Giving up riding is incomprehensible to most horse lovers. So what would lead a lifelong trainer, trader, and rider of horses to not only walk away entirely, but even question the concept of domestication itself? Hear Ren Hurst's incredible journey.
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Carriage Horse Controversy: Tradition or Cruelty?
Above all else, horse racing is a business. From cradle to grave, racehorses live tortured, terrifying, brutal, and completely thankless lives. It’s not for the love of the sport, and certainly not for the love of the horse. It’s for the love of money.
Horse Racing Exposed: From Cradle to Grave
Can bits be used ethically? Or are they decidedly cruel no matter how skilled the rider? Let's take a deeper look at the impact bit usage has on horses—both physically and psychologically.
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Giving up riding is incomprehensible to most horse lovers. So what would lead a lifelong trainer, trader, and rider of horses to not only walk away entirely, but even question the concept of domestication itself? Hear Ren Hurst’s incredible journey.
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The Renaissance was a time of innovation and revolution within art, architecture, politics, science, astronomy, literature, and—veganism? Learn how the rise of humanistic individuality led to the acknowledgement of non-humans as individuals as well.
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The Change Everything Speech: Q&A Session
In this Q&A session, which followed the talk “This Speech Will Change How You See Everything” we cover such topics as the ethics of honey, whether cats can be vegan, backyard chickens and the health consequences of eggs and more.
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Carriage Horse Controversy: Tradition or Cruelty?
Are horse-drawn carriages a traditional romantic experience, or a cruel and abusive industry? Why have many cities decided to ban them altogether? Let’s take a closer look at the carriage horse industry and the controversy arising from it.
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Horse Racing Exposed: From Cradle to Grave
Above all else, horse racing is a business. From cradle to grave, racehorses live tortured, terrifying, brutal, and completely thankless lives. It’s not for the love of the sport, and certainly not for the love of the horse. It’s for the love of money.
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Horse Riding Cruelty: Effects of the Bit
Can bits be used ethically? Or are they decidedly cruel no matter how skilled the rider? Let’s take a deeper look at the impact bit usage has on horses—both physically and psychologically.
Read more about Horse Riding Cruelty: Effects of the Bit -
Is Horse Riding Cruel? Is It Vegan?
What’s the vegan stance on horseback riding? A complex subject with many facets, horse riding is a controversial topic within the animal rights community. What’s the bottom line on riding horses: cruelty or companionship?
Read more about Is Horse Riding Cruel? Is It Vegan?
