For AHL the Right Reasons

05/06/2026

Yes, it is against federal law to transport horses that are completely blind (blind in both eyes) for the purpose of slaughter.Under the Commercial Transportation of Equines to Slaughter regulations (9 CFR Part 88), horses must meet specific "fitness to travel" criteria before being loaded onto a commercial vehicle destined for a slaughter facility.🐴 Fitness to Travel RequirementsTo legally transport a horse to slaughter, the owner or shipper must certify that the animal:Is not blind in both eyes.Can bear weight on all four limbs.Can walk unassisted.Is older than six months of age.Is not likely to give birth during transit.⚖️ Enforcement and PenaltiesThese regulations are enforced by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).Documentation: Shippers must complete an Owner-Shipper Certificate for each horse, certifying its fitness.Fines: Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $5,000 per animal.Scope: These rules apply to any commercial transport to slaughter, including trips to "kill pens," feedlots, or auctions that assemble horses for slaughter.🚛 Current Status of Horse SlaughterWhile these transport laws remain in effect, there is currently no horse slaughter occurring on U.S. soil.Congress has consistently blocked funding for USDA inspections of horsemeat, creating a de facto ban.American horses are still legally exported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter.The SAFE Act (Save America's Forgotten Equines Act) is a proposed federal bill that would permanently ban both domestic slaughter and the export of horses for slaughter.If you suspect a violation or see a blind horse being loaded for slaughter, you can File a Report with the USDA-APHIS.Are you looking for information on how to rehome a blind horse, or do you need help reporting a specific transport violation you've witnessed?

03/15/2026

02/17/2026

Due to non existing oversite of 501c3 non profits. "We The People" have been tasked with, and right fully so with establishing oversite groups to police nonprofits. I t has become so easy to receive and exemption from federal taxable profits. That killer buyer have applied and received them as well. Unbelievable, and if it wasn't for the fact that it's it of public record I would have believed it. After consulting two different laws offices to gain knowledge of and on the subject of Nonprofit Operations completely different from Nonprofit Corporation. Although both are Incorporated by state law in the states the incorporated. It doesn't follow that all nonprofits are federally incorporated under federal statute. limiting their protection at federal level. more so than Federally incorporated nonprofits under federal statute.
Difference is an individual can gain nonprofit tax exempt from federal tax. But doesn't establish prosecution immunity at federal level. All unincorporated nonprofits clearly violate the same law that requires them to be registered by every state Treasury they wish to receive donations. It's a clear misconception that persons who have recognized the unregulated area of nonprofit donations. That have as a whole been left to "We The People". To establish oversite. understanding that nonprofits have been that non regulated area that the public donates hundreds of millions per year. Where the American people behave not delegated authority to completely establish specific structal aspects of the Corporate and those who are just considered operations by terms Congress established. The reason why is simple we have to delegate authority to be governed. We would have to delegate Congress and then our systems would want to legislation a bit more regulatory than federal. Giving our delegated representative total power over our money. That would be able to say who we can donate to and in what areas. We are going to do as in the establishment town delegate specific federal government regulations to Congress in a way that states legislation will be forced to set on the side lines unable to enact statues. So we have to first establish Unlawful transportation of federally regulated funds across state lines with out accountability and documentation. Where by these funds can be regulated as restricted . requiring Lets say 85% of total funds must be eat tagged for specific causes such as to improve body score of any equine by donations from the same said means. Creating accountability to the public who donates to these people. who up till now have enjoyed a comfortable living leaching off the good hearted American people. who for the most part do not have a clue to the fact that their fueling the slaughter industry. saving the equine who will never be capable of adoption. Some rescues will make it t look As if they were really making progress in rehabilitation of a specific animal that they went live, to receive donations, crying , Condiming the cruelty that the animal must have indured to ever get in this physical condition. I will be 100percent honest with you, and tell you that it's a set up created to cause the public attention to become focused on an animal that if by chance lives till tomorrow morning is going to be put down. The focus is not on saving a animal that is never going to be loaded to be hauled to Mexico . That would be in violation of federal statute that specifically restricts which animals may be hauled in commerce to Mexico slaughter facilities. More than 80%of Americans have no idea in the world what those restriction are and who they apply too.

