Sudden Death of Show Pony Clouds Image of Elite Pursuit « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Early on the morning of May 26, Kristen Williams and her daughter, Katie, arrived at a barn on the grounds of the Devon Horse Show, where elite competitors in full dress have entertained spectators for the last century on Philadelphia’s Main Line.
Ms. Williams had paid thousands of dollars to lease a pony for Katie to ride in a hunter competition, a 12th birthday present. Soon after arriving, their trainer left to administer an injection to a nearby pony, Humble, that Katie’s friend, also celebrating her 12th birthday, was scheduled to ride shortly.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012
A Wild Horse & Burro Christmas Story « Straight from the Horse's Heart
A Wild Horse & Burro Christmas Story « Straight from the Horse's Heart
He checked the time again; not an easy maneuver as he had to take his right glove off, shove the left cuff of his parka up, peel back the wrist band of his left glove and then hit the back-light button on his Casio $19.99 special. Only bought the stupid thing because of the digital thermometer feature it offered and now he wished it didn’t have it as it chilled his insides just looking at the numbers, 33 degrees inside the protection of his parka.
He checked the time again; not an easy maneuver as he had to take his right glove off, shove the left cuff of his parka up, peel back the wrist band of his left glove and then hit the back-light button on his Casio $19.99 special. Only bought the stupid thing because of the digital thermometer feature it offered and now he wished it didn’t have it as it chilled his insides just looking at the numbers, 33 degrees inside the protection of his parka.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Washington State Community Bans Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Washington State Community Bans Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Moving to pre-empt the revival of slaughter houses that kill horses for food, the Snohomish County Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban the practice
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Call to stop the roundups on National Day of the Horse « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Call to stop the roundups on National Day of the Horse « Straight from the Horse's Heart
SFTHH and Wild Horse Freedom Federation Support this Initiative!
Wild Horse & Burro Deaths are Disguised by the BLM
photo by Terry Fitch of Wild Horse Freedom Federation
SAN FRANCISCO (December 13, 2012)–In honor of the National Day of the Horse, Protect Mustangs calls for an end to cruel roundups of native wild horses. The California based conservation group is circulating a Change.org petition to Congress to De-fund and Stop the Roundups. The roundups are deadly and theBureau of Land Management (BLM) is skewing the death count. The BLM emphasizes preexisting conditions so Congress won’t realize how many indigenous wild horses are being killed as a result of the roundups.
Wild Horse Cruelty too Obscene in Nevada « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Cruelty too Obscene in Nevada « Straight from the Horse's Heart
LAS VEGAS — (December 12, 2012) Calls to boycott Nevada are emerging on social media following widespread coverage of an ugly incident in Northern Nevada involving wild horses being trapped by state officials. The reports document the continued removal of wild horses, not by the Bureau of Land Management, but by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Adding fuel to the fire, after the wild horses are trapped they are sold through livestock auctioning where they are in danger of being purchased by kill-buyers. In recent months the public’s outcry to save wild horses from slaughter was noticed by the BLM; a policy change limiting the number of horses that can be sold to one buyer has just been announced.
LAS VEGAS — (December 12, 2012) Calls to boycott Nevada are emerging on social media following widespread coverage of an ugly incident in Northern Nevada involving wild horses being trapped by state officials. The reports document the continued removal of wild horses, not by the Bureau of Land Management, but by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Adding fuel to the fire, after the wild horses are trapped they are sold through livestock auctioning where they are in danger of being purchased by kill-buyers. In recent months the public’s outcry to save wild horses from slaughter was noticed by the BLM; a policy change limiting the number of horses that can be sold to one buyer has just been announced.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Groups Push Raúl Grijalva for Secretary of Interior Slot « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Groups Push Raúl Grijalva for Secretary of Interior Slot « Straight from the Horse's Heart
A coalition of 238 environmental, ethnic and other groups sent a letter to President Obama Monday recommending Rep. Raúl Grijalva as the next interior secretary.
Additionally, a petition on WhiteHouse.gov urging Obama to appoint Grijalva to the post had 1,474 signatures as of Monday afternoon.
Grijalva, who was considered a leading contender for the post four years ago, when Ken Salazar was appointed, could not be reached for comment.
A coalition of 238 environmental, ethnic and other groups sent a letter to President Obama Monday recommending Rep. Raúl Grijalva as the next interior secretary.
Additionally, a petition on WhiteHouse.gov urging Obama to appoint Grijalva to the post had 1,474 signatures as of Monday afternoon.
Grijalva, who was considered a leading contender for the post four years ago, when Ken Salazar was appointed, could not be reached for comment.
Paranoia Permeates Organization’s Failed Attempt to Slaughter Horses for Human Consumption « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Paranoia Permeates Organization’s Failed Attempt to Slaughter Horses for Human Consumption « Straight from the Horse's Heart
United Horsemen, which is pushing to build a horse slaughter facility outside Hermiston, Oregon, requested the city hand over all public records about the facility.
Suspicious that the city received support from the Humane Society and other animal rights groups, Dave Duquette of United Horsemen requested the records and all documents pertaining to himself and horse slaughter, including any emails on the subject.
United Horsemen, which is pushing to build a horse slaughter facility outside Hermiston, Oregon, requested the city hand over all public records about the facility.
Suspicious that the city received support from the Humane Society and other animal rights groups, Dave Duquette of United Horsemen requested the records and all documents pertaining to himself and horse slaughter, including any emails on the subject.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Guest Opinion: Wild Horse Horror « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Guest Opinion: Wild Horse Horror « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Our wild horses are on the edge of a planned extinction by the Bureau of Land Management(BLM) because it has chosen corporate socialism over the interest of the American taxpayer.
The American people must demand that the BLM stop wild horse round-ups immediately and require an independent investigation of their blatant mismanagement and betrayal of our nation’s magnificent wild mustangs. “Ken Salazar should be proud,” says filmmaker Ginger Kathrens of the Secretary of the Interior. “This is an Advisory Board that Salazar has created to manage wild horses to extinction.”
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Straight from the Wild Horse’s Mouth: A Letter to Santa « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Straight from the Wild Horse’s Mouth: A Letter to Santa « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Dear Santa-
I am an old wild stallion. I am told that I am one of the last Twin Peaks stallions. I have had a wonderful life as Mother Nature planned for me from the very day I was born. I lived the first 22 years free and wild and learned from my sire, dam, siblings and family band what was good for me to eat and where to find the fresh water springs that are hidden in the hills. I romped and played with the young colts and fillies in my extended family. Under the watchful protection of our family members, we young horses frolicked in the snow and creeks and rested in the shade of the old Juniper trees in the heat of the summer. Life was very good. I later grew to be a healthy, robust and compassionate herd stallion with beautiful loyal mares and amusing, vigorous offspring. Although I now have a good “retirement” life in a sanctuary with other displaced animals, my life in the wild was perfect for a wild one like me!
Racetrack Drugs Put Europe Off U.S. Horse Meat « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Racetrack Drugs Put Europe Off U.S. Horse Meat « Straight from the Horse's Heart
PARIS — For decades, American horses, many of them retired or damaged racehorses, have been shipped to Canada and Mexico, where it is legal to slaughter horses, and then processed and sold for consumption in Europe and beyond.
Lately, however, European food safety officials have notified Mexican and Canadian slaughterhouses of a growing concern: The meat of American racehorses may be too toxic to eat safely because the horses have been injected repeatedly with drugs.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
BLM Dances with Fall-Winter Wild Horse & Burro Roundup Schedule « Straight from the Horse's Heart
BLM Dances with Fall-Winter Wild Horse & Burro Roundup Schedule « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Several Herds Get a Stay of Capture Others Will Loose Their Freedom
Friday, December 7, 2012
Nevada Wild Horses could be Destined to Slaughter in Days « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Nevada Wild Horses could be Destined to Slaughter in Days « Straight from the Horse's Heart
“Yesterday we ran a brief story with photos of a 3 month old foal being abused at a Nevada Department of Agriculture bait trap on private property. As the day progressed Reno area advocates began to write and comment on what they had witnessed and we corrected a few errors in the story but the point and the problem never shifted or dimmed. The concern and anger generated by the photos fueled the biggest number of hits this blog has ever seen in a single day; thousands and thousands of concerned Americans logged in. Frustration is so thick you can cut it with a knife.
This, folks, is beyond serious. We at Wild Horse Freedom Federation are currently working a behind the scenes legal project to shut down the BLM‘s rapid desimation of wild horse & burros on federal public lands. We are not chasing individual roundups with TROs as they just don’t work and we have abounded access and humane care issues as, at this rate, they are only a distraction and moot as there won’t even be any wild horses if we do not stop the roundups and do so quickly. But our hearts are torn to pieces over what is happening to these Virginia range “state” horses as these captives go directly to auction and can end up in the hands of kill buyers within just a few days or weeks. This is the fear and this also the reality. These true wild horses are facing a death sentence, right now.
Please spend a few moments and read several of the comments that folks have made and then make a call or fax as outlined below. Maybe with enough heat, even from outside of the state, Nevada officials will listen and enter into productive talks, with the knowledgeable advocates who are speaking below, and seek a humane solution versus slaughtering these horses for human consumption abroad.
