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Unbridled hope
A Documentary short film
This important documentary will expose the hidden world of American horse auctions—where beloved animals are sold to the highest bidder and shipped to slaughter—unraveling the systemic failures and throwaway culture that make this tragedy possible.
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the sizzle
To see the sizzle, email us at unbridledhopefilm@gmail.com
About the Project
Unbridled Hope follows the journey of horses funneled through U.S. auctions toward possible slaughter, and the people working to pull them back from the brink.
Through intimate access to rescuers, riders, and policy advocates, the film reveals how discarded horses become healers, and how ordinary people are challenging a broken system.
Why This Matters
Slaughter isn’t inevitable
Most horses sent to slaughter are not beyond help. Many are healthy, trainable, and could be rehomed, rescued, or humanely cared for instead.
The public rarely sees this system
What happens after the auction ring is largely invisible to the public. Most Americans are unaware that U.S. horses are still sent abroad to be slaughtered for meat.
Awareness can drive real change
Policy, rescue funding, and accountability depend on public awareness. Documenting these stories helps fuel education, reform efforts, and alternatives to slaughter.
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