RE: [RC] Horses in Middletown - Some truth please! - Jannelle Wilde & Adam Falk
Thanks Alan, for this. I know
nothing personally of this case but I did want to say that harsh words or
condemnation rarely do any good for the people or horses involved in messes
such as this. Unless a person really knows what’s going on, has
been there, knows the owners, etc, usually opinions just fuel the fire.
Obviously, the owner is not a bad person or she wouldn’t care what
happens to the horses.
Also, just because horses are running in a
herd situation, does not make the situation bad. Gosh, that’s how
they live in nature. The problems come when there’s not enough food
or care for the situation.
I’ve also seen rescue situations
that were real fiascos by zealots who weren’t out to help the horses only
get the recognition or something (yes, I can name real cases). So I am
always cautious when told about these situations. Usually people abuse
and neglect out of ignorance or inabilities. Let’s help, not
condemn.
Sounds like the people helping this woman
are really good Samaritans.
Jannelle
Jannelle Wilde & Adam Falk
584 Romie Howard Rd.
Yoncalla OR 97499
541-849-2460
866-241-1531 (toll-free)
home.centurytel.net/mfarm
From:
ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Alan Kay Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
12:09 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Horses in Middletown - Some truth
please!
I went with my wife (her
2nd visit) to see these horses yesterday. She actually purchased one of the
stallions. A lot of what has been said on ridecamp is simply not true.
There are a few people working very hard to get theses horses out of there and
I believe they have succeeded in about half so far. Contrary to what has been
posted, most of these horses are in decent shape. Most are a bit thin with some
wormy bellies, but only a few are in very poor condition. Almost all of the
horses have fantastic looking feet - I only saw 2 or 3 with real foot problems.
Most of the horses are not wild - some will run away from people, but
most range from able to halter to at least allowing some petting. There are
some that will take work to capture, but that is the exception rather than the
rule. They all have fly problems. Some have abrasions and only one stallion has
a serious infection (I believe Sydni and Melissa took that one away last
night). None are near death and again, only a few appear to have serious
health issues. Many of these horses will be gorgeous once cleaned up, fed,
wormed and rested! And some of the babies are to die for! Theresa has papers on
some of these horses and knows the breeding on some others.
I am not trying to diminish the seriousness of this situation, but I
don't believe rumor, exaggeration and dramatic innuendo help!
If you really want to help, contact Sydni @ 707-396-3861
