NM Citizen Speaks Out: ‘Horse Slaughter is Slap in the Face to Human Spirituality’ | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Regarding the controversy over a horse slaughter plant opening in New Mexico, people are missing the point. There is no such thing as humane horse slaughter. Pro horse slaughter people are dead wrong. Their disgraceful misinformation and absurd falsehoods are effective and designed to mislead.
According to veterinarian, Dr. Lester Friedlander, former USDA slaughter inspector, it is an indisputable fact, there is no such thing as humane horse slaughter. The public has been duped into believing this outrageous lie, because it promotes acceptance.
Seventy-five percent of New Mexicans claim they belong to a religious community, over half of them identify with being Catholic. It’s not contrary for people of faith to reconcile and accept extreme brutality and unspeakable violence against one of God’s most magnificent creatures, instead of looking upon the horse with awe and wonder?
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Memorial Weekend Video Special: The Horse Soldiers of 9/11 | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Memorial Weekend Video Special: The Horse Soldiers of 9/11 | Straight from the Horse's Heart
It was the news the world breathlessly waited for immediately after the 9/11 terror attacks: a report of the first American troops on the ground in Afghanistan.
All at once the world’s attention focused on an iconic photo of those Special Operations Forces doing something no American military had done in nearly a century: They rode horses into combat.
Their secret mission: secure northern Afghanistan by advising the warring tribal factions that formed the Northern Alliance. During the 2011 Veterans Day Parade on November 11, a new monument to these men — and to all Americans in uniform — made its way down New York City’s famed Fifth Avenue on the way to its final home, a stone’s throw from Ground Zero.
It was the news the world breathlessly waited for immediately after the 9/11 terror attacks: a report of the first American troops on the ground in Afghanistan.
All at once the world’s attention focused on an iconic photo of those Special Operations Forces doing something no American military had done in nearly a century: They rode horses into combat.
Their secret mission: secure northern Afghanistan by advising the warring tribal factions that formed the Northern Alliance. During the 2011 Veterans Day Parade on November 11, a new monument to these men — and to all Americans in uniform — made its way down New York City’s famed Fifth Avenue on the way to its final home, a stone’s throw from Ground Zero.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Oklahoma Tornado Killed at Least 150 horses | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Oklahoma Tornado Killed at Least 150 horses | Straight from the Horse's Heart
In a sobering count, more than 150 horses died as a result of the violent tornado that swept through Moore, Okla., on Monday. The number represents the entire community of farms that sit on the southern border of Oklahoma City, including Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses who were based at Celestial Acres Training Center.
Several organizations coordinating horse-rescue efforts, as well as local veterinarians and horse owners themselves, determined the number, said Joe Lucas, executive vice president of the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma.
“We’ve counted, unfortunately, 150 head or more that have been found [dead], were killed, or had to be put down,” Lucas said. “And that’s not just Celestial Acres. That’s the Moore area. That’s what we’ve gotten up to.”
In a sobering count, more than 150 horses died as a result of the violent tornado that swept through Moore, Okla., on Monday. The number represents the entire community of farms that sit on the southern border of Oklahoma City, including Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses who were based at Celestial Acres Training Center.
Several organizations coordinating horse-rescue efforts, as well as local veterinarians and horse owners themselves, determined the number, said Joe Lucas, executive vice president of the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma.
“We’ve counted, unfortunately, 150 head or more that have been found [dead], were killed, or had to be put down,” Lucas said. “And that’s not just Celestial Acres. That’s the Moore area. That’s what we’ve gotten up to.”
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Oklahoma Tornado: 34 horses Found Alive at Celestial Acres Training Center | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Oklahoma Tornado: 34 horses Found Alive at Celestial Acres Training Center | Straight from the Horse's Heart
A representative of the Celestial Acres Training Center in Moore, Okla., said 34 horses had been found alive as of Wednesday following Monday’s tornado, which packed winds of nearly 200 miles an hour.
The number of racehorses lost in the storm has been difficult to assess. Several trainers familiar with Celestial Acres estimate at least 80 horses were based there at the time of the storm. Tony Vann, a spokesperson for Glenn Orr and his son Tom, who own the facilities, said he is unable to give a “finite number” of horses stabled at the training center in part because those renting stalls were able to “come and go” as business dictated. As for the racehorse death toll, Vann said there is no accurate number that can be reported.
A representative of the Celestial Acres Training Center in Moore, Okla., said 34 horses had been found alive as of Wednesday following Monday’s tornado, which packed winds of nearly 200 miles an hour.
The number of racehorses lost in the storm has been difficult to assess. Several trainers familiar with Celestial Acres estimate at least 80 horses were based there at the time of the storm. Tony Vann, a spokesperson for Glenn Orr and his son Tom, who own the facilities, said he is unable to give a “finite number” of horses stabled at the training center in part because those renting stalls were able to “come and go” as business dictated. As for the racehorse death toll, Vann said there is no accurate number that can be reported.
