Slaughter houses

2002-12-17 Thread Janet McNally
This message is from: Janet McNally <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > When workers open the cows' skin and grab their legs, the cows try to kick us > but we've already spread their legs open. And they're looking at us and > they're sticking out their tongues. They make a "rr" noise. It's a > look like

I'm offended

2002-12-17 Thread Andy Mayberry
This message is from: "Andy Mayberry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey all, Lynda C. Welch wrote: = If Steve and everyone else would prefer we keep the topic of slaughter off of this list, tell me! However, I will say that in my opinion, as Fjord owners and breeders

Thanks Secret Santa!!

2002-12-17 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A Big Thanks to my secret Santa for great T-shirt ("Horse Person - Will Work for Hay!") Too Fun!! And some Cowboy Magic detangler; haven't tried that yet, but I love their green spot remover! And Yes! I have guessed who you are (Zip code with box number

Various

2002-12-17 Thread Knutsen Fjord Farm
This message is from: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all - Well, the aisleways between boxes are getting wider and the tree is up - one thing I never loose track of is the cache of Christmas decorations - so I guess we're somewhat moved in. Our new place is 1500 sq feet big. Just try

Dagrun temporarily not reading email

2002-12-17 Thread Dagrun Aarsten
This message is from: "Dagrun Aarsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello all listers, (I tried posting this earlier but my new address wasn't in the system - maybe I have more luck this time) Some of you have been writing to me lately without getting a reply. Sorry. I've had quite a lot happening in my

Brave girls done good! Bring em home.

2002-12-17 Thread willowind
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bless you all for what you just did. You brought up some of the biggest issues and told the truth, I think we all have a new awareness. You are inspiring in your quest to do the right thing. I wish I had something to send you right now, I will in the near

Re: New kid on the block!

2002-12-17 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Welcome Kathryn to the list. It has been quite lively so you can better understand our wide ranging interests in our Fjords. Glad to hear you are going toward dressage with your boy. They can do it as proven by Wez and others. Jean

New kid on the block!

2002-12-17 Thread pvskkb
This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi! I'm new to the list and a new Fjord owner. Just recently bought (with my partners/sponsors) a young colt named "ODIN" from Green Valley Farm. And we LOVE him! I am not new to horse ownership. Actually have many. I have a breeding, training, teach

Re: like lambs to the slaughter...

2002-12-17 Thread BaileysFjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/17/2002 4:00:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > To keep this Fjord related.I am just hoping that it was somehow some > sort of cruel hoax on the part of the farmeras it seems that he/she > would have had

Re: becoming vegetarian/buy locally

2002-12-17 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would like to suggest one thing in regard to saving horses from these farms and slaughter houses. As a psychotherapist I find myself using the knowledge for everyday occurrences. So forgive me when I say this but.I believe the kind of

Re: information on stallions at stud

2002-12-17 Thread Mike May, Registrar NFHR
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 02:00 PM 12/17/2002 -0500, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WELL!!! The last thing I'd want is for you to be sad! :) I've got some nice pictures of my current three horses, so I'll be glad to upload them

Re: like lambs to the slaughter...

2002-12-17 Thread GAIL RUSSELL
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There are actually very few people in the world who are actually mean. Uninformed, weak, powerless, fearful, but not actually mean. My son gave me "Fast Food Nation" for Christmas...which...among other things...points out that the the slaught

Slaughter Houses and Stolen Horses

2002-12-17 Thread Linda Lehnert
This message is from: "Linda Lehnert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> One issue that has not been addressed with the recent postings about the Fjords on their way to the slaughter house is that these slaughter houses are notorious for being places people can sell stolen horses.  Years ago when I lived in Geor

Re: information on stallions at stud

2002-12-17 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/16/2002 3:38:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > The web site pedigree photos are uploaded by the owners of the horses > listed there. If they want to upload a photo they can. It is sad that > more owners don

Re: the saving of Fjords

2002-12-17 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 12/17/2002 7:10:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > If the list prefers me to not let you all know what is going on, please let > me know. The United Equine Foundation now has a message board set up > specificall

rescued fjords

2002-12-17 Thread Debbie Shade
This message is from: "Debbie Shade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would like to second Fred and Jeri's idea about the 4-h and pony club kids getting the fjords. As the mother of a pony clubber I know first hand how much their ponies mean to them and the great care they get. Another suggestion, if the

Re: becoming vegetarian/buy locally

2002-12-17 Thread BaileysFjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Linda, We also do our best to purchase locally, we believe it is the right thing to do. I can definitely tell you we will be doing much more now! > Re: the fjord rescue. I have horse friends who are waiting on the edge of > their seat to read about thi

Fjord Rescue Update

2002-12-17 Thread BaileysFjords
Hello everyone, We are still getting our representative in place in Ontario.  I will be calling the slaughter facility today, hopefully will be able to catch this man sometime this week to find out where to meet, timeframe, etc.  The reason there was a deadline to contact him had nothing to do wit

Re: the saving of Fjords

2002-12-17 Thread BaileysFjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Deb, > When I mentioned about the 4-6 Fjords I saw at the Hermiston auction, just > this past October, only one person on this board even mentioned the > posting. What do you suppose happened to them Fjords lost in a world of > quarter horses. Pe

Re: NFHR Evaluation Information

2002-12-17 Thread Mike May, Registrar NFHR
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:03 PM 12/16/2002 -0500, you wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I enjoyed looking at this publication. Next time, please note whether each animal is a stallion, gelding or mare! You can always tell by the N

Re: the saving of Fjords

2002-12-17 Thread Mike May, Registrar NFHR
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 05:38 PM 12/16/2002 -0800, you wrote: This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Deb I think you are over looking the difference between "slaughter house" and "auction". If I understand correctly you mentioned

Re:becoming vegetarian/buy locally

2002-12-17 Thread HorseLotti
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Greetings from cold, snowless, Corcoran, Minnesota:) As a "cottage business" owner (handcrafted goat milk soap) I look for folks who offer products produced directly on their farms. One can purchase eggs, poultry, meat - and in our family we eat wild gam