PERSPECTIVE | SHARING THE MESSAGE OF RESCUE THROUGH IMAGES

Photographing a horse is more than just capturing a likeness … it is a combination of their unique personality and experiences that reflects their story.

On Saturday, September 26, 2015 Equine Advocates offered a photography class with professional wildlife photographer Jim Craner as part of the Chatham Area Farm & Art Tour Day.

Jim is the man behind the lens in many stunning images of EA residents. Real Horse Rescues caught up with the lensmaster in the field with students and horses. Jim graciously shared his perspective and offered tips to aspiring equine photographers. (VIDEO BELOW).


As Lily, Terry, and Suzie posed like magnificent muses, no one would guess the terrible circumstances they came from. Each one of these horses is a daughter of a rescued PMU production line mare. The bodies of PMU mares are used to create hormonal drugs by the pharmaceutical industry. Confined into unspeakably cruel, cramped, and crowded manufacturing barns, these horses are tortured and ultimately discarded for slaughter when they become too weak to produce.

The photography students at Equine Advocates, not only captured images, but also brought home real stories about the lives of horses; anyone touched by the magic of horses can also become an ambassador for their wellbeing.

ALL NEW TRAVERS DAY REAL HORSE RESCUES TO FEATURE THREE STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL READY-TO-ADOPT THOROUGHBREDS AT NORTH COUNTRY HORSES

On Travers Day morning, Real Horse Rescues will feature an exclusive interview with matchmaker extraordinaire Lisa Molloy on Albany's ABC-WTEN. Lisa is the Executive Director of ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption, based in Suffolk, Virginia. The organization, formed in 1998, operates in New York through North Country Horses, under the direction of Amanda Vance.  

AMANDA VANCE | SUSAN KAYNE | KIM ZITO | LISA MOLLOY

Viewers can explore the lives of off-the-track thoroughbreds. Lisa is frank about racehorse injuries, and how they impact future use. “Each horse that goes through ReRun’s program is fully examined and evaluated to determine suitability for future disciplines,” says Lisa. “Prospective adopters have full access to veterinarian records. Whether a horse is clean, or has arthritis, both are equally deserving of protection.”

ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption offers thoroughbreds who face an uncertain future a second chance. On August 29th, viewers will learn how to apply for, and what to expect, on their journey through the adoption process. Three ready-to-adopt thoroughbreds, "PeanutsNPopcorn", "My Terms", and "Elysee" are showcased; each one a stunning bay with a stellar life ahead. For those of you who dream of a thoroughbred to call their own this is a must watch episode of Real Horse Rescues. 

To learn more about the horses available in New York through ReRun at North Country Horses  

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Equine Adoption, Effective Advocacy, and Species Relations ...

In RHR second episode, Susan Kayne speaks with Kathy Stevens, Founder & President of Catskill Animal Sanctuary in Saugerties, NY. With wit and wisdom, Kathy eloquently shares insights from her experiences of loving and listening to other species. Watch and Share.

"You know to me life is very simple, we are here to give and receive love. These animals heal so quickly and the ones who have [already] healed, I believe heal subsequent ones. People say that this is a disarmingly happy place, and so who wouldn’t want to participate in that? You know it’s exhausting work, it’s tiring, it’s sort of endless. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a day off. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything." ~ Kathy Stevens, Founder & President, Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Press Release: 

Contact:

Susan Kayne | SusanKayne@gmail.com

Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation | 518.797.9700

REAL HORSE RESCUES TV Premiere Saturday, July 4th | 6 AM (EST) ON ABC-WTEN

 Original Series Created by Susan Kayne Focuses on Equine Welfare

ALBANY, NY, July 2, 2015 – Real Horse Rescues, a 13-part weekly series, debuts Saturday, July 4th at 6 AM on ABC-WTEN. Each episode features once unwanted and slaughter bound horses, who are now shining in their new roles as teachers, healers, therapists, and competitive performance partners.  This will be the first time on network TV that viewers will experience the true stories behind redeemed horses.

“I wanted to create an educational and meaningful series for viewers, not only to learn about the serious welfare issues facing horses, but to bring visibility to our local equine rescues and sanctuaries as a community resource.” Kayne, creator and host of RHR, continued, “It is my hope to inspire viewers to discover the joy of horses for themselves, and to foster the public’s participation with these organizations.”

Kate Storey leads an Abram Lansing student on Opal

In the first show, Kayne visits Little Brook Farm in Old Chatham, NY. Lynn Cross, founder of Little Brook in 1977, her daughter Summer Brennan, and students on a field trip from Abram Lansing Elementary School in Cohoes, NY, share the spotlight. Hamlet and Opal, the equine stars, were both kill pen rescues.

New episodes of Real Horse Rescues' first season will air every Saturday at 6:00 a.m. on ABC-WTEN through September 26, 2015.

Link to Real Horse Rescues ABC-WTEN premiere on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/ZFsc9Tkqhyg

Real Horse Rescues is a production of the Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation. A 501 c (3), not-for-profit organization guided by the belief that every equine life deserves humane treatment, compassion, respect, and protection from harm. 

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About Susan Kayne: Susan is a lifelong equestrian, equine advocate, and TV personality. She is the creator of the popular award-winning TV series Unbridled.