Carriage Horse Controversy: Tradition or Cruelty?
Think of the perfect night of romance: dinner at an expensive restaurant; maybe a moonlit walk—or even better—a horse drawn carriage ride under the stars. You feel the a gentle breeze on your skin,...
View ArticleDo Animals Grieve?
Harper and Kohl were best friends. They’d been through serious trauma together and made it out on the other side, bonded closer than ever. The pair were inseparable. Then came the day that Kohl could...
View ArticleHow Many Animals Do We Kill Every Year?
You hear a lot of numbers thrown around in the vegan and animal rights communities. The severity of cruelty in this world is astounding and it boggles the mind to try and grasp it in its entirety....
View ArticleVegans In The Middle Ages | The History of Veganism Part Two
The Middle Ages—also referred to as medieval times, the more-world-inclusive “Postclassical era,” or the Dark Ages1—comprise roughly the time between the fall of the western Roman empire in 476 CE2...
View ArticleThe Change Everything Speech: Q&A Session
This Q&A session followed a speech I gave at Woodstock Fruit Festival in Diamond Point, NY. If you haven’t seen the speech, you can watch it here. I hope you find this session helpful. In this...
View ArticleVegans In The Renaissance | The History of Veganism Part Three
The Renaissance was a time of rediscovery, rebirth, and renewed interest in classical Greek philosophy. Viewed as the bridge between the Middle Ages and modern times, the Renaissance spurred...
View ArticleWhy You’re Offensive & Don’t Know It
There are certain common colloquialisms many of us use everyday that you probably don’t realize are offensive. So I’m here to make you feel bad about yet another thing you do! [tweet this] … I thought...
View ArticleLearning to Love Horses | One Trainer’s Journey Away From Riding
One of the most iconic and time-honored human-animal relationships is that of horse and rider. From the noble steeds of battle to a little girl’s first pony, the bond people share with their horses...
View ArticleIs Glue Made from Horses? Is Glue Vegan?
Is glue made from horses? – Parts of horses have been used to make glue, including their skin, hooves, and connective tissues. However, there is no evidence that horses were used more than any other...
View ArticleIs Horse Riding Cruel? Is It Vegan?
Is Horse Riding Cruel? Horse riding is not only physically and emotionally harmful to horses but—more importantly—it is a form of exploitation. So yes, horse riding is cruel, but the physical harm of...
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