Thanks to all those who care and lend their voices to those who cannot speak.” ~ R.T.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Exclusive Photos: Reno Residents Riled Over NV AG Dept Wild Horse Cruelty « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Exclusive Photos: Reno Residents Riled Over NV AG Dept Wild Horse Cruelty « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Reno Wild Horse Advocates are not only outraged by the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s war against the Virgina Range horses but also the documented cruelty exhibited with the manhandling of the these wild horses upon capture.
Reno Wild Horse Advocates are not only outraged by the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s war against the Virgina Range horses but also the documented cruelty exhibited with the manhandling of the these wild horses upon capture.
Billings jury finds Leachman guilty on 5 counts of Horse Abuse « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Billings jury finds Leachman guilty on 5 counts of Horse Abuse « Straight from the Horse's Heart
BILLINGS – After the longest trial in Yellowstone County Justice Court history, a jury found Billings livestock breeder James Leachman guilty on Tuesday evening of all five counts of abusing his horses.
BILLINGS – After the longest trial in Yellowstone County Justice Court history, a jury found Billings livestock breeder James Leachman guilty on Tuesday evening of all five counts of abusing his horses.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Infamous BLM Advisory Board Wild Horse Hater Tries to Spin the Truth « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Infamous BLM Advisory Board Wild Horse Hater Tries to Spin the Truth « Straight from the Horse's Heart
“Callie Hendrickson is a member of the Colorado Cow Club that has partnered with the BLM in it’s effort to zero out the West Douglas herd in northwest Colorado. Wild Horse Freedom Federation, the Colorado Wild Horse and Burro Coalition, the Cloud Foundation, Front Range Equine Rescue, Habitat for Horses and private citizen plaintiffs have been responsible for keeping the West Douglas horses free. To date, this has been an unprecedented success but a MEMBER of the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board is active in trying to end, forever, the existence of this herd. That speaks volumes to the “stacked deck” theory of the BLM’s Board. Many thanks to our plaintiffs, donors and sponsors for supporting this TRUE and LEGITIMATE win by these unified, registered 501(c)3 organizations. The horses of West Douglas run free thanks to your concern” ~ R.T.
“Callie Hendrickson is a member of the Colorado Cow Club that has partnered with the BLM in it’s effort to zero out the West Douglas herd in northwest Colorado. Wild Horse Freedom Federation, the Colorado Wild Horse and Burro Coalition, the Cloud Foundation, Front Range Equine Rescue, Habitat for Horses and private citizen plaintiffs have been responsible for keeping the West Douglas horses free. To date, this has been an unprecedented success but a MEMBER of the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board is active in trying to end, forever, the existence of this herd. That speaks volumes to the “stacked deck” theory of the BLM’s Board. Many thanks to our plaintiffs, donors and sponsors for supporting this TRUE and LEGITIMATE win by these unified, registered 501(c)3 organizations. The horses of West Douglas run free thanks to your concern” ~ R.T.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Reprint: Madeleine Pickens PRAISES Salazar Wild Horse Plan « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Reprint: Madeleine Pickens PRAISES Salazar Wild Horse Plan « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Madeline Pickens, who has been promoting the set-up of a million-acre wildlife reserve to rehome captive wild horses, has praised the latest plan on the table to manage mustangs.
Madeline Pickens, who has been promoting the set-up of a million-acre wildlife reserve to rehome captive wild horses, has praised the latest plan on the table to manage mustangs.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Public Funds to Pay for Pickens Desert Equine Disneyland Study « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Public Funds to Pay for Pickens Desert Equine Disneyland Study « Straight from the Horse's Heart
“This is a case where dumb meets dumber. Maddy Pickens trying to build a petting zoo for castrated BLM geldings calling them wild horses and in so doing condemns the true wild horses on 3 HMAs while the local rubes don’t know the difference between a horse and a jack rabbit (most consider the six grade to be their Senior Year, and it shows). Personally, I believe that they deserve each other. It’s disgusting!!!” ~ R.T.
“This is a case where dumb meets dumber. Maddy Pickens trying to build a petting zoo for castrated BLM geldings calling them wild horses and in so doing condemns the true wild horses on 3 HMAs while the local rubes don’t know the difference between a horse and a jack rabbit (most consider the six grade to be their Senior Year, and it shows). Personally, I believe that they deserve each other. It’s disgusting!!!” ~ R.T.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Wild Mustang Robin: “Merry Christmas Mr. President” « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Mustang Robin: “Merry Christmas Mr. President” « Straight from the Horse's Heart
LAS VEGAS — (November 28, 2012) The BLM isn’t the only government organization putting wild horses in danger of slaughter. Today seven horses captured in Lyon County are in danger of being auctioned to people who can sell them to slaughter bringing the total to over 125 auctioned since July!
LAS VEGAS — (November 28, 2012) The BLM isn’t the only government organization putting wild horses in danger of slaughter. Today seven horses captured in Lyon County are in danger of being auctioned to people who can sell them to slaughter bringing the total to over 125 auctioned since July!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
2010 Owyhee Wild Horse Roundup Reboot ~ Cloud Foundation Denied Access to Observe « Straight from the Horse's Heart
2010 Owyhee Wild Horse Roundup Reboot ~ Cloud Foundation Denied Access to Observe « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Tags: BLM, Bureau of Land Management, Owyhee, Public land, The Cloud Foundation, Wild Horse
2010 Owyhee Wild Horse Roundup Reboot ~ Cloud Foundation Denied Access to Observe
Posted: November 27, 2012 by R.T. Fitch in Horse News, Wild Horses/MustangsTags: BLM, Bureau of Land Management, Owyhee, Public land, The Cloud Foundation, Wild Horse
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Cloud Foundation Press Release ~ Tuesday, July 20th 2010
It’s Happening AGAIN, Monday November 27, 2012
Remember the History and Never Forget!
PLEASE OPPOSE BLM’S DEVASTATING PLAN FOR WYOMING’S RED DESERT WILD HORSES « Straight from the Horse's Heart
PLEASE OPPOSE BLM’S DEVASTATING PLAN FOR WYOMING’S RED DESERT WILD HORSES « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Taking its marching orders from Wyoming’s powerful livestock industry, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning the second roundup in less than three years of wild horses living in the Adobe Town and Salt Wells Creek Herd Management Areas (HMAs) in Wyoming’s pristine Red Desert region. The 1.5 million-acre public land area is managed as a complex due to wild horse movements between the two HMAs. The roundup is proceeding despite the fact that the Adobe Town HMA is substantially below the low end of the Allowable Management Level (AML) of 610 – 800 horses. Even more disturbing, the BLM intends to remove all wild horses on “private land or checkerboard land within the Rock Springs Office portion of the HMA.” Since the majority of the Salt Wells HMA is “checkerboard” (alternating public and private land parcels), and since the wild horses living there cannot tell the difference between public and private land, this raises the alarming possiblity that the entire HMA will be zeroed out!
Taking its marching orders from Wyoming’s powerful livestock industry, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning the second roundup in less than three years of wild horses living in the Adobe Town and Salt Wells Creek Herd Management Areas (HMAs) in Wyoming’s pristine Red Desert region. The 1.5 million-acre public land area is managed as a complex due to wild horse movements between the two HMAs. The roundup is proceeding despite the fact that the Adobe Town HMA is substantially below the low end of the Allowable Management Level (AML) of 610 – 800 horses. Even more disturbing, the BLM intends to remove all wild horses on “private land or checkerboard land within the Rock Springs Office portion of the HMA.” Since the majority of the Salt Wells HMA is “checkerboard” (alternating public and private land parcels), and since the wild horses living there cannot tell the difference between public and private land, this raises the alarming possiblity that the entire HMA will be zeroed out!
Sunday, November 25, 2012
The Christmas Gift that Clip-Clops it’s Way into the Hearts of Urban Horse Lovers « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The Christmas Gift that Clip-Clops it’s Way into the Hearts of Urban Horse Lovers « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Today is “Feel Good Sunday” here at Straight from the Horses Heart and being that it is the Thanksgiving weekend I was planning on writing a heart tugging, gut wrenching commentary on all that we have to be thankful for but instead I am going to reserve my right to remain immature, over-the-top and completely socially unacceptable by sharing with you something that I dug up on the web that might just fit into your Christmas shopping list. It is Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and what ever else, isn’t it?
Today is “Feel Good Sunday” here at Straight from the Horses Heart and being that it is the Thanksgiving weekend I was planning on writing a heart tugging, gut wrenching commentary on all that we have to be thankful for but instead I am going to reserve my right to remain immature, over-the-top and completely socially unacceptable by sharing with you something that I dug up on the web that might just fit into your Christmas shopping list. It is Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and what ever else, isn’t it?
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Salazar’s Ties to Wild Horse Slaughter Buyer Questioned « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Salazar’s Ties to Wild Horse Slaughter Buyer Questioned « Straight from the Horse's Heart
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Department of the Interior Ken Salazar’s relationship with a Colorado man who worked for his family’s farm and who is under federal investigation for allegedly selling American wild horses to Mexican slaughter houses came under scrutiny this week.
Tommy D. Davis, a livestock hauler from La Jara and former independent contractor at the Salazar family farm in nearby Manassa, has been the largest single purchaser of wild horses from the federal government since 2009.
All but 36 of Davis’ 1,777 purchases coincide with Salazar’s tenure as Interior secretary, now in its fourth year.
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Department of the Interior Ken Salazar’s relationship with a Colorado man who worked for his family’s farm and who is under federal investigation for allegedly selling American wild horses to Mexican slaughter houses came under scrutiny this week.
