At least its not Stenholm

Update:

https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions#!/response/ensuring-humane-treatment-horses

Comment from Dr. Elisabeth Hagan seems particularly relevant giving the lack of USDA oversight of the horses going to Mexico, in particular the ones at C-4.

While some horses continue to be exported to other countries for slaughter, USDA makes it a priority to ensure that these horses are transported and treated humanely. For example, USDA recently extended protection to horsesdelivered to collection points prior to export, reflecting the Administration's commitment to protecting animal welfare.

Thank you again for your input on this important issue.

Dr. Elisabeth Hagen serves as Under Secretary for Food Safety at the USDA

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OFFICIAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RESPONSE TORestore humane horse slaughter to improve horse welfare, stop needless & wasteful suffering & create jobs.and 1 other petition

Ensuring the Humane Treatment of Horses

By Edward Avalos

Thank you for writing to relay your concerns regarding horse slaughtering. We appreciate your involvement in the We the People project and value your input on issues facing our country.

The humane treatment of horses reflects the values of our Nation. Since 2007, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been barred from using appropriated funds to inspect horse slaughter facilities, so no federally inspected horse slaughter facilities have operated since that time. While some horses continue to be exported to other countries for slaughter, USDA makes it a priority to ensure that these horses are transported and treated humanely. For example, USDA recently extended protection to horses delivered to collection points prior to export, reflecting the Administration's commitment to protecting animal welfare.

Thank you again for your input on this important issue.

Edward Avalos is Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Reform Programs at the USDA