Do you know
March 1st was National
Horse Protection Day?
Unfortunately horses, both domestic and wild, have been subjected to neglect and abuse for decades.
In American horses have always signified freedom.
It’s tragic, the symbol for freedom is not free itself!
In 1971 the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act federally protected horses and burros inhabiting public lands in 10 western states. We see how well that’s worked out. They continue to be rounded up, abused, neglected, malnourished, and even slaughtered.
National Horse Protection Day, also known as. World Horse Day, was first observed in 2005 and we are still working to protect our wild horses and rescue, rehab, and rehome unwanted horses. Yes, National Horse Protection Day WAS March 1st but the need is so great EVERYDAY must be a horse protection day.
YOU can help:
•support a horse through a charity
•donate to your local horse sanctuary
•support organizations that protect and care for horses
•get involved in lobbying efforts to improve legislation on animal welfare
Follow Scott Beckstead, Animal Wellness Action.
https://www.facebook.com/AnimalWellnessAction/ and https://www.facebook.com/scott.beckstead1
Photo: Hilary Halliwell