Regardless of papers or performance, I hate to think of anyone breeding horses when thousands are being neglected and starved to death across the country because there are so many unwanted, or in many cases, well-loved but owners are simply unable to afford their care.
Why roll the genetic dice when you can pick up a great prospect -- in any breed, for any discipline, any age or color -- for pennies on the dollar compared to what they were valued at just a few years ago?
America's horse population has nearly doubled in 10 years to over 9 million and now with fuel and feed prices high and incomes low, there is a huge *need* for horse lovers to rescue and rehab rather than breed.
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Purpose:
There is a national equine crisis: daily news reports of abandoned, neglected, malnourished horses. While the cost of ownership has doubled or even tripled, the resale value of many horses has been reduced to less than half.
I believe horse slaughter is not only a necessary option for dealing with a critical overpopulation of unwanted horses, but also not evil—it is hypocritical to eat a cow or pig, and condemn those who would eat a horse instead.
I welcome all comments, from those who disagree as well as those who agree. Be respectful to your fellow human.
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By the numbers:
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I believe horse slaughter is not only a necessary option for dealing with a critical overpopulation of unwanted horses, but also not evil—it is hypocritical to eat a cow or pig, and condemn those who would eat a horse instead.
I welcome all comments, from those who disagree as well as those who agree. Be respectful to your fellow human.
All Horses—www.allhorses.us
• Obese Horse of the Day
• Skinny Horse of the Day
• Horse Slaughter Debate
• Unsafe Horse Fence
By the numbers:
- In 1999, there were about 5 million horses in the U.S. Within 8 years, that number increased to 9 million.
- One third of horse owners have an annual household income of $50,000 or less.
- Estimates vary, but around 100,000 a year met their end in slaughterhouses that are now closed.
This blog includes articles, photos and comments posted in public by other users. I do not intend to cause harm to any parties involved or profit from this reposted content, but to provoke intelligent discussion on important matters of opinion in the name of education. I will honor the direct request of any copyright holder who asks their works be removed.
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