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| Posted: Sun Dec 6th, 2009 12:46 pm |
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A Star in my Pocket G.O.G Community Member 
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| Posted: Fri Dec 4th, 2009 04:09 pm |
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slipslider G.O.G Community Member 
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Here is another update. This is an email I received from Cindy after she went to see the horses herself. She is a member of the Volunteer Equine Advocates in Tennessee. Hey girls, Good morning! I wanted to let y'all know about what I learned last night at the fairgrounds re: the horses. Y'all would NOT believe the amount of supplies they have. EVERYTHING is brand new, every horse has on a brand new halter, my gal w/ the VEA said if the USHS folks want something they just go buy it. The donations have been pouring in and there were mounds of hay, palets of feed, you just simply can't imagine. The VEA is one of 4 rescue groups that will be taking the fosters. That means about 20 horses per group. The horses will be there thru Christmas. Then they'll be taken to the group's barn (the VEA barn is in Gallatin). They're not going to allow fosters to be picked up at the fairgrounds, as they don't want all the trailers in and out of there. I'll be involved in the transport to the VEA barn (if my work schedule permits) and I will let y'all know when that happens. There are some "red zones" that horses are quarantined in and you have to step in buckets of disinfectants when you leave these areas. If you go, wear your muck boots. None of the horses have died, and honestly they look pretty good (not as bad as Whiskey was, I had prepared myself for the worst). They had all been groomed already. About 40 volunteer farriers where coming in today. There were volunteer vets there last night, and have obviously been there all the last week as well. If you go, take your ID, you have to sign in and sign a waiver. In the "rules" sheet they gave us they say all visitors have to coordinate w/ the shelter manager. I'm guessing the USHS will email y'all back w/ those details since you'd inquired w/ them. Its a little political, they don't want the groups talking about which horses they want, and some ladies were already laying claim on certain horses, but I understand that the VEA gets first choice on our 20 horses (since they assisted w/ the transport from the farm last week). There were some real beauties girls....I've got a little fixation on a 3 year old stallion, spotted saddle horse, Blaze.....but I'm not sure if my mom will let me take in another one! But I spent a lot of time w/ Blaze last night and helped spread shavings and held horses while folks changed their water and stuff. LOTS of volunteers that are not horse savy, so they needed people to help w/ handling the horses. Maria, I'm so sorry I totally forgot about the chickens cause I got so taken w/ all the horses. The chickens were not there, but I'll ask Brenda next time we chat if anybody knows where they are. Sorry girl! I went into total horse mode! I'll give Brenda Lees w/ the VEA y'alls email addresses. She is a bit stressed and very busy right now trying to contact all the foster applicants and do phone interview and reference checks. I've told her about y'all, and when I asked her about the blankets, and what specifically is needed, the answer is money (tho vets volunteer their time, wormers and vaccines stil have to be bought). There will be continuing vet expenses and we're hoping that the USHS will divide all the surplus donations amongst the groups and send the stuff w/ the horses. But I don't know if thats how they'll do it. If you have people that want to donate blankets, the VEA would gladly take them, but at this point, the greatest need is for funding. OK, I think I've passed along what I know! I'm so glad to visit w/ you girls and I can't wait to see ya in person! Thanks for all your interest in this....I'll let y'all know when we're moving them to the VEA barn and you can come visit there easily, with no pressure to foster or adopt, just see what its all about. Happy Friday!
____________________ LaVonne Summertime Stables, LLC Life's journey is not to arrive safely in a grave in a well preserved body But rather to slide in sideways, Totally worn out, Yelling......What a Ride ! |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 02:25 pm |
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slipslider G.O.G Community Member
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Anyone that may be interested in adopting one these animals can contact Cindy Gray, her address and such are in the post above or you can fax to: 1-615-251-1056 and put to her attention. She can send an adoption form out to you. I have emailed her and asked if there is anything that are needed for them and am waiting for a reply.
