NPR Morning Edition "Cruel Retirement for Race Horses"

[fouroneone]

Very interesting and sad, heard it this morning and found the link:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5005333&ft=1&f=1057

Sweetness and Light
By Frank Deford
Cruel Retirement for Racehorses


Morning Edition, November 9, 2005 · Every year, countless racehorses are sent to slaughterhouses and to foreign markets where horsemeat is cuisine. Commentator Frank Deford finds the practice inhumane.

[joeyspicks]

Man I hate that. Is there a charity or organization that helps "retired" horses??

If you know a legit one that accepts contributions I would be grateful if you post it.

thanks,

Joe

[toetoe]

I adore horses, also; but isn't any slaughter a gruesome, messy business? We pretty much have to eat meat. Shall we tell the French, et al., which meat they can eat? May not work.

[the little guy]

Thoroubred Retirement Foundation......I don't want to list websites, as I don't want to violate any rules here, but you can easily look them up.

[GameTheory]

Thoroubred Retirement Foundation......I don't want to list websites, as I don't want to violate any rules here, but you can easily look them up.Since when is listing a website a violation of rules? Unabashed covert advertising is a no-no, but just posting a link?

I'll do it:

http://www.trfinc.org/

[PaceAdvantage]

Yes, when it comes to rescue organizations, please, list away....gives me an idea as well....

[the little guy]

OK, then I will sing their praises.

[fouroneone]

good to hear that John Sweeny in NY has proposed a permenant ban on horse slaughtering in the house of representatives

[kenwoodallpromos]

NTRA has a listing of some organizations.
AAEP has good articles on the subject.
Last I heard just over 500 racehorses per year are slaughtered.
IMHO, the better horses are checked the less will get non-repairable injuries. How many of the cheaper stock get complete cardiac testing or periodic thorough testing of legs? I suggested previously each circuit should have good ultrasound, X-ray, and cardiac testing vans for free use by trainers and vets of racers and ponies.

[Figman]

Our fine "representatives" at work!
http://tinyurl.com/9cpp2

[joeyspicks]

GAMETHEORY: Thanks for the LINK. I encourage everyone to click on it and contribute a little (or alot!):ThmbUp:

[tholl]

www.oldfriendsequine.org


Old Friends is a great organisation. Not very old and still on the small side it is run by the very enthusiastic Michael Blowen. Located in Midway about 15 mins drive from Keeneland and one hour from Churchill. Visitors are encouraged to stop by. Not many more pleasant ways to spend part of a morning before going to the track. Have taken a few guests there myself who have all enjoyed the experience immensely.

A great link on the site allows you to purchase books and 15% of the purchase price goes to the retirement home..alot of thanks to Amazon.

www.oldfriendsequine.org/help-buy-books.shtml

[DJofSD]

There are tons and tons for places for retired horses

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Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines - http://www.ryerss.com/
Non-profit retirement stable located in Pottstown, PA, United States. Dedicated to providing a place of peaceful retirement for aged and abused horses. Includes photographs of facilities, admission information, and event calendar.
California Equine Retirement Foundation - http://www.cerfhorses.org/
Retirement and rehabilitation facility for former racing and performing horses. Includes pictures and brief histories of organizations' current horses. Located in Winchester, California, United States.
Squirrelwood Farms - http://www.squirrelwoodfarms.com/
Dedicated to the rehabilitation and retirement of performance sport horses from all disciplines. Located on a 90-acre horse facility in Montgomery, New York, United States. Details of facilities and services, as well as photographs available.
Good Enough Farms - http://www.goodenoughfarms.com/
Specializing in traditional and non-traditional therapies for equine athletes on lay-up as well as retirement care. Located in Fillmore, California, United States.
Bright Angel Ranch - http://www.brightangelranch.com/
A 52-acre horse retirement and boarding facility located in the Sierra Foothills. Details of facilities, services and rates. Located in Smartville, California, United States.
Nodaway Farm - http://www.nodawayfarm.com
Provides retirement, layup and vacation care for horses. Details of facilities, charges and photos. Sequim, Washington State. United States.
Anchor Ranch - http://www.anchorranch.com
Retirement home for horses on 300 acres of pasture in southern Oregon. Includes list of provisions, charges, and land accommodations. United States.
Miles Horse Ranch - http://www.mileshorseranch.com/
A full-care facility specializing in retirement and lay-ups. Located in Watsonville, California, United States.
Aurora Farms Retirement Farm - http://www.aurorafarms.com
Horse retirement facility located on 30 acres of pasture. Features photographs and profiles of the current residents. Rates and services listed. Located in Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States.
Promises Kept Equine Retirement Farm - http://www.promiseskept.org/
Boarding for retired and disabled horses. Details of facilities and services, and photos of residents. Summit, New York, United States.
Last Chance Farm - http://www.lastchancefarm.net/
Full-care retirement farm offering a horse barn, loafing sheds, pastures, and paddocks. Features photos and descriptions of the facilities, plus profiles of past and current residents. Located in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, United States.
Over The Hill Farm - http://hometown.aol.com/mark100pe/myhomepage/business.html
Specializing in older and special needs horses. Details of facilities. Located in La Grange, Kentucky, United States.
Windswept Farm - http://www.windsweptfarm.org/
400-acre farm offering retirement and lay-up facilities for horses. Located in Pollack, Missouri, United States. Includes fees, services, and pictures of the farm and its residents.
Apple River Ranch - http://appleriver1.tripod.com/
Horse care and boarding for retirement horses, details of facilities and prices. Galena, Illinois, United States.
Aledos Riverside Ranch - http://www.horserentals.com/aledos.html
A 30-acre horse retirement and boarding facility. Pastures, stalls, and arenas available. Located in Random Lake, Wisconsin, United States.
Blue Ridge Dream Farm - http://www.blueridgedreamfarm.com/retirement_horses.htm
150 acre horse farm offering retirement pasture boarding. Individual morning and evening care also provided. Pictures of the facilities and rates included. Located in Montvale, Virginia, United States.
Paradise Equine Retirement Center - http://www.equineretirement.com
Offering a natural open pasture with five ponds on 1,200 acres of prairie. Details of services and enquiry form. Russell County, Kansas, United States.
The Horse Retirement Home - http://www.horseretirementhome.com/
Full retirement care for older horses on a 70,000 acre ranch with pastures and foothills. Located in Lysite, Wyoming, United States.
Moonlight Farms - http://moonlightfarms.net
A full-service equine retirement facility specializing in the care of older or injured horses. Facility located in Medina County, Ohio, United States.
Prairie Creek Farms - http://www.prairiecreekfarms.com
Peaceful rural setting for retirement, rehabilitation, lay ups and young horse turnout. Specializing in, but not limited to, show horses of all disciplines and breeds. Located in Plainfield, Illinois, United States.
Beracah Farm - http://www.picturetrail.com/Beracah
Small, private horse farm offering boarding and lay-ups for retired and/or aged equines. Includes pictures of the facilities and resident horses. Located in North Summerton, South Carolina.
Hart-Trot Crossing Horse Retirement - http://www.hart-trotcrossing.8m.com
Offering quality care to retired horses in Kansas City, Missouri. Provides details of the facilities, lists all services offered and their rates, and has two photo galleries.

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