Federally regulated statutes apply to every single person within US controlled tertory.
Yes including so called and federally licenced and regulated dealers. Livestock Dealers are given titles not to be immune to regulation. but for the specific reason of being held to a higher regulated level that asures valued commodities are cared for in transit. Although the grade equine market has went establish a new low The lowest ever for well trained, cared for non Registered equine animals. It has made the low life's, who for the last 60years were never able to purchase and drive vehicles that didn't have to be jumped or pushed to get started. These men with no problem buying well cared for equine who have been treated like one of the family and should be donated to phicslal therapy facilities or given the opportunity to make a you lesson or become camp riding horses. Most people just are not aware of the fact there are killer buyers at every sale barn most are in partnership with sale barn owners. many times these traders/kill buyers will triple the bought price many times offer these well trained family type animal at 6or no ore time what they gave for them. It takes a pretty good sized horse to weigh 1000lbs. if the horses isn't registered the killer buyers didn't to at over 60cents a pound.
Fact. $600.00 at the up most. I have been in the business for a life time. members of my family tree have been considered among some of the very best agents as well as trainers of point earning Paints and Quarters. I had an uncle in West Texas near Abilene Texas in a small town of Hawley who was considered as at the top none better may have been some as good but none better. This was told to he by a man who is gone now but was one of my mentors. And nationally recognized traveling clinician trainers. I remember watching men who would later be considered we within the top s the exhibitors of horses clsych as cutters and reiners. With as ment bull do***ng , toping and barrel horses being trained. most would be sold as trained equine to what we considered the city folks. l remember in the summer when I would be visiting my uncle's getting in the it ruck on weekends and visiting to see what was being trained and would be for sale. . Therefore we have a duty to approach this with the intent to flip this back to where "We The People train control of the industry and nonprofits with non taxed donations are held accountable to provide proper care of or animal they received donations to save. we will see a big change in the nonprofits. They will actually become rescues again and we will see the well cared for equine being adopted on the onati to ns to used to to save an animal welcomed by a facility greatful to the public who donated funds to purchase the needed equipment vas well as the equine in that will be an asset to facility. instead of feeding into the sadness that has zero chance of a positive outcome. I have never publicly published the kniwn fact that while joe and Jane public as re believing they are saving an animal that will one day fully recover and be one some child's companion. running through knee deep rolling fields. When the sad truth is the facility has already be contacted to pick up p the dead horse in the morning. majority were never in anyy threat of be hauled to slaughter. Many times they've brought for less than $50.00:given to page owner of claiming to be a nonprofit rescue. They chaim they received very littlevin donations when in normal low life , action can't help it has to brag . low life Females don't really live any differently than they lived w her en they had no money. I used to hear the old men who trained using horses look at him he sold that crippled up gelding he had being hauling around for two weeks. hes @ #$$_ ,ritch. Now these woman are becoming actresses and Facebook is their stage.
The only way trust can be regained in rescues is by documention of successfully adoptions making an difference in equines lives. those two females who claimed to rescue hundreds of animals got to the point they made it clear they were needing donations to bail out a horse who would be put down as the last act of kindness the equine animal will ever know as if the horse was going to be able to acknowledge and appreciate the kindness of being killed by lethal injection. oh boy it's their luck day. I would become so outraged to the fact that donators would buy into this so heavily they would thank these scammers to or their kindness. When the cold hard truth is that by their second year. They had created such a fictual continuous story that their number of followers sky rocketed. I have had a chance to talk directly to persons who actually saw first hand what was going on. The
problem I had was that with the number of followers and the continuous social media coming from that scam camp. They became wealthy over night. The last time I personally checked they had changed to a majority donations received by Grants status with The IRS. I DID VERIFY THEY HAD Purchased Numerous EXPENSIVE EVENTING EQUINE. EITH DONATIONS. that should have saved slaughter bound equine. I understand that Money had been on aid to Allie as CEO. in But I'm not sure if those slaughter bound equine the donation were to save and was filmed in a way that watcher of their page assumed had become safe were loaded and headed to the Canadian boy by midnight.

Understandable to me a third or fourth generation equine trainer with a barn full of show horses. Who's owners would be really pi**ed if I allowed sale barn horses to rub noises with animal worth thousands.


would be upset if an federal ste to even be loaded to transport to slaughter facilities.

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sheriff's beginnings es that untill the public Rebuilding trust in Animal Charities.as aequine rescues and receive a permit or acknowledgment of their intentions to solicit donations in states other than state which they are Incorporated. at local or another way of saying state level.

"We The People". Rebuilding trust in Animal Charities.

