Safe From Slaughter Equine Rescue (SFSER) is here to prove that a kill-pen or auction ring does not have to be an ending for all horses. Through education, awareness, and rescue we CAN make this happen! Thousands and thousands of beautiful, healthy, sound, and sane horses from the United States are slaughtered every year through exportation into Mexico and Canada. It's one of our country's most de
pressing and well hidden secrets. Through awareness and a strengthened rescue network we can offer these beautiful, majestic creatures homes and safe haven. I would like to take the time to share what started this journey and fueled my passion for rescued horses. Three very special horses are the reason this organization has come to be. My very first rescued horse was named Toby, back when I was only 11 years. Toby was muddy, dirty and ignored in a small mud-filled round pen. His hooves had been so damaged from being allowed to stay in those conditions that he required a lot of extensive farrier care. He was my companion, friend, and family member for more than 23 years. Toby passed away in November of 2013, which was devastating to me. Fast forward to 2016 and I am still missing Toby but I want to do more than simply save one life. I have to do more. I want to help many horses. But how? Where do I start? Then, one night while I am browsing Facebook, I come across a post of these beautiful horses! Then I see the words "KILL PEN"...what? Kill Pen? These perfectly healthy horses are being slaughtered. Like many Americans, I was aware of horse slaughter but not the magnitude of which it happens. That is when it clicked....THIS is what I need to do! One of the first horses I took in was Titus, a beautiful flea-bitten grey gelding. Titus had been neglected and was underweight but the amount of potential was undeniable. Once Titus arrived home I discovered that he came with registration papers. I was always one to like the horse, not the bloodline, but I was interested in knowing his past. As I took to google and the AQHA website I discovered that Titus was bred as a cutting horse in Oklahoma. He comes from a very impressive bloodline from Doc Bar and hall of fame horse Oklahoma Star. Titus is presently gaining weight, enjoying regular feedings, and learning to accept kindness from humans again. He is the horse pictured in our cover photo. The picture was taken while he was at the kill pen. The third and final horse than really pushed this decision was Duncan. Duncan is a precious one-eyed pinto mini gelding. Duncan is one of the most affectionate, loving horses I have ever had the pleasure to meet. He loves children, other horses, and every human he meets. He never has a bad day. He loves being groomed and getting kisses. Horse slaughter does not discriminate. From racehorses, to Clydesdale, to mini horses. ALL are in danger! From yearling to senior. From horses to donkeys to mules. You will find them all at a kill pen. Ranch horses, lesson horses, and yes, even our beautiful wild mustangs. Horses have assisted us with our battles, donkeys and mules have carried our burdens, now is our time to help with their battles and burdens. A brilliant man named Albert Schweitzer once said “Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight.” and that is what I am asking of you. Educate yourself about horse slaughter. Donate to help these wonderful animals so that they may have a future. Adopt a rescue. Bid on that horse at auction that is being sold by the pound. If you cannot bring a horse home, donate to save them. If you cannot donate, educate someone. There is ALWAYS something that you can do. There no such thing as too little when it comes to a life saved. And please, if ever you witness abuse, REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY!!
