Saving America's Horses - One Truth Love; the Fire of Life

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SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED - A United Voice for Horses & Burros 

SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES brings to screen more than 40 of the world’s most renowned equine
experts, and in unity we are helping to restore hope, healing and compassion through truth and love. 

News about the 2022 release of SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES first broke on July 3rd, and we have received an overwhelmingly positive response of support. 

Updates about the film release have become an integral part of our weekly “Feel Good Fridays” blog posts & emails.  Be sure to update your email preferences to include “Feel Good Fridays” so that you can get weekly updates about the film.  The release date for SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES will be announced very soon! 

If you’re looking for updates that you may have missed, be sure check out the SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES Blog.

SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES starring Paula Bacon, former mayor, Kaufman, TX, who successfully won the fight to shut down Dallas Crown, the horse slaughterhouse that operated in Kaufman for many years.

“SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES has the courage not to back down but to tell the un-whitewashed truth.” — Julie Caramante, Equine Cruelty Investigator

“The truth is empowering and can move mountains when spoken from the heart.” —  SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES

Finding balance with blessings of light and harmony through healing & compassion ~ from the team at SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES.

"The heart only knows one truth - love, the fire of life." — Chief Daniel 'Eagle Warrior' Ramos. "Our sacred native four-legged relatives are in peril, and we need to help them today.”

The Horse Nation is under siege, they are in a state of dire distress; their lives and their lands are in extreme danger.  You can help make a difference by sharing the TRUTH about what's happening to them.  

Share this SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES banner which depicts the American flag upside down* as a signal of distress for the Horse Nation. Share it and other SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES banners with your friends & family, and on your social media pages.  Stand in TRUTH, stand strong and stand in unity. Say NO to the killing, to the roundups, and to the slaughter.

STAND IN UNITY FOR THE HORSES & BURROS

This week we are spotlighting scenes from SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED that we’ve recently released and highlighted through our social media pages. 

Many Nations of People & Horses Betrayed by the BLM

This empowering excerpt from SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED features eyewitness testimony exposing the BLM for betraying many nations of people and their horses, and it brings to screen one of the many ways that the BLM continues to betray us.  Starring, Paul Sorvino, Michael Blake & Craig Downer  (Click this link to watch now: https://vimeo.com/705251750#t=5 )

TRAILER from SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES 

See it now and share it on the SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES SHOWCASE channel on Vimeo

SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES highlights the environmental impact caused by the capture, removal, transport and stockpiling of both wild and domestic horses designated for human consumption and reveals the imminent health risks to humans. (Click this link to watch now: https://vimeo.com/showcase/9754774 )

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August 19, 2022, WFLF Saving America's Horses

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SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES is a lifesaving educational program under The Wild for Life Foundation, (WFLF) a nonprofit 501 c3 charity dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equines through education, sanctuary and rescue. EIN 26-3052458

* In respect of USCODE-1996-title36-chap10-sec176, the American flag is depicted upside down in this banner from SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES as a signal of distress for the Horse Nation. Their lives and their homes are in extreme danger.

A Message from the Filmmaker of Saving America's Horses

Dear friends,
I'm humbled to bring you this update about Saving America's Horses, what the latest is regarding the issues and tell you a little more about the this film, how it came about,  and what's happening behind the scenes on the project itself as we continue to move forward in our mission to protect horses and burros.


PRODUCTION, RELEASE AND DISTRIBUTION: Research and investigation into the issues that this film centers on first began in 1998 and has continued through and into the production phase of this film which began in 2009. The first festival cut of this educational documentary film project was released worldwide in 2010 through the Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival where it won BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM. Subsequent festival cuts of the project were released thereafter through multiple festival screenings where the film won numerous international awards including BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM in Canada.

The film project was then completely remastered and reformatted in conformance with ST 428-2:2006 D-Cinema Distribution Master requirements as set by the ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES for Academy qualification and was then released with Oscar consideration and exhibited through BI-COASTAL THEATRICAL RELEASE in 2012.

This full length feature documentary film project has also privately screened at numerous educational venues across the country. The theatrical version of the full length film has recently been remastered and updated with new footage, current data and statistics, and is ready to go to the next level. A 10 minute featurette version of the film is also available in multiple formats for licensed short programming purposes. A series Advocacy Videos have also been produced through a compilation of excerpts from the film, and these remain available online WFLF’s websites and social media forums as educational tools for the benefit of the horses. 

