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.
Horse slaughter contributes to theft and consumer fraud. Californians do not want horsemeat sold in restaurants or supermarkets. The horse slaughter industry is all foreign owned, serving foreign interests. California sales tax and equine revenues are lost from the export of horses for slaughter for human consumption.