02/16/2026

Given the challenge of ensuring every sale barn nationwide provides a welcoming environment for individuals seeking a safe equine to provide a loving, long-term home for equines purchased at public auctions, I urge those with integrity to condemn unscrupulous traders. It's understandable that reputable individuals wouldn't want to associate with those who deceive and exploit others through auction sales. These disreputable individuals have taken advantage of the lack of oversight to capitalize on unsuspecting buyers. Legitimate equine nonprofits should be required to demonstrate transparency and accountability. However, the actual number of rescues with a solid track record of successfully adopting equine animals to loving homes is nearly nonexistent. I would appreciate documentation of such rescues, as word of mouth is insufficient in the rescue adoption process. Genuine rescues operate with transparency and accountability, unlike those that have become mere businesses. Today, it's the authentic efforts that drive individuals to make a difference. You won't see these pretenders begging for volunteers or showcasing progress updates on past rescues. Instead, they focus on scripted productions, like the infamous 'taming of the wild beast' stories that lack substance. Real rescuers prioritize the animals' futures and are limited by space, often having untrained equine available for adoption at no cost with airtight contracts. With modern technology, such as real-time satellite feed and microchips, genuine rescuers can ensure the animals' well-being. It's essential to educate traders and buyers on acceptable behavior and respect for equine life. Collectively, we can rectify these issues. If you're affected by unacceptable behavior, please DM me. Historically, equine slaughter facilities in the US were deemed necessary, but those involved were often disreputable. Congress's decision to cut equine carcass inspection from the federal USDA budget effectively ended slaughter but failed to establish enforceable statutes or regulations. To promote transparency and fairness, sale facilities can offer early absentee bidding, allowing bidders to participate remotely and ensuring the best possible outcome for the animals

02/15/2026

A pressing concern for all Americans should be the elimination of equine slaughter buyers. Some argue that this practice is a necessary evil, but understanding the broader implications reveals that it warrants widespread disapproval, even among equine enthusiasts. The process begins with contracts between slaughter facilities and unscrupulous horse traders, who have evolved but not improved in character. These traders are easily identifiable. A significant issue arises from the limited number of contracts issued by kill facilities, which suppresses prices. At auctions, equine animals are sold by the head but purchased based on estimated weight by the same unscrupulous buyers, deceivingly. Unlike cattle sales, where animals are weighed during the auction process, equine sales rely on weight guesses, leading to market distortion. Furthermore, the restricted number of slaughter contracts has led to traders becoming kill buyers, driving down market prices. This practice results in traders struggling to profit due to their own greed. Historically, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, horses sold for $1 per pound at auction; today, grade horses fetch only $0.10 to $0.30 on average.