Many other multimedia educational tools and materials have also been created through select data, images and excerpts from the film project to raise awareness and educate the public about the issues as that have sadly continued to threaten America's equine population as a whole.

ABOUT OUR CAST, TEAM AND CREW: It has been a great honor to serve America's at risk equines through this multimedia educational program. Many of the nation's finest and most devoted equine welfare professionals and experts joined together through the making of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, and they graciously have contributed in many ways. Many of these experts have been deeply involved in this cause for over 25 years.


SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES is an independent educational film project under Wild for Life Foundation (WFLF), a Federally registered and fully compliant 501c3 all volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equines. As a small grassroots charity, WFLF raised much of the needed funds to pay for the essential costs for production and release of the film during the various phases of distribution. Priority has been placed on benefiting the welfare, safety and protection of America's horses in every step along the way.

On a personal note, my role in the production of the film first began when I seeded the project while working as a teaching and performing artist, and doing small roles in film and TV projects. Although I have worn many hats in the process of making this film as an independent filmmaker, I have done so as a volunteer, without expectation or receipt of compensation for my time or services. I have humbly served on behalf of this and the other projects and programs under WFLF as a volunteer since the beginning. This has been part of my vow, my way of giving back to the animals and to our mission as a devoted animal advocate and animal welfare professional. -- All said however, my humble contribution represents just one of many contributions, or links if you will; links-in-a-chain of reputable individuals and organizations that have come together over the years and contributed to the completion and release of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES; which would not have been possible without the full support of our dedicated and extraordinary cast, crew, and loving, devoted and compassionate donors..

Saving America's Horses tells the story of courage, honor and betrayal in a country divided, inspiring great hope for the protection for all horses and burros from cruelty. This powerful message speaks to the heart of this cause. Without unity, the pro-horse movement does not have the strength to stand up against the powerful deep pocket proponents of slaughter.

On behalf of WFLF and the dedicated team at Saving America's Horses, I urge all those who want to make a difference for the horses and burros, to stand in unity against the recent escalated efforts, the undermining devices, and misleading propaganda disseminated by the proponents of slaughter.

Make no mistake; this is a call to action for the full support of a united voice in the fight against horse slaughter, a cruel and barbaric practice that should have ended long, long ago.

Pledge now to stand united and to make your voice heard. Or, renew your pledge to show your support.  

RECENT ISSUE DEVELOPMENTS: America's horses and burros need your voice today. Tens of thousands of wild horses' and burros' lives are at stake! In May 2018, the Interior ordered BLM to empty out wild horse and holding corrals by selling 25 horses at a time with no questions asked to any buyer. Despite a prohibition on such cruelty by the Interior Appropriations Committee, the Interior Secretary has mandated that the horses must be sold. All BLM public holding facilities must comply, whether they like it or not.

As advocates in this ongoing fight for a win against slaughter, one of our biggest challenges has been and remains getting the truth out in the open. Timing is pivotal, with the ongoing elimination of our wild horses from the rangelands, from holding areas, and with the escalated push by foreign investors to reopen horse slaughter plants in the U.S., more and more horses are suffering the cruel death of barbaric slaughter. A united voice for the horses must be restored and maintained. Time is of the essence.

What most people don't realize is that the disinformation campaigns related to our mission are driven by deep pocket special interests who do NOT really care about the horses at all. No matter what you've heard, there is only one truth: horse slaughter is NOT humane euthanasia. Nor is it a "necessary evil".

When the value of life is reduced to the cost of a pound of flesh; coverups can easily gain momentum, and precious ground can be lost when advocates are pitted against one another and lose track of the goal. However; when the dust settles strength can be found in one single moment of truth. And that moment has come.

WFLF and its Saving America's Horses educational project has stood the tests of time. We've come through the fire and we are still standing because our documentation is incontrovertible. 

Unfriendly attempts to undermine the integrity of our mission through various disinformation campaigns have hit home for advocates and rescuers alike, in the anti-slaughter movement. Most seasoned animal advocates and rescuers understand that overcoming controversy is something we must face, especially when working in the field of equine welfare, where the stakes extremely high. It's up to us to do our best, to stay the course, act with integrity, keep our focus on the horses and burros, and never give up. That's what you do when you place priority on their protection. And that's what we've done every step of the way.

