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Re: [AERC-Members] [RC] BLM adoptions at rides. - Karen Sullivan----- Original Message ----- From: "sharp penny" <penelope_75647@xxxxxxxxx> The only post I've seen thus far that is non emotional and fact filled is Randy's..........it looks like to me Randy has thought this through and presents some very valid points in supporting an alliance with BLM. Actually, since I am not signed onto DR@xxxxxxxxx, or AERC members forum, I have seen nothing posted by Randy regarding any followups on ridecamp.As far as ridecamp, Randy has been silent and not responding to the posts. Yes, I would like to see some FACTS in this matter. No one is saying an alliance with BLM is bad, but it seems like having to support a badly-run program to do it becomes somewhat unethical.... I would like to see Randy respond to all the questions brought up regarding cost to haul BLM mustangs to rides, how will they be contained, will adoptions take place that weekend, how will horses be transported to new owners, etc, etc. Will BLM GUARANTEE these horses free from contageous diseases (i.e. strangles), etc? What ages are they bringing, gentled or not? Etc, etc. If I have missed Randy's prior response to any of this on ridecamp, will someone please forward any info to me? Also....I wager a guess that the vast majority of endurance riders have great knowledge regarding their horses history of medical care, bloodlines, etc. If I decided I was going to buy a horse and really wanted to be competitive in the sport and take it to a top level, I personally would spend the $ for a well-bred horse that came from a reputable breeder, that had a RECORD of worming history, vaccinations, and consistent feet triming from weaning to on.....I know people have been extremely successful in endurance with free horses, backyard horses, auction horses and mustangs......but if I had a goal of really being competitive in the sport, and was going to put all that time and $$$$ into training and riding and feeding,I would sure start with something where all the bases had been covered!!! I would find a breeder that had been successful in the sport, knew bloodlines and conformation,and had put the time and $ into a GOOD START!!! Thanks, Karen =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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