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Re: Sept 2009 Equus Editorial: The case against equine slaughter

mousemistresz — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

New film coming soon: Saving America's Horses, A Nation Betrayed

WFLF Humanion Films

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept 8, 2009,

WFLF Humanion Films has announced the release of their Issue Trailer for Saving America's Horses, A Nation Betrayed. The focus of the issue trailer is to clearly define the mission of the film production which is to protect ALL HORSES from slaughter. Representatives are confident that the trailer will raise awareness and support for the CAUSE and hope to inspire more support for the making of the film through completion.

Watch the Issue Trailer Now!
http://www.savingamericashorses.org/issuetrailerflv.html

The Official Film Trailer will be released later in November and will reflect the tone of the film with an introduction to the story lines.

Please tell your friends and family about SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, A NATION BETRAYED. Please support this film project and help us to save America 's Horses. We are their voice and they need to be heard.

Thank you for your support.

For the horses

The Team
Saving America 's Horses, A Nation Betrayed

Director, Producer ~ Katia Louise
Associate Producer ~ Debra Lopez

Executive Advisory Board
Paula Bacon
Laura Allen
Dr Nena Winand
John Holland
Julie Caramante
Shelley Abrams

Other Ways To Help

1) Tell-A-Friend
SAVING AMERICA 'S HORSES also relies on you to spread the word about our project. Asking a friend or family member to sign up for our action alert is a great way to help the horses!

Learn more:
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2) Support this Film

Saving America ’s Horses, the documentary film allows you to help save horses by helping us to give them a voice. In addition to donations, you can collaborate! From sharing your personal stories, to banner exchange, to sponsorships, to submitting a statement, to contributing goods and services to in-kind support, our film website has it all.

Learn more: http://www.savingamericashorses.org/collaborate.html

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Visit http://wflendangeredstreamlive.org to help expose the truth behind inhumane treatment of horses and bring them the support they need. Listen to our audio documentaries and radio programming for animal protection at WFL Endangered Stream Live.

Learn more:
http://wflendangeredstreamlive.org/savingamericashorses.html

Listen to Ginger Kathrens on "The Future of Cloud's Herd"
http://www.wflendangeredstreamlive.org/angelsforcloud.html

Contact:

Kate Dudley, Publicist Production

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www.savingamericashorses.org

Re: SEPT. 2009 ISSUE: THE CASE AGAINST EQUINE SLAUGHTER

indymom — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Hello, tlrobertshsnt ~ I couldn't agree with you more. You are 100% on the mark, as was the editorial. If we'd had the guts to just take slaughter completely off the table long ago, I'm sure we would have come up with better solutions by now because we would have had no choice. As long as people are willing to consider slaughter a viable solution to "unwanted" horses, it will always be with us. At least until the EU stops accepting our contaminated horses for comsumption by their countrymen.

I come from Texas, but have lived in Indiana since 1992. I was fighting the slaughter issue there. At that time, horses were being stolen right out of their stalls to be taken accross the state line, auctioned to killer buyers, then brought back to Bel-Tex or Dallas Crown for slaughter. A horse was stolen out of the stall next to mine - my horse had a freeze brand and my friend's did not. Several other horses were taken as well, and though we tried and tried, we never recovered any of them.

Sounds as if you a doing a wonderful job down there. Thank you so much for all that you are doing.

Suzanne Moore

Sept 2009 Equus Editorial: The case against equine slaughter

mousemistresz — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Kudos to Craig DiBenedictis for his outstanding editorial, "The case against equine slaughter" featured in the Sept 2009 issue of Equus Magazine. Finally, a major horse magazine such as Equus has the courage to print the truth about horse slaughter! Mr. DiBenedictis' article reflects the sentiments of the majority of Americans and American horse owners. Thank you for being the voice of so many of us who are fighting to stop this tragedy, and for our American horses who continue to suffer the brutality that is horse slaughter. Horse slaughter needs to end, now.

