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Several years ago, when I first started reading this website, there seemed to be a lot of people participating. Where has everyone gone? I loved reading their stories and getting advice for solutions or problems with my horses. It really saddens me to see that there doesn't seem to be as much interest. Very few of us are posting pics, just saying hello, writing reports or stores. For everyone out there that does read eons - horse lovers from time to time, I really hope you will more actively participate. During this down economy, there are a lot of challenges for horse owners. Many horses themselves are endangered, facing starvation, abuse, and slaughter. It's important for all of us to help, be aware, and participate to not only keep our own horses healthy and happy, but to be a part of the horse world.

Also, there has been such good advice coming from those who participate on this website as well as support and information. Please, please keep it up!!! One member's spider bite solution helped me tremendously. My old mare, Maia was literally saved because of this!

Rally horse lovers! Keep participating on this site!

Last Thursday with dogs, horses, and husband in tow, I finally moved to our ranch near Huntsville, Texas. It's been a long time coming. We'ved owned the ranch 12 years and started building our home and a new horse barn three years ago. We moved from Friendswood, Texas. We looked like the Beverly Hillbillies going down the road. Both truck and SUV were loaded and of course, our horse trailer was loaded too. We brought three of the horses here. My fourth horse, Satine, is in training in Kirbyville. When we drove up at the barn to unload the horses, there wasn't a lot of nickering. Two of the three knew this place and were just eager to get out and strat grazing. Our pastures are beautiful this fall. They're still green and lush. They grazed for a couple of hours before I brought them into the barn. I don't think they ever looked up! They were too busy munching away.

The next day was not surprising. I let them out of their stalls in the morning and they took off running into the open fields. There is nothing like a gorgeous Arabian running; Head high, manes flowing, and tail straight up in the air. What a sight! My new girl, Honey the chestnut mare, didn't know exactly how to go around a taped off area near the barn when they all took off running..........so she jumped it! Beautiful form. However, I hope the wood fences aren't next! Maia, my 23 y.o. Arab mare looked like she was 5 again. She still has it goin' on. Mac, her 10 y.o. son and the son of a great Arabian race horse, was the King of the Wind. I absolutely love to see him run. He is poetry in motion. Yet, when I call him he comes running back. He's truly my sweet boy.

I am so grateful and thankful to be at this wonderful place and even more thankful to have these beautiful creatures in my life. Yes, life is good......... I can only wish that all my horse buddies out there should be so lucky.

I am appalled by what is happening to horses in the name of 'Medicine', using them for Lab Rats so to speak. I am glad this rescue group is helping!

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As spring approaches, this is what I have been waiting for. I got a 6 mo. old filly in Dec. 2007. I have waited and waited for her to be 2 so I can start breaking her and, next month, she will be 2. I have spent time ground breakin gher and she has had a saddle on her twice and did fine.

I just recently bought a horse blanket online from a rescue group called Amaryllis Equine Rescue. They are trying to raise money and are in need of whatever help anyone can give. This great group rescues slaughter bound horses by buying them at the auction house. Their most recent video shows them bringing home four wonderful horses with the stickers still on them. I can't help but cry, but this time it was tears of joy to see these great souls rescued. I am going to try to make donations to them as well as the other organizations to help . Slaughter bound, abused and starving horses out there need our help. I hope everyone else will pitch in as well. The link is www.forrascal.com

I don't own a horse nor have I ever owned a horse, but I would like to learn about horses so that's why I'm here. I'm an all around animal lover. I just hate hearing about horses being slaughtered for food. If I had the space, I'd gladly take some rescues.

Hey gang--I'm posting this on behalf of Stephanie Plakk. Hope someone out there can help...

Today we learned that a ranch in Nevada is closing down. They are sending all the mares and geldings to Canada for slaughter. The foals, ages 2 weeks to 3 months are being sent to Mexico. In a short time they will overnight here in Tucson. We have the opportunity if we can find foster homes for these foals to rescue them from being slaughtered in Mexico.

We have neither enough room nor the manpower to deal with all the foals. The younger ones will take 24/7 feeding and care. The older ones will go through a weaning process, so we will need safe and secure stalls. The person or persons offering to foster these foals must have some idea on how to deal with foals and make the committment to provide all the care.

We will need to know soon, as these foals will be in stress when they arrive here. We understand that there will not be any feeding done on the trip. They are coming in a semi truck.

If you know of anyone who can help us, please call HEART of Tucson at 520-445-1510. These horses will be coming down in the next couple of weeks.

HEART of Tucson is a new 501(c)(3) horse rescue organization in Tucson. It was founded by Judy Glore, who continues to serve as President of the rescue. It is our goal to rescue, retrain and rehome horses that are abused, whose owners can no longer care for them, or are neglected. Our website is view link We have other horses that need adoption or fostering, but these young ones are going to be our focus until we find foster homes for them.

Stephanie Plakk
Arizona Equestrian Network
info@arizonaequest.com
www.arizonaequest.com
520-465-1648