Our friends at Equine Advocates shared a fun video of its recent big turnout day, when they opened the gates of several connecting pastures, making one big area where 18 horses got to run and mingle. Don’t miss the fun! You’ll see some of the sanctuary’s rescued thoroughbreds and work horses. If you look closely, you’ll also notice a few mares who have numbers freeze-branded on their backs, a telltale sign that they were once used in the PMU (Pregnant Mares’ Urine) industry, which makes hormone replacement drugs.

Located in New York state, Equine Advocates provides sanctuary for 80 horses, donkeys, mules, and other animals, including several who were once exploited at PMU farms where they were continually impregnated to ensure their urine was concentrated with estrogens and confined in small stalls attached to tubing to collect their urine. Now these horses have comfortable stalls where they can lay down and, as you can see, plenty of room to run!

Equine Advocates does a great job sharing videos and photos of its residents on its social media, and they recently announced the launch of their Facebook Live at Lunchtime, which will take place every Wednesday at 1 pm, EST. You’ll get an inside look at sanctuary life, a chance to ask questions, and meet the residents. The “Lives” will remain on their Facebook page so no need to worry if you miss an episode. Be sure to check it out!