Here at WHCA we stand for Wild Horse Slaughter Awareness.  Every day wild mustangs are slaughtered. These horses are not sick or hurt, they are perfectly healthy. Because of this there are only 100 left in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia.  In our backyard, a Calgary slaughterhouse is taking mustangs and scalping them like muskrats.

In Canada over 30 million horses have been slaughtered. Over the world this is happening also.(See Figure 1.01)

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 Common questions that are asked is thus.

What types of horses are being slaughtered? Aren't these old, sick horses?
According to 2001 field studies conducted by Temple Grandin, 70% of all horses at the slaughter plant were in good, fat, or obese condition; 72% were considered to be "sound" of limb; 84% were of average age; and 96% had no behavioral issues. Slaughter plants do not want old, sick horses for obvious reasons.

How are horses killed at the slaughter plant?
According to federal law, horses must be rendered unconscious prior to slaughter, usually by captive bolt. However, some are improperly stunned, even with repeated blows, and are still conscious when shackled, hoisted by a rear leg, and cut across the throat. The CADA specifies that 10% live vivisection is acceptable! With their long necks and aversion to anything approaching their foreheads, many horses require multiple strikes.

     This is a very devastating problem. There are many things that can be done and are being done. You could start your own Save-A-Mustang program, or if you are not up to that kind of work join WHSA. At WHSA we are starting various projects such as a petition, and a report/essay. This essay/report will be sent to the government to aware them of the present problem. There are even more things that you can do. Now, if you do want to join WHSA or have an idea for us to do go to our Contact Us page and fill out the contact form.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE