This is a very emotional issue. I never thought I’d say this but if done in a humane way with humane transport methods it would probably be the kindest thing that could be done. Some folks are having a hard enough time feeding their families and can’t afford their horses and have resorted to turning them loose in the desert out west or in strip mines in the east. That’s not a kind fate either.
As for myself, I’ll work as many jobs/hours as I need to in order to keep mine well fed and cared for.
Everything you say is true.
Hooved Animal Humane Society = cruel bastards. And I say this as horse owner and a horse rescuer.
The same transport standards as any other livestock would do.