02/15/2026

Stop padding the pockets of the low life scum over half the person's claiming to rescue are even worse than the killer / traders themselves. . Only thing lower than a used car salesman is a rescue scammer crying to fuel their drug, alcohol. or our pocket as a career. Believe it or not there's rescues that are on this Facebook that I know for a fact that are actually making a career out of scamming people for money no worse than a beggar on the street. Horse trader have always been scammers at least you know what their doing. I'm from Texas where the last equine slaughter facility was located. When Congress quit allowed USDA to take inspect of killed the horse business went from a dollar a pound to $0.30 . Now many are going to the lowest $0.10 The ones that people no longer caring for. Many people buy new horse every year in the riding months sell them during the winter. To keep having to feed him through the winter knowin they will go to slaughter. No money lost sell it for the same price they bought them for. Many are good gentle well trained riding horses. because next year they'll be able to buy another cheap again cuz people are selling them at killer prices from 10-50 cents a pound for grade horse. Mexico slaughter facility are ahle to set the market price. Since killer buyer are on average slightly sharper than a stump or 5th grader. Uneducated as a whole on average. I have known dozens for before I could walk being carried around by my uncle Bill Land . One of the true West Texas horseman known by persons as Matlock Rose, Pine Johnson, Dail Kennith Halmark, Bruce Land
Best friends with Don Dodge at 3 til about 8 yrs old I was around some horseman who were a great influence on the horse industry today. I remember watching Bruce Herd horses on pasture ground bring them up put them in a gooseneck trailer no saddle no bridle ba****ck. Today's horseman or dying breed very few and far between the ones that are training for individuals at these big training barns are overpaid underworked and poor horseman as a whole. Although there are few mostly ladies who are In the next few years their talent will be noticed. Then the vultures killer buyers / horse traders are getting whether there manipulating the horse sales. running good possible buyers for decent horses out of the market.
Understandable that killer buyers the only ones with sell market. Due to push to limit number of contracts for issued by kill facilities to keep price down. Requiring many kill traders to sell to contract holders who buy low sell at near a buck a pound at facility. Off positive that traders are willing to make 50 6 to 300 a head on buys
Which is why we see them pack their goosenecks trailer with majority of equines. By buying a few at a loss discourage others from going to the sales and attempting to buy. More than once I've seen killer buyers arrive at sale barns with old, downed, crippled, smooth mouthed, blind equines unload in sale pen tagged sometimes never tag the animals contact rescue representative waiting on the animal. They go live or record for later post on Facebook to beg to donation. This gives the killer buyer the opportunity by buy the well trained fat health well trained middle aged equines at bottom dollar actually seen them pay these same a claimed rescues beggars when able to buy at lower than normal market price. Their in it together. There are a number of individuals that have quit their job and and their new career has become to scam public out of money as a nonprofit rescue and today the killer buyer themselves behave abstained charity status since there is no over true exact over site of nonprofit rescues. On state or federal level as a joint effort. This is where there is a grey area.
Over site is and by all right should be by " WE THE PEOPLE " UNLESS WE ARE GOING TO ALLOW CONGRESS AND STATE LEGISLATURE DETERMINE WHO WE CAN AND WHO WE CAN'T GIVE MONEY TO. IF YOU READ THE CHARITY 5013C REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS YOU WILL NOTICE THAT THERE Isn't A OVERSIGHT agency per say. Other than THE PUBLIC ITSELF IT TOOK MANY YEARS of RESEARCH AND ACTUAL letters and phone calls to state and federal agencies to EDUCATE MYSELF to the fact the lack of specific LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Finding out state and federal laws do not WORK TOGETHER. As the do in nearly every other Federal and state titled and statutes. States normally are given authority in areas where to Congress had acted to expand statutes the o be more ( basically)! stronger than Congress statues. STATES ONLY ISSUE STATE CORPORATION LICENSE and doing business as permits. IRS DETERMINES requirements to be a non-profit federal tax exempt.Of all things Congress delegated authority to the IRS to nvestigate and to prosecute non-profits that do not abide by the federal statutes. WHICH IS HARD TO DO WITHOUT AN actual Official agency that sole responsibility it is to investigate. Therefore we have the Fox guarding the hen house killer buyers becoming non-profits. By simply claiming to be rescuing slaughter bound equine. These killer buyers traders are asking for donations to save from them hauling to slaughter. These horses are as a whole still sent to slaughter as donations are used to put weight on theses animals meals . Ever notice how few basically none of the baled out the order donations are begged for are ever seen as a update and happy 🔚 ng. Public keep donating a ls if magic happens and theses horses go to knee deep rolling grass Fields. No there crowded into feed lots facilities with others until weight becomes acceptable by their contracts. No different than cattle business. Wake up America. What really gets me is these low life bottom of the barrel drug addicts the most are alcoholic
Are making fun of the public. We used to have an auctioneer that used to always say he's going to a happy home knowing that the animal was going on a one way trIp to Mexico.. I personally put a stop to that. I believe that all killer buyers should have to sit in designated areas. for buying those who they are. I find low life scum . Most have a little drug addicted young gemalengetching beers snorting . Follering them around. Making them easy to spot.seen many killer buyer traders unload horses that are on their last leg looks like they're about starved to death and give them to a rescue who takes and gets on Facebook and other sites and beg for bale donations to save the horse. That was given to them. Hard to understand why people would want to say with horses on his left leg and slaughter the ones that are actually adoptable. They can't sell horses that don't have meat on them to kill facilities. But the public can't keep from donating money to save those horses.
The killer - trainers .buyers are the same people that we have seen for years +speed freaks) walking around at sale barn with jeans tucked into the top of their boots licking their lips. Slapping their lag with a reins or lead rope . These guys for first time in 40 years are making a Fortune selling our good gentle broke horses to slaughter facilities. While rescues are focused on donation intake on writing sad post to draw public attention to the old, poor, broke down, blind, crippled , injuries. Etc. equine that will be put down within a month by rescue to make room for next donation project scam
Vicious circle. While it continues rescues to scam people out of money. Take the tension off the fact that good horses that are actually adoptable are being sent to Mexico for slaughter. The only way to stop it is make it dangerous for these people to hauling the horses to the boarder. Enough A*z kicking goes a long way . It been claimed that these buyers are or intimidating possible buyers at auctions. Therefore buying our gentle good broke well kept horses at low prices . Shipping to Mexico. For big profits. We as a public need to Make it difficult to haul horses Mexico without being stopped at least once . Dealer whatever they are or claim to be. They're not immune to federal law. Local law enforcement are required to also abide by federal law. Requires a horse that looks as if it could be in distress which could be any of them be checked by a vet and USDA representative, Which can include a state representative as a agent. Your State livestock commission. Horse look to be under 6 months old Have him stopped. Sam loading the horse is not getting around good on all four feet must be able to stand on all four feet in order to be hauled to slaughter also must have vision. No blind horses may be hauled. There are several supplements to the transportation of horses for slaughter. Research the law and understand the law and have your local police stop these people. John forces with other anti-slaughter individuals say something wrong get these get these vehicles stopped get the law enforcement called every horse on that truck must have a paper that shows exact details of every horse loaded , who bought it who's the owner, where bought cousins. . Must give specific details of each and every animal . And horse so own in transport is not a distress. Local law enforcement is required to stop till proper authorities can make an inspection . If in transit for longer than 28 hrs must be off loaded and fed and watered. Before transportation may continue. No person or agency has the right to override that Congress statute..