Tommy D. Davis, a livestock hauler from La Jara and former independent contractor at the Salazar family farm in nearby Manassa, has been the largest single purchaser of wild horses from the federal government since 2009.
All but 36 of Davis’ 1,777 purchases coincide with Salazar’s tenure as Interior secretary, now in its fourth year.
Detroit Police Ask Students to Name New Horse « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Detroit Police Ask Students to Name New Horse « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Detroit — Wynn, Elmo, Baby and Tiny have a companion with no name, and police are asking Detroit Public Schools students for help.
The Detroit Police Mounted Unit’s latest addition is a chestnut Selle Francais gelding formerly named Korus. The animal was donated in May 2011, by Denise Lutz, wife of retired automotive executive Bob Lutz, both of whom were instrumental in resurrecting the unit after it was disbanded in 2005 for budgetary reasons.
Detroit — Wynn, Elmo, Baby and Tiny have a companion with no name, and police are asking Detroit Public Schools students for help.
The Detroit Police Mounted Unit’s latest addition is a chestnut Selle Francais gelding formerly named Korus. The animal was donated in May 2011, by Denise Lutz, wife of retired automotive executive Bob Lutz, both of whom were instrumental in resurrecting the unit after it was disbanded in 2005 for budgetary reasons.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
45 Seconds of Thanksgiving from Wild Mustang Robin « Straight from the Horse's Heart
45 Seconds of Thanksgiving from Wild Mustang Robin « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Mustang Robin shares a special Thanksgiving for the success of the initial presentation of 113,526 signatures to senior BLM officials at the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board in October.
Wild Mustang Robin shares a special Thanksgiving for the success of the initial presentation of 113,526 signatures to senior BLM officials at the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board in October.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Update: Happy Holidays for the Twin Peaks Wild Horses and Burros « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Update: Happy Holidays for the Twin Peaks Wild Horses and Burros « Straight from the Horse's Heart
BLM, Eagle Lake announced today (Nov 20) that the proposal to remove 600 wild horses plus burros from the Twin Peaks HERD Management Area has been temporarily cancelled!
BLM, Eagle Lake announced today (Nov 20) that the proposal to remove 600 wild horses plus burros from the Twin Peaks HERD Management Area has been temporarily cancelled!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
SCI Gloats Over Calif/Nevada Wild Horse Disaster « Straight from the Horse's Heart
SCI Gloats Over Calif/Nevada Wild Horse Disaster « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Washington –-(Ammoland.com)- Safari Club International (SCI) defeated the animal rights group In Defense of Animals in a major court battle over management of feral populations of horses in accordance with federal law.
On November 15, 2012, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California rejected the horse groups’ claims that the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) gather of the excess wild horses and burros violated federal law.
Hunting Club Shows Disdain for Native Wild Equines
SCI has a “thing” against wild horses and burros
On November 15, 2012, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California rejected the horse groups’ claims that the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) gather of the excess wild horses and burros violated federal law.
Monday, November 19, 2012
AA Investigation: Mexico Horse Slaughter Plants Continue to be Non-Compliant with EU Standards « Straight from the Horse's Heart
AA Investigation: Mexico Horse Slaughter Plants Continue to be Non-Compliant with EU Standards « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Animals’ Angels investigators observed harsh conditions in EU approved Mexican slaughterhouses during an intensive investigation conducted in September 2012. The goal of this follow up investigation was to check if any improvements had been made since the 2007/2008 investigations had revealed abhorrent conditions. Animal welfare investigators are accustomed to observing the most egregious treatment of animals. Even the slightest improvements are welcome, but do not bring a cease fire to the battle for humane treatment of all animals transported to slaughter.
Animals’ Angels investigators observed harsh conditions in EU approved Mexican slaughterhouses during an intensive investigation conducted in September 2012. The goal of this follow up investigation was to check if any improvements had been made since the 2007/2008 investigations had revealed abhorrent conditions. Animal welfare investigators are accustomed to observing the most egregious treatment of animals. Even the slightest improvements are welcome, but do not bring a cease fire to the battle for humane treatment of all animals transported to slaughter.
Nevada Wild Horse Advocates Take Steps to Protect Virginia Range Herd « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Nevada Wild Horse Advocates Take Steps to Protect Virginia Range Herd « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild horse advocates turned out yesterday (Saturday, 11/17) to build a fence to reduce horse crossings on US-50 at the Santa Maria Ranch subdivision in Dayton, NV.
Wild horse advocates turned out yesterday (Saturday, 11/17) to build a fence to reduce horse crossings on US-50 at the Santa Maria Ranch subdivision in Dayton, NV.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
DoI Secretary Salazar Punches Wild Horse in the Mouth « Straight from the Horse's Heart
DoI Secretary Salazar Punches Wild Horse in the Mouth « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HOUSTON (SFTHH) – At a recent equine charity event in southeast Texas Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ken Salazar, reportedly punched a wild horse in the mouth and rendered him unconscious in front of a herd of witnesses.
HOUSTON (SFTHH) – At a recent equine charity event in southeast Texas Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ken Salazar, reportedly punched a wild horse in the mouth and rendered him unconscious in front of a herd of witnesses.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Colorado DA Opens Up Wild Horse Slaughter Probe « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Colorado DA Opens Up Wild Horse Slaughter Probe « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Colorado District Attorney David Mahonee said said in an interview for the Pueblo Chieftain on Thursday that he had opened an investigation into whether Tom Davis, who buys large quantities of wild horses from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), had illegally shipped the animals across the state line.
Colorado District Attorney David Mahonee said said in an interview for the Pueblo Chieftain on Thursday that he had opened an investigation into whether Tom Davis, who buys large quantities of wild horses from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), had illegally shipped the animals across the state line.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Wild Horses and Sage Grouse: BLM Can’t Tell the Difference « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horses and Sage Grouse: BLM Can’t Tell the Difference « Straight from the Horse's Heart
In a Freedom of Information Act response that includes resumes of the crew of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contractor Sun J Livestock, Inc., whose actions sparked a notorious internal investigation (AKA cover-up), it seems the BLM’s contractor hired a sub-contractor that is grossly under-qualified.
In a Freedom of Information Act response that includes resumes of the crew of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contractor Sun J Livestock, Inc., whose actions sparked a notorious internal investigation (AKA cover-up), it seems the BLM’s contractor hired a sub-contractor that is grossly under-qualified.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Obama’s Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar Threatens Violence over Wild Horse Slaughter Story « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Obama’s Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar Threatens Violence over Wild Horse Slaughter Story « Straight from the Horse's Heart
On Election Day, at an enthusiastic gathering of Obama supporters in Fountain, Colorado; Dave Philips, a reporter for the Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph, had just finished an interview with Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar about his controversial policies for managing America’s wild horse populations. Just after Secretary Salazar answered final questions about the future safety of wild horses and he turned to leave the interview, he unexpectedly approached Phillips and told him, “If you set me up like this again, I’ll punch you out.” Standing nearby was Ginger Kathrens, Executive Director of the Cloud Foundation, a Colorado-based wild horse advocacy organization. “I was stunned by the Secretary’s rude and clearly hostile comment toward Dave,” said Kathrens.
On Election Day, at an enthusiastic gathering of Obama supporters in Fountain, Colorado; Dave Philips, a reporter for the Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph, had just finished an interview with Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar about his controversial policies for managing America’s wild horse populations. Just after Secretary Salazar answered final questions about the future safety of wild horses and he turned to leave the interview, he unexpectedly approached Phillips and told him, “If you set me up like this again, I’ll punch you out.” Standing nearby was Ginger Kathrens, Executive Director of the Cloud Foundation, a Colorado-based wild horse advocacy organization. “I was stunned by the Secretary’s rude and clearly hostile comment toward Dave,” said Kathrens.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Veteran’s Day: Sgt. Reckless – the Real War Horse « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Veteran’s Day: Sgt. Reckless – the Real War Horse « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The story of Reckless is not only remarkable – it is unusual. And once you learn about her, you will see why the Marine Corps not only fell in love with her – but honored her and promoted her every chance they got. And it wasn’t just the Marines that served with her in the trenches that honored her – her last promotion to Staff Sergeant was by Gen. Randolph McC Pate – the Commandant of the entire Marine Corps. You can’t get higher than that in the Marines.
The story of Reckless is not only remarkable – it is unusual. And once you learn about her, you will see why the Marine Corps not only fell in love with her – but honored her and promoted her every chance they got. And it wasn’t just the Marines that served with her in the trenches that honored her – her last promotion to Staff Sergeant was by Gen. Randolph McC Pate – the Commandant of the entire Marine Corps. You can’t get higher than that in the Marines.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
BLM Reneges on Promise to Return Native Wild Horses to their Rightful Range « Straight from the Horse's Heart
BLM Reneges on Promise to Return Native Wild Horses to their Rightful Range « Straight from the Horse's Heart
As predicted by many wild horse and burro advocates the BLM has decided to keep and forever imprison the wild horses it has stampeded and captured in the Nevada Wassuk Herd Management area under the guise of an “emergency” and a trumped up excuse that it is for the benefit of the horses.
