TB Racehorses going to Kill Auction, need Homes ASAP!!!!
The horses listed below are in danger of going to auction in Sugar Creek, OH on Monday. They will most certainly sell direct to kill if a private buyer is not found ASAP! None of these horses have injuries that would prevent them from being trained and worked in another discipline. All horses are located at or near the Mountaineer Race Track which is in WV. If you are interested or can help any of these horses, please contact Crystal at the number listed below.
LIST OF RACE HORSES IN DANGER OF GOING TO SLAUGHTER:
CANTER listings are below, if the photo links don't work....go to http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.canterusa.org%2Fmidatlantic%2Ftrainerowned_mtr.htm to see pictures.
Three Urgent Geldings at Mountaineer!: Saturday, March 21, 2009, 10:55 AM These three horses are very urgent. The trainer has already made arrangements to ship them out. The trainer can no longer lay the one up listed at $1,000, he will take $300.00 OBO on ANY of these horses. Please forward to anybody who may be interested.
THESE 3 HORSES MUST GO ASAP. Arrangement have already been made to ship these 3 horse out. Will take $300 for each of them.
He Ran So Fast: 3 year old 16hh bay gelding. Trainer has only had him three weeks, he raced Saturday coming back off on his right front. He's a well behaved horse, trainer says he hasn't found anything wrong with his personality yet. Asking $600/OBO CONTACT: Crystal (304)-374-7134
I've Got To Go: 3 year old 16.1hh bay gelding. Has a tendon injury and is a little hot from stall rest, nice horse with a cute head. Trainer will lay him up if he doesn't sell. Asking $1000 firm. (no longer asking $1000. $300 or OBO) CONTACT: Crystal (304)-374-7134
Super Nitro: 5 year ol 15.23hh chestnut gelding. Very stocky. He has a little bit of an old knee, is racing sound on it, trainer just needs to cut back on horses. Nitro can be a little strong while at the track but is safe and kind. Needs to go! Asking $600/obo.
CONTACT: Crystal (304)-374-7134
IF YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE HORSES OR IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE ROOM OR FINANCES, PLEASE HELP BY FINDING SOMEONE WHO MAY BE ABLE TO TAKE THESE 3 RACEHORSES INTO THEIR HOME. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND HELP!
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With today's fight to end horse slaughter, I just learned new news that there is a black market in Florida for horse meat. There are people steeling horses from owners and butchering them in fields, on the side of the road and even in their own stalls where the horses are kept by their owners. This is happening at night and authorities still haven't made any arrests. They are saying that they can't prove if it is being done by the horse's owners or by poachers. This is the most horrifying thing I have ever heard of and these people (poachers) have to be stopped!! Please help me by spreading the word and maybe if we all come together, we can put a stop to this from happening ever again. Please visit this site to read and view the slideshow on what's happening to these racehorses and privately owned horses. I have to warn you that the slide show does have some graphic seens, but I watched it anyway. It has given me this fire inside to put a stop to this!!! I plan on calling President Barack Obama and informing him of this activity. I WILL DO ANYTHING TO SEE THIS TREATMENT AND BUTCHERING OF HORSES COME TO AN END ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!
Please Copy/Paste this URL and view the slideshow to the left: http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/weird/From-Race-Horse-To-Main-Course.html
This is what the news posted about these findings:
These Lucky Horses were saved in a raid of a slaughter house in Miami
FROM RACE HORSE TO MAIN COURSE
Horses are being poached and slaughtered for their meat on the black market By JEFF BURNSIDE and TODD WRIGHT
The story sounds like the summary of a bad horror flick. Dozens of horses disappearing in the dead of night only to be found stripped of skin and meat on a roadside. Other horses are discovered butchered in their stables by mortified owners.
But the culprit isn't some half-wolf, half-man abomination that preys on thoroughbreds during the full moon.
They are poachers from Miami's black market who sell the horses' meat, which is a popular delicacy among new arrivals from other countries to the area. The horse meat can go for as much as $20 per pound and based on the number of bloody horse remains and meat-stripped carcasses found on the side of dirt roads and in stables across Miami-Dade, harvesting horses for meat is a lucrative business.
The sale of horse meat for human consumption is illegal in the U.S., but that hasn't stopped the meat from being in high demand by natives of the Caribbean, Cuba and other European countries who crave horse cuisine.
