Canadian Horse Defence Coalition
@chdc.bsky.social
#Horseshit American & Canadian #horses are transported live overseas for human consumption We are committed to banning #horseslaughter #Liveexport CAN. & beyond
https://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org/
https://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org/
Every year thousands of young horses are trucked from desolate 🇨🇦 feedlots, crammed into wooden crates @ the Winnipeg and Edmonton airports & flown to Japan, where they are slaughtered for their meat.
Horses have been injured & died on these flights.
→ bit.ly/4ptsVvz
Horses have been injured & died on these flights.
→ bit.ly/4ptsVvz
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Every year thousands of young horses are trucked from desolate 🇨🇦 feedlots, crammed into wooden crates @ the Winnipeg and Edmonton airports & flown to Japan, where they are slaughtered for their meat.
Horses have been injured & died on these flights.
→ bit.ly/4ptsVvz
Horses have been injured & died on these flights.
→ bit.ly/4ptsVvz
Sept 7/'25 Three horses fall as plane lands in Japan. Although a few were born in 2023, most of the horses on this flight were born in 2024 and all were females.
See bit.ly/47S0YX7 for additional details
#BanLiveHorseExports
See bit.ly/47S0YX7 for additional details
#BanLiveHorseExports
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Sept 7/'25 Three horses fall as plane lands in Japan. Although a few were born in 2023, most of the horses on this flight were born in 2024 and all were females.
See bit.ly/47S0YX7 for additional details
#BanLiveHorseExports
See bit.ly/47S0YX7 for additional details
#BanLiveHorseExports
The CHDC has recently learned that, in addition to Korean Air Cargo, another carrier has begun facilitating the transport of live horses to Japan for slaughter.
On a May 11 flight to Japan - Two horses were down when the plane landed
Details → bit.ly/47vKhR1
On a May 11 flight to Japan - Two horses were down when the plane landed
Details → bit.ly/47vKhR1
October 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The CHDC has recently learned that, in addition to Korean Air Cargo, another carrier has begun facilitating the transport of live horses to Japan for slaughter.
On a May 11 flight to Japan - Two horses were down when the plane landed
Details → bit.ly/47vKhR1
On a May 11 flight to Japan - Two horses were down when the plane landed
Details → bit.ly/47vKhR1
Another Korean Air flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport 41 min later than scheduled
The horses pictured in the video below were filmed at an Alberta feedlot & some were on that flight
3,265 horses were flown to Japan to be slaughtered in 2024!
The horses pictured in the video below were filmed at an Alberta feedlot & some were on that flight
3,265 horses were flown to Japan to be slaughtered in 2024!
October 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Another Korean Air flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport 41 min later than scheduled
The horses pictured in the video below were filmed at an Alberta feedlot & some were on that flight
3,265 horses were flown to Japan to be slaughtered in 2024!
The horses pictured in the video below were filmed at an Alberta feedlot & some were on that flight
3,265 horses were flown to Japan to be slaughtered in 2024!
The flights continue🐴✈️
Sept 29, 2025
Another Korean Air Cargo flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport at approx 6:40 a.m.
The horses pictured in the video below were on that flight
3,265 horses were flown from Canada to Japan to be slaughtered in 2024!
Sept 29, 2025
Another Korean Air Cargo flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport at approx 6:40 a.m.
The horses pictured in the video below were on that flight
3,265 horses were flown from Canada to Japan to be slaughtered in 2024!
October 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The flights continue🐴✈️
Sept 29, 2025
Another Korean Air Cargo flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport at approx 6:40 a.m.
The horses pictured in the video below were on that flight
3,265 horses were flown from Canada to Japan to be slaughtered in 2024!
Sept 29, 2025
Another Korean Air Cargo flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport at approx 6:40 a.m.
The horses pictured in the video below were on that flight
3,265 horses were flown from Canada to Japan to be slaughtered in 2024!
