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[RC] Maybe state Senators will realize how foolish the anti horse slaughterbill really is!! - Donna CossUnless they want to fund money to take care of the unwanted etc. horses!!???For release: 5/4/7 For information: Frank Bowman (217) 585-1600 *Horsemen, livestock producers called to rally against * *animal rights groups over equine slaughter bill* Springfield, IL – More than 200 horses are expected at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Springfield to oppose efforts by animal rights organizations to prohibit horse slaughter as a humane way to cull unwanted and unemployable animals from the nation’s horse herd, a viable end of life decision for horse owners and a taking of their property rights, according to Frank Bowman, president, Horsemen’s Council of Illinois (HCI). Bowman also called for horse owners and livestock producers from across the state to join in the rally on the East side of the State Capitol as Illinois state senators prepare to vote on HB 1711 (an anti-slaughter bill) in committee later Tuesday. In preparation for the rally, HCI cautions that horses are not allowed on the Capitol grounds. In response, Bowman says that “horses to ride” will be provided for everyone who shows up in support. “They are kid-safe, bomb-proof horses, not the type that typically go to slaughter or which are sold at auction but representing the problem this prohibition would create,” he asserted. “A strong showing from the horse and livestock owners of the state is needed to convince legislators to oppose this frivolous, opportunistic and anti-agricultural legislation. Star-struck urban legislators with no agricultural constituency are making policy that effects rural Illinois and taking away your rights as a horse owner. This issue affects the whole state of Illinois – not the concrete jungle of Chicago,” Bowman added. The rally is in cooperation with agricultural advocate and radio personality Trent Loos who previously had planned to gather unwanted horses and deliver them to Hollywood personality Bo Derek’s ranch in California. Derek has come to Springfield multiple times in support of the anti-slaughter legislation. “A ban on horse harvesting will undoubtedly create unwanted horse problems but beyond that it is a violation of the personal property rights of farmers and ranchers”, Trent said. “To call attention to this situation, I recently announced the ‘Bo Knows Best’ journey and was well underway with a plan of gathering as many unwanted horses from as many states as possible and transporting them to Bo Derek’s ranch in California,” Loos said, “The journey was the right thing to do, but the trip to California is not going to happen as a more pressing matter has now surfaced in Illinois where a key discussion is set to take place Tuesday,” he said. The HCI and Loos position to retain processing is shared by Illinois Farm Bureau, the American Veterinarian Medical Association and more than 200 legitimate equine organizations, “The folks who actually care for horses on a daily basis,” HCI’s Bowman added. In opposition are the dog and cat animal rights groups such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Humane Society of the United States, which view horses as pets. Trent Loos is a sixth generation United States farmer who has taken his passion for a rural lifestyle to the radio air waves with a program called Loos Tales. Trent has a background in livestock production but his desire to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers led him to a career in radio broadcasting and public speaking. Loos was raised on a diversified farm near Quincy, IL. He entered the hog business at a young age and has been involved in livestock production ever since. He and his wife Kelli operate a purebred Limousine and Angus cowherd in central Nebraska. The Horsemen’s Council of Illinois is affiliated with the American Horse Council and is the statewide association of equine organizations and individuals working to provide centralized leadership for Illinois’ 77,000 horse owners, 213,000 horses and its $3.8 billion industry, which provides full-time employment for more than 15,000 people. /*Note: our apologies if you receive multiple copies of this email blast. We are trying to reach as many horseowners as possible, and your name may be on multiple lists. Please share this information with all other horseowners you know. Thank you.*/ ____________________________________________________________________________ /Provided as a membership service of Horsemen’s Council of Illinois/ P.O. Box 1605 Springfield, IL. | 217.585.1600 | 217.585.1601 | *www.HorsemensCouncil.org* =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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