It remains our chief objective at Wild For Life Foundation and Saving America's Horses to bring the truth to the public and to effect the changes needed for the protection and preservation of equines in America.

We are here for the horses and burros, and we've got the truth on our side.

With blessings and prayers for our horses and burros,
yours sincerely,
Katia Louise
SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES
Volunteer Executive Director, Saving America's Horses, Wild for Life Foundation

STAND UNITED FOR THE HORSES AND BURROS

PSA #6 TRUTH: Wild Horses ARE NATIVE to North America - Facts That Refute BLM Myths

Oct. 10th, 2016 - Just released, PSA # 6 from the Saving America's Horses PSA Series, FACTS THAT REFUTE BLM MYTHS... TRUTH: #6 Wild Horses ARE NATIVE to North America,

With over 45,000 innocent wild American Mustangs and burros' lives at stake, and under threat of EXTERMINATION by the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), it's critical for these innocent beings, that we get the true facts out to the masses.  "We are asking people who care about the horses to share this information with their friends," said Katia Louise, Saving America's Horses filmmaker. "We must do everything possible to make sure the public is not duped by the BLM."

Make Your Voice Heard - SIGN this Petition by Saving America's Horses​ https://goo.gl/icL6Sc
Join - STAND WITH US: http://www.savingamericashorses.org/join_comestandwithus.html
Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/savingamehorses
Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savingamericashorses
Get Updates: https://goo.gl/Z3Lzjw

STAND TOGETHER and TAKE ACTION to STOP this looming Genocidal Atrocity - Before it's too late

Background:
On Sept 9, 2016 the BLM (, an arm of the U.S. government) Advisory Board voted to recommend EXTERMINATING over 45,000 innocent wild American Mustangs and burros who have been brutally rounded up and are currently held wrongly under encampment.

There are over 200 million acres of rangelands in the U.S. where these horses could roam freely, but they are quickly being eliminated by the same governmental agencies that claim to protect them. Unless action is taken, America’s wild equids will continue to vanish – a potentially catastrophic scenario for generations to come.

We cannot allow the dangerous and violent expulsion of America’s Mustangs from our lands. You can help bring exposure to the systemic corruption that has left virtually worthless the Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, which is supposed to protect horses and burros, by sharing and cross-posting our links and information.
We can stop the killing and reverse the degradation to open rangelands caused by BLM mismanagement, and restore protections for the wild horses and burros, but we must act swiftly, get the true facts to the masses to effect the change that's needed.

We must stand together to put en end to the scandalous mistreatment of these sentient beings and extend a circle of compassion to all living things.

Please Take Action Now:
1) Make Your Voice Heard - SIGN this Petition by Saving America's Horses​ https://goo.gl/icL6Sc
2) Join - STAND WITH US: www.savingamericashorses.org/join_comestandwithus.html
3) Take part - Help Save Lives: www.wildforlifefoundation.org/villageatsavingamericashorses.html
4) Follow Us on Twitter: twitter.com/savingamehorses
5) Like Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/savingamericashorses
6) Get Updates: www.SavingAmericasHorses-WildForLifeFoundation
7)  Share and Cross-post: www.wildforlifefoundation.org/wildhorsepsa.html

Follow this story: http://savingamericashorses.blogspot.com/2016/09/saving-americas-horses-alert-there-has.html

Learn more:
www.wildforlifefoundation.org
www.savingamericashorses.org

PSA #6 TRUTH: Wild Horses ARE NATIVE to North America - Facts That Refute BLM Myths

Oct. 10th, 2016 - Just released, PSA # 6 from the Saving America's Horses PSA Series, FACTS THAT REFUTE BLM MYTHS... TRUTH: #6 Wild Horses ARE NATIVE to North America.

With over 45,000 innocent wild American Mustangs and burros' lives at stake, and under threat of EXTERMINATION by the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), it's critical for these innocent beings, that we get the true facts out to the masses.  "We are asking people who care about the horses to share this information with their friends," said Katia Louise, Saving America's Horses filmmaker. "We must do everything possible to make sure the public is not duped by the BLM."