Our Fantastic Supporters at Work!
Supporters like Bunny are the wind beneath the wings of any organization or movement to achieve change. CHDC is forever grateful to the wonderful people who support our coalition and the horses we work to protect.
→ bit.ly/46N0AIY
Supporters like Bunny are the wind beneath the wings of any organization or movement to achieve change. CHDC is forever grateful to the wonderful people who support our coalition and the horses we work to protect.
→ bit.ly/46N0AIY
September 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Our Fantastic Supporters at Work!
Supporters like Bunny are the wind beneath the wings of any organization or movement to achieve change. CHDC is forever grateful to the wonderful people who support our coalition and the horses we work to protect.
→ bit.ly/46N0AIY
Supporters like Bunny are the wind beneath the wings of any organization or movement to achieve change. CHDC is forever grateful to the wonderful people who support our coalition and the horses we work to protect.
→ bit.ly/46N0AIY
On Thursday, we were pleased to join Animal Justice, Humane World for Animals Canada and 50 concerned citizens outside the Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton, calling on the government to end live horse exports for slaughter once and for all! 🚫🐴✈️
September 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
On Thursday, we were pleased to join Animal Justice, Humane World for Animals Canada and 50 concerned citizens outside the Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton, calling on the government to end live horse exports for slaughter once and for all! 🚫🐴✈️
he Horse in the Room: Rally to End Canada’s Live Horse Exports 🛑🐴✈️
Where: Outside the Liberal Party Retreat – Edmonton
When: September 11, 2025 at 12 PM (MDT)
Details → bit.ly/4pnHEJk
#HorseInTheRoom
Where: Outside the Liberal Party Retreat – Edmonton
When: September 11, 2025 at 12 PM (MDT)
Details → bit.ly/4pnHEJk
#HorseInTheRoom
September 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
he Horse in the Room: Rally to End Canada’s Live Horse Exports 🛑🐴✈️
Where: Outside the Liberal Party Retreat – Edmonton
When: September 11, 2025 at 12 PM (MDT)
Details → bit.ly/4pnHEJk
#HorseInTheRoom
Where: Outside the Liberal Party Retreat – Edmonton
When: September 11, 2025 at 12 PM (MDT)
Details → bit.ly/4pnHEJk
#HorseInTheRoom
New Horse Slaughter Stats Released
Compared to the same period in 2024:
↓ Live Horse Exports for Slaughter – 1,389 horses, DOWN 37.8%
↑ US Horse Imports for Slaughter – 1,403 horses, UP 13.5%
↓ Horse Meat Exports – 666 metric tonnes, DOWN 15.5%
Details: bit.ly/47FKUsR
Compared to the same period in 2024:
↓ Live Horse Exports for Slaughter – 1,389 horses, DOWN 37.8%
↑ US Horse Imports for Slaughter – 1,403 horses, UP 13.5%
↓ Horse Meat Exports – 666 metric tonnes, DOWN 15.5%
Details: bit.ly/47FKUsR
August 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
New Horse Slaughter Stats Released
Compared to the same period in 2024:
↓ Live Horse Exports for Slaughter – 1,389 horses, DOWN 37.8%
↑ US Horse Imports for Slaughter – 1,403 horses, UP 13.5%
↓ Horse Meat Exports – 666 metric tonnes, DOWN 15.5%
Details: bit.ly/47FKUsR
Compared to the same period in 2024:
↓ Live Horse Exports for Slaughter – 1,389 horses, DOWN 37.8%
↑ US Horse Imports for Slaughter – 1,403 horses, UP 13.5%
↓ Horse Meat Exports – 666 metric tonnes, DOWN 15.5%
Details: bit.ly/47FKUsR
It is distressing to know that horses continue to be exported abroad for slaughter, and many of you are wondering what happens next and how to help.
