Sindy, you originally posted this privately, but since you
forwarded it to RC, I'll forward my response as well. And I'd also point
out that I specifically referred to "people like her" in my original
post--something that I think most respondents missed. We DO have the
material out there for those who are willing to partake. It is the
specific cases like this which I was addressing. Meanwhile, here's my
response:
I agree, and please see my
additional posts on the subject. Sometimes it takes the death of
a horse to get their attention--and sometimes not even that is
sufficient. For the latter, we hope they leave the sport and that the door
doesn't hit them on the backside on the way out.
Our protest process is a part of
this. It has worked. And sorry if I sound cold-hearted, but I'm just
tired of hearing all the self-righteous indignation. I've been there,
done that--made the mistake of trusting people and getting burned. You
learn and go on. The anger has its place--but the bottom line is still how
to prevent the problem in the future. If all we do is emote, the horse
died for nothing.
Next question--while I don't sympathize much
with the lady in question, she does make a valid point. How do we
educate people like her BEFORE the damage is done? Perhaps we should
be dwelling on that one a little more and on our horror over what can no
longer be helped just a little less. Just my nickel's
worth....
Heidi
You can educate
people about what to do and what not to do, but you can't give them a
HEART and COMPASSION for their animals!