Make Your Voice Heard - SIGN this Petition by Saving America's Horses​ https://goo.gl/icL6Sc
Join - STAND WITH US: http://www.savingamericashorses.org/join_comestandwithus.html
Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/savingamehorses
Like Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savingamericashorses
Get Updates: https://goo.gl/Z3Lzjw

STAND TOGETHER and TAKE ACTION to STOP this looming Genocidal Atrocity - Before it's too late

Background:
On Sept 9, 2016 the BLM (, an arm of the U.S. government) Advisory Board voted to recommend EXTERMINATING over 45,000 innocent wild American Mustangs and burros who have been brutally rounded up and are currently held wrongly under encampment.

There are over 200 million acres of rangelands in the U.S. where these horses could roam freely, but they are quickly being eliminated by the same governmental agencies that claim to protect them. Unless action is taken, America’s wild equids will continue to vanish – a potentially catastrophic scenario for generations to come.

We cannot allow the dangerous and violent expulsion of America’s Mustangs from our lands. You can help bring exposure to the systemic corruption that has left virtually worthless the Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, which is supposed to protect horses and burros, by sharing and cross-posting our links and information.
We can stop the killing and reverse the degradation to open rangelands caused by BLM mismanagement, and restore protections for the wild horses and burros, but we must act swiftly, get the true facts to the masses to effect the change that's needed.

We must stand together to put en end to the scandalous mistreatment of these sentient beings and extend a circle of compassion to all living things.

Please Take Action Now:
1) Make Your Voice Heard - SIGN this Petition by Saving America's Horses​ https://goo.gl/icL6Sc
2) Join - STAND WITH US: www.savingamericashorses.org/join_comestandwithus.html
3) Take part - Help Save Lives: www.wildforlifefoundation.org/villageatsavingamericashorses.html
4) Follow Us on Twitter: twitter.com/savingamehorses
5) Like Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/savingamericashorses
6) Get Updates: www.SavingAmericasHorses-WildForLifeFoundation
7)  Share & Cross-post: www.wildforlifefoundation.org/wildhorsepsa.html

Follow this story: http://savingamericashorses.blogspot.com/2016/09/saving-americas-horses-alert-there-has.html

Learn more:
www.wildforlifefoundation.org
www.savingamericashorses.org

World-renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns to Headline Wild for Life Foundation’s Charity Spring Benefit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, March 21, 2014

NEWS RELEASE

Tenor Anthony Kearns to Headline Wild for Life Foundation’s Charity Spring Benefit Wine Tasting Reception on Saturday, March 29, 2014 in San Diego, CA

Benefit to “Celebrate Life, Horses and Healing and Honor our Veterans” with Honorary Co-Chair, Actor Ken Wahl, and other special guests

SAN DIEGO, CA – World-renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns will be the featured entertainer at the exclusive “Charity Spring Benefit Wine Tasting Reception” hosted by the Wild for Life Foundation (WFLF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity dedicated to protecting, saving and preserving wild and domestic equines, on March 29, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in San Diego, CA. The organization also promotes “enhancing human life, especially for foster children and military veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war through the healing power of horses.”

Katia Louise, Founder, President and Volunteer Executive Director of WFLF, said: “We’re honored that the immensely talented Mr. Anthony Kearns can join us to be our evening’s featured entertainer. It is going to be an exquisite evening to raise funds for our new Wild for Life Foundation Charity Sanctuary and Wellness Center, which strives to provide programs with a focus on its community enrichment equine wellness activities; robust equine assisted programs for disadvantaged youth, active duty military, and veterans and their families; and proven equine assisted coaching for organizations.” Plans for the new facilities will help it align with the EAGALA Military Services Designation (MSD) and when funded will be managed by the WFLF BOD and Rob Pliskin, MSSA, LSW, an EAGALA Dual Certified Professional, who has been gentling wild horses for over 15 years. Pliskin will also attend the event.

“Coming from Ireland, where horses are so much a part of our culture, it gives me great pleasure to lend my voice to support worthy causes that protect horses and promote healing for those in need through horse-assisted therapy,” said Kearns. Kearns, who recently released a new solo CD (“With a Song in My Heart”), is a founding member of the singing sensation, The Irish Tenors – one of PBS’ most popular acts of all time.