____________________ LaVonne Summertime Stables, LLC Life's journey is not to arrive safely in a grave in a well preserved body But rather to slide in sideways, Totally worn out, Yelling......What a Ride ! |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 02:23 am |
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A Star in my Pocket G.O.G Community Member
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Oh thank God they have an overload of feed. Bless the hearts of everyone In Tenn that is helping these poor animals. Blankets are a good idea. If you go there Slipslider will you see if they need blankets and post it here. If they do, I'll send a couple. I can probably afford at least 3 blankets. I can skip a bill or two for this. Animal cruelty should have been a felony many, many years ago. I can't say on here what I'd like to do to people who do this. hb1 I just read the last post. I'll be waiting for a link to the adoption form. Thanks Lavonne.  Last edited on Thu Dec 3rd, 2009 02:32 am by A Star in my Pocket ____________________ Listen! Or your tongue will make you deaf.--Cherokee Saying |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 2nd, 2009 05:10 pm |
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slipslider G.O.G Community Member
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I have found out that they will be adopting these horses out of state as well. If anyone is interested, pm me and I will be glad to give you the email address where you can fill out an adoption form. I do not know yet the cost of the adoption, but will keep you updated as I find out more. LaVonne Edited: Here is the reply I had back to my email where I spoke to one of the representatives for Rescue for the horses and this is her reply about getting the word out to others: Oh please keep spreading the word, I'm so glad there is interest w/in your group. My fax is 615-251-1056 (just put a little cover to my attention on it). You can tell the USHS folks that you're in contact w/ the VEA. I hope to know more details after my visit on Thursday. Thank you so much for helping. Cindy B. Gray, Administrative Asst., Harwell Howard heyn Gabbert & Manner, P.C. 315 Deaderick Street, Nashville,TN 37238. Direct 615.256.0500 x 1985, Main: 615.256.0500. Fax" 615.251.1056, Email: cbg@h3gm.com Web: http://www.h3gm.com Last edited on Wed Dec 2nd, 2009 07:13 pm by slipslider ____________________ LaVonne Summertime Stables, LLC Life's journey is not to arrive safely in a grave in a well preserved body But rather to slide in sideways, Totally worn out, Yelling......What a Ride ! |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 2nd, 2009 04:48 am |
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TN Trailrider G.O.G Community Member 
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I just read the article posted at HSUS. They have received so much food that they are running out of space to store it. They really need volunteer help from vets, vet techs, and farriers most of all. There is a big list of stores, agencies, etc. who have donated. Tractor Supply gave the HSUS a $5,000 gift certificate to help with purchases. Go to the original website PB posted and read about it.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 2nd, 2009 03:52 am |
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slipslider G.O.G Community Member
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Update, today was the first day that local volunteers were allowed to come help. They cleaned stalls, water, fed and groomed the animals. They said one mule has died but the other 83 are slowly thriving on the care they are being given. They showed a big beautiful spotted donkey which I think one volunteer has already become attached to. They said these horses will need a few more days of care before they will be strong enough to be moved to other rescue groups and foster homes. They said they have had an outpouring of help from the community and the state of Tennessee, which they are very grateful for. Rescue workers said they're in desperate need of vet techs to provide around the clock care. They also need feed, hay, halters, lead ropes, more volunteers and foster homes. They are trying to organize those that have volunteered so they can have volunteers each day. I have a friend that said he is going up on Friday. I may be going then as well, but not sure yet. Of course it is suppose to be very cold then. They did not mention needing blankets, but I have wondered about that, since these animals do not have enough fat to keep them warm and the temperature is really going to drop in the next few days. These horses are lucky they were rescued when they were. That little foal would not have survived and many others would have died with this cold weather coming in. Here is a link if you want to read and view for yourself. At least I hope this works for everyone. http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=11603381 Edited to add that one of the good things to come out of all this is they are now looking into and discussing making animal cruelty a felony instead of a misdemeanor. Last edited on Wed Dec 2nd, 2009 04:18 am by slipslider ____________________ LaVonne Summertime Stables, LLC Life's journey is not to arrive safely in a grave in a well preserved body But rather to slide in sideways, Totally worn out, Yelling......What a Ride ! |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 1st, 2009 12:50 pm |
