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RE: [RC] Horses in Middletown - Some truth please! - Jannelle Wilde & Adam Falk

Thanks Alan, for this.  I know nothing personally of this case but I did want to say that harsh words or condemnation rarely do any good for the people or horses involved in messes such as this.  Unless a person really knows what’s going on, has been there, knows the owners, etc, usually opinions just fuel the fire.  Obviously, the owner is not a bad person or she wouldn’t care what happens to the horses. 

 

Also, just because horses are running in a herd situation, does not make the situation bad.  Gosh, that’s how they live in nature.  The problems come when there’s not enough food or care for the situation. 

 

I’ve also seen rescue situations that were real fiascos by zealots who weren’t out to help the horses only get the recognition or something (yes, I can name real cases).  So I am always cautious when told about these situations.  Usually people abuse and neglect out of ignorance or inabilities.  Let’s help, not condemn. 

 

Sounds like the people helping this woman are really good Samaritans.

 

Jannelle

 

Jannelle Wilde & Adam Falk

584 Romie Howard Rd.

Yoncalla OR 97499

541-849-2460

866-241-1531 (toll-free)

home.centurytel.net/mfarm


From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Alan Kay
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 12:09 PM
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] Horses in Middletown - Some truth please!

 

I went with my wife (her 2nd visit) to see these horses yesterday. She actually purchased one of the stallions. A lot of what has been said on ridecamp is simply not true. There are a few people working very hard to get theses horses out of there and I believe they have succeeded in about half so far. Contrary to what has been posted, most of these horses are in decent shape. Most are a bit thin with some wormy bellies, but only a few are in very poor condition. Almost all of the horses have fantastic looking feet - I only saw 2 or 3 with real foot problems. Most of the horses are not wild - some will run away from people, but most range from able to halter to at least allowing some petting. There are some that will take work to capture, but that is the exception rather than the rule. They all have fly problems. Some have abrasions and only one stallion has a serious infection (I believe Sydni and Melissa took that one away last night). None are near death and again, only a few appear to have serious health issues. Many of these horses will be gorgeous once cleaned up, fed, wormed and rested! And some of the babies are to die for! Theresa has papers on some of these horses and knows the breeding on some others.

 

I am not trying to diminish the seriousness of this situation, but I don't believe rumor, exaggeration and dramatic innuendo help!

 

If you really want to help, contact Sydni @ 707-396-3861


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