100+ Starving Arabs Siezed In Northern Alberta

Fallon · 03-10-2008, 08:25 AM

Another one. What a mess this world is getting too...

I'm in WA. I can't attend the auction (to far and across the border from me), but would take on a couple of mares or babies in a heart beat. I have the space, time, and the know-how to rehab starved horses. I really hope that they end up in good homes, but sadly the reality is that most probably won't.

If thier papers went with them, some might have a better chance. I always send papers with any horse I sell. This is really a sad state of affairs and I'm gonna go hug my horses.

Liberty's Gal · 03-10-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cowgurly02

That's just it isn't it? Brad and I saw this on the news last night, and we were both like "WHAT?"! Our hay prices are good, the horse market is not bad right now...I just don't get it.

They showed some of the horses on the news last night, they looked pretty rough

Poor things. Hopefully the news coverage is promoting them enough that a lot of people will turn up at the auction and buy them.

I wish we could take on another horse right now or I would buy one, but financially we just can't

Cowgurly02,
Are you near to where the auction will be held?

roxyroller91 · 03-10-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Liberty's Gal

Cowgurly02,
Are you near to where the auction will be held?

She isn't, however, I am. If anyone has any questions or wants to sponsor I am pretty sure I will be going to the auction. You can PM me.

Liberty's Gal · 03-10-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by roxyroller91

She isn't, however, I am. If anyone has any questions or wants to sponsor I am pretty sure I will be going to the auction. You can PM me.

You've got mail

GCA-HGEsquire · 03-10-2008, 09:48 AM

Sad situation indeed! I do hope that as many as possible find good homes and quality care!

Denise Gainey

ssstable · 03-10-2008, 10:12 AM

These horses may be sold without papers, but they will be very good riding horses.

Some of these horses are national caliber - halter, & performance. I stood in Axel's field a little over a year ago in winter, surrounded by 60 horses, and not one horse was thin. If there were starving ones, I did not see them then. What is happened now is obviously another story. My heart is broken. What that means to me for the older horses is that if a person buys one, then it can be brought back into shape. Young ones --- hard to say ---since they need the nutrition to grow properly.

If anyone knows anyone who wants to play in the open competition reining arena, there are some very, very good horses for this discipline in this herd. As for pretty, some of the studs used in this program the last 10-15 years were international halter champions. Some were international race sires and winners themselves.

I cannot urge everyone enough, that even without papers, these horses are good horses.

Raye Anne

Bar N K · 03-10-2008, 10:21 AM

I have just confirmed that the hold period for the SPCA siezure is 10 days. They have been at the feedlot coming 2 weeks.

No papers have been surrendered nor are they being given.

They will sell as grades.

There are some with more health issues than I have already stated. IT IS BUYER BEWARE.

Deworming and feet have not been done. Most of these are full of worms.

Some are in healthy condition, most are not.

Just waiting to here from a couple more contacts.

Bar N K · 03-10-2008, 10:30 AM

IF, donations come in before Thursday, I will most likely be going.

I have my finances tied up in dental work for this weekend.

If anyone who can't make it, but would like to purchase one, please call me at 780-430-5993 to make arrangements.

Lark · 03-10-2008, 10:53 AM

It is so good to know that at least some people are able to help, I so wish I was able but I just cannot.

Thrills · 03-10-2008, 10:56 AM

I am planning to attend the auction. Will not be buying myself, but could keep an eye out if someone is interested. PM me if you are SERIOUSLY wanting a horse from there. I'm sure I could find temporary holding facilities.

03-10-2008, 08:25 AM	#21
Fallon Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West of the Alantic, East of the Pacific... Posts: 509 Images: 4	Another one. What a mess this world is getting too... I'm in WA. I can't attend the auction (to far and across the border from me), but would take on a couple of mares or babies in a heart beat. I have the space, time, and the know-how to rehab starved horses. I really hope that they end up in good homes, but sadly the reality is that most probably won't. If thier papers went with them, some might have a better chance. I always send papers with any horse I sell. This is really a sad state of affairs and I'm gonna go hug my horses. __________________ Experience has been my Teacher, Life has been my classroom - myself.

03-10-2008, 09:48 AM	#25
GCA-HGEsquire Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 309 Images: 10	Sad situation indeed! I do hope that as many as possible find good homes and quality care! Denise Gainey __________________ Proud owner of 2x US Top 10 & Twice Regional Champion Stallion HG Esquire+ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNXX7lh1UHo

03-10-2008, 10:53 AM	#29
Lark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 245 Images: 35	It is so good to know that at least some people are able to help, I so wish I was able but I just cannot. __________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it. Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt!

03-10-2008, 10:56 AM	#30
Thrills Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,767 Images: 370 Blog Entries: 60	I am planning to attend the auction. Will not be buying myself, but could keep an eye out if someone is interested. PM me if you are SERIOUSLY wanting a horse from there. I'm sure I could find temporary holding facilities. __________________ Some days you are the dog...some days the hydrant HR director of the FF Club

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03-10-2008, 10:12 AM	#26
ssstable Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingman, Alberta just outside Edmonton Posts: 16 Images: 1	These horses may be sold without papers, but they will be very good riding horses. Some of these horses are national caliber - halter, & performance. I stood in Axel's field a little over a year ago in winter, surrounded by 60 horses, and not one horse was thin. If there were starving ones, I did not see them then. What is happened now is obviously another story. My heart is broken. What that means to me for the older horses is that if a person buys one, then it can be brought back into shape. Young ones --- hard to say ---since they need the nutrition to grow properly. If anyone knows anyone who wants to play in the open competition reining arena, there are some very, very good horses for this discipline in this herd. As for pretty, some of the studs used in this program the last 10-15 years were international halter champions. Some were international race sires and winners themselves. I cannot urge everyone enough, that even without papers, these horses are good horses. Raye Anne

03-10-2008, 10:21 AM	#27
Bar N K Full Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Redwater, Ab Canada Posts: 144	I have just confirmed that the hold period for the SPCA siezure is 10 days. They have been at the feedlot coming 2 weeks. No papers have been surrendered nor are they being given. They will sell as grades. There are some with more health issues than I have already stated. IT IS BUYER BEWARE. Deworming and feet have not been done. Most of these are full of worms. Some are in healthy condition, most are not. Just waiting to here from a couple more contacts.

03-10-2008, 10:30 AM	#28
Bar N K Full Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Redwater, Ab Canada Posts: 144	IF, donations come in before Thursday, I will most likely be going. I have my finances tied up in dental work for this weekend. If anyone who can't make it, but would like to purchase one, please call me at 780-430-5993 to make arrangements.