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[RC] Endurance horses to slaughter? - mabbottLast week, Suzanne Boyd posted a link to the ESPN article about Ferdinand. If you haven't read it yet, please do so now! http://espn.go.com/horse/columns/misc/1589423.html I am wondering, if we did a similar thing to the Racing Forum, that is print a series of "what ever happened to articles" following up on old Tevis winners, would we find some had found a similar fate at the slaughter house? One of the things I have always enjoyed about endurance folks is the extra care for and bond they seem to have with their horses--many keeping their horses for life. But a few months back there was some discussion on endurance net where there was mention of people feeling it was fine to send their old horses to the "knackers" and the rest of us were being too judgmental. Hey, these horses KNOW what you are doing to them! No judgement there-it's a fact. (READ the article!) For the ones whose quality of life has diminished to the point that they can't or shouldn't go on, being quietly put down by a vet is much better, or even shot if that option is not available. For those who still think sending their horses to the "knackers" is acceptable, please READ THE ARTICLE. Or, go to the slaughterhouse with your horse, like the woman did with Ferdinand. It's the least you can do for and old friend who has carried you for mile after mile... -- WizWire Communications Web-based E-Mail www.wizwire.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= http://www.endurance.net/ads/seabiscuit.html Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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