WISHEK, N.D. — Before Saturday’s wild horse sale, the Wishek Livestock auctioneer called the kill buyers and told them not to come.
“I told ‘em the sale would probably go smoother if they stayed home,” said Clyde Meidinger.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Wild Horse Auction Goes Off Without a Hitch, Thanks to Advocates | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Wild Horse Auction Goes Off Without a Hitch, Thanks to Advocates | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Friday, September 27, 2013
Breaking News: Federal Court Extends Equine Advocate’s Injunction to Third Wanna-Be Horse Slaughter Plant | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Breaking News: Federal Court Extends Equine Advocate’s Injunction to Third Wanna-Be Horse Slaughter Plant | Straight from the Horse's Heart
he New Mexico federal court, yesterday, extended the injunction barring USDA for inspecting horse slaughter at Rains Natural Meats of Gallatin, Missouri (and thus preventing any slaughter) until the court rules on the case, which will happen by the end of October. This increases the length of the injunction previously issued against Rains Natural Meats by almost four weeks. FRER’s case has now kept horse slaughter from starting in America for roughly three months, after keeping USDA from even considering the process for all of 2012 and the first half of this year.
he New Mexico federal court, yesterday, extended the injunction barring USDA for inspecting horse slaughter at Rains Natural Meats of Gallatin, Missouri (and thus preventing any slaughter) until the court rules on the case, which will happen by the end of October. This increases the length of the injunction previously issued against Rains Natural Meats by almost four weeks. FRER’s case has now kept horse slaughter from starting in America for roughly three months, after keeping USDA from even considering the process for all of 2012 and the first half of this year.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Blind Horse Unit Makes History at Wisconsin Parade | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Blind Horse Unit Makes History at Wisconsin Parade | Straight from the Horse's Heart
SPRING VALLEY, Wis. (WEAU) - It was a sight to see in Spring Valley. Sunday the small town held its annual “Dam Day” parade and celebration
but one of the units in the parade was turning heads and making history in the process.
“It’s our goal to be the only fully blind parade unit and its our goal to be sitting in Pasadena California one of these new year’s days with our parade unit,” Refuge Farms executive director Sandy Gilbert said.
SPRING VALLEY, Wis. (WEAU) - It was a sight to see in Spring Valley. Sunday the small town held its annual “Dam Day” parade and celebration
but one of the units in the parade was turning heads and making history in the process.“It’s our goal to be the only fully blind parade unit and its our goal to be sitting in Pasadena California one of these new year’s days with our parade unit,” Refuge Farms executive director Sandy Gilbert said.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Pro-Horse Press Conference to Precede International Equine Conference | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Pro-Horse Press Conference to Precede International Equine Conference | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Lexington, Kentucky (EWA) – The Third Annual International Equine Conference, hosted by the Equine Welfare Alliance will be held September 27 – 29 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
Lexington, Kentucky (EWA) – The Third Annual International Equine Conference, hosted by the Equine Welfare Alliance will be held September 27 – 29 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
On the opening day of the conference, Friday September 27, horse welfare organizations will come together to hold a special press conference to provide expert information on equine welfare to the media and advocates that cannot attend the full conference.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Genetic Report on Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Herd Disappointing | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Genetic Report on Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Herd Disappointing | Straight from the Horse's Heart
COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. (Sept. 16, 2013) – For over thirty years, the genetics of the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Herd have been tracked by foremost equine geneticist, E. Gus Cothran. His first revelations linking the herd to the horses of the Spanish Conquistadors and Old World Iberian Horses were cause for celebration among local supporters of the herd who long believed that the primitive physical appearance of some Pryor horses were indicators of their Spanish ancestry. Cothran also indicated in earlier reports that the genetic diversity of the herd was good.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. (Sept. 16, 2013) – For over thirty years, the genetics of the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Herd have been tracked by foremost equine geneticist, E. Gus Cothran. His first revelations linking the herd to the horses of the Spanish Conquistadors and Old World Iberian Horses were cause for celebration among local supporters of the herd who long believed that the primitive physical appearance of some Pryor horses were indicators of their Spanish ancestry. Cothran also indicated in earlier reports that the genetic diversity of the herd was good.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Federally Indicted Horse Slaughter Hauler’s Court Docs Available Online | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Federally Indicted Horse Slaughter Hauler’s Court Docs Available Online | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Thanks to the behind the scenes work of the investigators from Equine Welfare Alliance (EWA)and Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF) evidence was supplied to federal investigators and a known kill buyer, Dorian Ayache, has been indicted. Although court dates have not been set you can read the legal documents filed on this case by clicking (HERE).
Thanks to the behind the scenes work of the investigators from Equine Welfare Alliance (EWA)and Wild Horse Freedom Federation (WHFF) evidence was supplied to federal investigators and a known kill buyer, Dorian Ayache, has been indicted. Although court dates have not been set you can read the legal documents filed on this case by clicking (HERE).
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Slaughter Horse Shipper Indicted on Federal Charges | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Slaughter Horse Shipper Indicted on Federal Charges | Straight from the Horse's Heart
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – The man behind the Lebanon trucking company shuttered last year by the federal government after two interstate mishaps involving trailers loaded with horses headed to slaughter is in trouble again.
