Jones Auction, OK

Auction: Jones Livestock Auction
Location: Jones, Oklahoma
Sale Schedule: Monthly horse sale held on the second Saturday of each month.

Overview

As Animals’ Angels continues exposing the horse slaughter pipeline across Oklahoma, investigators visited Jones Livestock Auction — a monthly horse sale connected to kill buyers, reservation horse trafficking, and known slaughter industry operators.

During the visit, Animals’ Angels documented large groups of reservation horses being sold for extremely low prices to kill buyers, injured and visibly sick horses entering the sale ring, and vulnerable young horses confined in overcrowded holding areas.

Approximately 100 horses were present during the sale, including roughly 60 reservation colts and fillies and approximately 30 riding horses.

The investigation further highlighted the growing role Oklahoma plays within the broader slaughter network — a system tied to kill pens, cross-border transport operations, and repeat buyers moving horses toward slaughter in Mexico.

The sale was operated by auction manager Earnie Schenker, a Missouri-based auction operator long connected to slaughter-bound horse sales and kill buyer networks. Schenker was observed actively working inside the auction ring throughout the sale.

Reservation Horses Sold to Kill Buyers

A large group of reservation colts and fillies had reportedly arrived at the auction the day before the sale. According to observations made by the investigator, auction workers referred to the group as “reservation horses,” while the auctioneer announced they all originated from the same “ranch.”

Many of these young horses were sold for only $150–$250 each.

The findings closely mirror Animals’ Angels’ recent investigations into the Dennis Chavez slaughter pipeline in New Mexico, where large numbers of horses originating from tribal lands have been documented moving through auctions across multiple states. In that investigation, Animals’ Angels specifically identified Jones Auction as one of several locations where young horses connected to Chavez’s network were being dispersed.

Buyer #18997 purchased more than 30 horses during the sale, primarily reservation horses along with several low-quality riding horses. The buyer appeared to function as a default purchaser whenever bidding stalled. Following the sale, the buyer was observed speaking directly with auction manager Earnie Schenker.

Sick and Injured Horses Documented

Animals’ Angels documented multiple horses suffering from injuries, illness, or physical impairments during the sale.

Injured Colt — Horse #29

A brown colt identified as horse #29 had a severely injured back foot that was actively bleeding and appeared to be a fresh injury. The horse’s owner was captured on video asking auction staff whether anything could be done to help the colt after the injury reportedly occurred during transport to the sale.

Although staff mentioned they “might” wrap or cast the injury, no treatment was observed before the colt was sold to Buyer #18997 for $150.

Blind Gelding — Horse #33

A riding horse identified as #33 appeared blind in one eye and partially blind in the other. Despite his condition, he was moved through the sale ring and ultimately sold to Buyer #18997.

Sick Reservation Filly — Horse #5503

A paint filly identified as horse #5503 exhibited nasal discharge and coughing consistent with illness. The filly was part of the reservation horse group and was also sold to Buyer #18997.

Holding Conditions

Investigators observed ponies confined in small cage-like pens — they were moved first during the sale.

Additional horses and a donkey were held in a backyard holding area behind the auction property.

Oklahoma’s Expanding Role in the Slaughter Pipeline

Jones Livestock Auction is one example of the increasingly interconnected slaughter network operating throughout Oklahoma.

The state has become home to multiple large-scale kill buyers, slaughter suppliers, transporters, and kill pen operators. Oklahoma also maintains strong ties to the reservation horse trade and serves as a key corridor for horses ultimately shipped toward slaughter plants in Mexico.

Animals’ Angels investigations have repeatedly linked Oklahoma-based operators to major slaughter-connected facilities and transport routes, including the Baker kill pen operation, Charles Carter, Jason Firary, Cecil White, and networks associated with longtime kill buyer Dennis Chavez.

The presence of Missouri auction operator Earnie Schenker at Jones Livestock Auction further demonstrates how deeply connected these interstate slaughter networks have become. Schenker has repeatedly surfaced within Animals’ Angels investigations involving reservation horses, Missouri auction networks, and horses moving through pipelines tied to Dennis Chavez and other slaughter suppliers.

Conclusion

The findings at Jones Livestock Auction revealed a system where vulnerable horses — including reservation colts, injured horses, and visibly sick animals — are routinely funneled through low-end sales and into the hands of kill buyers.

Young horses were sold for extremely low prices — indicating a strong potential tie to slaughter. Injured animals received little visible care, and known slaughter-connected buyers purchased large numbers of horses with minimal competition.

Animals’ Angels remains committed to exposing the growing slaughter network operating throughout Oklahoma and beyond, documenting the individuals and operations profiting from the suffering and export of American horses.