Americans Against Horse Slaughter is a non funded, grassroots movement comprised of supporters of a federal ban on the slaughter of American horses for human consumption. People from all walks of life and from all parts of the country have joined together to form AAHS. We have no other agenda, other than to stop the slaughter of American horses.

Americans are shocked to learn that our horses are slaughtered and the meat exported to foreign countries where it is served as a high priced delicacy. All three foreign owned slaughter plants in the United States have been stopped from slaughtering horses, but the horse slaughter industry continues to thrive by hauling American horses to slaughter in Mexico and Canada. They are forced to endure an agonizing transport, many times without food or water and cramped into overcrowded trailers. They are then brutally butchered while experiencing fear and pain.

In order to stop the suffering experienced by horses and put an end to slaughter practices that most Americans abhor, efforts are underway to pass the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (HR503 and S311) which would establish a permanent ban on horse slaughter and the transportation of horses to slaughter for human consumption.

Often called "America's Dirty Little Secret", horse slaughter is NOT a public service, it is NOT a necessary evil and it is DEFINITELY NOT HUMANE EUTHANASIA!

It is the intention of Amercians Against Horse Slaughter to spread the word about horse slaughter and the pending legislation. The links on this site will help dispel the myths and present the facts about this brutal practice and let you know what you can do to help get this legislation passed.

Bio

Shelley Abrams( left) and Deb Lopez (right), didn't know each other but both had the same passion and determination to help horses. When they were brought together on alexbrownracing.com, a web site inspired by Barbaro, they joined forces to lead a grassroots movement to end the slaughter of American horses. It was through this movement that American Against Horse Slaughter was born.

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Shelley Abrams, a resident of Yardley, PA owns and races thoroughbreds stabled at Philadelphia Park .She has been a relentless campaigner to end the brutal slaughter of American horses for human consumption overseas. Her passion has led her all the way to Washington DC and today has transpired into leading her own crusade to help save our American horses from slaughter.

She launched a program called "Horses Helping Horses" under her Smarty's Gift Stable, which donates a percentage of any winning purse to rescue a horse from slaughter. So far, earnings from her star "Mr. Boxcar" in conjunction with Friends of Twilight have contributed to the rescue and transport of several thoroughbreds who would have been headed to slaughter. True to her passion, Shelley has helped to establish, and, will be a Board member of an in house program at Philadelphia Park to place thoroughbreds whose racing careers are over. This new program has been created with the hope that it will inspire other horseracing tracks across the country to do the same. It is expected to be launched in May 2008.

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Debra Lopez has also been a thoroughbred owner. Her passion for music and animals has led her to fight for animal safety and welfare as well as launch her own charity. Animal Fairy Charities best describes itself as the "United Way for Animals". "Once an animal is rescued, the costs to maintain their food, medical and shelter can be enormous", said Lopez, a resident of Franklin, Wisconsin. The mission of Animal Fairy Charities is to help those who help the animals, and sometimes the best way to raise awareness is through music. Her first Musical Horse Aid brought attention and much needed funds to help support horse rescues around the country.

A song writer and entertainer, watch for Deb's new song "Racing For Time" which is set to release sometime this summer and will be available via download at animalfairycharities.org. All proceeds for this song will be donated to various animal rescues. Deb truly believes that if you have never loved an animal, your soul remains unawakend.