"The 40 acre farm next to the Dallas Crown horse slaughter plant in Kaufman, TX has been in my family for 150 years." - Mary Nash

A lady with a mission Determined, straight-forward and to the point. That was Mary Nash. Her devotion was focused on ending horse slaughter. In her fight, this lady made many enemies but even more friends. Those who knew her, either personally or through cyberspace, were not only touched by her absolute resolve but also inspired, educated and forever changed. She was an icon for standing up for what you believe in. Her 'Horsemeat' website became the bible for everyone involved in fighting horse slaughter. Hours of dedicated work should not be lost. She asked us to continue her dedicated website and in Honor of Mary, we will. Pages originally authored by her will be noted with Mary Nash on the bottom. Her mission continues.

Close the slaughterhouses

It was her absolute resolve and would have been her dream come true to see the "American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act" being passed by Congress. In her lifetime, it was not its time yet. However, in June of 2005, shortly before her passing away, she got to see the House of Representatives of the United States of America bring the horse slaughter issue to the floor. In a blasting victory they passed an amendment helping to protect horses from slaughter passing 249-159. It made her so happy.

Stand up for what you believe in

Jerry Finch from LSER/Habitat for Horses: "I well remember her saying, when she visited the ranch, 'Don’t go tippy-toe around. If you’re going to say something, say it out loud! Make people hear it!' She wasn’t talking about my mumbling. She was talking about the slaughter issue."

She never held back or sugarcoated the issue. In her correspondence, Mary was always direct and pushed several pro-slaughter folks into the corner by putting them on the spot. It was as if she knew somewhere deep inside that there wasn't much time for her to make a point. She was so involved that every day counted. We will miss her terribly, this outspoken and yet lovely lady. The fight continues until the last horse is safe.

We will stand up, in the Honor of Mary.

Jerry Finch: "That’s what she was saying at the ranch – stand up for what you believe.
This picture was taken back in the 70’s. I understand she had the same attitude back then – full of fire and life."

"She was the bravest person I have ever known." -Jerry Finch "Until the Mary Nash Act passes, we will not rest." -Julie Caramante "It has been an honor meeting her in person and being part of this fight alongside of her. She is my hero." - Patricia Sanderlin

We love you Mary.