For suggestions and contact info check out: canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org/you-can-help/
#horseshit
www.horseshit.ca
For suggestions and contact info check out: canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org/you-can-help/
#horseshit
www.horseshit.ca
August 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
It is distressing to know that horses continue to be exported abroad for slaughter, and many of you are wondering what happens next and how to help.
For suggestions and contact info check out: canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org/you-can-help/
#horseshit
www.horseshit.ca
For suggestions and contact info check out: canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org/you-can-help/
#horseshit
www.horseshit.ca
Attendant used a livestock stick in an attempt to get a down horse up
Japanese authorities reported that one horse “is in isolation due to a fractured left hind leg "
Details → bit.ly/45hxX5K
Send the letter → bit.ly/4oxglfc
horseshit.ca
Japanese authorities reported that one horse “is in isolation due to a fractured left hind leg "
Details → bit.ly/45hxX5K
Send the letter → bit.ly/4oxglfc
horseshit.ca
August 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Attendant used a livestock stick in an attempt to get a down horse up
Japanese authorities reported that one horse “is in isolation due to a fractured left hind leg "
Details → bit.ly/45hxX5K
Send the letter → bit.ly/4oxglfc
horseshit.ca
Japanese authorities reported that one horse “is in isolation due to a fractured left hind leg "
Details → bit.ly/45hxX5K
Send the letter → bit.ly/4oxglfc
horseshit.ca
April 14/'25 - Korean Air flight leaves Edmonton airport carrying 96 horses to Japan to be slaughtered
Food, water & rest interval exceeds 28 hour max, horse down in crate unable to rise returned to feedlot, horse down during the flight, 4 fall upon landing .
More info: bit.ly/4nsdwLA
horseshit.ca
Food, water & rest interval exceeds 28 hour max, horse down in crate unable to rise returned to feedlot, horse down during the flight, 4 fall upon landing .
More info: bit.ly/4nsdwLA
horseshit.ca
June 30, 2025 at 12:48 AM
April 14/'25 - Korean Air flight leaves Edmonton airport carrying 96 horses to Japan to be slaughtered
Food, water & rest interval exceeds 28 hour max, horse down in crate unable to rise returned to feedlot, horse down during the flight, 4 fall upon landing .
More info: bit.ly/4nsdwLA
horseshit.ca
Food, water & rest interval exceeds 28 hour max, horse down in crate unable to rise returned to feedlot, horse down during the flight, 4 fall upon landing .
More info: bit.ly/4nsdwLA
horseshit.ca
June 16/25
Trucks were observed arriving at the Winnipeg International airport, transporting horses to be flown from there to Japan where they will be slaughtered
3,265 horses were exported by air from Canada to Japan for slaughter in 2024
horseshit.ca
#CHDC
#BanLiveHorseExportsForSlaughter
Trucks were observed arriving at the Winnipeg International airport, transporting horses to be flown from there to Japan where they will be slaughtered
3,265 horses were exported by air from Canada to Japan for slaughter in 2024
horseshit.ca
#CHDC
#BanLiveHorseExportsForSlaughter
June 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
June 16/25
Trucks were observed arriving at the Winnipeg International airport, transporting horses to be flown from there to Japan where they will be slaughtered
3,265 horses were exported by air from Canada to Japan for slaughter in 2024
horseshit.ca
#CHDC
#BanLiveHorseExportsForSlaughter
Trucks were observed arriving at the Winnipeg International airport, transporting horses to be flown from there to Japan where they will be slaughtered
3,265 horses were exported by air from Canada to Japan for slaughter in 2024
horseshit.ca
#CHDC
#BanLiveHorseExportsForSlaughter
During the aircraft loading process, one crate was returned to the holding building due to 2 horses sitting while in the crate. The March 3 flight included a stop in Anchorage - one horse was found down in a crate after take-off.
