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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Learning to Love Horses | One Trainer’s Journey Away From Riding
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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Why You’re Offensive & Don’t Know It
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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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Vegans In The Middle Ages | The History of Veganism Part Two
Were vegan principles and practices shaped by the rise of major world religions during the Middle Ages? Learn about the interplay of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism & secular ethics.
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How Many Animals Do We Kill Every Year?
The numbers in this video are shocking. We are great at counting calories, measuring profits, quantifying just about anything. But when it comes to knowing our impact on other beings, we fall short. How many animals do we eat every year?
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Do Animals Grieve?
Humans have long used our ability to experience complex emotions to distinguish ourselves from other animals. But is this ability really isolated to our species? And if non-human animals do have the capacity to emote, what does that say about how we treat them?
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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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Speciesism: The Original Discrimination | ft. Gary Yourofsky
Speciesism is the assumption of human superiority leading to the exploitation of animals. It is the false belief that non-human animals do not have nor deserve the same rights as we humans. It is the oldest form of discrimination on this planet
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Is Birth Control Vegan?
Is birth control vegan? Are there animal bits in your naughty bits? Believe it or not, most birth control methods are not vegan as they are either tested on animals, contain animal products, or both. I run you through the most common methods.
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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.
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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?
