New Slaughter Alliance Website

sammiee · 01-20-2006, 02:51 PM

can ppl from the uk join?

pocahontas · 01-20-2006, 04:32 PM

I am of an older generation than you. Young people as you who are so caring and intellegent give me hope for the future.

Equine_Harmony · 01-20-2006, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pocahontas

I am of an older generation than you. Young people as you who are so caring and intellegent give me hope for the future.

Yes I agree with you too, the young will be the saviors, look what they are doing

I joined up on her website, such a passionate, determined person...

UsaHrsRidr2000 · 01-21-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sammiee

can ppl from the uk join?

Yes anyone can join it doesn't matter where u are from. go ahead and send me an email;

Lou3 · 01-22-2006, 12:11 PM

I would like to point out that you cannot actually count on the support of the representative you mention as a LOT of horseback riders feel that at the present time horse slaughter is a necessary evil and would NOT back a bill to ban it.

Its great that you are taking an interest in something such as this but i have a few suggestions.
horse slaughter is currently necessary because of overbreeding, backyard breeding and irresponsible horse ownership. Before any bill to ban it is proposed the problems making it necessary must be as close as possible to being eradicated.
in order to acheive this you need to
#1 stop wasting time trying to be active against the horse slaughter industry itself - that helps no-one. If you must seek changes seek to get better regulation and inspection, NOT an outright ban.
#2 shift your focus to EDUCATION, educate people as to what goes into horse ownership and how to breed responsibly in order to try and eleviate the problems necessitating horse slaughter at the current time. This also drives up the price of horses making it less likely the kill buyers will be able to afford to buy them without mosing money.
#3 be active in trying to provide alternative solutions to the overpopulation problem. This means raising money for shelters, rescues, etc etc that will rehome some of the unwanted horses.

Once you have acheived all of the above on a national scale THEN you can try to get slaughter banned outright. If there is no longer an overpopulation problem then ALL horse lovers would be glad to see the end of horse slaughter. At the moment it is a very grey area.

BornToRide · 01-22-2006, 12:15 PM

great job kiddo! join me up. Michelle G from canada! if you can!

luvs2ride79 · 01-22-2006, 12:48 PM

Thank you for updating your site and discontinuing the use of copyrighted material.

Good luck with your site and I am glad you joined the effort!

~Barbara

MeetTheBreeze · 01-22-2006, 11:50 PM

yay lauren!!! i will soooooo join sweethart!!!! u kno i will!!!!

lpalomino · 01-23-2006, 12:50 AM

It is nice to see that you care about horses. However

Without horse slaughter there will be more horse's
dying a slow and pitiful death because there are not enough homes for them. I am talking about the lame, the old and the horse that is just not suitable or safe to ride. Horses are expensive to properly care for and without slaughter many would sit out of site and die slowly due to neglect.

So I urge you to really think this through before you push for this type of ban.

Where are all those unwanted animals to go? There are already thousands of blm horses standing around in pens because of a lack of suitable homes. These animals cost tax payers alot of money.

Not many of us would opt to spend our hard earned money on a horse that cannot fulfil its purpose.

I feel that humane slaughter is a good thing for the horse industry. Some blame the backyard breeder and ohter's for creating a glut of horses. This may be true. But this has also created a situation in which those of us that cannot pay thousands for a horse can buy one at a reasonable price.

Rather than rally to end horse slaughter I feel it would be a good cause to work toward making sure the slaughter facilties do the job in a humane manner.

Just a thought from a fellow horse lover

chiligirl05 · 01-23-2006, 08:34 AM

That is a great site. Please sign me up. Im all for it. Great job on the site

01-20-2006, 02:51 PM	#11
sammiee Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: freeeeezing cold uk, in the county of lancashire Posts: 1,101 Images: 69	can ppl from the uk join? __________________ ive been snowballed R.I.P nanna sadly missed and never too be forgotten, until we meet again xxxxx You have been snowballed.......but good........by the Kitty BrigaideIVE BEEN SNOWBALLED BY FARMERESS!!!

