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Update 4278: Prominent thoroughbred owner and breeder, and anti-slaughter advocate, Madeleine Pickens has stepped up to help save the wild horses that were under threat, due in some part to possible mismanagement: Horse Breeder-Owner Plans to Save Horses.
Update 4277: Thoroughbred Charities of America will conduct it's 19th Annual Stallion Season and Art Auction Friday, Dec. 5 at the Keeneland Entertainment Center in Lexington: Seasons, Art Auction to Benefit TCA
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Update 4276: Minus 8, those were the first sounds I heard frmo my radio when I turned the ignition in my truck this morning! But it did not feel too bad, really! Bright sunshine, when the sun came up. And we only had five sets which was nice. We also started a little later as we had a lighter morning. I had two go to the gate for some schooling, and they went nicely. All galloped nicely, so despite the weather conditions work was short and enjoyable! Really!
Update 4275: An excellent perspective on why it makes sense, from a marketing standpoint, to seek out more humane alternatives for our stars after they are finished racing: TURNING CHALLENGE INTO OPPORTUNITY, excerpt:
Foremost among those is the question of what becomes of a Thoroughbred when it is no longer useful as a racing or breeding animal. Some owners and breeders take great measures to insure either a productive second life for their horses or dispose of them through humane euthanasia. Too many horses slip through the cracks, however, and end up on meat wagons headed to slaughter houses in Canada or Mexico, or are simply abandoned.
The perception of our sport is shaped by media reports of the cruelty of slaughter or abandonment of Thoroughbreds, and it does not present an image attractive to many Americans, especially a younger generation that is more in tune with animal welfare issues.
And excellent news from Mountaineer Park which has added a CANTER chapter: CANTER Opens New Chapter at Mountaineer, excerpt:
"We are pleased to offer this free program to our owners and trainers who are looking to place their race horses in new careers," said Rose Mary Williams, director of racing at Mountaineer. "CANTER has a proven track record helping trainers to sell and place their ex-race horses."
Hiya, FsOB! Who knows, if Wendy or Alex can zap the two posts timed at 11:16 & 11:26 on 11/19, I might be first in the "post position" this AM. Spammers seem to lack the intellect to know that the FsOB would not be interested in anything salacious involving any animal, even a hamster. A safe & productive day to each of you & a big "hurrah" to Madeleine Pickens.
Posted by: Robyn Hoffmann at November 19, 2008 11:31 AM