of wild horses as never seen before; 'Saving America’s Horses A Nation Betrayed' presents a focused look into the world of equines both wild and domestic. Yesterday’s Thoroughbred racehorses and today’s wild Mustangs are finding themselves thrown together on journeys unknown, to places far away..."
2012 brings a new year of hope with the public release of "Saving America's Horses" just around the corner, and Wild for Life Foundation is honored to have the support of caring advocates, like Beverly Strauss and PJ O'Dwyer taking part in such meaningful ways. MidAtlantic Horse Rescue is also a Championship Supporter...and will also be accepting donations toward the 2012 public release of "Saving America's Horses" at the Expo!
We are delighted to recognize and honor Beverly Strauss and PJ O'Dwyer as "Saving America's Horses" Heroes for Horses in recognition of their benevolence and support for the horses. Check out the "Saving America's Horses" Ambassador and Heroes page now!
Now you can take part too! .. and see how YOUR LOGO can be included on the set of brochures that you sponsor.
Beverly Strauss is the Co Founder of MidAtlantic Horse Rescue. She’s a lifelong horsewoman, former racehorse trainer and owner. Beverly has been rescuing thoroughbreds from kill pens at livestock auctions for years; working with them and places them into new homes as riding horses and sport horses. Through MidAtlantic Horse Rescue Beverly has rescued and placed over 400 thoroughbreds directly, as well as saving another 500+ thoroughbreds for other rescues. Beverly Strauss is also a contributor to the award winning film, "Saving America's Horses", which brings much need awareness to the need for public support of horse rescue.
"Relentless" the novel by PJ O'Dwyer: When six horses go missing, headstrong horse rescue owner Bren Ryan becomes her neighbor’s prime suspect—she’s in the business of saving them, and he’s a kill buyer who slaughters them for profit. "RELENTLESS is a stirring and intriguing story that intertwines the important issues facing our horses. It made me laugh, cry and left me hanging on the edge of my seat more times than I can count." --Shelley Sawhook, American Horse Defense Fund Washington, D.C. Advance Reader Copies of “Relentless” will be offered by the author at the expo with part of the proceeds going to “Saving America’s Horses”!
"Saving America's Horses" is an educational 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 extent permitted by law. Learn more, order brochures, and to donate visit www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
Link to this post:
http://savingamericashorses.blogspot.com/2012/01/heroes-for-horses-educate-and-inspire.html
PDF of this post:
http://www.savingamericashorses.org/011712SAH_Heroes_for_Horses_Educate_and_Inspire.pdf
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MidAtlantic Horse Rescue
PJ O'Dwyer
Expo
www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
www.WildforLifeFoundation.org
Wild for Life Foundation
Saving America’s Horses
Los Angeles, Jan 17, 2012
Heroes for Horses Educate and Inspire by unveiling Saving America's Horses new brochures. To help launch the endeavor, featured cast member Beverly Strauss of MidAtlantic Horse Rescue and PJ O'Dwyer - author of "Relentless" are generously sponsoring beautiful color prints for the lucky visitors of this year's Horse World Expo in Maryland.
Meet former racehorse trainer turned longtime dedicated horse rescuer, Beverly Strauss; a featured cast member of the landmark film, "Saving America's Horses"... and also meet author PJ O'Dwyer of the acclaimed new novel, "Relentless". Visitors of their booths can take home a stunning print, compliments of MidAtlantic Horse Rescue and PJ O'Dwyer, Jan. 20-22 at the Expo.
"The front side of the print brochure boasts a beautiful landscape with wild horses that we filmed at Return to Freedom's Wild Horse Sanctuary during the making of this life changing film, ...and the descriptive content captures the essence and intrigue of "Saving America's Horses" explains the filmmaker, Katia Louise. The back side is completely educational and includes talking points and information on the protective legislation.Sample excerpt: "Adventure across America’s beautiful countryside exploring the world of wild horses as never seen before; 'Saving America’s Horses A Nation Betrayed' presents a focused look into the world of equines both wild and domestic. Yesterday’s Thoroughbred racehorses and today’s wild Mustangs are finding themselves thrown together on journeys unknown, to places far away..."
2012 brings a new year of hope with the public release of "Saving America's Horses" just around the corner, and Wild for Life Foundation is honored to have the support of caring advocates, like Beverly Strauss and PJ O'Dwyer taking part in such meaningful ways. MidAtlantic Horse Rescue is also a Championship Supporter...and will also be accepting donations toward the 2012 public release of "Saving America's Horses" at the Expo!
We are delighted to recognize and honor Beverly Strauss and PJ O'Dwyer as "Saving America's Horses" Heroes for Horses in recognition of their benevolence and support for the horses. Check out the "Saving America's Horses" Ambassador and Heroes page now!
Now you can take part too! .. and see how YOUR LOGO can be included on the set of brochures that you sponsor.
