tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7431334726688859967.post2461217944380077440..comments2023-05-28T03:19:41.117-05:00Comments on Hooflinks: HBO Special on Horse SlaughterAHDF Presidenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04826997341419839395noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7431334726688859967.post-47282837177057448892009-05-28T08:47:18.947-05:002009-05-28T08:47:18.947-05:00I'm against horse slaughter but the movie hbo did ...I'm against horse slaughter but the movie hbo did they didn't tell you that that horse they were trying to load him over four hours, and the trainer hit him with a rake to get in trailer, it doenst hurt the horses. and it makes them load not all people do that at mountaineer race track... i have worked there for over 7 years and me and my boss has never abused a horse. Matt bratt backs me up too!miranda cragonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7431334726688859967.post-70017220156178247652009-03-26T03:14:00.000-05:002009-03-26T03:14:00.000-05:00HBO wanted to film the story as a news story which...HBO wanted to film the story as a news story which means that they couldn't interfere with what was going on that day. Attempts were made after filming stopped to save the horses listed. The Kill Buyer refused to sell them. <BR/><BR/>What happened was a tragedy, but the horses that went to slaughter gave their lives to show the facts. Since writing this article I am happy to say many tracks have implemented a no slaughter policy meaning that any owner or trainer who has EVER sent a horse to slaughter cannot run a horse at those tracks. So, their deaths were not entirely in vain. It has opened the door for change. <BR/><BR/>If you want to hear real tragedy a horse dies of slaughter every 3 minutes. Not just race horses, but stolen horses, children's ponies, beloved pets, young horses who never had a fair chance at life, pregnant mares, wild horses, horses from nearly every where and every age. It is time that HR 503 is passed and these horses are protected from a cruel and horrific industry.AHDF Presidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04826997341419839395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7431334726688859967.post-68192899622683882332009-03-17T13:13:00.000-05:002009-03-17T13:13:00.000-05:00Why was this horse NO DAY OFF saved, she not only ...Why was this horse NO DAY OFF saved, she not only gave her life on the racetrack, she was used by HBO in filming her. Still, no one could come up with the 500.00 or so dollars to spare her.<BR/>I am so depressed. <BR/>You could see she had a will to LIVE> and still no one did a thing. The story of a racehorses LIFE.SPIRIThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553085664761372998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7431334726688859967.post-16820055923582907872008-05-29T14:39:00.000-05:002008-05-29T14:39:00.000-05:00Everyone needs to write to their Congressman and S...Everyone needs to write to their Congressman and Senators, and even the Mr. bush and tell them to get off their tails and pass the law to make it illegal for horses to be transported out of the United States for slaughter purposes. When I saw that, I threw up and cried for days. I even had nightmares. I would wake up in a cold sweat when I would dream about the horse being stabbed in the neck with an ice pick. That is disgusting and deplorable. If it was legal the Bairds need to receive the same treatment and see how they like it. I am still anry about this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7431334726688859967.post-66074578637836426542008-05-17T21:49:00.000-05:002008-05-17T21:49:00.000-05:00Nelson, Contact Gail Vacca at GLV190@aol.com She ...Nelson, Contact Gail Vacca at GLV190@aol.com She can put you in touch with Becky Care.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284726849554189719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7431334726688859967.post-79371900506581628062008-05-14T03:10:00.000-05:002008-05-14T03:10:00.000-05:00Becky Care is a private individual who rescues pri...Becky Care is a private individual who rescues privately so her contact information is not available. I wish I could help, but I simply do not have that information.<BR/><BR/>Her anguish was touching and very real. I have seen that look on many faces working in the rescue industry, as I am sure it has been on mine. It is incredibly hard to deal with the things that we see all too often.<BR/><BR/>While I don't know Ms Care personally I am sure she would want you to help a horse in her name. You can find a listing of rescues on the AHDF website, www.ahdf.org where you can donate, sponsor a horse or even adopt. You can also find information on how you can help support pending legislation, HR 503 and S 311, that would save these horses from slaughter.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for caring!AHDF Presidenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04826997341419839395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7431334726688859967.post-11138062812445591792008-05-13T22:01:00.000-05:002008-05-13T22:01:00.000-05:00Can someone please provide me with an address for ...Can someone please provide me with an address for Becky Care, featured in the HBO segment of Real Spots?? I would really like to try and help her, the anguish on her face was difficult to watch. If someone could take a moment and help me so I can help her.<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/>Tom NelsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com