As predicted by many wild horse and burro advocates the BLM has decided to keep and forever imprison the wild horses it has stampeded and captured in the Nevada Wassuk Herd Management area under the guise of an “emergency” and a trumped up excuse that it is for the benefit of the horses.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Video Update: Wild Horse Protection Groups Hold Press Conference at BLM Board Meeting « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Video Update: Wild Horse Protection Groups Hold Press Conference at BLM Board Meeting « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Equine Welfare Groups Demand Investigation into BLM Wild Horse Slaughter Sales
Monday, November 5, 2012
Are Our Horses Better Off Than They Were Four Years Ago? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Are Our Horses Better Off Than They Were Four Years Ago? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
We are late in publishing a commentary, today, because one of the cardinal rules of this blog has been to avoid discussion on both politics and religion with good reasoning; the above two issues are personal, intimate and to many very private. I have delayed posting so that Terry, my truly better half, could weigh in on my commentary and I do feel that I owe this readership a word or two, we are family. I believe I am now at edit number seventeen under Terry’s direction.
We are late in publishing a commentary, today, because one of the cardinal rules of this blog has been to avoid discussion on both politics and religion with good reasoning; the above two issues are personal, intimate and to many very private. I have delayed posting so that Terry, my truly better half, could weigh in on my commentary and I do feel that I owe this readership a word or two, we are family. I believe I am now at edit number seventeen under Terry’s direction.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Eleven Year Old Demands Halt to BLM Wild Horse & Burro Roundups While Slaughter Investigation Ensues « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Eleven Year Old Demands Halt to BLM Wild Horse & Burro Roundups While Slaughter Investigation Ensues « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Eleven year old Robin Warren started a petition on Change.org, see below, where she has asked others to join her in demanding that the reckless and deadly BLM wild horse and burro roundups stop while an external investigation is launched to find out why the BLM sold over 1,700 captured wild horses to a known kill buyer, and neighbor to Ken Salazar, for slaughter in Mexico. That singular petition and the response it garnered moved Ginger Kathrens of the Cloud Foundation and Terry and myself with Wild Horse Freedom Federation to such an extent that the Cloud Foundation funded the printing of 113, 526 signatures, over 800 pages, and I laid aside my prepared three minute speech to the board to, instead, read Robin’s letter while Ginger and Terry laid the massive pile of signatures on the table in front of the board and WH&B manager Joan Goifoyle. It was dynamic and if anyone missed the point they were brain dead…then again, it was the advisory board and the BLM.
Eleven year old Robin Warren started a petition on Change.org, see below, where she has asked others to join her in demanding that the reckless and deadly BLM wild horse and burro roundups stop while an external investigation is launched to find out why the BLM sold over 1,700 captured wild horses to a known kill buyer, and neighbor to Ken Salazar, for slaughter in Mexico. That singular petition and the response it garnered moved Ginger Kathrens of the Cloud Foundation and Terry and myself with Wild Horse Freedom Federation to such an extent that the Cloud Foundation funded the printing of 113, 526 signatures, over 800 pages, and I laid aside my prepared three minute speech to the board to, instead, read Robin’s letter while Ginger and Terry laid the massive pile of signatures on the table in front of the board and WH&B manager Joan Goifoyle. It was dynamic and if anyone missed the point they were brain dead…then again, it was the advisory board and the BLM.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Breaking News: BLM Plans Covert Elimination of NE California Wild Horse & Burro Herd « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Breaking News: BLM Plans Covert Elimination of NE California Wild Horse & Burro Herd « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Reeling from violent helicopter stampedes and a range fire allegedly allowed to burn by the BLM the remaining native wild horses and burros of Twin Peaks will be removed by the out of control Bureau of Land Management (BLM) using the pretense of an “emergency” which allows the feds to side step current legal actions and circumvent required public comment.
Reeling from violent helicopter stampedes and a range fire allegedly allowed to burn by the BLM the remaining native wild horses and burros of Twin Peaks will be removed by the out of control Bureau of Land Management (BLM) using the pretense of an “emergency” which allows the feds to side step current legal actions and circumvent required public comment.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
“Special Interest” Advisory Board to BLM: Private Cattle and Sheep Stay, Wild Horse Ovaries Gotta Go « Straight from the Horse's Heart
“Special Interest” Advisory Board to BLM: Private Cattle and Sheep Stay, Wild Horse Ovaries Gotta Go « Straight from the Horse's Heart
t’s over and the fat mare has sung; one and a half days of butt hurting, ear numbing, mind bending postulating and deliberation by the BLM’s “Special Interests” Advisory Board Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT with the heaviest “take away” being the board’s recommendation that the BLM remove the ovaries of wild mares in the field to head off the “bus going off the cliff.” That ain’t going to be pretty, folks (the ovary thing not the bus scenario)
t’s over and the fat mare has sung; one and a half days of butt hurting, ear numbing, mind bending postulating and deliberation by the BLM’s “Special Interests” Advisory Board Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT with the heaviest “take away” being the board’s recommendation that the BLM remove the ovaries of wild mares in the field to head off the “bus going off the cliff.” That ain’t going to be pretty, folks (the ovary thing not the bus scenario)
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Investigation Underway in Possibly Illegal Shipment of Wild Horses to Slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Investigation Underway in Possibly Illegal Shipment of Wild Horses to Slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
SALT LAKE CITY — An investigation is underway to find out if 17 hundred wild horses were illegally shipped off to slaughter.
That number was confirmed for the first time today amidst demands for an immediate halt to roundups on public land.
Wild horse lovers accuse the BLM of driving them to extinction while turning a blind eye to their slaughter for horse meat. The BLM countered they’re stepping up roundups because the horses are facing disaster.
SALT LAKE CITY — An investigation is underway to find out if 17 hundred wild horses were illegally shipped off to slaughter.
That number was confirmed for the first time today amidst demands for an immediate halt to roundups on public land.
Wild horse lovers accuse the BLM of driving them to extinction while turning a blind eye to their slaughter for horse meat. The BLM countered they’re stepping up roundups because the horses are facing disaster.
BLM Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board Member Endorses Horse Slaughter during Public Session « Straight from the Horse's Heart
BLM Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board Member Endorses Horse Slaughter during Public Session « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Salt Lake (SFTHH) – During a tense first day of the BLM’s Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board meeting, being held in Salt Lake City UT, board member Jim Stephenson shocked the attendees by closing the session with the final comment that he believes that the answer to appropriate management of federally protected wild horses and burros is the “slaughter market“.
Salt Lake (SFTHH) – During a tense first day of the BLM’s Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board meeting, being held in Salt Lake City UT, board member Jim Stephenson shocked the attendees by closing the session with the final comment that he believes that the answer to appropriate management of federally protected wild horses and burros is the “slaughter market“.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Wild Horse & Burro Preservation Groups Announce Salt Lake City Press Conference to Call for Immediate Investigation of BLM “Slaughtergate” Allegations « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse & Burro Preservation Groups Announce Salt Lake City Press Conference to Call for Immediate Investigation of BLM “Slaughtergate” Allegations « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Salt Lake City, UT (October 27, 2012) – The Cloud Foundation, Respect4Horses and Wild Horse Freedom Federation will hold a special press conference on the current state of America’s mismanaged wild horses and burros. The groups are calling for a halt to all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roundups that are destroying the last of America’s wild herds at enormous and escalating taxpayer expense and an immediate investigation into credible allegations where stockpiled wild horses and burros are being sold to known kill buyers for eventual slaughter for human consumption abroad.
Salt Lake City, UT (October 27, 2012) – The Cloud Foundation, Respect4Horses and Wild Horse Freedom Federation will hold a special press conference on the current state of America’s mismanaged wild horses and burros. The groups are calling for a halt to all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roundups that are destroying the last of America’s wild herds at enormous and escalating taxpayer expense and an immediate investigation into credible allegations where stockpiled wild horses and burros are being sold to known kill buyers for eventual slaughter for human consumption abroad.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Update: Wild Horse & Burro Advocate Letters Reach President Obama via Congressman Jim Moran « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Update: Wild Horse & Burro Advocate Letters Reach President Obama via Congressman Jim Moran « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Over 15,000 letters from concerned individuals from around the world crying out for the cessation of the costly and devastating Bureau of Land Management‘s (BLM) relentless roundups of federally protected American wild horses and burros reached the desk of President Obama during the first week of October thanks to the facilitation of Virginia’s Congressman Jim Moran and equine advocacy groups, Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF), Habitat for Horses (HfH) and The Cloud Foundation (TCF) and many others.
Over 15,000 letters from concerned individuals from around the world crying out for the cessation of the costly and devastating Bureau of Land Management‘s (BLM) relentless roundups of federally protected American wild horses and burros reached the desk of President Obama during the first week of October thanks to the facilitation of Virginia’s Congressman Jim Moran and equine advocacy groups, Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF), Habitat for Horses (HfH) and The Cloud Foundation (TCF) and many others.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Goicoechea Racked Up $674,591 Dinner Check at the BLM Wild Horse & Burro Trough « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Goicoechea Racked Up $674,591 Dinner Check at the BLM Wild Horse & Burro Trough « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Independent American state senate candidate Janine Hansen charged today that Republican District 19 opponent Assemblyman Pete Goicoechea has a “startling conflict” in representing rural taxpayers after learning the Eureka rancher has received $674,591 for “Wildhorse/Burro Control Services” from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Independent American state senate candidate Janine Hansen charged today that Republican District 19 opponent Assemblyman Pete Goicoechea has a “startling conflict” in representing rural taxpayers after learning the Eureka rancher has received $674,591 for “Wildhorse/Burro Control Services” from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Horse slaughter; is it on or off the table? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Horse slaughter; is it on or off the table? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
On Thursday Oct 11th the European Commission published a report, which evaluates the operation of controls over the production of horsemeat for export to the European Union. This is the report:
On Friday Oct 12th Canadian and Mexican horse slaughter plants temporarily shut down, reportedly because of failure of compliance with these European food safety standards on one or more shipments that arrived in France.
