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Responsibility and trust.

That's what it's all about.  Isn't it?

URGENT ACTION REQUESTED!

VICTORY

ON  H.R. 249!

 

It just takes a minute, and it means so much!

9/27/06 - 42 horses headed for slaughter are involved in accident on I 44 outside of St. Louis, Missouri.  These horses were packed into one overcrowded trailer, which overturned, on the way to Cavel slaughterhouse in DeKalb, Illinois.  Driver arrested on outstanding warrants.  The transport of these horses was in violation of USDA standards of transportation.    Articles and video from KSDK St. Louis:  Horse Trailer Accident Shuts Down I 44.  An update about the rescue of the horses is here:  Humane Society Tries to Save Horses Meant for Slaughter.  If you are interested in helping these horses, or for further information: Humane Society of Missouri

 

"Saving Leslie Jones" (reviewed by Jay Hovdey for Daily Racing Form) by Dave Joseph, photography by Jon Kral.

Available through the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.

This book will be a welcome addition to your library.

The photographs are beautiful, the text is profound and inspiring, and the proceeds benefit retired Thoroughbreds.

 

  • Opening in January: Kentucky Equine Humane Center.  Rehoming of horses of all breeds and providing education and awareness of responsible equine ownership.

  • Julie Trzcinski helps horses and teenagers help each other:  Animal Lovers for Infinity, by Bill Finley.

  • Finger Lakes establishes an on-track placement program for retiring race horses.

  • Thoroughbreds rescued from Arkansas farm, among them Wild Syn, Hesabull, Funontherun, A.P. Million, and The Road Boss.

  • The Thoroughbred Racehorse Retirement Alliance MidAtlantic Region has set up a forum for discussing the placement of Thoroughbreds at the end of their careers.  All are welcome to join and work toward a solution.

  • Arthur and Staci Hancock to receive the Safe Home Equine Protection award. (If you enjoy bluegrass music, you may be interested in his CD, Sunday Silence -- it's great!)

  • Mare and gelding stolen at Thistledown and sold for slaughter.  Sentencing of the horse thieves scheduled for June 29th.  Read more at The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

  • High and Mighty, 1999 Royal Ascot winner, rescued from neglect.

  • Horse Slaughter in the U.S. to continue, despite Congressional efforts.  How can this be???

  • In a separate ruling, Dallas Crown slaughterhouse ordered to close by September 30, 2006.

  • Horse Flesh, by Josh Harkinson, from the Houston Press.  This is a rather lengthy article, but well worth the time.  Harkinson details the Dallas Crown slaughterhouse situation and presents the many facts in a powerfully informative manner.  This article is a "must read."

  • 3/15/06 Federal Court denies injunction to suspend operations at slaughterhouses  Completely oblivious to the will of the Senate and Congress, the killers move forward with the help of the good old boys at USDA.  Whatever happened to the voice of the people of the U.S.???

And if you get discouraged, and begin to lose faith, here's a little miracle for you: Trehernes On the Wings of a Dove

 

Please visit these sites to see what you can do to help horses in need.

Horse slaughter is a terrible and frightening thing.  Still not convinced?

Read this article for just one example of the horse slaughter industry.

When you are finished, please come back and contact one of the above organizations to see what you can do to help.

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