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – The man behind the Lebanon trucking company shuttered last year by the federal government after two interstate mishaps involving trailers loaded with horses headed to slaughter is in trouble again.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
NEED MORE REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL CALL-IN TO SALLY JEWELL? | Straight from the Horse's Heart
NEED MORE REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL CALL-IN TO SALLY JEWELL? | Straight from the Horse's Heart
This commentary offers no answers; it only offers more questions. If a personal displeasure in the Wild Horse and Burro Program drives outrage in an equine advocate, the purpose of this is perhaps to add a little more fuel to the fire.
This commentary offers no answers; it only offers more questions. If a personal displeasure in the Wild Horse and Burro Program drives outrage in an equine advocate, the purpose of this is perhaps to add a little more fuel to the fire.
However, should the reader find something of use here, as an addition to issues that already exist, please remember this, from equine advocate luminaries Equine Welfare Alliance and ‘Habitat for Horses’ Jerry Finch:
“Please be passionate but professional and persistent, as you may get push – back.”Monday, September 9, 2013
Would BLM Sell Wild Horses to Slaughter? You betcha. | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Would BLM Sell Wild Horses to Slaughter? You betcha. | Straight from the Horse's Heart
In memory of the late Dr. Patricia Haight, who worked hard for the Conquistador Program, I decided to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request based on some records she managed to obtain via her FOIA request.
Patricia Haight’s FOIA response included teleconference notes between a “team” of BLM employees who talked about slaughtering wild horses, among other things. Cindy McDonald (American Herds blog) posted Haight’s FOIA documents (including the BLM’s discussion of alternative management options) in her library.
In memory of the late Dr. Patricia Haight, who worked hard for the Conquistador Program, I decided to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request based on some records she managed to obtain via her FOIA request.
Patricia Haight’s FOIA response included teleconference notes between a “team” of BLM employees who talked about slaughtering wild horses, among other things. Cindy McDonald (American Herds blog) posted Haight’s FOIA documents (including the BLM’s discussion of alternative management options) in her library.Part 2: BLM and Fish & Wildlife Service Experimenting on Wild Horses | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Part 2: BLM and Fish & Wildlife Service Experimenting on Wild Horses | Straight from the Horse's Heart
This article includes documented information obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the BLM, on the field spaying of mares, vasectomies and chemical vasectomies, so that the public can learn more about the experimentation on feral (and wild) horses.
This article includes documented information obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the BLM, on the field spaying of mares, vasectomies and chemical vasectomies, so that the public can learn more about the experimentation on feral (and wild) horses.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
BLM & Forest Service Experimenting on Wild Horses | Straight from the Horse's Heart
BLM & Forest Service Experimenting on Wild Horses | Straight from the Horse's Heart
At the upcoming BLM National Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board meeting, the board will likely bring up the subject of the field spaying of wild mares.
It is important to keep in mind that the BLM and Forest Service are partnering in EXPERIMENTING on our wild horses (and, in the case of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, “feral” horses). This advisory board was even discussing tubal ligation for mares (which seems to have been in trials in 2004).
Below is a presentation seemingly by LEON PIELSTICK, DVM, the veterinarian who has been conducting experiments on the field spaying of mares, and it shows (possibly Leon Pielstick himself) spaying a mare at a wild horse sanctuary. There are also photos of a wild stallion during a vasectomy procedure, presumably at Sheldon.
At the upcoming BLM National Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board meeting, the board will likely bring up the subject of the field spaying of wild mares.
It is important to keep in mind that the BLM and Forest Service are partnering in EXPERIMENTING on our wild horses (and, in the case of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, “feral” horses). This advisory board was even discussing tubal ligation for mares (which seems to have been in trials in 2004).
Below is a presentation seemingly by LEON PIELSTICK, DVM, the veterinarian who has been conducting experiments on the field spaying of mares, and it shows (possibly Leon Pielstick himself) spaying a mare at a wild horse sanctuary. There are also photos of a wild stallion during a vasectomy procedure, presumably at Sheldon.
Horse and Camel fossils found in western Oklahoma date back millions of years, scientist says | Straight from the Horse's Heart
Horse and Camel fossils found in western Oklahoma date back millions of years, scientist says | Straight from the Horse's Heart
CHEYENNE — An oil company drilling in western Oklahoma has stumbled across a deposit of camel and horse fossils that date back roughly five million to 12 million years, scientists who’ve examined the remains say.
The fossils, which belong to long-extinct species of camel and horse, were found in July in the Packsaddle Wildlife Management Area.
An alert heavy-machine operator working for Apache Corp., the Houston-based oil company drilling in Packsaddle, discovered the long-hidden fossils after he’d cleared away roughly 20 feet of earth.
CHEYENNE — An oil company drilling in western Oklahoma has stumbled across a deposit of camel and horse fossils that date back roughly five million to 12 million years, scientists who’ve examined the remains say.
The fossils, which belong to long-extinct species of camel and horse, were found in July in the Packsaddle Wildlife Management Area.
An alert heavy-machine operator working for Apache Corp., the Houston-based oil company drilling in Packsaddle, discovered the long-hidden fossils after he’d cleared away roughly 20 feet of earth.
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