Bits

Indy Carol — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I'm wondering if we could have a discussion about bits.

Personally, I've never used them on my horses - never have, never will. I do have "bit experience" through all my years of lessons, working with another person's horse, etc. On my own horses I used to use mechanical hackamores, then switched to a rawhide bosal, and am now a believer in the "Indian bosal". I purchased one from Debbie Hanson of Crazy Ropes, and it works beautifully on my little molly mule ( a fairly head strong 2 year old - she loves this bosal). I'm very satisfied with this bosal and will stick with it. I try to follow a more natural way of riding (bareback is my favorite style, too : )

My question is - why are bits made of metal? The bars are sensitive - skin over bone - so why develop something so strong for such a sensitive area? I am in no way trying to tick anyone off or start a controversy - just a discussion about bits and the alternatives to bits. (And I admit to my lack of knowledge of bit history.)

I know there are many reasons why people use bits. On the extreme - some folks want a quick control device rather than a complete base of training and trust with a horse - they rely on devices and equipment, and over time, they eventually wind up with some rather scary-looking "contraptions". Some folks use the mildest bits on the market (I've seen ads for nylon bits) to be as kind to their horses as possible with a bit, or because they are heavy handed and want to give their horse a break. Some folks use a particular bit to encourage high head carriage, quick stopping power, etc.

I am having great success training my mule without a bit. I know many others have the same success.

So many problems can arise from poor bitting. I'm interested to hear what other people use and why they chose that particular bit/bosal/etc., and if they have considered using something other than a metal bit.

Thank you!

Re: Bits

Indy Carol — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Thanks, flakemusic.

Thinking that bits are cruel is actually not a ridiculous notion. Everyone has different insight and experience.

Also as a note - I am careful with my bareback riding. I've got about 30 years of experience with horses under my belt, and have learned much : ) My ancestors rode saddle-less, as a matter of fact. But that's another discussion!

Has anyone used the nylon bits?

Re: Mules and free-lunging

Indy Carol — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Rosie, my mule (Wild Irish Rose is her full name), and I did a little free-lunging last night and had a blast. Thanks for posting a response, FH!

I believe I am a mule convert : )

Mules and free-lunging

Indy Carol — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Hi, everyone,

this is one for you mule folk out there. I'm new to the mule world - just got a sweet Molly this week. I've been doing my research, but I'd like to post this quesion to you all:

have you done any free-lunging with your mules?

I love this form of exercise and find it one of the finest ways to communicate with your horse, and bond. I am just not sure if this would startle my mule or if she would enjoy it. She's 2 years old, so needs to have some fun and some exercise (she's had a good start in her training, but I'm waiting until we know each other better, and give her time to grow, before we head out on the trails).

I'm grateful for any replies!

Carol

Lipinzzaners

googles12 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Hey Guys!

I just found out that I also have to do one on the the history of the White Lipinzzaners. So I will need info on them as well if you know of any..also I need to know for an online report I am doing...How do you make links to differant websites and such?

Sorry for so many Qs on here but I really need some help!

Thanks Guys

Re: Green Horsekeeping

Indy Carol — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT

The major step for me was to quit using chemical pest control and to use more natural sprays. At the moment, I'm using Equisect, which seems to be working very well (and has a wallet-friendly price tag). I am also putting my Appaloosa mare on a more natural diet - taking out the corn and molasses (which is very hard to do, given that most feeds are manufactured and it's difficult to find someone in the more urban areas who will take custom orders). I board her with friends, and we do not use chemicals in general around the barn and pastures. Along the "organic" vein, I also ride bareback (though I was trained in western disciplines and dressage), use a bitless bridle, and my mare is, and has always been, barefoot. We're pretty much all-natural : )

Re: Hoof Supplements - the top 5

Indy Carol — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Thank you. Coming from a farrier, that's a great recommendation. I had heard good things about it in the past.