Canadian Horse Defence Coalition

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Welcome to the official website of
The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition

We are a collective of people and national groups that have joined forces in order to ban the slaughter of equines for human consumption in Canada, as well as the export of live horses to other countries for the same purpose.


It's here!
Canadian Horse Defence Coalition's most recent report on horse slaughter at Natural Valley Farms in Neudorf, Sasketchewan is now available. In addition to this landmark report produced by Twyla Francois, you will find video footage, slideshow presentations, national media articles, a radio interview and the link to CBC National's recent coverage of this issue. See it all here!

To learn what you can do about ending horse slaughter in Canada go here

Whistleblowers are invited to contact the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition regarding violations occurring during horse slaughter or transport to slaughter. Are you a retired CFIA veterinarian or an ex-slaughter house employee with knowledge of animal abuse or other violations? Anonymity guaranteed! Please email us: info@defendhorsescanada.org

Help Make History in Canada!
Violations in the horse slaughter industry have been documented and aired--now it's time to meet the next challenge. Your contribution of $5, $10 or more will help the coalition to cover legal costs aimed at ensuring governmental agencies are held legally accountable, and to stop those agencies from whitewashing the horrors of the equine slaughter industry.

Please note that CHDC is not a charity, and donations are not tax deductible. However, even the smallest contribution that you can afford will help protect the horses of Canada and the U.S. by supporting a legal and political campaign to achieve an end to the slaughter of horses.

Please also note that every dollar donated will go directly to horse protection. (Even the CEO of the coalition works strictly as a volunteer.)

Go here to donate.




Action Alert!
The Real Truth About Horse Slaughter
Canadian Horse Defence Coalition appeals to Canadians to dispute OEF stance on horse slaughter, and calls on Canadians to oppose rodeo as Alberta's official sport

On YouTube!
Illegal Dumping of Horse Blood in Saskatchewan
Investigation by Twyla Francois

Documentation!
Cavel Violations
Compiled by John Holland

Important Article!
Quarter Horses Born for Slaughter
Article by John Holland

Breaking News!
CFHS calls for Independent Audit
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies is questioning the government's role in food safety and animal welfare

Action Alert!
Auction Alert!
Information you can use to help horses at auctions

Action Alert!
Pressure US Congress
Americans urging US Congress to co-sponsor Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008

Evidence Evident!
Documentation of slaughterhouse cruelty distributed
Statements, letters and DVDs from the investigation have been sent to key organizations

New in Resources!
Canadian Horse Slaughter 2005-2008 Stats
Statistics from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

You Can Petition Your MP!
Read The Example Petition
Look at the letter to the Chronicle
Download and modify the petition in msword format
Get a pdf version of this petition

Significant Site!
Alex Brown Racing
A site dedicated to the fight of ending horse slaughter

Important Article!
Essay by Alex Brown
Sensible debate over unwanted horses would help anti-slaughter lobby

Star article!
Saving race horses
Article on the battle to save horses from slaughterhouse

Press Release!
Bo Derek defends horses
Actress Bo Derek speaks out against horse slaughter

Action Alert!
Investigation at Natural Valley Farms
Horse slaughter plant horrors unveiled
Warning: very graphic content!

Issues!
Horses seized from farm
Horrific case of horse neglect exposed in Alberta

Action Alert!
Petition to Strengthen Animal Transport Regulations
A Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals initiative!

Action Alert!
Dealing in Blood Money
Canada's Betrayal of Horses!

A Must-Read!
Veterinarians for Equine Welfare
White Paper on Horse Slaughter: Its Ethical Impact and Subsequent Response of Veterinary Profession

Merchandise to Help the Horses
For the Love of Horses beautiful 2008 calendars
Save Our Horses from Slaughter license plate holders
Download our pdf order form right here

Articles!
Vets for Equine Welfare Visit Capitol Hill
The organization is stunned by the spread of misinformation by opponents of the horse slaughter ban.
Frequently asked questions
Article answers various questions about unwanted horses and presents the AVMA's policy on horse slaughter.

Notice!
Taxpayers fund horse slaughter in Canada
Federal government awards millions of dollars to Saskatchewan slaughter facility!

Notice!
See the latest items in our resource page
Insurance for your horse's euthanization
Demand horse owner responsibility
Flyer on equine auctions

Action Alert!
Canada Becoming Horse Slaughter Leader
How Can You Help Stop It?

Notice!
Slaughter Bound Horses in Canada
Horses are waiting at the feedlot.

See It!
Soul-stirring slideshow on horses in Canada
created by horse defender Emma Twamley

Important Article!
"Brazen coup" by horse slaughter company!
Read John Holland's piece about Cavel and Natural Valley Farms in Saskatchewan.

Action Alert!
Two More Slaughterhouses Killing Horses!
Canada is slipping backwards!

Investigation!
American Horses transported into Canada
Read this excellent report from Animals' Angels

Action Alert!
More Meat Industry Propaganda
Canadian government continues to endorse horse slaughter

Scenes from an Alberta Feedlot!
1000 Horses
Photos and words from an investigator.

Action Alert!
End Horse Slaughter In Canada
Download and distribute our flyer




Maple Leaf
Wherever man
has left his footprint
in the long ascent from
barbarism to civilization
we will find
the hoofprint of the horse
beside it.

~JOHN TROTWOOD MOORE


Blessings to the Mare
Read and hear Honey Sheperd's prayer for beasts of burden.


Exclusive CHDC Merchandise
Lots of good stuff now selling at Cafe Press.


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The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition, committed to achieving a permanent national ban on horse slaughter, as well as the shipment of live horses to other countries for human consumption, welcomes the support of the Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association of Canada.




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The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition
PO Box 26097, Westbank, BC, V4T 2G3 ~ (250) 768-4803 ~ (250) 768-4803 (fax)
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