Saving Mustangs from the Hidden Slaughter Pipeline with Ashley Avis | Episode 53

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Ashley Avis, director of Disney’s Black Beauty, filmmaker of Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West, and tireless animal advocate. We cover her inspiration behind these films and her current work with The Lost Horses Campaign to raise awareness about the horse slaughter pipeline in America.In this episode, Ashley shares:Her experience filming Black BeautyThe story and impact of Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the WestThe realities of the horse slaughter pipeline and why advocacy mattersChapters:00:00 – The Journey Begins: Black Beauty and Its Impact02:46 – The Wild Horse Crisis: A Call to Action05:51 – Documenting Wild Horses: The Making of Wild Beauty08:52 – Legislative Advocacy: Using Film for Change12:07 – The Power of Storytelling: Connecting with Audiences14:49 – The Lost Horses Campaign: A New Initiative17:59 – Rescue Stories: The Reality of Kill Pens25:59 – The Journey to Rescue: A Happy Ending26:38 – Manipulation in the Horse Auction Industry27:48 – The SAFE Act: A Legislative Hope for Horses31:06 – Addressing the Misconceptions of Horse Overpopulation33:03 – The Equine Community's Responsibility34:17 – The Cost of Compassion: Euthanasia vs. Slaughter38:02 – Navigating Divisive Opinions on Horse Welfare41:39 – The Power of Collective Action for Horses42:56 – Rescue Stories: Healing Through Connection50:39 – Taking Action: How to Support the CauseSupport The Touch of a Mustang: https://buymeacoffee.com/touchofamustangConnect with Ashley:www.ashleyavis.comwww.wildbeautyfoundation.orgwww.winterstonepictures.comWILD BEAUTY: MUSTANG SPIRIT OF THE WEST available now:https://youtu.be/2rVD43mFrjUTags / Keywords: Ashley Avis, Black Beauty Disney director, Wild Beauty Mustang Spirit of the West, Lost Horses Campaign, horse slaughter pipeline, wild horse advocacy, animal rescue, equine advocacy, Mustangs, horse conservation