Beverly Strauss is the Co Founder of MidAtlantic Horse Rescue. She’s a lifelong horsewoman, former racehorse trainer and owner. Beverly has been rescuing thoroughbreds from kill pens at livestock auctions for years; working with them and places them into new homes as riding horses and sport horses. Through MidAtlantic Horse Rescue Beverly has rescued and placed over 400 thoroughbreds directly, as well as saving another 500+ thoroughbreds for other rescues. Beverly Strauss is also a contributor to the award winning film, "Saving America's Horses", which brings much need awareness to the need for public support of horse rescue.
"Relentless" the novel by PJ O'Dwyer: When six horses go missing, headstrong horse rescue owner Bren Ryan becomes her neighbor’s prime suspect—she’s in the business of saving them, and he’s a kill buyer who slaughters them for profit. "RELENTLESS is a stirring and intriguing story that intertwines the important issues facing our horses. It made me laugh, cry and left me hanging on the edge of my seat more times than I can count." --Shelley Sawhook, American Horse Defense Fund Washington, D.C. Advance Reader Copies of “Relentless” will be offered by the author at the expo with part of the proceeds going to “Saving America’s Horses”! "Saving America's Horses" is an educational 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 extent permitted by law. Learn more, order brochures, and to donate visit www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
Link to this post:
http://savingamericashorses.blogspot.com/2012/01/heroes-for-horses-educate-and-inspire.html
PDF of this post:
http://www.savingamericashorses.org/011712SAH_Heroes_for_Horses_Educate_and_Inspire.pdf
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MidAtlantic Horse Rescue
PJ O'Dwyer
Expo
www.SavingAmericasHorses.org
www.WildforLifeFoundation.org
Happy Holidays from Saving America's Horses
May the majesty of the horse spirit
touch the hearts of every living soul.
Many blessings,
Peace on Earth,
Peace on Earth,
Good will to All
Happy Holidays from Wild for Life Foundation
and the Team at Saving America's Horses
Meet Carmel: Saving America's Horses' Hero for Horses Ambassador
Meet Carmel: Saving America's Horses' Hero for Horses Ambassador
Carmel is a Thoroughbred racehorse with a winning track record, but she, like 1000's of other Thoroughbreds in the U.S. was not provided protection, safety and welfare following the end of her career.
Carmel was sold at auction for slaughter, but just before being shipped she was rescued by Wild for Life Foundation. Though she was underweight and traumatized from the ordeal, she has made a full recovery.
Thanks to the generous donations of supporters like you, WFLF's Lifetime Equine Refuge has been able to provide Carmel the guarantee of lifetime care.
Lifetime Equine Refuge together with the Saving America's Horses initiative is proud to welcome Carmel as the new Ambassador of the Hero for Horses campaign which will help launch the landmark film, "Saving America's Horses - A Nation Betrayed" into the mainstream.
Thousands of America’s horses — all types and disciplines, continue to suffer on U.S. soil; wild horses are being stampeded down icy lava fields by helicopter, all breeds stockpiled into feedlots, and crammed into double-deck cattle trailers for days on end, in record freezing temperatures without medical care, food or rest. Only a federal ban can protect our horses from the violent and destructive predatory trade of horse slaughter.
Saving America's Horses is an intelligent and hard hitting expose` that will wake up and shake up the public so that they will take the action needed to get the federal protection bills passed.
Plans are being put into action to bring this extremely compelling film resource to the policymakers and to the public at large with distribution targeted for 2012. Wild for Life Foundation is asking for your help to bring this landmark film recourse to the public release with a donation today.
Learn more about becoming a Hero for Horses
Visit WFLF's Lifetime Equine Refuge
Go to Saving America's Horses
Donate to Saving America's Horses
Link to this post
PDF of this post
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Carmel is a Thoroughbred racehorse with a winning track record, but she, like 1000's of other Thoroughbreds in the U.S. was not provided protection, safety and welfare following the end of her career.
Carmel was sold at auction for slaughter, but just before being shipped she was rescued by Wild for Life Foundation. Though she was underweight and traumatized from the ordeal, she has made a full recovery.
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| Meet Carmel, SAH's Ambassador Hero for Horses |
Lifetime Equine Refuge together with the Saving America's Horses initiative is proud to welcome Carmel as the new Ambassador of the Hero for Horses campaign which will help launch the landmark film, "Saving America's Horses - A Nation Betrayed" into the mainstream.
Thousands of America’s horses — all types and disciplines, continue to suffer on U.S. soil; wild horses are being stampeded down icy lava fields by helicopter, all breeds stockpiled into feedlots, and crammed into double-deck cattle trailers for days on end, in record freezing temperatures without medical care, food or rest. Only a federal ban can protect our horses from the violent and destructive predatory trade of horse slaughter.
Saving America's Horses is an intelligent and hard hitting expose` that will wake up and shake up the public so that they will take the action needed to get the federal protection bills passed.
Plans are being put into action to bring this extremely compelling film resource to the policymakers and to the public at large with distribution targeted for 2012. Wild for Life Foundation is asking for your help to bring this landmark film recourse to the public release with a donation today.
Learn more about becoming a Hero for Horses
Visit WFLF's Lifetime Equine Refuge
Go to Saving America's Horses
Donate to Saving America's Horses
Link to this post
PDF of this post
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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.
"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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