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Imagine no horse slaughter and our wild horses and burrors running free. Don't know where to start? Here's something you can do now to help stop horse slaughter.
Laura Allen found out that after the letter was delivered to Pelosi, she was not against sending the bill to the floor for a vote but wasn't sure there was enough time left.
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BLM Continues to House Horses Behind Closed Gates and Refuses Public Access
http://horsebackmagazine.com/hb/archives/3847
The federal Bureau of Land Management holds about 40,000 wild horses captive in pastures and pens leased from private landowners, despite the fact the agency controls 260 million acres where the horses could be housed for free. The land where the horses are held is closed to press and public with extremely limited access for scrutiny regarding how taxpayer funds are being spent. The federal land agency's patented response is that the horses are held on private land and the landowners don't want the public on their property.
As soon as horses are removed to these pastures, and as soon as the land is vacated, grazing rights are leased to stockmen at the fire sale price of $1.35 per cow and calf per month.
Horseback Magazine demanded that a credentialed journalist be allowed to visit all of the BLM pastures in a letter to chief Washington press spokesman, Tom Gorey. The government spokesman replied today...
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http://www.humanesociety.org/news/news/2010/10/secretariat.html
October 7, 2010
What We Can Learn from Secretariat
by Scott Beckstead
The story of legendary horse Secretariat is a classic American tale: Against the odds and defying all skeptics, an underdog became a champion and national hero, inspiring millions. Disney's new movie, Secretariat promises to underscore the special role that horses occupy in the American imagination. It also presents an opportunity to celebrate all that we love about our horses and to think again about our responsibilities to these amazing creatures.
A well-earned retirement
Secretariat spent his life surrounded by a loving owner and millions of adoring fans. His owner rewarded his record-setting performance with a pampered retirement and a long, full life. And while few horses could hope for the luxuries he enjoyed, all horses deserve the opportunity he was given: a chance at a second career. In Secretariat's case, that meant a long life as a breeding sire.
Other horses, after retiring from the track, have proved they can excel at pleasure riding, competitive show jumping, or competitive dressage.
A second career ... or slaughter?
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