Horses have helped us immeasurably. Now we must help them by voting to prohibit their cruel and unnecessary slaughter. Horse slaughter is contrary to basic American values. Californians do not support horse slaughter. It would also prohibit any California restaurant or supermarket from selling horsemeat to unwary California consumers.
Horse slaughter is cruel and inhumane.
Horses can be bought for slaughter without the knowledge of the owner. Horses slaughtered to be eaten by humans cannot be humanely euthanized and must be killed in a cruel and inhumane fashion. Existing laws protect dogs and cats from slaughter, our horses also deserve protection. Horses are recreational animals, not bred for human food. Horses are part of California's heritage and culture.