This was emailed to me today by Beth Decaprio of The Grace Foundation in California:
Hi, I am writing to you today on behalf of The Grace Foundation of Northern California. We are trying to spread the word about a horrific animal cruelty case that we have been working with. This man has been accused of killing over 25 horses living on his property, Whispering Pines, and neglecting and starving over 50 more. Our rescue took in the over 50 survivors when the bank foreclosed on his property, but now that hes has filed for bankruptcy, if he wins the cases the remaining horses will be returned to him as no animal cruelty charges have been filed against him yet. Our goal is to raise awareness of this case, hopefully to a national level, in the hope of preventing future cases like this one. Below is the entire story of this case. Please read the story and consider helping us protect and care for these helpless horses by posting the story on your blog along with a link to our video and our website so your readers will be able to find out how they can help with this case. Thank you for your time.
THE BEST COWBOY STORIES EVER TOLD
Edited by Stephen Brennan
THE WILD WEST COMES ALIVE: SPURS, LASSOS, SHOOTOUTS, HORSES, RANCH LIFE, AND THE SWEEPING PLAINS OF THE WILD WEST THROUGH THE EYES OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT, MARK TWAIN AND OTHERS
What is it about cowboys that intrigue us? “Does he have a secret? Don’t we all?” asks Stephen Brennan in his introduction to The Best Cowboy Stories Ever Told (October 2011). “On balance, he’s a good man. And so we all reckon ourselves to be.” Explore this hearty collection of stories, each of which captures a different aspect of what it means to be a cowboy—the romance, the risk, the loneliness, and the spirit of adventure. Live the danger and the drama, experience the pride and the sheer fun. Get to know what the cowboy life is really like, and be swept away by these stories of adventure out in the open country.
The Best Cowboy Stories Ever Told continues the long tradition of American fascination with all things Wild West and cowboy-related. By bringing a variety of beloved names in cowboy literature together in one place, Brennan guarantees there will be a story for everyone in this collection:
There are several items of horse riding equipment that riding schools can offer to their clientele to improve their riding experience and overall safety whilst on board and around the horses.
Most, if not all, riding schools currently offer riding hats or helmets that their clients can borrow or rent for a small charge. It is important that these hats meet the required safety standards, and that they are replaced at regular intervals, and immediately after a fall. A wide range of sizes will be required to accommodate all riders, from children to adults. Look for hats that are lightweight, comfortable to wear and easy to do up, especially if your clients will be in the saddle for long periods of time.
Another common piece of horse riding equipment to be offered by riding schools and trekking centres to their clients is riding boots; including short jodhpur boots and long riding boots. These boots should cover the rider’s ankle, to prevent any chafing when this area comes into contact with the stirrups or stirrup leathers, and have a smooth sole with a slight heel, to prevent the foot from slipping through the stirrups.
Pet insurance is a type of insurance that typically helps consumers pay for their pet’s emergency medical expenses. While pet insurance is similar to human health insurance, it actually works somewhat differently. With pet insurance, consumers are required to pay for their pet’s care and then submit a claim to their insurance provider. After the provider reviews the claim, they will reimburse the policy holder for the appropriate amount.
Due to the rising costs of veterinary care, many pet owners are realizing the importance of pet insurance. Pet insurance is especially important for consumers who have very expensive pets, like horses. Purchasing pet insurance for one’s horse is the best way to ensure that the animal’s medical needs will always be taken care of.
The Texas Haynet company, maker of the first round bale hay net, recently came into existence because of a small equine rehab facility specializing in hoof rehabilitation. Little Thunder Stables, in central Texas, had to find a way to control the sugar intake of the horses under their care for founder rehabilitation and turned to the research of “slow feeding”.
Wild horses need help — but — stick to the facts please…
I have noticed that the press and the people that govern our cities and country are fast to consider anyone on the animals’ side to be “animal activist” and it doesn’t sound like a positive thing when they say those two words. So please don’t give them any reason to write you off as a nut case by creating stories that don’t have sound facts to back them up. It seems that sensationalism and drama could hurt the wild horses you are trying to save.
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