Music, Video and performed by Lacy J. Dalton and Dale Poune
Ode to Slaughterhouse Sue and the Butcherin’ Crew
Categories: Horse Slaughter
Categories: Horse Slaughter
Tagged as: Cruelty to animals, Dave Duquette, Horse, Horse Meat, Horse Slaughter, Sue Wallis
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R.T. Fitch’s life has been anything but ordinary. Straight out of high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force Band during the Vietnam era, and while stationed in Hawaii, he spent weekends at Sea Life Park training penguins, sea lions, and whales. His path through life has taken many unexpected turns—including more than a few lessons in love—until meeting his wife, Terry, brought a lasting partnership and a shared passion for animals. Over the course of his adult career, R.T. worked internationally in multiple countries, gaining a broad, global perspective that colors both his worldview and his writing. Now rooted in Texas, he and Terry live on a small farm surrounded by four-legged companions with paws, claws, and hooves. Together, they have devoted years to equine rescue and wild horse protection. An ordained volunteer chaplain and professional Santa Claus for a local historical society—with Terry by his side as Mrs. Claus—R.T. brings warmth, wisdom, and joy to every season. His work reflects a life of service, wonder, and connection to both people and animals. He is the author of Straight from the Horse’s Heart, a moving collection of true rescue stories and spiritual reflections, and Fangs of Light, a supernatural tale steeped in symbolic and metaphorical storytelling. The first in a planned trilogy, Fangs of Light blends myth and mystery to explore themes of identity, redemption, and the power of empathy—offering readers not only suspense and intrigue but a deeper look at the light and shadow within us all.
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Straight from the Horse's Heart
I never thought it was possible to write a song about this subject in a respectable but direct fashion. Somehow you all pulled it off and I am thankful that we can share this with others. So many people have forgotten who we are as the caretakers of this beautiful earth. So many God-loving people have forgotten what it says in the Bible. Thank you for including Leviticus 11! That is priceless. I pray we defeat this with new laws, and protect those four-legged family members from an ugly ending. Thank you for sharing this!
OMG, love the next song about picking winners too! ((((Hugs))))
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I may like “country” music that much but I LOVE Laci
Gotta run for my plane!
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Yeah: “what kind” eats horses??? For these incomparable animals, there’s not a single reason in the world that justifies their brutal deaths. Be kind: euthanize.
Work to pass S1176/HR2966, the federal bills banning horse slaughter for human consumption.
Now that’s kind and considerate.
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Thank you! And you had the courage to show the horrific process that people need to see.
I hope it doesn’t get pulled from the net…people need to see it and they killers need to be reminded of their evil lies.
Gotta go get a tissue……
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You are all quoting the old Ceremonial laws in Leviticus 11 (Old Testament)
Please read Acts 11 where Peter sees a vision of the unclean animals and God says “slay and eat”. “What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common (unclean)” (New Testament)
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That said, I don’t think I could eat it either. But we shouldn’t stop others. There does need to be more restrictions, though. It’s a shame to see good riding horses go for meat.
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Sorry…I didn’t quote Leviticus The artist did..
I don’t agree with human consumption horse slaughter because of the process, the animal and the dirty meat. I’m further along than the OLD Testament, but I will say those Ten Commandments are more than recommendations and the Psalms are are a teensy bit special, among other passages…ceremonial my b*tt.
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I was referring ONLY to the laws of the unclean animals as stated in Leviticus 11. Those were put to an end in Acts 11. The basis for those laws was that they not be used in sacrifices. (nor eaten) Hence, OLD CEREMONIAL LAWS. Sorry for the confusion.
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Buck:
Who eats horse meat? Would you feed your family tainted meat if you knew it
would cause them to develop many illnesses including cancer? Do the
research, even with appropriate laws the scum bags will continue the torture
and inhumane treatment should these hell holes ever open again. Read
Paula Beacon’s account of her towns(Kaufman, Texas) plight with the slaughter
house. Also, read about Cavel, Intl in Illinois. They consistantly were sighted for
violations which they never paid even after they closed. No horse deserves to
end their life in this undignified manner. If you truly love horses, you never want
to look into their eyes at the trucks pull up and they unload the horses who have
no idea what is before them. Sick people who support slaughter. There is ALWAYS
another way.
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Ah, what a pleasure to hear this sentiment Lacey. But let’s pray we can all just go to vegies sooner than later because those cows have feelings and personalities and babies too. As for chickens, this ought to scare us away from eating them forever too:
http://www.snopes.com/food/prepare/msm.asp This is how they make chicken burgers at fast food outlets.
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You said it Lacey!! WIt humor and love…. thanks.
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What a lovely message! Really. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you and may God always walk beside you.
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Thank God RT, the ball is rolling. Slaughter is now being exposed for what it truly is..Thank you Lacey for getting the word out there..I hope the radio stations tap into your song.
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