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aliciaclaire81 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Every year here there is a very big rodeo. I always worried about the calves and bulls, but it never occurred to me that the horses would be considered equally disposable. How awful.
aliciaclaire81 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Suffering is the problem. I really don't know what is worse than that, and you didn't bother to elaborate. Like most problems, including the ones you would probably consider "more serious," this one results from human stupidity, ignorance and selfishness.
BlueOuranHigh (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I've seen the slaughter auctions its always so sad. I've seen so many abused and injured horses go through the ring even foals. I've also seen just amazing horses with so much potental (I can't spell). Many have been through so much but some still aprach hoping for kindness. If I had the money I'd buy them all and give them a good home. Its so sad.
PonyGirl4Jesus (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Good video.... Very sad.
janno105 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
you've totally missed my point.
i find it problematic to dismiss issues of cruelty and the environment as "less important" than those such as starving children because they're often symptoms of the same problems.
how is the average person supposed to impact on the issue of child abuse? Its socially unacceptable for 1, and 2 already covered by legistlation and law inforcement.
i just cant understand why compasionate people squabble so much when there are so many apathetic people around us.
Rhondavis (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Well that is simply not sarcasm- lets get it taken care of so we can work on other issues- like human life. Watch those videos, tell me they are easier on the eyes.
janno105 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Its important to think about all of the problems we face in our world, don't you think? this person has taken the time to do something positive about one of them, and thats great. That type of sarcasm disempowers people. I care about grasslands ecosystems, is that less important than animal cruelty or helping children in need? someone has to give a damn about these issues too.
happyhunter1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
nope, most end up in the potters yard after racing..........
silvaetana (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
When rescues are full to the brink of owner released horses, because in the current state of things families can not afford the cost to keep them, i don't think breeding more is the responsible thing to do. But perhaps that is just my opinion, and the great thing about that is we each get to have our own and by doing so we can have our differences while still working towards making things better for the things we care about.
silvaetana (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Living where i do, i understand the rodeo very well. We have rescued several of the "kept till they get old and bred to make more broncs" mares. Many were given to us because they refused to buck even after being beaten and shocked. While it is true that some rodeo stock is managed by upstanding ranches,.. All are not, and until you see what we see on a daily basis that comes from the so called "cared for buckin' horses" then it is not fair to say we do not understand the rodeo. |