Some U.S. cattle ranchers have worked around the law by exporting horses to Mexico or Canada, where killing horses for dinner is legal.
Fostering some of the boom in slaughterhouses has been the horse-racing industry and some owners of race horses. Some discard a horse after it's out-lived its racing life or is injured. They are usually sold to the first person who offers a few bucks for the animal, as was the case for Freedom's Flight, a horse rescued during a raid at a Miami area slaughterhouse.
"Freedom's Flight would have definitely ended up on someone's plate. Absolutely. And we've seen it too many times," said Richard Cuoto, who volunteers for the South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Freedom's Flight's blood line includes Secretariat and Seattle Slew, two of the greatest thoroughbreds of all-time. But his wealthy owner, Herman Heinlein, gave the horse to a handler after it broke a leg in a race at Gulfstream Park. The handler, Marian Brill, sold Freedom's Flight for $500, but refuses to say to whom. Police believe Freedom's Flight eventually ended up at a pony ride show before he wound up at the slaughterhouse.
"I've already told you, I can't and I won't," she said in an interview with NBC6.
Freedom's Flight's saga and salvation is the exception to the rule, animal rights advocates said. Other race horses have had a less than ceremonial retirement.
The real horror may be that no arrests have been made in the deaths. Authorities claim it would be hard to charge someone with a crime because it's difficult to tell if a horse found butchered on the side of the road was killed by a poacher or an owner.
This was the end of the story! Now my question is, "Even if it was the owner that did it, shouldn't they be arrested as well?" Miami police can't just say, "we don't know who did, therefore there's nothing we can do about it." BULL SHIT!! They need to start trying harder to catch these people!! And if the people of Miami Florida start making noise to these police and demand them to do something more, believe me, they will have no choice but to do something! So everyone in Florida and around the Country, PLEASE LET'S MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD!!!!
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I wanted to post this in honor of a friend of mine Wendy Uzelac, who had to euthanize her best friend and companion "Jaguar Hope", who was injured in his paddock do to an accident. Wendy is morning a loss of a true friend today, and I hope this post will bring a smile to her face, as she has so many fond memories of a horse that gave her everything and asked for nothing in return. The love they shared is unmeasureable and you can see it in the photo above. This is for you Wendy and in rememberance of Jaguar Hope. Here is Jaguar Hope's story, by Wendy Uzelac.
This is a race in 2005 where my horse Jaguar Hope makes a great move on the inside to win his race.
Jaguar Hopes First Lesson 1 Year out of Horse Racing
Jaguar Hope an 11 yr old retired thoroughbred race horse beginning to learn the fine points of dressage.
Turkoman out of Enduring Hope. He retired from racing on August 7th, 2007 on a good note. This is Wendy's first ride on him since he came off the track.
Wendy's too sexy horse, Jaguar Hope. A 9 yr old Thoroughbred gelding by Turkoman out of Enduring Hope.
This is a story Wendy wrote about how her and Jag first met and became companions. It's inspiring for all to read. Jaguar will be forever in Wendy's heart and in all of his fans as well. I'm definitely one of his fans! Please read her story below and view the slideshow of this beautiful and classy horse "Jaguar Hope" may God be with you now, for you will be terribly missed.
"JAGUAR HOPE'S STORY" by Wendy Uzelac (Owner of Jag) I acquired Jag a few months after I saw him race at Great Lakes Downs. He didn't run well but there was something about him that I just had to ask if the owner was ready to retire him from racing. I wrote a letter to his owner and got him a couple months later. He's a dream come true for me.
These are posts I made after I had seen Jag run in a race and sent a letter to his owner/trainer in 2007
7/30/07 I received some great news! I had written a trainer about one of his horses that he owns. I asked him to consider me when he retired his horse Jaguar Hope. He's a nine year old gelding (grandson of Alydar) that's still racing at Great Lakes Downs. The trainer was very happy to hear from me and called me right away. I had visited the horse since the first time I had seen him. He's absolutely stunning. I have another championship to work in a couple of weeks therefore the plan is for me to pick him in August. Here are a couple of photos I took of Jaguar Hope when I first fell in love with him:
And here is a photo slide show of his first day in turnout. He was very interested in the horses in the paddock next door. Copy/Paste the link below to view the slideshow. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendy_u/sets/72157601283730508/show/
8/20/07 - I've had Jag for a few weeks now and he's just awesome. He's adjusted well to his new surroundings although he seems to be a little bit studdish - calling out to the girls often. He seems most attracted to the very pretty Paso Fino in the paddock closest to him. He must like latino women :) Although he calls out to the girls, he's otherwise a complete gentleman to handle. Extremely friendly, a lovely nicker for food and treats and has the best ground manners of any horse i've ever been around.