➡️ bit.ly/42SJV4Q
horseshit.ca
➡️ bit.ly/42SJV4Q
horseshit.ca
April 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
During the aircraft loading process, one crate was returned to the holding building due to 2 horses sitting while in the crate. The March 3 flight included a stop in Anchorage - one horse was found down in a crate after take-off.
➡️ bit.ly/42SJV4Q
horseshit.ca
➡️ bit.ly/42SJV4Q
horseshit.ca
Statistics Canada reports that 1,385 horses were imported from the US for slaughter from September, 2024 to January, 2025.
Not all survive the journey.
Read more → bit.ly/44mz4SO
Not all survive the journey.
Read more → bit.ly/44mz4SO
April 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Statistics Canada reports that 1,385 horses were imported from the US for slaughter from September, 2024 to January, 2025.
Not all survive the journey.
Read more → bit.ly/44mz4SO
Not all survive the journey.
Read more → bit.ly/44mz4SO
Recently, we were honoured to receive a letter from a grade 6 student who selected the CHDC for a presentation to her class.
With permission, we are sharing that letter → bit.ly/42cxpwC
#inspiration
#Horses
#chdc
With permission, we are sharing that letter → bit.ly/42cxpwC
#inspiration
#Horses
#chdc
March 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Recently, we were honoured to receive a letter from a grade 6 student who selected the CHDC for a presentation to her class.
With permission, we are sharing that letter → bit.ly/42cxpwC
#inspiration
#Horses
#chdc
With permission, we are sharing that letter → bit.ly/42cxpwC
#inspiration
#Horses
#chdc
Please know that our fight is far from over. With your help, we will not give up battling for what is right.
Keep fighting alongside us, horse defenders! 🐎
Several suggested actions you can take are in our blog post here → bit.ly/4hTbzUu
www.horseshit.ca
Keep fighting alongside us, horse defenders! 🐎
Several suggested actions you can take are in our blog post here → bit.ly/4hTbzUu
www.horseshit.ca
March 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Please know that our fight is far from over. With your help, we will not give up battling for what is right.
Keep fighting alongside us, horse defenders! 🐎
Several suggested actions you can take are in our blog post here → bit.ly/4hTbzUu
www.horseshit.ca
Keep fighting alongside us, horse defenders! 🐎
Several suggested actions you can take are in our blog post here → bit.ly/4hTbzUu
www.horseshit.ca
March 24
For the second time this year a Korean Air flight left the Winnipeg airport carrying horses to Japan
‼️Canadians - ask party leaders & candidates if they will support a ban on horse exports for slaughter. Info to find candidates in your riding → canelections.ca
For the second time this year a Korean Air flight left the Winnipeg airport carrying horses to Japan
‼️Canadians - ask party leaders & candidates if they will support a ban on horse exports for slaughter. Info to find candidates in your riding → canelections.ca
March 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
March 24
For the second time this year a Korean Air flight left the Winnipeg airport carrying horses to Japan
‼️Canadians - ask party leaders & candidates if they will support a ban on horse exports for slaughter. Info to find candidates in your riding → canelections.ca
For the second time this year a Korean Air flight left the Winnipeg airport carrying horses to Japan
‼️Canadians - ask party leaders & candidates if they will support a ban on horse exports for slaughter. Info to find candidates in your riding → canelections.ca
The CHDC has received details surrounding several deaths and injuries that were provided to the CFIA by Japanese authorities that occurred from Dec 2023 to Nov 18, 2024.
These young horses suffered terribly.
Details → bit.ly/4bPeKez
These young horses suffered terribly.
Details → bit.ly/4bPeKez
March 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The CHDC has received details surrounding several deaths and injuries that were provided to the CFIA by Japanese authorities that occurred from Dec 2023 to Nov 18, 2024.
These young horses suffered terribly.
Details → bit.ly/4bPeKez
These young horses suffered terribly.
Details → bit.ly/4bPeKez
The time the horses are without food, water , and rest often exceeds the 28 hours allowed under Canadian regulations.
