Keeping Florida Horses Safe

Keeping Florida Horses Safe Dedicated to the Investigation, Mitigation, Prevention and Education surrounding Horse Slaughter and Theft. Visit our website, here: Welcome!

This page is run and managed by Keeping Florida Horses Safe, dedicated to the investigation, mitigation, prevention and education surrounding horse theft, slaughter, and illegal kill farms. As an extension of our nonprofit's information clearinghouse; our social media outlets are focused on the prevention, mitigation and response to illegal horse theft and slaughter! We're here to advance the safe

ty, security and soundness of our farmers, ranchers, horse owners, and all other professionals in the horse industry! The main way we do this in our group https://www.facebook.com/groups/KeepingFloridaHorsesSafe is our crowd-sourced suspicious activity forum, providing near real-time updates of Suspicious Activity in Florida's rural areas! We also encourage the community to report suspicious activity by sending a message on this page, https://www.facebook.com/KFHSInc reporting to our website, or sending an email to: [email protected]

12/23/2025

A highly infectious horse disease has spread to Tampa Bay. Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 is a virus among horses that can cause respiratory illness, abortion in pregnant mares, and in severe cases, neurological disease. http://specne.ws/yDnhmq

12/19/2025

Florida authorities have arrested a man in connection to a report of four horses taken from a property in Osteen last week. Here's what we know 🔗⬇️

12/19/2025

For years, horses were suffering quietly behind closed doors. In 2025, Florida finally decided that had to stop.

The state passed a new law aimed at shutting down the illegal horse meat market, targeting underground operations that exploited horses for profit while avoiding oversight. Many of these animals were stolen, neglected, or sold without proper records, ending up in cruel and unsafe conditions.

Horses are not meant to be trafficked in secrecy. They are companions, working partners, and animals many people grow up loving. This law acknowledges that reality and draws a clear line against abuse.

Officials say the legislation gives law enforcement stronger tools to investigate illegal networks, protect vulnerable horses, and hold offenders accountable.

Animal advocates are calling it a long overdue step forward. It may not fix everything overnight, but for many horses, this law could mean safety, dignity, and a future free from suffering.

Reference:
WPBF News... Florida new bill targets thriving illegal horse meat market
The Horse... Florida Anti-Slaughter Bill Becomes Law
Congress... Horse Slaughter Prevention Bills and Issues

Fantastic News!!!
12/18/2025

Fantastic News!!!

GOOD NEWS: 2 of the 4 horses stolen from Osteen last week have been recovered in South Florida.

Thanks to diligent police work, great use of technology and a lot of help from our partner agencies, we're reuniting these horses with their owners, and we have a suspect in custody.

Lazaro Benitez Guzman, 26, is currently charged with grand theft and dealing in stolen property. He was arrested in Hialeah, where the active investigation led VSO detectives and Florida Department of Agriculture agents.

This investigation is continuing as we speak, and everyone's working hard to recover the other 2 horses that were stolen.

In addition to the Volusia Sheriff's Office and Department of Agriculture, FDLE, Florida Highway Patrol, Town of Davie Police Department, and Miami Dade Sheriff’s Office have been instrumental in this investigation.

Also of note, the defendant was found to be an illegal alien from Cuba. An ICE/HSI detainer has been placed on him in addition to his criminal charges.

We will share more updates as they become available!

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11/27/2025

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🚨INTAKE ALERT🚨 This mare was picked up late early evening yesterday for Miami Dade Ag Patrol on SW 136 st & 204 ave in the east Everglades in SW Miami Dade. If she is yours or you know who owns her please call Ag Patrol at 786 218-8344
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08/21/2025

FLORIDA STATUTE 828.125 (1) - DID YOU KNOW?

§ 828.125 (1) Any person who willfully and unlawfully, by any means whatsoever, kills, maims, mutilates, or causes great bodily harm or permanent breeding disability to any animal of the genus Equus (horse) or any animal of any registered breed or recognized registered hybrid of the genus Bos (cattle) commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided by § 775.082, § 775.083, or § 775.084, except that any person who commits a violation of this subsection shall be sentenced to a minimum mandatory fine of $3,500 and a minimum mandatory period of incarceration of 1 year.

06/17/2025

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Helping to Protect Horses from Theft and Slaughter

As you know, many of our beloved horses are being targeted. The State of Florida, sadly seems to be the most targeted area at the moment. The thefts, property damage and slaughters for meat, have kept us up at night. This activity has even caused us to question the most innocent activity.

We need to stand united to show these thieves we will not allow this activity to continue. By joining us as a nonprofit member https://keepingfloridahorsessafe.org you are helping to keep horses safe and stop these criminals.

See something/say something!!!! Reach out to your local Law Enforcement.