01-22-2006, 12:11 PM	#15
Lou3 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: england Posts: 7,530 Images: 32 Blog Entries: 1	I would like to point out that you cannot actually count on the support of the representative you mention as a LOT of horseback riders feel that at the present time horse slaughter is a necessary evil and would NOT back a bill to ban it. Its great that you are taking an interest in something such as this but i have a few suggestions. horse slaughter is currently necessary because of overbreeding, backyard breeding and irresponsible horse ownership. Before any bill to ban it is proposed the problems making it necessary must be as close as possible to being eradicated. in order to acheive this you need to #1 stop wasting time trying to be active against the horse slaughter industry itself - that helps no-one. If you must seek changes seek to get better regulation and inspection, NOT an outright ban. #2 shift your focus to EDUCATION, educate people as to what goes into horse ownership and how to breed responsibly in order to try and eleviate the problems necessitating horse slaughter at the current time. This also drives up the price of horses making it less likely the kill buyers will be able to afford to buy them without mosing money. #3 be active in trying to provide alternative solutions to the overpopulation problem. This means raising money for shelters, rescues, etc etc that will rehome some of the unwanted horses. Once you have acheived all of the above on a national scale THEN you can try to get slaughter banned outright. If there is no longer an overpopulation problem then ALL horse lovers would be glad to see the end of horse slaughter. At the moment it is a very grey area. __________________ Save the Earth . . . it's the only planet with chocolate FFFL

01-22-2006, 12:15 PM	#16
BornToRide Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,009 Images: 192	great job kiddo! join me up. Michelle G from canada! if you can! __________________ There are times when you can trust a horse, times when you can't and times when you have to. got to get the bagel with the cream cheeze oh the creamy creamy cheeze eh Blistering Winds? lmao

01-22-2006, 12:48 PM	#17
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,289 Images: 38	Thank you for updating your site and discontinuing the use of copyrighted material. Good luck with your site and I am glad you joined the effort! ~Barbara Last edited by luvs2ride79; 01-24-2006 at 06:33 PM.

01-23-2006, 08:34 AM	#20
chiligirl05 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: With my horses in the Boondocks of Minnesota, USA Posts: 525 Images: 38 Blog Entries: 1	That is a great site. Please sign me up. Im all for it. Great job on the site __________________ Jess & Chili Always a Team, Never Seperated Lady ,my girl, always willing "In a steady gaze of the horse shines a silent eloquence that speaks of love & loyalty, strength & courage. It is a window that reveals to us how willing is his spirit and how generous his heart."

01-20-2006, 04:32 PM	#12
pocahontas Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,626 Images: 124	I am of an older generation than you. Young people as you who are so caring and intellegent give me hope for the future.

01-22-2006, 11:50 PM	#18
MeetTheBreeze Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: somewhere Posts: 220 Images: 54	yay lauren!!! i will soooooo join sweethart!!!! u kno i will!!!!

01-23-2006, 12:50 AM	#19
lpalomino Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 139	It is nice to see that you care about horses. However Without horse slaughter there will be more horse's dying a slow and pitiful death because there are not enough homes for them. I am talking about the lame, the old and the horse that is just not suitable or safe to ride. Horses are expensive to properly care for and without slaughter many would sit out of site and die slowly due to neglect. So I urge you to really think this through before you push for this type of ban. Where are all those unwanted animals to go? There are already thousands of blm horses standing around in pens because of a lack of suitable homes. These animals cost tax payers alot of money. Not many of us would opt to spend our hard earned money on a horse that cannot fulfil its purpose. I feel that humane slaughter is a good thing for the horse industry. Some blame the backyard breeder and ohter's for creating a glut of horses. This may be true. But this has also created a situation in which those of us that cannot pay thousands for a horse can buy one at a reasonable price. Rather than rally to end horse slaughter I feel it would be a good cause to work toward making sure the slaughter facilties do the job in a humane manner. Just a thought from a fellow horse lover

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