Norco Pal sent to slaughter today

[Happy Endings]

Caroline says that Norco is out of the quarantine stall and into his own corral, of which he is very proud. ;-)

So glad to hear this encouraging news! Thank you for the update.

[Private Thoughts]

While looking at nurse mare foals that originally were bound for slaughter (but were rescued by Last Chance) I came across a video on YouTube from PETA (who I have mixed feelings about) on horse slaughter in Japan. It really upset me because someone from the JBBA said 90% of thoroughbreds in Japan will end up in the slaughter house destined for pet food. They show a perfectly lovely young tbred being hosed down with water and prepared for slaughter. It just made me sick if it's true and not some doctored, overstated BS from PETA.

While famous stallions may have clauses of first refusal in their contracts what about all the broodmares, yearlings, etc who go there? If I was a breeder it would make me sick to think a foal of mine would end up like that.

Here is the link to the video I am referring to: http://youtu.be/EFG6aw_msHk

I am not trying to point fingers but I just would like to know if this is factual or exaggerated and thought to ask those who are more informed on this subject than I am.

Also what are your thoughts on the Last Chance folks? Are they legit? We are moving this summer and should have enough room for horses(finally) and were thinking about adopting two foals next year. Both my husband and I have both worked with on thoroughbred farms for many years in the past so we are experienced with foals, etc. I also used to show horses in my college days.

Thanks

[RHIOT]

I personally wouldn't believe anything PETA said if it was happening right in front of me, and if the JRA says 95% of the horses die there to slaughter than thats sad, ironically, that would be the same percentage of dogs who don't leave the PETA shelters alive.

[second_glance]

Look at him! Just LOOK at him!! All shiny, and alert, with muscle definition, and a mane. Not quite 8 weeks of TLC.

[second_glance]

And in case you've forgotten -- this is what he looked like on the auction lot, not quite 8 weeks ago.

[Catalina]

He looks fabulous. Amazing, what even such short time of good care can do to pull a horse back from the brink. Great, great job by SCTR.

[mimi6920]

Wow I wouldn't know that I was looking at the same horse. What a remarkable recovery. He looks amazing. Kudos for all those who had a part in helping this guy and making him look like this! Thanks for posting the pics!

[second_glance]

For anyone in SoCal, Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue will be holding its biggest fundraiser of the year -- A Day At The Races -- at Hollywood Park on May 12. This also includes a silent auction, and they've got some neat stuff.

More info: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/A...id=MpzUHTeAVYI

[wooley85]

While looking at nurse mare foals that originally were bound for slaughter (but were rescued by Last Chance) I came across a video on YouTube from PETA (who I have mixed feelings about) on horse slaughter in Japan. It really upset me because someone from the JBBA said 90% of thoroughbreds in Japan will end up in the slaughter house destined for pet food. They show a perfectly lovely young tbred being hosed down with water and prepared for slaughter. It just made me sick if it's true and not some doctored, overstated BS from PETA.

While famous stallions may have clauses of first refusal in their contracts what about all the broodmares, yearlings, etc who go there? If I was a breeder it would make me sick to think a foal of mine would end up like that.

Here is the link to the video I am referring to: http://youtu.be/EFG6aw_msHk

I am not trying to point fingers but I just would like to know if this is factual or exaggerated and thought to ask those who are more informed on this subject than I am.

Also what are your thoughts on the Last Chance folks? Are they legit? We are moving this summer and should have enough room for horses(finally) and were thinking about adopting two foals next year. Both my husband and I have both worked with on thoroughbred farms for many years in the past so we are experienced with foals, etc. I also used to show horses in my college days.

Thanks

Japan Does NOT have alot of open grazing land for people...let alone horses.

I don't doubt that 90% of horses are slaughtered .
Look at how many horses are slaughted in the US...

Some Chinese activists rescued 250 dogs packed into crates bound for human consumption in some form or another. Many, many were pets wearing collars, tags,etc.

