Miniature Horse Haven

03/23/2025

Couldn't agree more….

03/14/2025

Update on horse slaughter-

Animals' Angels Annual Update of the State of the Horse Slaughter Industry.

At the start of each new year, Animals’ Angels conducts an in-depth investigation into the state of the US horse slaughter industry and prepares an annual update for our supporters.

This year, after analyzing the available data and reviewing the latest developments, we can confirm that the industry’s downward trend continued in Mexico but saw a slight uptick in Canada.

The total number of US horses shipped across the southern border into Mexico decreased by a total of 789 horses -falling from 17,997 horses shipped in 2023 to 17,208 shipped in 2024. The country also showed a substantial decline in the amount of horse meat exported out of the country. Mexico exported only 1.1 million USD worth of horse meat in 2024, compared to 1.5 million USD worth of horse meat exported in 2023.

2,912 horses shipped to Canada in 2024 compared to 2,373 horses in 2023 - a total increase of 539 horses. 3,265 live horses have been flown from Canada to Japan intended for slaughter, compared to the 2,438 horses flown to Japan in 2023, an increase of 827 horses.

Although live slaughter horse exports have risen, horse meat exports out of Canada have continued to decline dramatically, decreasing from $21,588,000 in 2023 down to $12,180,000 in 2024. That’s a drop of over 40%!

Read the full report with all the information here:

https://www.animalsangels.org/investigations/horses/state-horse-slaughter-industry-annual-update-2025

03/11/2025

All the mini’s here - similar thought !

01/23/2025

Shout out to our adopter’s success qualifying with Pet Partners as a team with “Linus”!🎉🏆 So happy for both!!! He works with the Chesterfield VA group 💕

01/22/2025

Awwww- “A” for effort for all of them

01/20/2025

This is an awesome R+ (positive reinforcement) private group that creates a stronger relationship with your horse(s) and fun too! Lots of extras…

01/10/2025

INFORMATIONAL SHARING: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Events Covered by the Horse Protection Act The Horse Protection Act (HPA) makes it unlawful for any person to show, exhibit, […]

01/10/2025

🙏🙌

01/03/2025

12/26/2024

Merry Christmas 🎄 from all the animals and team at Miniature Horse Haven. We had a wonderful year and found many GREAT homes for our rescued miniature horses. THANK YOU to everyone that shared and supported us. Exciting updates for 2025 coming…

12/23/2024

Time for gratitude and holiday dreams…

12/12/2024

Never ever! 🙅🏻‍♀️

11/28/2024

Consider this and watch the weather changes also-this week everyone should have pretty big temperature changes!

As we enter Thanksgiving week in the US, many of your vets will be out of town or spending much needed time with their families.

It’s times like these that horse owners need to practice preventative caregiving.

During this holiday time, as an emergency only vet, I recommend the following:

- Don’t deworm your horse right now.

- Don’t start a new feed right now.

- Don’t get a new round bale of coastal hay right now if you’ve let the last one go to dust (give small amounts at a time or mix with a stemmy hay until they’ve had their fill, then give the round bale).

- Don’t change schedules.

- Don’t vaccinate your horse right now, especially if you have a known reactor.

- Don’t be in a rush and fail to soak your feed for long enough (choke risk) - especially if you’re late to feed due to holiday errands/get togethers.

- If you have visitors, limit treats. Ensure gates are closed. Make sure feed doors and bins locked.

There is already a shortage of equine vets - and the few we do have will likely be out of town or trying to enjoy the holiday.

Let’s all have a very Happy Thanksgiving. And let’s let our vets stay home with family!

Remember: Proper Preparation Prevents Postponed Potlucks! 😂🥴

11/26/2024

We wish everyone could retain this