NY State Politicans Propose Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill in Albany | Straight from the Horse's Heart
NY State Politicans Propose Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill in Albany | Straight from the Horse's Heart
ALBANY — Fewer stories in horse racing have had higher highs and lower lows than that of Ferdinand.
The 1986 Kentucky Derby winner banked more than $3.7 million in a stellar career and went to the breeding shed in 1988. However, the champion thoroughbred was slaughtered in Japan in 2002, setting off outrage in the horse racing community.
That story was repeated Wednesday by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, one of several state politicians who spoke out in support of a bill that would criminalize the transport of horses for slaughter in the Empire State.
ALBANY — Fewer stories in horse racing have had higher highs and lower lows than that of Ferdinand.
The 1986 Kentucky Derby winner banked more than $3.7 million in a stellar career and went to the breeding shed in 1988. However, the champion thoroughbred was slaughtered in Japan in 2002, setting off outrage in the horse racing community.
That story was repeated Wednesday by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, one of several state politicians who spoke out in support of a bill that would criminalize the transport of horses for slaughter in the Empire State.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Horse Trainer Loses Herd in Oklahoma Disaster | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Horse Trainer Loses Herd in Oklahoma Disaster | Straight from the Horse's Heart
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. – From 800 miles away, the images of Mother Nature’s wrath in Oklahoma are breathtaking. From a few blocks, they’re something else entirely.
“It’s tough. It’s tough to grasp,” said Minnesota native Randy Weidner, who lost nearly everything in Moore tornado.
Weidner, 38, grew up in Rosemount, but travels across the country as a race horse trainer with his girlfriend, Lindsey White.
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. – From 800 miles away, the images of Mother Nature’s wrath in Oklahoma are breathtaking. From a few blocks, they’re something else entirely.
“It’s tough. It’s tough to grasp,” said Minnesota native Randy Weidner, who lost nearly everything in Moore tornado.
Weidner, 38, grew up in Rosemount, but travels across the country as a race horse trainer with his girlfriend, Lindsey White.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Heavy Horse toll as Twister Destroys Famous OK Farm | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Heavy Horse toll as Twister Destroys Famous OK Farm | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Up to 100 horses are feared dead after a massive tornado ripped through the Oklahoma City area.
Authorities say two people are known to have died in twisters that ravaged the area, and six are reported to have died in Texas as storms generated a series of deadly twisters.
Oklahoma and other Midwest areas remain on high alert, with fears the storm system could generate further twisters.
KFOR.com, Oklahoma’s Channel 4, in a live feed earlier today, reported on the devastation at the 106-acre Orr Family Farm in Moore.
The farm and an adjoining horse training and agistment facility took a massive hit from the tornado.
Up to 100 horses are feared dead after a massive tornado ripped through the Oklahoma City area.
Authorities say two people are known to have died in twisters that ravaged the area, and six are reported to have died in Texas as storms generated a series of deadly twisters.
Oklahoma and other Midwest areas remain on high alert, with fears the storm system could generate further twisters.
KFOR.com, Oklahoma’s Channel 4, in a live feed earlier today, reported on the devastation at the 106-acre Orr Family Farm in Moore.
The farm and an adjoining horse training and agistment facility took a massive hit from the tornado.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Video: Outer Mongolia, Wild Horses and the Paradox of Horse Slaughter | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Video: Outer Mongolia, Wild Horses and the Paradox of Horse Slaughter | Straight from the Horse's Heart
“It is ‘Feel Good Sunday’ and we are sharing with you the presentation that Terry and I made at the 2013 American Equine Conference 3 weeks ago this day. It is posted, here, by special request as there is some humor to it but there are also gaps in the beginning as we edited out areas where I may have given away some of our undercover activity that will, hopefully, lead to litigation. Please enjoy as we share our story about the horses of Outer Mongolia and in only 3 short weeks, in the future, Terry and I will be trekking on horseback across Tibet, the second largest horse culture in the world, and what we learn will be shared with you. Keep the faith, my friends.!” ~ R.T.
“It is ‘Feel Good Sunday’ and we are sharing with you the presentation that Terry and I made at the 2013 American Equine Conference 3 weeks ago this day. It is posted, here, by special request as there is some humor to it but there are also gaps in the beginning as we edited out areas where I may have given away some of our undercover activity that will, hopefully, lead to litigation. Please enjoy as we share our story about the horses of Outer Mongolia and in only 3 short weeks, in the future, Terry and I will be trekking on horseback across Tibet, the second largest horse culture in the world, and what we learn will be shared with you. Keep the faith, my friends.!” ~ R.T.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Wild Horse Freedom Federation Founders Featured in May Horseback Magazine | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Freedom Federation Founders Featured in May Horseback Magazine | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Enjoy the award winning photographic artistry of Terry Fitch as husband R.T. spins a tale of adventure and moral conflict as they share their story of riding across Outer Mongolia on horseback while tracking the primitive wild horse, Takhi.
Enjoy the award winning photographic artistry of Terry Fitch as husband R.T. spins a tale of adventure and moral conflict as they share their story of riding across Outer Mongolia on horseback while tracking the primitive wild horse, Takhi.
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