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| Posted: Wed May 23rd, 2012 02:37 pm |
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slipslider G.O.G Community Member 
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Sounds like the pressure is really on them! That is good news. I am really hoping this will definitely help to bring the change that has been so long sought for.
____________________ 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 May 22nd, 2012 08:59 pm |
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crs trail rider Ranch Hand 
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JGee- I am active on the fb page For the Tennessee Walking horse and friends with Andrea (who writes the blog) Keystone /millerscoors will not sponsor the Celebration. The local vendors- including the local ford dealership have not - and probably will pull out. Cracker Barrel pulled out in 2002.
____________________ Its rarely the horses fault- Its usually a failure of the rider to communicate their requests in a manner that the horse can understand. Lisa |
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| Posted: Mon May 21st, 2012 09:11 pm |
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mygirl1197 G.O.G Community Member 
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I saw this on Facebook. It has updates about this issue along with some step by step instructions of who to write/call/fax and what to say and what not to say. http://forthetnwalkinghorse.blogspot.com/
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| Posted: Mon May 21st, 2012 06:24 pm |
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whattarack Pasture Boss 
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I also received a response from Ford Motor Company. It is very good of them to send responses. I'm sure they have had to send many of them over this matter. The response:
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| Posted: Mon May 21st, 2012 04:19 pm |
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JGee G.O.G Community Member 
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Thanks, Lisa. Where are you finding the info on Celebration sponsorship? There is nothing on their webpages and their FB page is empty. That's good news about Oregon. Maybe more clubs will follow suit and cancel padded classes. Small steps in the right direction are better than no progress. Jean
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| Posted: Mon May 21st, 2012 04:01 pm |
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hatcherdm G.O.G Community Member
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Unfortunately, the majority of the sponsors are still hanging in there, according to this latest article: http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120521/NEWS21/305210017/Tennessee-Walking-Horse-celebration-keeps-most-sponsors?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE TWH industry is BIG business to the area, and the individuals quoted all talk about it being "an isolated incident". I dont quite understand how they regard it an isolated incident when the "top trainer" is employing these methods and winning--even a moron would then think, "duh, this is what you do to win". Guess it will just keep the ongoing pressure from people who truely love and respect horses, and don't embrace the win at all costs mentality to make a difference...
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| Posted: Mon May 21st, 2012 12:05 pm |
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crs trail rider Ranch Hand
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JGee- I was just getting ready to post that information about Ford. What I can see- from some other posts on FB that Pepsi was really the only "national" sponsor- otherwise every other sponsor was pretty local- Including the Ford Dealership. I think Crackel Barrel might still be a sponsor though. I havent been able to confirm. On a brighter note- The main Oregon TWH club has said no more padded classes at its shows. The pressure needs to stay on these guys- it will be tough once the hoopla dies down over the video- but we need to keep the pressure on!
____________________ Its rarely the horses fault- Its usually a failure of the rider to communicate their requests in a manner that the horse can understand. Lisa |
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| Posted: Mon May 21st, 2012 08:20 am |
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JGee G.O.G Community Member
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I sent a message yesterday to Ford via the Public Affairs tab at the corporate website thanking them for withdrawing sponsorship of the Celebration. Here is the reply that came today (on a Sunday!): "Hello Jean, This is Micky from Ford's Customer Relationship Center. I had the opportunity to read your email regarding Ford's sponsorship with The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Please be informed that Ford Motor Company is not a sponsor of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. The Mid-South Ford Dealers is the local association of Ford dealers and they are independent from the company. The sponsorship falls under their jurisdiction and was made independently from Ford. Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company. Sincerely, Micky Customer Relationship Center Ford Motor Company" At the Mid-South Ford Dealers website, I could not find a link to a customer support page. There don't seem to be any corporate sponsors at the Celebration's website. Were there any listed prior to ABC's report? It's been years since I've looked at it. Jean
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| Posted: Thu May 17th, 2012 09:01 pm |
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karenlexsc G.O.G Community Member 
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WHY AREN'T THEY???? Its what they're doing.
____________________ Karen No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchill |
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| Posted: Thu May 17th, 2012 08:56 pm |
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Lakota Ranch Hand 
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Ya, God bless her. I could not have done something like that. I'd have been beating the stuffing out of those people and probably been in jail for assault.