I admit, I made a small mistake with his shoes. I had him go barefoot in back. this was a little too much for this race horses tendons and his back ankles swelled up something ugly. No heat, no pulse, just swelling. So back on went the shoes and amazingly, the swelling is just about gone in 24 hours! Race horses run with such low heels and long toes. it's really something. It'll take some time but my farrier and I will try to build up his heels as best we can and maybe we can get those back shoes off down the road. I'm not holding my breath though. My other ex racer can never go barefoot...
As soon as his tendons are back to normal with an extra day or two thrown in for good measure, I'll try him out in the arena. I can tell you already that he long reins and longe's quite nicely!
11/7/08 - It's funny to read this now as my Toby, my other ex racer has been barefoot in back all summer and Jag's feet haven't had issues although he's still been in shoes. I'm hopeful I can have him barefoot in back this winter. Walking in snow and ice will be much easier for him that way. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
2/1/09 - now it's really funny because both Toby and Jag are completely barefoot this winter. both are doing well. Jag does stock up in his legs if he is kept in due to bad weather but he's not sore nor lame. He's really doing well and his hooves are stronger than when I first got him! So happy am I!
Here is Wendy's final message on Jaguar Hope:
I have some news to share that has shattered my very being tonight. Jaguar Hope had to be put down due to a horrific leg injury from a freak accident in his paddock. He dislocated his back left fetlock joint to where the cannon bone came through the front of the leg. It was horrific to see and no hope of saving him.
He was put down with me by his side and all my friends nearby. He was calm and proud right to the end as if giving the world his final "look of eagles". He was as amazing in his life as he was meeting his death. So very brave.
He gave me some of the best thrills of my life and he helped me fulfill so many of my dreams. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I will miss him. But I am so very grateful that he did enter my life and that I had what short time I did have with him.
I love you Jag...
Jaguar Hope 4/15/98 - 3/18/09
Here is a finaly video that Wendy made of Jag, may he rest in peace. Jag and Wendy were fortunate to have found each other. Wendy will say that Jag helped her live her dreams and was her one true love companion. In reality, Wendy was a blessing to Jaguar Hope as well, she gave him the love and freedom to be a horse. He was able to role in the snow and grass, he was able to run and play and just be a horse. He found true love and happiness with Wendy, and I'm sure that is a gift that any horse would ask for. You will see how happy he truly was in the following video:
Stories like this will show people how horses can make an incredible impact on our lives. Every horse has a story, and EVERY horse deserves a second chance at being something great. There is no such thing as a horse that is unwanted or useless, all they need is love, respect and kindness. Their love is always unconditional....
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There's something about horses that brings powerful healing to women with addictions, a Wilfrid Laurier University social work professor discovered.
Shoshana Pollack studied women with addictions who were already receiving counselling, in a study that is soon to be published. The women spent time with horses at stables near Toronto for 12 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes.
As they spent time with the horses, the women "experienced profound healing and growth . . . in ways they couldn't have experienced through talking therapy (talking to a counsellor)," Pollack said.
"There's something unique and special that working with the horses can bring to a person's healing."
The women didn't ride the horses, nor did they groom them, feed them or clean their stables, Pollack said. They just spent time with them, using them to learn more about themselves, she said.
It's called "equine-assisted psychotherapy."
There are just a couple of similar programs across Canada and the only other one for women is in an aboriginal healing lodge in Saskatchewan.
Pollack said horses are very sensitive to the environment around them. So, for example, when one woman was agitated and upset, she noticed that the horses would walk away from her.
"What she took from that was an awareness that her moods have a strong impact on the people around her," Pollack said.
When the woman tried to become calm again through deep breathing, and feel a gentle energy in herself, the horses would approach her once more.
