tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post1733197292344638912..comments2023-06-14T07:05:48.177-04:00Comments on HORSES, HEALTHY EATING AND GROWING MY OWN FOOD: 31 October 2007Lori Schmidt (LoriProPhoto)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01786227217137143996noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-62861567409932185682007-11-02T09:07:00.000-04:002007-11-02T09:07:00.000-04:00I had not heard of this tragedy Lori. It made me ...I had not heard of this tragedy Lori. It made me sick to think read about it. Even seeing the one picture that was associated with it made me want to vomit, so thanks for not posting the video link.<BR/><BR/>I know you have been deeply effected by the horse slaughter issue, and I wish I had some easy answers. Not only for you, but for all of us who love horses.Kathy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057258440763363962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-81305750359609481622007-11-02T09:02:00.000-04:002007-11-02T09:02:00.000-04:00Oh, Lori, I cried reading this. I recently watched...Oh, Lori, I cried reading this. I recently watched a TV show where a presenter chose a horse in a field, then had it slaughtered and cooked and ate it.This was in France. The horse was not ill treated in any way and was living free but to me there is a huge difference between eating a companion animal and eating a cow. I was veggie for many years and often think of going back to it;I felt happier that way.<BR/>It shocks me that animals can be treated so badly and you are so right about their personalities. Many people describe cats as unfriendly, nasty creatures, yet I have two of the most loving, gentle ones enhancing my life every day. Carry on loving your dear horses and try not to let all the cruelties of the world grind you down! {{{HUGS}}}CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773161375865716360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-26087204065544697172007-11-01T23:30:00.000-04:002007-11-01T23:30:00.000-04:00I too was saddened and angered by this tragedy. U...I too was saddened and angered by this tragedy. Unfortunately many more horror stories go unreported, but, like others have said, we do what we can and you certainly do your part!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12641783472479894858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-64939489173260953282007-11-01T14:42:00.000-04:002007-11-01T14:42:00.000-04:00It's my understanding that the horses were young.....It's my understanding that the horses were young....weanlings/yearlings, and they were off of a PMU ranch. <BR/><BR/>The unwanted byproduct of a disgusting business.Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895025606531963182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-44135264625416146692007-11-01T05:38:00.000-04:002007-11-01T05:38:00.000-04:00Sad. Animals treated like second-class citizens. H...Sad. Animals treated like second-class citizens. Horses and dogs, are citizens in my book and should be given the same treatment we get.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-78742076271450956192007-11-01T00:03:00.000-04:002007-11-01T00:03:00.000-04:00Yes, it is a sad time right now for everyone who l...Yes, it is a sad time right now for everyone who loves horses. Sometimes it seems like the world is so dark and messed up, and you feel overwhelmed. I often feel like that after reading news, but I've learned that I have to set a limit to how much time I can focus on it, otherwise I really feel horrible.<BR/><BR/>Please remember, the horses are depending on you, so take care of yourself and don't focus too much on the bad! (We don't want you to get burned out and be miserable) The biggest thing that always helps me is turning off my computer, reminding myself I am not in charge of single-handedly changing the world, and then figuring out one SMALL practical thing I CAN do. It's amazing how much it helps...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I hope tomorrow is better!Original Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503068909740890309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-57221980490527625702007-10-31T23:16:00.000-04:002007-10-31T23:16:00.000-04:00Such a sad state of affairs we are in. Unfortunat...Such a sad state of affairs we are in. Unfortunately it goes way beyond horses. I am truly concerned about our country and the decay that is eating away at it since the beginning of the Clinton Era and continues to this day.<BR/><BR/>Greed and lack of any kind of morals seem rampant. We terrorize our animals, our kids, and our neighbors and our land. Where do I stop?<BR/><BR/>I empathize with your feelings. What a sad state for our nations horses. I agree after having spent the last few months with you that each of these beautiful creatures is a unique individual with qualities that should be preserved. I applaud you for that, perhaps that is the way you can help these magnificent creatures the most. Continue to educate through your words and pictures those like me who know very little about them.<BR/><BR/>I, like you, could go on about this for some time. I appreciate what you do and what you say. Hang in there my friend.<BR/><BR/>MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-70516444456561186022007-10-31T22:47:00.000-04:002007-10-31T22:47:00.000-04:00The plight of unwanted horses is dire. There is no...The plight of unwanted horses is dire. There is no doubt about it. I don't know what the answer is but until people realize what a problem it is, there will not even be a search for a solution. <BR/><BR/>Talking about it is a start.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.com