On Thursday Oct 11th the European Commission published a report, which evaluates the operation of controls over the production of horsemeat for export to the European Union. This is the report:
On Friday Oct 12th Canadian and Mexican horse slaughter plants temporarily shut down, reportedly because of failure of compliance with these European food safety standards on one or more shipments that arrived in France.
ASPCA recognizes boy’s efforts in opposing horse slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
ASPCA recognizes boy’s efforts in opposing horse slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
A 10-year-old boy’s efforts in opposing horse slaughter have earned him the “Kid of the Year” award from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
A 10-year-old boy’s efforts in opposing horse slaughter have earned him the “Kid of the Year” award from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Video: Canadian Agency Again Fails to Enforce Regulations for Shipping Live Horses to Japan « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Video: Canadian Agency Again Fails to Enforce Regulations for Shipping Live Horses to Japan « Straight from the Horse's Heart
October 18, 2012, Calgary, AB – Footage taken of Alberta horses being shipped live to Japan for slaughter shows that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is violating their own standards set forth in the Health of Animals Regulations. The Regulations prohibit the transportation of all animals under conditions that would expose the animals to undue injury or suffering.
October 18, 2012, Calgary, AB – Footage taken of Alberta horses being shipped live to Japan for slaughter shows that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is violating their own standards set forth in the Health of Animals Regulations. The Regulations prohibit the transportation of all animals under conditions that would expose the animals to undue injury or suffering.
Equine Welfare Groups Seek Investigation Tips from North American Public « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Equine Welfare Groups Seek Investigation Tips from North American Public « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Equine Welfare Alliance and Wild Horse Freedom Federation have partnered in bringing a team of certified Investigators into our program so that we can jointly work together to shine the light of documented truth upon the bloody trade of kill buyers transporting American horses across our borders and the BLM’s continued cruel roundups and ultimate sale of our national icons to the very same kill buyers that haunt auctions, race tracks and unattended pastures of everyday horse owners.
Equine Welfare Alliance and Wild Horse Freedom Federation have partnered in bringing a team of certified Investigators into our program so that we can jointly work together to shine the light of documented truth upon the bloody trade of kill buyers transporting American horses across our borders and the BLM’s continued cruel roundups and ultimate sale of our national icons to the very same kill buyers that haunt auctions, race tracks and unattended pastures of everyday horse owners.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Business as Usual for Slaughtering American Horses in Canada Begins Again « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Business as Usual for Slaughtering American Horses in Canada Begins Again « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The temporary shutdown of Canadian horse slaughter early Friday morning still has not produced any definitive reasons as to why American horses were turned away and their brokers, killbuyers, and drivers told to go home. The ban on horse slaughter however was short lived. On Monday, Canada’s horse slaughter plants announced they will be open for business again by Tuesday.
The temporary shutdown of Canadian horse slaughter early Friday morning still has not produced any definitive reasons as to why American horses were turned away and their brokers, killbuyers, and drivers told to go home. The ban on horse slaughter however was short lived. On Monday, Canada’s horse slaughter plants announced they will be open for business again by Tuesday.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Let the Killing of America’s Horses Resume! « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Let the Killing of America’s Horses Resume! « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Jerry Finch and I conversed on the fact that over the weekend reality seem to pale and fall out of focus every time we allowed our hearts and minds to slip over the edge into considering that the ban on bloody horse slaughter was permanent, that it would stick and lives would forever be changed for the better. Jerry was up early on Monday morning and I was half a world away up late on Monday night awaiting some sort of word out of the EU explaining the ban and giving details to current conditions.
Jerry Finch and I conversed on the fact that over the weekend reality seem to pale and fall out of focus every time we allowed our hearts and minds to slip over the edge into considering that the ban on bloody horse slaughter was permanent, that it would stick and lives would forever be changed for the better. Jerry was up early on Monday morning and I was half a world away up late on Monday night awaiting some sort of word out of the EU explaining the ban and giving details to current conditions.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Canada Closes its Slaughterhouse Doors to American Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Canada Closes its Slaughterhouse Doors to American Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Horse dealers and “killbuyers” arriving with their trucks filled with American horses slated to be slaughtered in Canada for their meat were told early Friday morning to take their horses and go home. According to the Equine Welfare Alliance, New Holland Auction in Pennsylvania, Sugarcreek Auction in Ohio, and Shipshewana Auction in Indiana all confirmed rumors that although the Canadian borders were open, the trucks were turned away as they arrived at the slaughterhouses.
Horse dealers and “killbuyers” arriving with their trucks filled with American horses slated to be slaughtered in Canada for their meat were told early Friday morning to take their horses and go home. According to the Equine Welfare Alliance, New Holland Auction in Pennsylvania, Sugarcreek Auction in Ohio, and Shipshewana Auction in Indiana all confirmed rumors that although the Canadian borders were open, the trucks were turned away as they arrived at the slaughterhouses.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
DRF: Canada Stops Accepting U.S. Horses for Slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
DRF: Canada Stops Accepting U.S. Horses for Slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The United States market for slaughter horses was thrown into confusion Friday after slaughterhouses in Canada appeared to have closed their doors abruptly to U.S. horses, according to slaughter buyers, lower-market horse dealers, and the auctions they frequent.
The United States market for slaughter horses was thrown into confusion Friday after slaughterhouses in Canada appeared to have closed their doors abruptly to U.S. horses, according to slaughter buyers, lower-market horse dealers, and the auctions they frequent.
Update: Horse Slaughter Grinds to a Halt « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Update: Horse Slaughter Grinds to a Halt « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Jerry Finch (Habitat for Horses) reached HSUS and ASPCA last night and they are on stand-by. Our main concern right now is the horses stuck in the pipeline. We are asking our rescues to be on stand-by and those that can provide assistance should we start pulling horses – i.e. vets, supplies, trailers, etc.
Jerry Finch (Habitat for Horses) reached HSUS and ASPCA last night and they are on stand-by. Our main concern right now is the horses stuck in the pipeline. We are asking our rescues to be on stand-by and those that can provide assistance should we start pulling horses – i.e. vets, supplies, trailers, etc.
Friday, October 12, 2012
CONFUSION REINS AS CANADIAN SLAUGHTER PLANTS HALT IMPORT OF US HORSES « Straight from the Horse's Heart
CONFUSION REINS AS CANADIAN SLAUGHTER PLANTS HALT IMPORT OF US HORSES « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Chicago (EWA) – US horses are no longer being accepted by Canadian horse slaughter plants, according to multiple sources. Kevin Lambright with the Shipshewana auction in Indiana confirmed reports that they have discontinued loose (slaughter) horse sales for an indefinite period of time.
Chicago (EWA) – US horses are no longer being accepted by Canadian horse slaughter plants, according to multiple sources. Kevin Lambright with the Shipshewana auction in Indiana confirmed reports that they have discontinued loose (slaughter) horse sales for an indefinite period of time.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Twin Peaks Rush Creek Wild Fire Report: Where are All the Wild Horses and Burros? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Twin Peaks Rush Creek Wild Fire Report: Where are All the Wild Horses and Burros? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
A wildfire started on Sunday, August 12th, 2012 from an apparent lightning strike and by the time it was contained on August 30th it had burned over 315,577 acres in California’s largest legally designated Wild Horse and Burro Herd Management Area, Twin Peaks. Craig Downer, Wildlife Ecologist and “Grandma” Gregg, Environmental Researcher are experienced wild horse and burro observers and both familiar with the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area where the majority of the three days were spent searching for Wild Horses and Burros and documenting the extent of the fire damage. Over 22 hours and 114 miles covered plus hikes into some remote off-road areas. Travels included many stops to search with binoculars to look for any signs of wildlife – dead or alive. Any live large and medium animals would be easier to locate in the burned areas due to lack of forage cover and any dead animals would be more difficult to find because of the grey-black color of the burned landscape. During our three long days of traveling through the Wild Horse and Burro Herd Management Area we only found 22 wild horses and 3 burros.
A wildfire started on Sunday, August 12th, 2012 from an apparent lightning strike and by the time it was contained on August 30th it had burned over 315,577 acres in California’s largest legally designated Wild Horse and Burro Herd Management Area, Twin Peaks. Craig Downer, Wildlife Ecologist and “Grandma” Gregg, Environmental Researcher are experienced wild horse and burro observers and both familiar with the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area where the majority of the three days were spent searching for Wild Horses and Burros and documenting the extent of the fire damage. Over 22 hours and 114 miles covered plus hikes into some remote off-road areas. Travels included many stops to search with binoculars to look for any signs of wildlife – dead or alive. Any live large and medium animals would be easier to locate in the burned areas due to lack of forage cover and any dead animals would be more difficult to find because of the grey-black color of the burned landscape. During our three long days of traveling through the Wild Horse and Burro Herd Management Area we only found 22 wild horses and 3 burros.
Oregon Town Doesn’t Want Horse Slaughter Plant on Its Doorstep « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Oregon Town Doesn’t Want Horse Slaughter Plant on Its Doorstep « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HERMISTON — Once wide open to virtually any industry that promised payrolls and jobs, the eastern Oregon town of Hermiston is taking a stand against the latest business poised to land on its doorstep.
