S1 Ep2: Marty Irby — From World Champion to Influential Animal Protector

Animal Wellness Action Lobbyist, Marty Irby, talks to Laurie Hood about his wild ride from World Champion to outcast to top-ten DC lobbyists, and shares his feelings about animal advocates, activists, and "whack-tivists." Marty has played a key role in protecting Tennessee Walking horses, removing violence from the racehorse industry, and saving wild Mustangs.

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