Jonni mentioned that she did not know horses are bred to produce a foal
with the babies then immediately removed (within 24-48 hours) to place a
higher valued foal on her side (generally Thoroughbred babies). The babies
are sent to slaughter if they don't die first.
Rescues across America have been working to save these babies for
years. A cost and time intensive process. Imagine having 50 - 100
orphaned horses every year at your house all between January and April.
Lost Foals (and other groups) does that. Then they find homes for the
babies.
Just another example of the "throw-away" horse industry in America.
And remember, the propaganda tells us that the only horses slaughtered are old,
lame, and uncontrollable.
Karen Everhart MEd President Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement,
Inc. www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com 620-725-3402
Owner/Operator Horse Calls - Equine Management Solutions Centered Riding
Instructor Distance Horse Conditioning and Training www.horsecalls.com 316-648-5082
What I did not realize
is some breed mares just to have a mare that can be used as a nurse mare, but
the foals are just "by products". http://www.ctba.com/nursemarenbank.htm
