Join us for an in-depth conversation with Ashley Avis, director of Disney’s Black Beauty, filmmaker of Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West, and tireless animal advocate. We cover her inspiration behind these films and her current work with The Lost Horses Campaign to raise awareness about the horse slaughter pipeline in America.

In this episode, Ashley shares:

• Her experience filming Black Beauty

• The story and impact of Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West

• The realities of the horse slaughter pipeline and why advocacy matters

Chapters:
00:00 – The Journey Begins: Black Beauty and Its Impact
02:46 – The Wild Horse Crisis: A Call to Action
05:51 – Documenting Wild Horses: The Making of Wild Beauty
08:52 – Legislative Advocacy: Using Film for Change
12:07 – The Power of Storytelling: Connecting with Audiences
14:49 – The Lost Horses Campaign: A New Initiative
17:59 – Rescue Stories: The Reality of Kill Pens
25:59 – The Journey to Rescue: A Happy Ending
26:38 – Manipulation in the Horse Auction Industry
27:48 – The SAFE Act: A Legislative Hope for Horses
31:06 – Addressing the Misconceptions of Horse Overpopulation
33:03 – The Equine Community's Responsibility
34:17 – The Cost of Compassion: Euthanasia vs. Slaughter
38:02 – Navigating Divisive Opinions on Horse Welfare
41:39 – The Power of Collective Action for Horses
42:56 – Rescue Stories: Healing Through Connection
50:39 – Taking Action: How to Support the Cause

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Connect with Ashley:
www.ashleyavis.com
www.wildbeautyfoundation.org
www.winterstonepictures.com

WILD BEAUTY: MUSTANG SPIRIT OF THE WEST available now:
https://youtu.be/2rVD43mFrjU

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