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| Posted: Thu May 17th, 2012 07:52 pm |
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crs trail rider Ranch Hand
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Please do send notes thanking them! Send the Humane Society one too. I feel so bad for the girl doing the videoing. You can hear her at one point gasp- it had to be so hard to stand there and watch it. Its one of those for the greater good things- but so hard to do.
____________________ Its rarely the horses fault- Its usually a failure of the rider to communicate their requests in a manner that the horse can understand. Lisa |
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| Posted: Thu May 17th, 2012 07:50 pm |
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crs trail rider Ranch Hand
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You should be able to view it on line- I hope so because I couldnt stay up to watch it - I hope to shortly. I did see the humane society video- heartbreaking is too mild of a word- Fords' logo is off of the celebration website - so while we do not have confirmation that they have pulled it- it looks like they have on the surface! Will let you guys know if I hear anything. My FB page is all about what was on tv last night- everyone but the BL'ers are disgusted and angry and want justice for the horse and pads and chains to go away - The BL'ers are just pointing fingers and saying the usual- its them not us stuff. Sigh.
____________________ Its rarely the horses fault- Its usually a failure of the rider to communicate their requests in a manner that the horse can understand. Lisa |
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| Posted: Thu May 17th, 2012 03:26 pm |
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hatcherdm G.O.G Community Member
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My horse was tortured like the one in the video, and it broke my heart to hear that horse cry. I sent an email to Pepsi to let them know how much I appreciated their courage to take a stand, and that I will be a customer for life. I am writing Ford next. Please send a note of congrats to the Pepsi folks!
____________________ Diane |
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| Posted: Thu May 17th, 2012 12:55 pm |
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SPOTD RIDR G.O.G Community Member 
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Well our power went out last night at 11:05 and did not come back on till 2:30 am. I had the DVR set so Jerry and I could both watch it, so we missed it.
____________________ JoAngela "Jo" |
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| Posted: Thu May 17th, 2012 12:53 pm |
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karenlexsc G.O.G Community Member
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Lets all follow whatta's lead and contact Ford with our outcries!!!!!
____________________ Karen No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchill |
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| Posted: Thu May 17th, 2012 12:48 pm |
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karenlexsc G.O.G Community Member
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Whew! I watched it just now, too late last night, so recorded it. Very hard to watch, but if it will make believers of many who were in denial, then needs to be seen durong primetime. My hats off to ABC, Brian Ross and Humane Society for this new push for ending this horrid crime against these beautiful gentle creatures that we all love!
____________________ Karen No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchill |
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| Posted: Thu May 17th, 2012 11:45 am |
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myboyduncan G.O.G Community Member 
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I watched last night- very difficult! I take my hats off to Pepsi, I look forward to others following......
____________________ I dedicate this poem to all of the mistreated and abandoned horses....... I pray that gentle hands may guide my feet; I ask for kind commands from voices sweet; At night a stable warm with scented hay, Where, safe from harm, I’ll sleep till day. |
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| Posted: Thu May 17th, 2012 11:38 am |
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whattarack Pasture Boss
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I sent Ford an email under their Public Affairs tab. There is no guarantee i will get a response but if i do, I'll let you know. They will make a tremendous stand for the Tennessee walking horse and all horses if they will pull their sponsorship at this event. If we educate them, they cannot claim ignorance to the problem. C'mon FORD!!!
____________________ Being Offended is Optional. |
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| Posted: Thu May 17th, 2012 01:38 am |
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karenlexsc G.O.G Community Member
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Humane Society website has the video...awful! Warning.... its hard to watch, but here's their website link: http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/tennessee-walking-horses-abused/t/story?id=16360835#.T7P3p-j5CSp
____________________ Karen No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchill |
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| Posted: Wed May 16th, 2012 11:05 pm |
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karenlexsc G.O.G Community Member
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I say WE SHOULD!!!!!!!! I watched the ABC Nightly news with Diane Sawyer, but didn't hear the part you speak of. I tuned in about 8 mins late, so could have missed it. Nightline will be recorded here! Doesn't come on till 11:35 pm here, so I will check in the morning. Thanks Lisa for the notice!!!!!!
____________________ Karen No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchill |
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