Horses fall, are injured and even die as a result of these exports.
3,265 horses were exported by air to Japan for slaughter in 2024!
Send the letter to Min MacAulay bit.ly/3LNaVem
Horses fall, are injured and even die as a result of these exports.
3,265 horses were exported by air to Japan for slaughter in 2024!
Send the letter to Min MacAulay bit.ly/3LNaVem
March 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The time the horses are without food, water , and rest often exceeds the 28 hours allowed under Canadian regulations.
Horses fall, are injured and even die as a result of these exports.
3,265 horses were exported by air to Japan for slaughter in 2024!
Send the letter to Min MacAulay bit.ly/3LNaVem
Horses fall, are injured and even die as a result of these exports.
3,265 horses were exported by air to Japan for slaughter in 2024!
Send the letter to Min MacAulay bit.ly/3LNaVem
⚠️Please contact Minister MacAulay to urge him to make good on the government's commitment to ban live horse exports for slaughter before it's too late!
Email:
lawrence.macaulay@parl.gc.ca
📞Telephone: 613-995-9325
902-838-4139 (Constituency office
Email:
lawrence.macaulay@parl.gc.ca
📞Telephone: 613-995-9325
902-838-4139 (Constituency office
March 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM
⚠️Please contact Minister MacAulay to urge him to make good on the government's commitment to ban live horse exports for slaughter before it's too late!
Email:
lawrence.macaulay@parl.gc.ca
📞Telephone: 613-995-9325
902-838-4139 (Constituency office
Email:
lawrence.macaulay@parl.gc.ca
📞Telephone: 613-995-9325
902-838-4139 (Constituency office
World Horse Day was created 20 years ago to raise awareness of equine welfare and protection.
As we celebrate these beautiful, sentient beings, we urge you to please continue to advocate for their protection.
Ask Min MacAulay to take action to ban live horse exports for slaughter → bit.ly/3LNaVem
As we celebrate these beautiful, sentient beings, we urge you to please continue to advocate for their protection.
Ask Min MacAulay to take action to ban live horse exports for slaughter → bit.ly/3LNaVem
March 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
World Horse Day was created 20 years ago to raise awareness of equine welfare and protection.
As we celebrate these beautiful, sentient beings, we urge you to please continue to advocate for their protection.
Ask Min MacAulay to take action to ban live horse exports for slaughter → bit.ly/3LNaVem
As we celebrate these beautiful, sentient beings, we urge you to please continue to advocate for their protection.
Ask Min MacAulay to take action to ban live horse exports for slaughter → bit.ly/3LNaVem
Feb 18, 2025
Another Korean Air Cargo flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport early Monday morning.
The temperature was -32°C and -42° with wind chill when the horses were being loaded on the aircraft.
Another Korean Air Cargo flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport early Monday morning.
The temperature was -32°C and -42° with wind chill when the horses were being loaded on the aircraft.
February 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Feb 18, 2025
Another Korean Air Cargo flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport early Monday morning.
The temperature was -32°C and -42° with wind chill when the horses were being loaded on the aircraft.
Another Korean Air Cargo flight carrying horses to Japan to be slaughtered left the Edmonton Airport early Monday morning.
The temperature was -32°C and -42° with wind chill when the horses were being loaded on the aircraft.
Liona Boyd, Five-time Juno Award-winning classical guitarist, composer, and member of the Order of Canada, is teaming up with Humane Society International/Canada, along with other Canadian celebrities and advocacy groups, to urge the government to pass Bill C-355.
www.hsi.org/news-resourc...
www.hsi.org/news-resourc...
February 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Liona Boyd, Five-time Juno Award-winning classical guitarist, composer, and member of the Order of Canada, is teaming up with Humane Society International/Canada, along with other Canadian celebrities and advocacy groups, to urge the government to pass Bill C-355.
www.hsi.org/news-resourc...
www.hsi.org/news-resourc...