Good News...

Friends and supporters, you have directly contributed to supplying law enforcement with three years of evidence against Larry Browning of Kentucky.  Charges have finally been brought against this man who has been involved in the horse slaughter pipeline for over 50 years.  Browning has a collecting station in Butler, and has continuously avoided prosecution in the past by claiming to be the victim of circumstance.  His favorite excuse has been that "people would just constantly drop off starving horses."  The truth of the matter is that Browning supplies a stream of horses for the purpose of slaughter, as he has never reported a single "abandoned" horse left on his property to police.  

The Truth Shall Set You Free

We first investigated Browning in August of 2011, after receiving alarming evidence of horses starving on his property (Kentucky authorities had to euthanize 10 horses due to starvation).  Our investigators spotted approximately 125 horses in various pastures and inside of a dark barn.  Many horses were observed with a body condition of 2, showing signs of emaciation, lethargy and illness.  While hay was visible for the horses to eat, it appeared to be very low quality and was either placed atop a manure pile or was moldy and rotten.  We reported our findings to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture pressing for a thorough investigation.  They reported that there was "nothing alarming" and that our complaints were "unfounded."   

Our second visit to Browning's property was in June of 2012.  Investigators were only able to see approximately 30 horses, with none appearing in any distress.  All of the horses had access to hay and water.  Investigators left the premises optimistic that Browning's position on horse care had improved.

Unfortunately, our third investigation of Browning's collecting station in July of 2013, proved that a leopard does not change its spots.  The property itself was in worse condition.  Holding pens were covered with manure and trash, and broken wood and metal fencing materials posed an injury risk. Of the 25 horses visible, several were very thin showing signs of severe rain rot.