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Horses: sports, culture & slaughter

Examining the issue of horse slaughter in the US, through the lense of horse sports & culture.

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Horses: sports, culture & slaughter

Horses: sports, culture & slaughter

Horses: sports, culture & slaughter

Horses: sports, culture & slaughter

Horses: sports, culture & slaughter

Examining the issue of horse slaughter in the US, through the lense of horse sports & culture.

Examining the issue of horse slaughter in the US, through the lense of horse sports & culture.

Examining the issue of horse slaughter in the US, through the lense of horse sports & culture.

Examining the issue of horse slaughter in the US, through the lense of horse sports & culture.

Alex Brown
Alex Brown
Alex Brown
Alex Brown
1 Campaign |
Lincoln University, United States
$1,790 USD 24 backers
35% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Short Summary

My goal is to create a 50 minute video story, in several parts on YouTube, that covers the horse slaughter issue, in the United States, in a very pragmatic, non-gory fashion.  It will be an educational piece for everyone to learn from, regardless of any particular stance on the issue.

The reason that I think this is important is that many of us either work in horse industries, support them, or simply enjoy horses, yet we really do not have a clear understanding of the horse slaughter issue.  Worse, the reasons put forth for slaughter, and for ending slaughter, are often perverted by the goals of the medium providing those reasons. 

To serve the horse well, as the horse has served us, we need to be better informed.  All of us.

I have studied the issue, as a horseman in the horse racing industry, for eight years.  I started exploring the issue during the coverage I provided of Barbaro during his time after injuring himself in the Preakness in 2006.  I subsequently wrote a book about that entire episode: Greatness and Goodness: Barbaro and His Legacy

I also write for a variety of horse related media, and am passionate about making the issue of horse slaughter understood using a non-emotional narrative.

By contributing to this project, you will help it gain a wider audience, as well as allow me to provide some support for people who are helping me on a pro-bono basis.


What We Need & What You Get

I am seeking $5,000.  This will be used to help finish the editing and production of the story.  It will also be used to help promote the story once it is completed.  If I am not successful in reaching my goal, the funds will first be used to support editing and production, before promotion.

I will be offering a personalized copy of my book, for any donations of $100 or more.


The Impact

Any support for this project will certainly help improve the final product and awareness for the project.  There is not much to say beyond that.  The project will proceed regardless of the amount of funds raised, but support will be awesome.



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My gratitude, on social media

$10 USD
I will post my thanks on my advocacy social media page. I will also be very grateful.
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My gratitude, on social media

$20 USD
I will post my thanks on my advocacy social media page. I will also be very grateful.
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Acknowledgement on YouTube

$50 USD
For contributions of $50, I will acknowledge your contribution, at the end of the final segment of the series, with much appreciation. I will also thank you, very much, on my advocacy page on social media.
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Personalized Barbaro book

$100 USD
I wrote the book, Greatness & Goodness: Barbaro and His Legacy. Very happy to send a personalized copy for any donation of $100 or more. I was also thank you, very much, on my advocacy page, on social media.
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