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Re: [AERC-Members] [RC] BLM adoptions at rides. - sharp pennyI'm pretty unclear as to what AERC has to lose by this potential association with BLM...All I can see is the gain of support to help keep BLM land open to AERC for their use. It also gives AERC another strong voice in the political arena when trail issues surface. To me BLM is the one not gaining much....we are not really endorsing BLM just giving them a place to showcase BLM horses and their cause. Much like AERC isn't endorsing Sundowner as THE TRAILER, just giving them a venue to show off their trailers. As a consumer, when I was looking for a new trailer I checked out Sundowners but based my final choice on research and not because AREC endorsed them. Take out all the emotional arguments..ie; unfair to purebred breeders, BLM horses are unfit, unhealthy and not worth much as riding horses and all the other subjectional nonscence that some are ranting about and give us FACTS as to why AERC partnering with BLM is so horrid. The only post I've seen thus far that is non emotional and fact filled is Randy's. Sorry Heidi, although I know this is an issue your are obviously very passionate about (and I do applaud that heart felt passion), it looks like to me Randy has thought this through and presents some very valid points in supporting an alliance with BLM. Sounds like by bringing in a few mustangs to AERC rides that WANT and are equipt to handle them for viewing and potential adoption will give AERC members a chance to see these horses and visit with the BLM representitives (and an ear to express whatever concerns you have to). It also gives *new to the sport* people that came just for the adoption to visit with AERC members and learn what is desirable in a good endurance horse and may spike an interest in endurance whether they decide to adopt or not. Isn't this what we want, to educate for the betterment of both organizations? JMO Penny I disagree that AERC stands to gain very much from this particular alliance, and I am highly disappointed that you fail to see what it stands to lose. Heidi -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =- -= Discussion List Archives: http://www.goldhill.com/members/index.html =- -= Subscribe/Unsubscribe: mailto: AERCMembersForum-moderator@xxxxxxxxxxxx =- -= Rules of Usage: http://www.goldhill.com/members/index.html =- -= Terms of Usage & Liability: http://www.goldhill.com/members/liability.html =- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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