"That kind of experience is so powerful in the moment," Pollack said.
Shame is something a lot of these women must face, and the horses can help with that too.
One woman was able to whisper a secret to one of the horses.
"She was able to share with them some things she couldn't share in individual or group therapy for fear of being judged," said Pollack. "It was between the horse and her. The horse wouldn't judge her."
The woman felt free, after that, Pollack said. "She was able to move into a place of self-forgiveness."
Pollack is the author of a study that urges better support for women who are released from prison. Nearly all the women she studied also had addiction problems.
She said her recent study with the horses showed that "it's a magical relationship that occurs."
"My dream is that we begin to find a way to allow women at Grand Valley (the federal women's prison in Kitchener) to participate in such a program."
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Guinness has been found and appears to be sound. Patrick, the owner, is in the process of being reunited with him. The only problem is, his new owners have ownership over him, so Patrick has to go through paperwork to try and get him back. But we thank God for Guinness's safety and wellbeing, it could have been a different outcome. Thank you to everyone for your concerns and help with Guinness. :)
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On Sept 8th 2008, Patrick Seaton, using Ali as his agent and go-between, sent his grand prix mount Good Guinness to Frank Madden to sell. Frank had seen all the footage, and agreed to take the horse 'on the cuff' to sell. Patrick decided to send him after winning three CA prixs in '08, and he beleived he could sell Good Guinness on the East Coast for a good price as a high jr/ao horse. Ali assured him and encouraged him.....So in good faith he loaded his horse on Earl Jaque's van and he headed to NY. Mixed reviews followed, dissapointing offers, and the fact the horse was being shown in the childrens jumpers was a bit discouraging, but still Patrick trusted the horse was in good hands...Last week Patrick visited WEF to try horses and made a visit to Frank's barn to discuss sending Good Guinness back to CA. Patrick asked the grooms where Guinness was and they directed Patrick to his stall. THE HORSE BEING SHOWN AS GOOD GUINNESS, IS NOT HIM!
If you have seen this horse, or have any leads, please call Patrick: (415) 797-0186
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Shelley Abrams of Americans Against Horse Slaughter spent some time with Congressman John Conyers, the sponsor of HR 503 when he was in Philadelphia on Friday night.
Congressman Conyers assured Shelley that, although there are many issues facing our country right now, he remains committed to passing this legislation and ending the slaughter of our horses. Conyers went on to say that while he can't accept any kind of animal cruelty, "horses are special" and they need our help.
Congressman Conyers also said to convey his appreciation to members of AAHS and to all other groups and individuals who are working tirelessly to make this happen.
URGENT ALERT
Dear Members of Americans Against Horse Slaughter,
We have witnessed the numerous pro slaughter state resolutions/legislation popping up every day. Although these are very important issues that demand our attention, we must keep our eye on the ball and stay focused on getting the Federal Legislation HR503 passed.
That said, there is a VERY IMPORTANT STATE ISSUE that is time sensitive and demands our united effort.
Illinois Legislators are trying to overturn the current law that outlaws horse slaughter in their state. Although this is a state issue, if Illinois succeeds, it would be a HUGE blow to our campaign.
Please click on the following alert for instructions to help defeat the IL bill H.B.583 and then continue on to help us gain support for the Federal Legislation HR503.
This post goes out to everyone who thinks that horses aren't worth a second chance and that horse slaughter should always exist. This video will prove how wrong those people really are. There is no greater love than what a horse can give it's owner. Please view the video below. Thank you and God Bless this girl and her horse.
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WARNING! THIS COUPLE NEEDS TO BE PUT OUT OF BUSINESS QUICKLY. DON'T GIVE ANY OF YOUR BUSINESS TO WWW.CRANBERRYRUNFARM.COM PLEASE READ THE JANUARY 9TH 2009 POST AND NOTICE HER POST RESPONSE IN BOLD LETTERS. THE LADY THAT IS RUNNING THIS BUSINESS IS NOW GOING BY DIFFERENT ALIAS', SO BEWARE WHO YOU SELL YOUR HORSES TO. SHE IS EVEN BUYING HORSES ON CRAIG'S LIST AND GIVING SOME STORY THAT THE HORSE WILL GO TO A GOOD HOME. PLEASE DO BACKGROUND CHECKS ON YOUR BUYERS, IT'S WORTH THE TIME, AND YOUR HORSE WILL BE GRATEFUL TOO!
