F.A.Q
Are the horses at Southern States Lot going to slaughter if people don't rescue them?
NO. These ARE NOT rescue horses. These horses are often sick, injured, lame, aged, and/or dangerous. Some are surplus horses that didn't sell at the Magnolia Stockyards auctions. Some are perfectly good horses they think will sell for more money than they would bring at auction.
Southern States Lot used to be called "Southern States Rescue Lot". Renee started adding tag numbers to the horse ads to make it seem more legitimate. If you pay close attention, you will notice most of the ad wordage is recycled.
Southern States Equine is run by George Varner Jr and his sister Stacy Varner McDaniel in Mississippi. Southern States Equine and Southern States Lot are directly associated with Magnolia Stockyards.
Renee Paxton advertises for and processes transactions for the Varner Family. She lives in Florida and never actually sees the horses in person.
Southern States Lot used to be called "Southern States Rescue Lot". Renee started adding tag numbers to the horse ads to make it seem more legitimate. If you pay close attention, you will notice most of the ad wordage is recycled.
Southern States Equine is run by George Varner Jr and his sister Stacy Varner McDaniel in Mississippi. Southern States Equine and Southern States Lot are directly associated with Magnolia Stockyards.
Renee Paxton advertises for and processes transactions for the Varner Family. She lives in Florida and never actually sees the horses in person.
Where are the horses at Southern States Lot located?
Most of the horses are in Mississippi at Magnolia Stockyards.
Does my money go toward rescuing other horses heading to slaughter?
NO. Your money goes into the pockets of George Varner Jr, Stacy Varner McDaniel and Renee Paxton. It's a scam, not a rescue.
Can I physically go see the horse I'm interested in at Southern States Lot?
NO. Most people are told they cannot visit the lot because it "is a liability" to the people who run the lot. They will allow people who are picking up their own horses on the property.
What can I do if I already got scammed?
- Stop payment on your credit card!
- If you used "goods and services" through PayPal, file a dispute ASAP.
- Call your bank and file a fraud report.
- Contact the Attorney General in your state, as well as Mississippi and Florida (Renee lives in Florida).
- Contact the Federal Trade Commission and file a complaint for internet fraud.
