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[RC] Horses Passing - Tamara TaylorI think it is much more selfish to prolong any animal's suffering because it hurts you too much to let them go. In my opinion by euthanizing our beloved horses, dogs, cats, etc. we are being self-less - we hurt emotionally so they don't have to suffer any longer. I agree that a bullet in the brain is a feasible and humane option as well. I intend to keep my gelding to the end of his days but when the time comes when his quality of life has depleted to the point where release is what he needs you can bet I will be there and I will take my responsibility as an owner seriously. The thing that bothers me is when people will sell their aged horse for slaughter. My friend sold her 20+ year old Pony Club horse for slaughter this fall. That mare was her first horse and carried her to many competitions and national championships. Perhaps it was a responsible decision to end the old mare's life but IMO if a horse gives you years of faithful service the least you can do is end their life with dignity on your own property. Once the horse is gone than I don't see a problem with letting wildlife take care of it. I do believe that the stress of transport and the slaughter house environment is not a fair end for our faithful old friends. Anyway, that's my $0.02. Going to don my flame retardant suit now. Tam =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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