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slipslider G.O.G Community Member
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They are going to give an update on the news tonight, so I will let you know what they say. They have said when they first got the horses in they thought they may loose 10% of them. But so far all are still living including the little foal. So that is good news. I think some of them will soom be put up for adoption. I believe they may give that information out tonight. Several of these horses are Spotted walking horses. The mother with the little foal has the most beautiful head and eyes. I fell in love with her as soon as I saw her face and her little foal looks to be a spotted palamino. I am sure there were many that volunteered to help that have no knowledge of horses. But at least they were willing to help. It is better than no volunteers at all. Many responded bringing and offering whatever they could. I know they mentioned one couple that drove two hours to bring a load of hay. Of course when news like this breaks you will have abundance of people coming to help, but after a few days people tend to forget and many times that is when they need the most help. But since the owners did turn the horses over voluntarily, hopefully many can go on to their adoptive homes soon. Anyway, I will keep you updated and will give you the site where you can view these horses for yourselves when it comes available.
____________________ LaVonne Summertime Stables, LLC Life's journey is not to arrive safely in a grave in a well preserved body But rather to slide in sideways, Totally worn out, Yelling......What a Ride ! |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 1st, 2009 01:20 am |
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ssecmft G.O.G Community Member 
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A lady on another forum said that everything Friday was a fiasco. Many of the people that showed up to volunteer knew nothing about these types of horses. So many are timid and fearful, that they are hard to handle. Just moving them from one place to another is difficult and without knowledgeable help, it makes things harder to do.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 1st, 2009 01:17 am |
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liteshodwalkers G.O.G Community Member 
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That is so generous LaVonne. Yes, these animals need food, water, medical care, etc. But what they need most of all is to know that not all humans are a*holes. By you offering to help and showing these animals kindness, a soft hand, a gentle voice . . .they need this now more than ever. God knows they deserve it after what they have gone through. I so wish I could be there to help. You and I could keep telling ourselves . . .I don't have any more room . . .l1 I wonder how long that would last???
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| Posted: Tue Dec 1st, 2009 01:03 am |
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slipslider G.O.G Community Member
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I believe it is the National Rescue Society that is involved as well as a few others, so I would think with this many animals that they are certain to either adopt some out of state or some of the other organizations will take a few back to their state to adopt out. Anyway I will keep you posted on what I hear from my end. I did email them and told them I would be willing to help with them. I cannot afford anything monetary and I don't have room to foster or adopt, so I figured the least I could do would be go up and help muck out stalls, feed, groom or whatever was needed. Don't know if they will use me, kinda hope they don't because I know I will surely find one that I will think I just have to have. And I don't have room for any more!!! I have to keep telling my self that, I don't have room!!
____________________ LaVonne Summertime Stables, LLC Life's journey is not to arrive safely in a grave in a well preserved body But rather to slide in sideways, Totally worn out, Yelling......What a Ride ! |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30th, 2009 11:38 pm |
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liteshodwalkers G.O.G Community Member
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A Star in my Pocket wrote: I will gladly take a couple of those horses and give them a forever home. I have enough room for 2 more. My horses, rideable or not, are with me till they die of old age. I'm right there with you Star tu1 If I thought they would allow out-of-state adoptions I would sure try. I have a rescued clydesdale and a twh that had foundered a few years ago. Two beautiful pasture ornaments that bring me such joy and sense of peace and tranquility. I don't have to ride them to love them 1l
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30th, 2009 11:33 pm |
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A Star in my Pocket G.O.G Community Member
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I don't want to see the video. I get the idea of what is shows from what ya'll are saying. If I saw the video I would have to take a pill to get myself back together and I would see it in my head for days. I will gladly take a couple of those horses and give them a forever home. I have enough room for 2 more. My horses, rideable or not, are with me till they die of old age.
