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Unwanted Horses: Why We Still Have Them & How It Affects You

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Lexington, KY, June 24, 2011 – Four years ago a myriad of events led to an increase in unwanted horses. “Unwanted horse” is a loose term that defines every horse which does not have a purpose, including horses that are owned and cared for but are actually unwanted, those whose owners are neglectful, and abandoned horses.

Reports of hundreds of abandoned horses running loose on strip mines and in communities found their way into popular press and the internet.  Likewise, images of emaciated horses have been top news stories in Kentucky and around the country.  Is the situation as bad as some portray?  How do you separate the myth from reality?  Is there really anything that can be done?  How do the incidents of unwanted horses affect the average horse owner?

At the July 19th KENA (Kentucky Equine Networking Association) dinner meeting, a panel of experts will provide insight into the blight of Kentucky’s unwanted horses.  Presenters include: Dr. Bob Stout, Kentucky State Veterinarian; Dr. David Fugate, West Liberty Veterinary Clinic; Lori Neagle, Kentucky Equine Humane Center; and Earl Hatter, Kentucky Animal Care and Control Association.

“The Kentucky Horse Council has worked extensively with the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary Medical Association, Equine Rescues, and Animal Control Agencies to develop programs that address the needs of unwanted horses.  Through coordinated efforts, we have learned a great deal about the extent of the problem and the challenges in finding workable solutions.  Unwanted horses aren’t someone else’s problem – they are a concern for all facets of the Kentucky equine community,” explained Anna Zinkhon, Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) President.

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New Young Adult Novel Features Maryland, Unwanted Horse Challenge

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Bowie, MD author tells the story of a young girl motivated to save horses

BOWIE, MD – (Mythic Landing) – A new young adult novel by Valerie Ormond highlights the Maryland equestrian community, military family life, and the plight of unwanted horses. Through the story of Sadie, a 12-year-old horse lover, and her tri-color Pinto, Lucky, Ormond takes readers through a tale of heartbreak, determination and love.

“Believing in Horses,” from J. B. Max Publishing, is Ormond’s debut novel. A career Naval Intelligence Officer, she decided to combine her love of horses and writing with her first book. Ormond and her family live in Maryland, which serves as the backdrop for Sadie’s story. The story begins with Sadie’s move to Bowie and her dad’s deployment to Afghanistan.

Throughout “Believing in Horses,” Ormond draws on first-hand knowledge of Maryland horse rescues. Freedom Hill Horse Rescue in Calvert County and Thoroughbred Placement and Rescue in Prince George’s County worked with Ormond to give the book a realistic feel.

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Absence of Logic

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December 28, 2010 – It is said that you cannot teach someone common sense.

This is the case with the mantra of illogical statements we hear from horse slaughter supporters. The statements, spoken with such authority, in fact either lack common sense or amount to nothing more than finding a piece of jello they can nail to the wall.

The “unwanted” horse stories would lead the country to believe that millions of horses are running loose in our streets. Every sound bite and every article warns of unwanted horses. Another favorite is to start articles with “since Congress banned horse slaughter” or “because of the slaughter ban.”

When the unwanted horses are combined with the ban on horse slaughter, it provides a powerful statement in favor of horse slaughter. That is, until you look at the facts. One need not be a horse owner to see the lack of logic behind the statements of slaughter supporters.  This illogic is as easily detected by a New York apartment dweller as a seasoned horse owner.

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