PLEASE VISIT MY VIDEO BELOW CALLED, "WE HAVE TO PRAISE GOD IN THIS STORM WE'RE FACING WITH HORSE SLAUGHTER AND BELIEVE IN HIM". IT'S AN AMAZING SONG TO HEAR. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH FOR WATCHING, AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT. THE VELVET NOSED FRIENDS THANK YOU TOO.
Here's How You Can Help!
Save Horses From Slaughter! Contact your Congressmen and Senator and ask them to vote "yes" on bills H.R.503 and S-727. Here's a sample of what you could say to the administrator who answers the phone and takes your information:
"Hello, my name is [your name] and I live in [your town]. As a constituent, I'm calling to urge Representative [Your Congressman Name] to co-sponsor H.R. 503, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, a bill to prevent horses from being cruelly slaughtered for human consumption. Thank you." Be sure to give the person your name, address and phone number.
Don't fall for the "Unwanted Horse" myth. It doesn't exist, and only slaughter business' benefit from promoting such a story. PLEASE VIEW THE VIDEO BELOW ON HORSE SLAUGHTER! Please visit the website listed below for more information on Horse Slaughter:
Please be the horses voice, and help put a stop to horse slaughter. Also, please visit my August blog on the "Unwanted Horse Myth" and "New Information on Wyeth the Pharmaceutical Company and what their doing to Horses (Mares and Foals)". Thank you for your time, support and concerns.
A Horses Prayer
Feed me, give me water, and care for me, and when the day's work is done, give me shelter, a clean bed and a wide stall. Talk to me, your voice often substitutes for the reins for me. Be good to me and I will serve you cheerfully and love you. Don't jerk the reins and don't raise the whip. Don't beat or kick me when I don't understand you, but rather give me time to understand you. Don't consider it disobedience if I don't follow your commands. Perhaps there is a problem with my saddle, bridle or hooves. Check my teeth if I don't eat, maybe I have a toothache, you know how that hurts. Don't halter me too short and don't dock my tail, it's my only weapon against flies and mosquitoes. And at the end, dear master, when I am no longer any use to you, don't let me go hungry or freeze, and please don't sell me. Don't give me a master who slowly tortures me to death and lets me starve, but rather be merciful and take care of me, by letting me run and enjoy a warm pasture here with you or in heaven. Let me request this of you and please don't regard it as disrespectful if I ask it in the name of Him (Jesus) who was born in a stable like me. Amen
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A way to have a serious impact in saving a horse!
Donate money to the following organizations (Rescue facilities). A little money goes a long way: Habitatforhorses.org MidAtlanticHorseRescue.org shilohhorserescue.rescuegroups.org angelacreshorsehavenrescue.com excellerfund.org fingerlakestap.org awionline.org (American Welfare Institute) hsus.org (Humane Society of the United States)
All these organizations do everything they can to save horses from slaughter. These horses going to slaughter are racehorses, and many other kinds of healthy and loving breeds. Even foals are sent to slaughter. Please donate to any one of these organizations I have listed. Even as little as $5.00 goes a long way. A horse was saved from slaughter for as little as $7.00. Are you doing all you can to make this world a better place to live in? I ask you that, and I ask that of myself every day. Horses are sent to auctions every day and most of them are bought by killer buyers and sent to slaughter. Most of those horses are healthy and young. So please, the next time you are in the market for buying a horse or foal, don't buy from a breeder, go to your nearest auction and save a life. All they want is a loving home to go to and in return give you unconditional love right back. :)
A Mare With Her Foal
Giving Them A Choice of Life! Help Stop Horse Slaughter!
I am a 41 year old Wife, Mother of two children. I love spending time with my family. My passion is being apart of putting a stop to Horse Slaughter. Then once that is accomplished, I will go on to fight for other worthy causes. Like putting a stop to the production of the Premarin drug that is made up of PMU-Pregnant Mare Urine. This drug is given to women who are going through menopause. These mares go through extreme cruelity in these farms, and their foals are sent to horse slaugther plants. These horrific things have to stop! I have decided to be the horses voices, how about you?
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