10/28/2025

By S.L.D. Ahl Equine Rescue also owns For Ahl Right Reasons &
Ahl Rescue 2005

Horses Reflect Your Emotions Back to You ...
Yes, horses are capable of feeling emotions, forming strong social bonds, and showing affection through a range of behaviors. They can experience fear, joy, and anxiety, and they form deep, lasting connections with other horses and humans based on trust and mutual respect. Research has also shown that horses can recognize and interpret human emotions.
They feel a wide range of emotions: Horses can feel fear, joy, affection, and frustration. They also have a high degree of social intelligence, empathy, and can display feelings of grief.
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They form strong bonds: As herd animals, they are highly social and can form deep attachments. These bonds are built on trust and loyalty, and they can also form these bonds with humans.
They show affection through behavior: Horses can't verbally say "I love you," but they show affection in ways that are comparable to human interactions. Signs of trust and affection include a lowered heart rate, relaxed posture, soft eyes, and approaching you when they see you.
They mirror human emotions: Horses are highly attuned to human moods and can "catch" and reflect your emotional state, a phenomenon known as emotional contagion.
They have long memories: They remember both positive interactions and negative experiences with specific individuals. This allows them to form long-term bonds and also to be wary of those who have harmed them.
Research shows that horses are sentient and capable of complex feelings, including love, care, and a wide range of emotions. While they don't experience or express emotions in the same way as humans, they form strong social bonds with other horses and can form deep, trusting, and affectionate attachments with people. By S.L.D. Ahl Equine Rescue
What having feelings and love means for a horse
Because horses evolved as social prey animals, their emotional sensitivity serves as a survival tool. This deep emotional intelligence means they:
Bond with humans. Horses can form strong, lasting bonds with their human companions. This connection is built on trust, respect, and consistent positive interaction.
Exhibit empathy and cooperation. Studies show that horses can interpret human body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions to gauge their emotions. They often mirror a human's emotional state, acting calm when their handler is calm and becoming anxious when they sense fear or tension.
Remember people and experiences. Horses have long memories and remember individuals based on past interactions, whether positive or negative. This memory is holistic, meaning they remember a person's face, voice, and smell.
Grieve the loss of a companion. Horses are known to grieve the loss of other horses or even their human partners. Anecdotal evidence suggests that grief can lead to depression and a lack of appetite.
Communicate their emotional state. Horses express feelings like happiness, fear, anxiety, and affection through a variety of non-verbal cues. This includes ear position, facial expressions, and vocalizations like nickering or whinnying.
How horses show affection and care By S.L.D. Ahl Equine Rescue
Because horses don't express love in a human-like manner, it's important to understand their own language of affection. Behaviors that indicate a horse feels bonded to a person include:
Voluntarily approaching you when you enter their pasture or stable.
Nickering or whinnying in greeting when they see you.
Seeking physical contact through nudging, nuzzling, or resting their head on you.
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Grooming you by gently nibbling at your clothing or hair, similar to how they groom other horses.
Relaxing in your presence, showing signs like a lowered head, relaxed muzzle, and a decreased heart rate.
Following you freely without a lead or halter.

By S.L.D. Ahl Equine Rescue