HERMISTON — Once wide open to virtually any industry that promised payrolls and jobs, the eastern Oregon town of Hermiston is taking a stand against the latest business poised to land on its doorstep.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Dignity for Wild Horses?!?!? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Dignity for Wild Horses?!?!? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Sorry folks, while researching for an uplifting equine related story to share with all of you, today, I came across a post in the Denver Post that I thought was the ticket. I was reading along, enjoying the poignant and accurate equine accolades and out of nowhere a freight train ran over me and left me crumpled, seathing and speechless on my office floor. Nuff said, I will let you read on but the DP is getting to be a bit of a pain in the ass.
Sorry folks, while researching for an uplifting equine related story to share with all of you, today, I came across a post in the Denver Post that I thought was the ticket. I was reading along, enjoying the poignant and accurate equine accolades and out of nowhere a freight train ran over me and left me crumpled, seathing and speechless on my office floor. Nuff said, I will let you read on but the DP is getting to be a bit of a pain in the ass.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
BLM Sets Date for National Wild Horse & Burro “Special Interests” Advisory Board « Straight from the Horse's Heart
BLM Sets Date for National Wild Horse & Burro “Special Interests” Advisory Board « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Hand Picked Hunting, Grazing and Pro-Slaughter Reps. Meet to Plot Extinction of Native Wild Equines
Friday, October 5, 2012
Outcry Slaughters Plan to Put Horse on a New York Menu « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Outcry Slaughters Plan to Put Horse on a New York Menu « Straight from the Horse's Heart
M. Wells Dinette, the highly anticipated reincarnation inside MoMA PS1 of a celebrated Queens restaurant, has been open for only five days, but its chef and owners have already removed a controversial item planned for the menu.
The restaurant’s chef and co-owner, Hugue Dufour, said Thursday that he would not serve horse meat tartare, in response to outrage from animal rights advocates and concern about legal ramifications from health officials.
M. Wells Dinette, the highly anticipated reincarnation inside MoMA PS1 of a celebrated Queens restaurant, has been open for only five days, but its chef and owners have already removed a controversial item planned for the menu.
The restaurant’s chef and co-owner, Hugue Dufour, said Thursday that he would not serve horse meat tartare, in response to outrage from animal rights advocates and concern about legal ramifications from health officials.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Video: Wild Horses Killed on First Day of BLM Brutal Assault « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Video: Wild Horses Killed on First Day of BLM Brutal Assault « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Graphic, Brutal Video of Inhumane Stampedes Conducted by BLM Contractors, Sun-J
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
MoMA Café Chef To Serve Illegal, Tainted Horse Meat? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
MoMA Café Chef To Serve Illegal, Tainted Horse Meat? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Bad news may be good publicity, but not when you’re opening a restaurant, as Hugue Dufour, chef and co-owner of M. Wells Dinette learned when he announced he’d be putting horse meat tartare on the menu.
Bad news may be good publicity, but not when you’re opening a restaurant, as Hugue Dufour, chef and co-owner of M. Wells Dinette learned when he announced he’d be putting horse meat tartare on the menu.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Dismay Over “Premature” Report on Wild Horse Slaughter Sales « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Dismay Over “Premature” Report on Wild Horse Slaughter Sales « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The president of a wild horse advocacy group has reacted with dismay over the publication of a report by Propublica.org questioning the fate of a significant number of wild horses sold under the Bureau of Land Management’s adoption and sales program.
The president of a wild horse advocacy group has reacted with dismay over the publication of a report by Propublica.org questioning the fate of a significant number of wild horses sold under the Bureau of Land Management’s adoption and sales program.
Monday, October 1, 2012
A Slick In The Night « Straight from the Horse's Heart
A Slick In The Night « Straight from the Horse's Heart
We keep hearing the upsetting stories from our wild horse advocates living in Nevada near the BLM wild horse holding facilities about wild horses being hauled in the middle of the night and disappearing. We hear it often.
We keep hearing the upsetting stories from our wild horse advocates living in Nevada near the BLM wild horse holding facilities about wild horses being hauled in the middle of the night and disappearing. We hear it often.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Money, Ego and the Failure to Save Wild Horses and Burros « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Money, Ego and the Failure to Save Wild Horses and Burros « Straight from the Horse's Heart
n the past 36 hours there has been a whirlwind of hysteria swirling around an incomplete article on captured American wild horses and burros being sent to slaughter under the watchful eye of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the very agency charged with protecting these national treasures. David Philipps published said article on what is touted to be an investigative piece on the possibility of a kill buyer purchasing captured wild horses from the BLM and then shipping them off to slaughter but Philipps grievously failed to wait for the story to conclude with final proof and verification of exactly when, how and where the horses actually went.
n the past 36 hours there has been a whirlwind of hysteria swirling around an incomplete article on captured American wild horses and burros being sent to slaughter under the watchful eye of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the very agency charged with protecting these national treasures. David Philipps published said article on what is touted to be an investigative piece on the possibility of a kill buyer purchasing captured wild horses from the BLM and then shipping them off to slaughter but Philipps grievously failed to wait for the story to conclude with final proof and verification of exactly when, how and where the horses actually went.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Breaking News: 30 Nevada Wild Horses Rescued from Kill Buyers and Slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Breaking News: 30 Nevada Wild Horses Rescued from Kill Buyers and Slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
esterday, as dusk settled over the Fallon Livestock Exchange, 30 terrified wild horses — 23 adults and 7 foals by their mothers’ sides — were put up for auction. For years, the mustangs lived peacefully on state lands in the foothills that surround Reno. Now, after being captured by the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the horses were being sold by the pound, in grave danger of being purchased by kill buyers who would ship them for slaughter in Canada or Mexico.
esterday, as dusk settled over the Fallon Livestock Exchange, 30 terrified wild horses — 23 adults and 7 foals by their mothers’ sides — were put up for auction. For years, the mustangs lived peacefully on state lands in the foothills that surround Reno. Now, after being captured by the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the horses were being sold by the pound, in grave danger of being purchased by kill buyers who would ship them for slaughter in Canada or Mexico.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Horses Arrive Safely at Habitat for Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Texas Parks and Wildlife Horses Arrive Safely at Habitat for Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
While there is an obvious disagreement about the method used to dispose of the first eleven horses, I’m very thankful that these five are safe and will continue to live productive lives. The officials in Austin made the decision to turn these horses over to Habitat for Horses rather than try to make a few bucks off them with a killer-buyer, which rates as a win for them, for us and mainly for the horses.
While there is an obvious disagreement about the method used to dispose of the first eleven horses, I’m very thankful that these five are safe and will continue to live productive lives. The officials in Austin made the decision to turn these horses over to Habitat for Horses rather than try to make a few bucks off them with a killer-buyer, which rates as a win for them, for us and mainly for the horses.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
International Conference Launches With Field Trip to Birthplace of Prehistoric Horses and Visit to Their Dwindling Offspring « Straight from the Horse's Heart
International Conference Launches With Field Trip to Birthplace of Prehistoric Horses and Visit to Their Dwindling Offspring « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HOUSTON, (Horseback) – The leadership of the wild horse preservation movement in America got a VIP tour of the Bureau of Land Management’s worst nightmare late Friday when they finished a jam packed day with dinner at the proposed Fossel Bed National Monument site. There, the bones of prehistoric rhinos and horses stick out of the Nevada landscape. The site, among others, is the birthplace of the horse as a species.
HOUSTON, (Horseback) – The leadership of the wild horse preservation movement in America got a VIP tour of the Bureau of Land Management’s worst nightmare late Friday when they finished a jam packed day with dinner at the proposed Fossel Bed National Monument site. There, the bones of prehistoric rhinos and horses stick out of the Nevada landscape. The site, among others, is the birthplace of the horse as a species.
IEC Update: Pro-Horse Groups Aim to End Horse Slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
IEC Update: Pro-Horse Groups Aim to End Horse Slaughter « Straight from the Horse's Heart
LAS VEGAS – Equine advocates meeting in Las Vegas say a dinner plate is no place for a horse to end up.
Several pro-horse organizations are in the valley for their international conference to strategize their opposition to the planned re-opening of American slaughterhouses for horses. An obscure provision in a law, approved last year, opens the window to new American slaughterhouses which would process horse meat for overseas markets. Opponents say it’s a cold-blooded business decision.
LAS VEGAS – Equine advocates meeting in Las Vegas say a dinner plate is no place for a horse to end up.
Several pro-horse organizations are in the valley for their international conference to strategize their opposition to the planned re-opening of American slaughterhouses for horses. An obscure provision in a law, approved last year, opens the window to new American slaughterhouses which would process horse meat for overseas markets. Opponents say it’s a cold-blooded business decision.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Desert “Disneyland” Deal Deemed Deadly to Wild Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Desert “Disneyland” Deal Deemed Deadly to Wild Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
It’s an easy mix; take one part Billionairess, add an equal part of BLM and a dash of collusion then mix it all up vigorously, for years, and what do you end up with…Horse Poop.
It’s an easy mix; take one part Billionairess, add an equal part of BLM and a dash of collusion then mix it all up vigorously, for years, and what do you end up with…Horse Poop.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Wild Horse DC Pose Delivers Goods « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse DC Pose Delivers Goods « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Dear Fellow Equine Welfare Advocates:
No press release, just a simple thank you note.
