House of Representatives Vote to Ban Domestic Horse Slaughter

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I can't tell you what a relief this is for those of us who own fat dressage horses, and are always afraid of some moron stealing them to sell by the pound to the slaughterhouse. Apparently it's something both sides of the House can agree on!

6/8/2005
WASHINGTON – The Humane Society US today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for its vote of 269 to 158 halting the taxpayer support of the slaughter of nearly 90,000 companion horses, thoroughbreds, show horses, family ponies, and other horses each year for foreign consumption.
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On May 19, the U.S. House voted to support a similar amendment, by a vote of 249-159, to ban the slaughter of wild mustangs. Today's vote protects domestic horses as well, as there is no justification in slaughtering horses for human consumption abroad. U.S. Senator John Ensign (R-NV) has pledged to introduce a bill in the Senate to outlaw the slaughter of horses for human consumption.

"Since our nation was founded, we as a country have shared a special relationship with the horse," said Rep. John Sweeney (R-NY). "It is unconscionable that for decades, we have been using federal taxpayer dollars to support a practice that the American public is overwhelmingly opposed to. I'm pleased to see that my colleagues agree that this horrid inhumane treatment must end."


http://hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/the_hsus_applauds_house_of_representatives_for_vote_to_ban_horse_slaughter.html

[ailsagirl]

1. I'm thrilled!!!

Thanks for posting this

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