Mr. Kearns will perform as part of the evening program and he will be available afterwards for a special meet-and-greet. "Anthony Kearns’ powerful voice will add a beautiful dimension to an evening dedicated to uniting horses and heroes in healing,” said Kirsten Fedewa, Kearns' publicist.

Kearns, who also has a robust international solo career, has become a favorite among the U.S. military and military service organizations. Last year, he performed as the guest of General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in tribute to Medal of Honor recipients and at the World War II Memorial to honor the nation's "Greatest Generation." In 2012, he a featured guest entertainer in the PBS Special, “America’s Veterans: A Musical Tribute,” with the U.S. Air Force Band. Last year, he opened the televised National Memorial Day Parade program – the nation’s largest – in the U.S. capital.


The event will feature an exclusive live auction with custom artwork donated by one of the Nation’s most famous living artists, Peter Max, who is also a pop culture icon. Mr. Max has painted for six U.S. Presidents, and his art is on display in Presidential Libraries and U.S. Embassies.

Ms. Louise said that the reception will be “an exquisite sensory experience” with “a fabulous fusion du jour of hors d’oeuvres paired with hand-selected fine wines.” The Morningstar Foundation will provide an inspiring Native American cultural component to the program.

The reception on March 29th will be hosted by: Lisa and Scott Harris, Patent Attorney at Law Office of Scott C Harris, Linda Harris, Director of Ambassadors for Compassion; and prominent equine law attorney, Bing Bush, Jr. at the Law Offices of Bing I. Bush, Jr. Other event sponsors include the
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes and the American Association of Equine Sports Preservation.

In addition, Actor Ken Wahl, who is best known for his Golden Globe award-winning lead role in the hit television series, Wiseguy, is the evening’s Honorary Co-Chairman. Sean Kelly, a popular standup comedian and a Desert Storm veteran will be the event’s emcee and auctioneer. Other high level guests will include Wildlife Ecologist and Wild Horse Expert, Craig Downer, members of the horse and entertainment industry, Native American council members, U.S. governmental representatives, and others. In addition, active and retired military from Camp Pendleton involved in the program will attend.

Tickets are $125 per person. Reservations are limited. For questions and ticket information, contact 310.439.9817310.439.9817 or email.

ABOUT ANTHONY KEARNS: Anthony Kearns first took the American television audience by storm in 1999 as the youngest member of The Irish Tenors, with whom he has five PBS Specials and 10 CDs. His solo career includes concerts, high-profile celebrity engagements, major television appearances, operas, and collaborations with some of the world's most renowned orchestras. Among his achievements, he has had the honor to perform for three U.S. Presidents. In fall 2013, Kearns released his first solo album, “With a Song in My Heart.” www.anthonykearnsmusic.com

ABOUT PETER MAX: One of the nation’s most famous living artists, Peter Max is also a pop culture icon. His bold colors, uplifting images and uncommon artistic diversity have touched almost every phase of American culture and inspired many generations. He has painted for six U.S. Presidents, and his art is on display in Presidential Libraries and U.S. Embassies. From art that appeared on the first U.S. 10-cent stamp bearing the title “Preserve the Environment,” to 235 U.S. Border murals greeting millions of people entering America each year, Mr. Max seeks to capture themes of America at its finest in his art. www.petermax.com

ABOUT THE WILD FOR LIFE FOUNDATION: The Wild for Life Foundation (WFLF) is a 501 (c)(3) U.S. registered tax exempt nonprofit charity. The WFLF has been at the forefront of efforts to rescue and provide safe harbor for at risk animals, providing the space, natural habitat and quality of care which they deserve. The WFLF’ aim is to provide charitable equine assisted learning activities together with equine-therapy programs to aid youth and adults in building positive life skills. The WFLF is internationally recognized as a leader in animal welfare -- among our greatest concerns are imperiled wild horses and burros, abused, neglected and slaughter bound wild and domestic equines, and inadequate standards of protection for America’s equine population as a whole. The WFLF promotes the preservation of natural ecosystems, wildlife and the prevention of cruelty to animals. We strive to preserve and celebrate Native heritage and cultures through embracing harmonious relationships among people, animals and nature. The WFLF is achieving these goals through operating equine rescue, sanctuary, education and wellness programs which provide community enrichment through fostering symbiotic environmental stewardship and a healing partnership with horses. www.wildforlifefoundation.org.

CONTACT:  Email / Tel: (310) 439-9817

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