On a personal level I would like to thank everyone involved for the success of delivering your heartfelt letters to D.C. asking the President to put a stop to the senseless management to extinction of our wild horses and burros.
Thanks go our Wild Horse Freedom Federation’s BoD, Habitat for Horses, the Cloud Foundation, the Office of Rep. Jim Moran, Horseback Magazine, PPJ Gazette, Protect Mustangs, Respect4Horses, Equine Welfare Alliance, Native Wild Horse Protection, Animal Law Coalition, Marin Mustangs, my wife Terry, Jerry Finch and the thousands and thousands of outraged American taxpayers who took the time to collect their thoughts and forward their feelings to us so that we could take them to Washington D.C. (apologies to anyone I may have forgotten)
I have to be honest with you all and say that over the past 72 hours I have been in shock and overcome by awe when considering the intensity of the overall response and the out powering of sentiment and conviction documented in the mailings that we received. There were a few moments where I thought that we might have bitten off more than we could chew but we did what we said we would do and your letters are, currently, in Congressman Jim Moran’s office in preparation to be delivered to the President with an accompanying cover letter.
Dear Fellow Equine Welfare Advocates:
No press release, just a simple thank you note.
On a personal level I would like to thank everyone involved for the success of delivering your heartfelt letters to D.C. asking the President to put a stop to the senseless management to extinction of our wild horses and burros.
Thanks go our Wild Horse Freedom Federation’s BoD, Habitat for Horses, the Cloud Foundation, the Office of Rep. Jim Moran, Horseback Magazine, PPJ Gazette, Protect Mustangs, Respect4Horses, Equine Welfare Alliance, Native Wild Horse Protection, Animal Law Coalition, Marin Mustangs, my wife Terry, Jerry Finch and the thousands and thousands of outraged American taxpayers who took the time to collect their thoughts and forward their feelings to us so that we could take them to Washington D.C. (apologies to anyone I may have forgotten)
I have to be honest with you all and say that over the past 72 hours I have been in shock and overcome by awe when considering the intensity of the overall response and the out powering of sentiment and conviction documented in the mailings that we received. There were a few moments where I thought that we might have bitten off more than we could chew but we did what we said we would do and your letters are, currently, in Congressman Jim Moran’s office in preparation to be delivered to the President with an accompanying cover letter.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Wild Horse Letters to the President Swell in Support « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Letters to the President Swell in Support « Straight from the Horse's Heart
OUSTON, (WHFF) – Wild Horse Freedom Federation’s letter writing campaign to President Obama asking him to declare a moratorium on the accelerated Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) roundups of federally protected wild horses and burros on public land has been joined and now supported by Habitat for Horses (HfH) and the Cloud Foundation (TCF).
OUSTON, (WHFF) – Wild Horse Freedom Federation’s letter writing campaign to President Obama asking him to declare a moratorium on the accelerated Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) roundups of federally protected wild horses and burros on public land has been joined and now supported by Habitat for Horses (HfH) and the Cloud Foundation (TCF).
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Pickens Wild Horse Plan: Betrayed? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Pickens Wild Horse Plan: Betrayed? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Three sanctuaries for our nation’s wild horses in Elko District NE Nevada, known as Herd Management Areas (HMAs), are soon likely to be zeroed out. The Mustangs in the Spruce Pequop, Goshute, and Antelope Valley HMAs, numbering 434 at their upper management level, will be rounded up and removed. Gone will be their legal lands and legal homes. Gone will be their family bands that have supported and protected them. Gone will be the stallions as producers and protectors, the mares as nurturers, leaders and educators, and the foals as learners. Fractured and separated, all will go to different pens, to barren feedlot corrals, and the stallions will be gelded.
Three sanctuaries for our nation’s wild horses in Elko District NE Nevada, known as Herd Management Areas (HMAs), are soon likely to be zeroed out. The Mustangs in the Spruce Pequop, Goshute, and Antelope Valley HMAs, numbering 434 at their upper management level, will be rounded up and removed. Gone will be their legal lands and legal homes. Gone will be their family bands that have supported and protected them. Gone will be the stallions as producers and protectors, the mares as nurturers, leaders and educators, and the foals as learners. Fractured and separated, all will go to different pens, to barren feedlot corrals, and the stallions will be gelded.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Update: WHFF Founders Carry “Stop the Wild Horse & Burro Stampedes” Message to DC « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Update: WHFF Founders Carry “Stop the Wild Horse & Burro Stampedes” Message to DC « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Dear fellow equine advocates;
We wrote to you last month regarding the frustration and agitation surfacing in common everyday Americans over the rapid and unnecessary roundup and removal of federally protected wild horses and burros from their rightful public land has been growing exponentially.
Said frustration has pushed average citizens, such as ourselves, to extraordinary measures in an effort to either facilitate dialogue with the offending governmental agencies or to effect change through legal litigation in an effort to insist that the violators follow the very laws they are charged to uphold. To date, our efforts have paled in light of the intensity and volume of disputed roundups and continued mismanagement of the very equines that the Bureau of Land Management is tasked to protect.
From our personal perspective, Terry and I have had enough. Our fight through Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF) is ongoing but we are turning up the volume by hand-carrying at least 7,000 individual letters to the President asking him to “Stop the Stampedes” so that appropriate science and sound management techniques can be applied before our western states are devoid of America’s most treasured national icons; our wild horses and burros.
Dear fellow equine advocates;
We wrote to you last month regarding the frustration and agitation surfacing in common everyday Americans over the rapid and unnecessary roundup and removal of federally protected wild horses and burros from their rightful public land has been growing exponentially.
Said frustration has pushed average citizens, such as ourselves, to extraordinary measures in an effort to either facilitate dialogue with the offending governmental agencies or to effect change through legal litigation in an effort to insist that the violators follow the very laws they are charged to uphold. To date, our efforts have paled in light of the intensity and volume of disputed roundups and continued mismanagement of the very equines that the Bureau of Land Management is tasked to protect.
From our personal perspective, Terry and I have had enough. Our fight through Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF) is ongoing but we are turning up the volume by hand-carrying at least 7,000 individual letters to the President asking him to “Stop the Stampedes” so that appropriate science and sound management techniques can be applied before our western states are devoid of America’s most treasured national icons; our wild horses and burros.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Restoring the Takhi « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Restoring the Takhi « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Sandwiched between Russia to the north and China to the south the vast, untouched grass covered mountains and plains of Outer Mongolia have been and still are today the perfect setting and habitat for all things equine. It is here, half way around the globe, an emerging democratic country is turning the clock back in an effort to return to the wild an exquisite creature that was allowed to go extinct many decades ago; the prehistoric Takhi (Przewalski’s horse) of Outer Mongolia is making a comeback…
Sandwiched between Russia to the north and China to the south the vast, untouched grass covered mountains and plains of Outer Mongolia have been and still are today the perfect setting and habitat for all things equine. It is here, half way around the globe, an emerging democratic country is turning the clock back in an effort to return to the wild an exquisite creature that was allowed to go extinct many decades ago; the prehistoric Takhi (Przewalski’s horse) of Outer Mongolia is making a comeback…
Thursday, September 6, 2012
New Pickens for T. Boone Pickens? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
New Pickens for T. Boone Pickens? « Straight from the Horse's Heart
A current Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wild horse “eco-sanctuary” proposal by T. Boone Pickens’ wife, Madeleine Pickens (Saving America’s Mustangs) is for a NON-REPRODUCING herd, so HOW, exactly, is this supposed to save America’s mustangs?
A current Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wild horse “eco-sanctuary” proposal by T. Boone Pickens’ wife, Madeleine Pickens (Saving America’s Mustangs) is for a NON-REPRODUCING herd, so HOW, exactly, is this supposed to save America’s mustangs?
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Wild Horse Freedom Federation Joins to Support the 2012 Theatrical Release of SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Freedom Federation Joins to Support the 2012 Theatrical Release of SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES « Straight from the Horse's Heart
“The unconscionable slaughter of our American horses, both wild and domestic, has been a well kept secret held away from the U.S. public by an unsavory few. It’s time to expose this predatory business to the citizens and law makers of the United States and this film, if publicly released, is just the vehicle to accomplish that task.” ~ R.T. Fitch, volunteer president of Wild Horse Freedom Federation
“The unconscionable slaughter of our American horses, both wild and domestic, has been a well kept secret held away from the U.S. public by an unsavory few. It’s time to expose this predatory business to the citizens and law makers of the United States and this film, if publicly released, is just the vehicle to accomplish that task.” ~ R.T. Fitch, volunteer president of Wild Horse Freedom Federation
Monday, September 3, 2012
Obama’s Feds to Eradicate All Wild Horses and Burros from Nevada Refuge « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Obama’s Feds to Eradicate All Wild Horses and Burros from Nevada Refuge « Straight from the Horse's Heart
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Federal officials have approved a final management plan for the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Nevada that calls for the removal of all wild horses and burros from it within five years.
