Beyond the Glamour: A Polo Player's Fight For Forgotten Horses

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The polo world glitters with prestige, but beneath the glamour
lies a devastating reality for thousands of American horses. In
this powerful episode, polo champion and attorney Pamela Flanagan
pulls back the curtain on kill pens, where unwanted horses face
brutal fates across borders.


Pamela’s journey from horse-loving child to equine welfare
advocate reveals how 50,000–100,000 American horses are shipped
to Mexico and Canada for slaughter each year, often in horrific
conditions. With unflinching honesty, she details the cruelty
these animals endure and the challenges of driving real change.
Yet this isn’t just heartbreak, it’s a story of transformation
and hope.


Through her rescue work, Pamela has saved multiple kill pen
horses, including Stella, who went from a $500 rescue to winning
the US Open Women’s Polo Championship. As both player and
attorney, she offers practical solutions – from better holding
facility conditions to microchip systems that could reunite
horses with owners before shipment.


Whether you’re a horse lover, polo enthusiast, or simply care
about animal welfare, this episode will change how you see the
sport and inspire action. Check on your old horses, support
rescues, or adopt – even small steps can make a difference for
these magnificent animals who deserve far better.


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lifestyle while addressing industry fragmentation. Through best
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stakeholders and brands unlock polo’s marketing potential and
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