Having a horse is a huge responsibility, so people should be very careful before they consider getting one.

I love horses. I spent seven years as a racing commissioner on a horse-racing board.

Horses are a symbol of America and can be marketed that way overseas.

Laws exist in every state that make animal cruelty a crime. Horse slaughter is simply another form of animal abuse.

With or without horse slaughter, horse rescues need our help and support. That can involve financial donations, volunteering, or even donating items like brushes and blankets. Horse rescues operate with little money, so every little thing you can do to help goes a long way.