____________________ Listen! Or your tongue will make you deaf.--Cherokee Saying |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30th, 2009 04:03 am |
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slipslider G.O.G Community Member
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I saw this on the news Wednesday and wanted to post but my computers at home have died. I am able to type tonight because my son was given a little laptop for a graduation present. I noticed that they all looked like nice walking horses. Wish I had room to keep one. That is alot of horses. Anyone wanting another horse, it may be a good way to get a nice one for little money. Anyway glad they were rescued and hope they all find good homes.
____________________ LaVonne Summertime Stables, LLC Life's journey is not to arrive safely in a grave in a well preserved body But rather to slide in sideways, Totally worn out, Yelling......What a Ride ! |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30th, 2009 12:05 am |
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BKTOHRSES G.O.G Community Member 
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If you read deeper into one of the stories he tells about how he bought them all at auctions for slaughter. I think he thought he could make a quick buck on them, but being ignorant of the current horse market and the overwhelmed Canadian and Mexican plants found there was too much of a hassle and just left them to die. Sorry for the grammar folks, but I hope he burns in hell. I do know that the guy was saying if you send donations to make it water and food for the people who volunteered to help. He said they had enough feed and water so the horses are taken care of. Last edited on Mon Nov 30th, 2009 12:07 am by BKTOHRSES |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 29th, 2009 04:58 pm |
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karenlexsc G.O.G Community Member 
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He was "hiding" them away from public view, is my guess. These owners know better. We had a similar rescue of a herd of arabians here in SC. Its everywhere! Awful hard to watch and yes many kleenex used here to get to the end.
____________________ Karen No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchill |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 29th, 2009 02:46 pm |
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stormzgaitzrgr8 G.O.G Community Member 
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This story is heartbreaking.. and I noticed lots of green grass on the farm where these horses were rescued. Why hadn't the owner turned them out to eat? They certainly hadn't been groomed in ages. Horrible.. I hope that he's prosecuted and these poor animals find good homes again. And may G*d bless the angels who volunteer for the Humane Society coordinating this rescue!
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| Posted: Sun Nov 29th, 2009 04:34 am |
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TN Trailrider G.O.G Community Member
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That's a sad story indeed, and it happened in my home state, too. I think this is another of those cases of someone trying to make a buck on some horses and the economy took a downturnand so did the horses. I hate to think of this as deliberate. The last shot of that little spotted colt just tore my heart up. It will find a home, and a good one I hope. Some of those horses look like they could be good looking critters if fattened up and groomed.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 29th, 2009 12:51 am |
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redhorsemama G.O.G Community Member 
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Just watched the video and saw angels on earth at work. Bless the folks who stepped in to help these beautiful horses and all who contribute toward their journey of renewal.
____________________ RedHorseMama @ Cup-a-Joe Farm Home of Kaydie, Ginger, Raven, Tex and the much beloved and ever irascible, Joe |
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| Posted: Sat Nov 28th, 2009 10:50 pm |
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4Square G.O.G Community Member 
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This story has been making the rounds on the chat groups and I remember watching one of the videos. The spokesperson was petting an emaciated tobiano spotted saddle horse who was just calmly soaking up the attention and hanging out, and the spokesperson said something to the effect of this, "this guy was once shown love like he is showing me now but somehow he ended up by some twist of fate in this sort of situation". It is a reminder to us that the horses we sell may only be one sale away from a disaster. I know this from 1st hand experience. I rescued my first horse Athena twice from owners whom I did not sell to. She was in emaciated condition both times. Athena now lives in her own pasture here and will be buried there after she passes on. No one loves her as much as I do and for that I'm eternally sorry for what she went through both times. I try to keep track of horses that come through here, most do end up in forever homes, but in Athena's case, sometimes it just does not work out. [4]
____________________ GOG Certified Trainer http://www.foursquarehorse.com Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. I Co 13: 6 -7 |
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