[stuff]

Sorry, I can't watch that video. I've seen enough slaughter video's to get the gist. As much as it pains me, I'm going to have to side with PETA on this one. They don't have room to retire these TBs off the track. A few lucky ones, that are sound of mind and body, may end up in a riding school (I think that's where they found Fraise), but the majority will end up at slaughter. Since they normally buy their high profile broodmares at sales like Keeneland or F-T, those horses are purchased without contracts. I only hope that former connections do make a point of keeping track, but I've not ever heard of a mare being brought home from there (haven't heard of one being sent to slaughter either). I'm pretty certain that if there wasn't such an uproar over Ferdinand, that they would still be slaughtering stallions without a second thought. Personally, I hate that this happens, but I do realize it is a very different culture than ours in how they view animals. The blame, if any needs to be on our shoulders over here for allowing the animals to go without a contract.

[Dusty]

Look at him! Just LOOK at him!! All shiny, and alert, with muscle definition, and a mane. Not quite 8 weeks of TLC.

Thanks for these! WOW - lucky guy and THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EquineAnne]

Look at this new one! So happy for him.

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[The Tin Man]

Look at this new one! So happy for him.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...16778886_n.jpg

Damn! He looks like a real racehorse!

Good for him! So glad to see he's doing so very well.

Gorgeous pony!

[TheFlyingFilly]

I still need to read through the rest of this thread (got to page 3) but ON THIS TOPIC, I am looking for some contacts at Mountaineer--if anyone can help me, then please PM me. I am trying to purchase and van back to IL a horse named Oil Money's Dream.

[EquineAnne]

I still need to read through the rest of this thread (got to page 3) but ON THIS TOPIC, I am looking for some contacts at Mountaineer--if anyone can help me, then please PM me. I am trying to purchase and van back to IL a horse named Oil Money's Dream.

I have read about your plight, please keep us informed how it goes. Good luck. Where in Illinois, btw?

[The Tin Man]

I still need to read through the rest of this thread (got to page 3) but ON THIS TOPIC, I am looking for some contacts at Mountaineer--if anyone can help me, then please PM me. I am trying to purchase and van back to IL a horse named Oil Money's Dream.

I know nobody there ... But best of luck with OMD ... I'm glad you're looking out for her and I hope it works out for the two of you.

[TheFlyingFilly]

I have read about your plight, please keep us informed how it goes. Good luck. Where in Illinois, btw?

Woodstock Equestrian (northeastern IL)--a friend of mine rehabs/rehomes OTTBs, so we are taking her there. We have a few potential homes lined up already but don't want to commit to them until we do a soundness exam/vet check on 'Oily'. I would keep her if I could afford board for two!!

But I am starting to hit some dead ends with contacts at Mountaineer and NEED MORE. I don't want to post more info out in the open so please PM me, or find my FB page for this girl and message me on there.

edit to add: My FB page has a lot of info on the who/why/wheres. But I am trying to keep the whole 'I know what this girl's fate will be if I don't try to bring her back to IL' thing off of the page until we actually have her in our hands. I am just being cautious.

[EquineAnne]

Woodstock Equestrian--a friend of mine rehabs/rehomes OTTBs, so we are taking her there. We have a few potential homes lined up already but don't want to commit to them until we do a soundness exam/vet check on 'Oily'. I would keep her if I could afford board for two!!

But I am starting to hit some dead ends with contacts at Mountaineer and NEED MORE. I don't want to post more info out in the open so please PM me, or find my FB page for this girl and message me on there.

I know no one but there must be someone on here that can help. Have you checked out Chronicles of the Horse forum? Perhaps someone there might be able to help or lead you in the right direction. Good luck.

Also, this forum might know someone...http://www.pedigreequery.com/forum/

[PerfectSoul]

Wow! Thanks for posting these pix. He looks like a million bucks.

[TheFlyingFilly]

I know no one but there must be someone on here that can help. Have you checked out Chronicles of the Horse forum? Perhaps someone there might be able to help or lead you in the right direction. Good luck.

Also, this forum might know someone...http://www.pedigreequery.com/forum/

Good ideas, thank you!

I just finished reading through this entire thread. As an alternate to donations, if you know a craft or skill, you can offer this product/service for sale and donate 100% of proceeds towards your cause. I make fine jewelry so I made some simple, cost-effective pieces to help cover some of this.

That way, people get a nice product and the knowledge that their payment for this product goes towards a good cause.