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Federal officials have approved a final management plan for the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Nevada that calls for the removal of all wild horses and burros from it within five years.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
U.S. DOT Orders Horse Slaughter Transporter Terri’s Farm to Shut Down « Straight from the Horse's Heart
U.S. DOT Orders Horse Slaughter Transporter Terri’s Farm to Shut Down « Straight from the Horse's Heart
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation‘s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Tennessee-based truck company Terri’s Farm to immediately cease all interstate transportation services based on evidence that it was a chameleon operation for an unsafe truck company previously shut down by the agency.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation‘s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Tennessee-based truck company Terri’s Farm to immediately cease all interstate transportation services based on evidence that it was a chameleon operation for an unsafe truck company previously shut down by the agency.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The Winds of Destruction « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The Winds of Destruction « Straight from the Horse's Heart
“Exactly seven years ago this day, I penned these jumbled sentences, below, in an effort to make sense of the feelings that both Terry, myself and our horses felt as Hurricane Katrina was bearing down upon our small Louisiana farm. Today Terry and the herd are safe in Texas and it appears out of harms way, but the same is not true for our friends along the northern gulf coast of the mighty USA. So from half way around the world I extend a virtual hand to those who are sharing the same feelings and asking the exact same questions we struggled with over a half a decade ago; truly, may the ‘Force of the Horse®’ be with you” ~ R.T.
“Exactly seven years ago this day, I penned these jumbled sentences, below, in an effort to make sense of the feelings that both Terry, myself and our horses felt as Hurricane Katrina was bearing down upon our small Louisiana farm. Today Terry and the herd are safe in Texas and it appears out of harms way, but the same is not true for our friends along the northern gulf coast of the mighty USA. So from half way around the world I extend a virtual hand to those who are sharing the same feelings and asking the exact same questions we struggled with over a half a decade ago; truly, may the ‘Force of the Horse®’ be with you” ~ R.T.
Testing Finds More Contaminated Horse Meat « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Testing Finds More Contaminated Horse Meat « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Chicago (EWA) – Following a ban funding for USDA inspections, and state legislation in Texas and Illinois, the last three horse slaughter plants in the US were closed in 2007. The result was that the horses were shipped to Canada and Mexico for slaughter. Last year the prohibition on funding was lifted, but now the very market for the meat from US horses is in question.
Chicago (EWA) – Following a ban funding for USDA inspections, and state legislation in Texas and Illinois, the last three horse slaughter plants in the US were closed in 2007. The result was that the horses were shipped to Canada and Mexico for slaughter. Last year the prohibition on funding was lifted, but now the very market for the meat from US horses is in question.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Famous for Something, Indeed: The Barbi Twins Take Tangible Action for Animal Welfare « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Famous for Something, Indeed: The Barbi Twins Take Tangible Action for Animal Welfare « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Fame is a powerful commodity, yet how many celebrities parlay this fame into something that will make a real difference in the world? And beyond that, how many actually go beyond writing a check or lending their endorsement to actually turning their commitment into full-time work?
Fame is a powerful commodity, yet how many celebrities parlay this fame into something that will make a real difference in the world? And beyond that, how many actually go beyond writing a check or lending their endorsement to actually turning their commitment into full-time work?
TPWD Releases Photos of “Executed” Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
TPWD Releases Photos of “Executed” Horses « Straight from the Horse's Heart
HOUSTON, (Horseback) – Texas Parks and Wildlife, the state agency charged with the welfare of animals in their natural habitat didn’t have enough respect for 11 domestic horses to give them a quick and painless death. Instead, on the orders of park superintendent Barrett Darst of Big Bend Ranch State Park, the horses, mares and foals, were sent to a painful slaughter, Mexico style.
HOUSTON, (Horseback) – Texas Parks and Wildlife, the state agency charged with the welfare of animals in their natural habitat didn’t have enough respect for 11 domestic horses to give them a quick and painless death. Instead, on the orders of park superintendent Barrett Darst of Big Bend Ranch State Park, the horses, mares and foals, were sent to a painful slaughter, Mexico style.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Equine Advocacy Organizations Form Partnership with Cruelty Investigators « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Equine Advocacy Organizations Form Partnership with Cruelty Investigators « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Chicago (EWA) – Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF) and Equine Welfare Alliance (EWA) have announced a new working relationship with a team of professional undercover cruelty investigators. This new alliance will increase WHFF and EWA’s ability to inform law enforcement, lawmakers, the media and the public regarding all forms of cruelty to domestic and wild equines.
Chicago (EWA) – Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF) and Equine Welfare Alliance (EWA) have announced a new working relationship with a team of professional undercover cruelty investigators. This new alliance will increase WHFF and EWA’s ability to inform law enforcement, lawmakers, the media and the public regarding all forms of cruelty to domestic and wild equines.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Problems Arise at Desatoya Wild Horse Gather in Nevada « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Problems Arise at Desatoya Wild Horse Gather in Nevada « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The Humane Society of the United States expressed its concerns about the actions of the Bureau of Land Management after an HSUS executive witnessed a BLM contractor appear to hogtie and leave a lost foal in the path of stampeding mustangs at the Desatoya Wild Horse Gather near Austin, Nev. The continued negligence and inhumane treatment of animals in the field is at odds with the agency’s stated vision and goal of improving and reforming its wild horse gather procedures
The Humane Society of the United States expressed its concerns about the actions of the Bureau of Land Management after an HSUS executive witnessed a BLM contractor appear to hogtie and leave a lost foal in the path of stampeding mustangs at the Desatoya Wild Horse Gather near Austin, Nev. The continued negligence and inhumane treatment of animals in the field is at odds with the agency’s stated vision and goal of improving and reforming its wild horse gather procedures
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Butchering Family Gives Up on Horse-Slaughter Plant in New Mexico « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Butchering Family Gives Up on Horse-Slaughter Plant in New Mexico « Straight from the Horse's Heart
SANTA FE – A family business in the Roswell area has suspended its plan to slaughter horses for human consumption in foreign markets, its attorney said today.
Valley Meat Co. has received no response from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on its application to slaughter horses and process the meat, said A. Blair Dunn, the attorney who represents the business. It had been pursuing federal approval since April.Monday, August 13, 2012
Tainted Politician’s Attempts to Slaughter Horses Continue to Unravel « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Tainted Politician’s Attempts to Slaughter Horses Continue to Unravel « Straight from the Horse's Heart
The plant was supposed to open by summer’s end, employing four dozen people.
It might not have been the most appealing work: butchering hundreds of horses each day to fill dinner plates in Europe. But Rockville, Mo., population 166, needed jobs. So residents had embraced turning a defunct beef processing plant into the nation’s first horse slaughtering facility since 2006.
The plant was supposed to open by summer’s end, employing four dozen people.
It might not have been the most appealing work: butchering hundreds of horses each day to fill dinner plates in Europe. But Rockville, Mo., population 166, needed jobs. So residents had embraced turning a defunct beef processing plant into the nation’s first horse slaughtering facility since 2006.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Tradition Keeps “Suicide” Horse Race Alive « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Tradition Keeps “Suicide” Horse Race Alive « Straight from the Horse's Heart
(CBS News) This weekend, as it has for nearly 80 years, the rodeo in Omak, Washington will attract thousands of residents and tourists to its city to watch up to 20 jockeys and their horses sprint down a steep embankment and into the water.
Fans of the “World Famous Suicide Race” call it an adrenaline-pumping tradition that brings the community together. Animal rights activists and others, however, cringe watching the stallions plummet into the river down a 210-foot-long, 62-degree slope called Suicide Hill, the dust kicking up behind them as onlookers cheer.
(CBS News) This weekend, as it has for nearly 80 years, the rodeo in Omak, Washington will attract thousands of residents and tourists to its city to watch up to 20 jockeys and their horses sprint down a steep embankment and into the water.
Fans of the “World Famous Suicide Race” call it an adrenaline-pumping tradition that brings the community together. Animal rights activists and others, however, cringe watching the stallions plummet into the river down a 210-foot-long, 62-degree slope called Suicide Hill, the dust kicking up behind them as onlookers cheer.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Update: Former Nevada BLM Chief says Love for Child Evolved into Sex, Affidavit says « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Update: Former Nevada BLM Chief says Love for Child Evolved into Sex, Affidavit says « Straight from the Horse's Heart
A 64-year-old recently retired Nevada Bureau of Land Management Chief used a blanket Monday night to conceal his sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl while they watched the Olympic games with his wife and the girl’s older brother, according to recently released court documents.
A 64-year-old recently retired Nevada Bureau of Land Management Chief used a blanket Monday night to conceal his sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl while they watched the Olympic games with his wife and the girl’s older brother, according to recently released court documents.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Ex-BLM Official Arrested in Nevada Child Sex Case « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Ex-BLM Official Arrested in Nevada Child Sex Case « Straight from the Horse's Heart
CARSON CITY, Nev. — A former top Bureau of Land Management official has been arrested in Nevada on charges of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
CARSON CITY, Nev. — A former top Bureau of Land Management official has been arrested in Nevada on charges of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
Ronald Wenker was arrested Tuesday in Reno by Washoe County sheriff’s deputies. He remained jailed without bail Wednesday on two felony counts each of sexual assault and lewdness with a child under 14.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Raw Video Update: The Takhi, Wild Horses of Mongolia « Straight from the Horse's Heart
Raw Video Update: The Takhi, Wild Horses of Mongolia « Straight from the Horse's Heart
I lot of good folks have been asking for a few media updates from our horseback trek and research trip in Outer Mongolia and with Terry just getting back to the U.S. and me still out of the country we have been struggling with pulling together all the photos and video for your review.
To add to the headache is that I do not have my hands on my normal video editing program but none the less, please find inserted here a rather raw look at some of the fruits of our labor while we attempted to locate and photograph the reintroduced, primitive wild horses of Mongolia, the Takhi.
Please note; no helicopters, fences or traps.
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