This is a public forum and is read by many. All too often we hear someone declaring that she rescued a horse. A horse's condition is often a matter of opinion or a horse hanging it's head low as it snoozes is interpreted as being depressed. If I'd sold a horse and someone made such a declaration of rescuing it on a public form I can promise you there'd be H*** to pay. These statements are often made by those who don't have a lot of experience.
Another term that is freely bandied about is Abuse. What these rescuers need to learn is how quickly a horse can read them. If the rescuer thinks it has to love on poor Precious, to help it that is so wrong. Precious is thinking "I've got me a live one and I'll show her who's boss. Hmm what shall I do first? I know, I'll spook and just about run her over. That's a good way to get left alone. And while I'm enjoying my grass, she can tell everyone how I was abused."
One more thing. There are no auctions solely for slaughter. They are auctions open to the public where anyone who registers can bid. It is much easier for potential buyers to look at 25 horses in the course of a day, than spend a fortune in gas and a lot of time running all over the country looking at horses. Yes, the horse brokers will be there. And yes, they are brokers which means they buy and sell. Even if you know the broker has picked up a horse, he is approachable and is willing to sell the horse privately if he can make a profit.
So please, think carefully before making these statements. They could come back on you.
Another term that is freely bandied about is Abuse. What these rescuers need to learn is how quickly a horse can read them. If the rescuer thinks it has to love on poor Precious, to help it that is so wrong. Precious is thinking "I've got me a live one and I'll show her who's boss. Hmm what shall I do first? I know, I'll spook and just about run her over. That's a good way to get left alone. And while I'm enjoying my grass, she can tell everyone how I was abused."
One more thing. There are no auctions solely for slaughter. They are auctions open to the public where anyone who registers can bid. It is much easier for potential buyers to look at 25 horses in the course of a day, than spend a fortune in gas and a lot of time running all over the country looking at horses. Yes, the horse brokers will be there. And yes, they are brokers which means they buy and sell. Even if you know the broker has picked up a horse, he is approachable and is willing to sell the horse privately if he can make a profit.
So please, think carefully before making these statements. They could come back on you.