Comments on: Introduction http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/ The premier natural history series Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:50:14 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Keeley http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/comment-page-1/#comment-16169 Keeley Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:38:36 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/30/overview-2/#comment-16169 Richard, I cannot agree with you one bit I own a filly she is 3 years old and I rescued her, now many many of these women own horses and do much to protect them and what do we show to these majestic creatures that let us use them for thousands of years. we give them slaughter bound homes and when they are free what do we do gather them and slaughter them. The horse is a creature that deserves partnership and respect and love and we fail to give them that. It makes me very sad to think of this and I cannot believe why this must happen. Richard, I cannot agree with you one bit I own a filly she is 3 years old and I rescued her, now many many of these women own horses and do much to protect them and what do we show to these majestic creatures that let us use them for thousands of years. we give them slaughter bound homes and when they are free what do we do gather them and slaughter them. The horse is a creature that deserves partnership and respect and love and we fail to give them that. It makes me very sad to think of this and I cannot believe why this must happen.

]]> By: richard roe http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/comment-page-1/#comment-15969 richard roe Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:50:10 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/30/overview-2/#comment-15969 Notice most entries are "save the horses" and written by people who do nothing to support the feed bill or even own animals T.V. is a fine appliance, BUT it is just that...T.V. come out to the real world and see starving horses, deer, antelope and all other wildlife.Range that is decimated can't support a jack-rabbit, let alone a herd. Notice most entries are “save the horses” and written by people who do nothing to support the feed bill or even own animals T.V. is a fine appliance, BUT it is just that…T.V. come out to the real world and see starving horses, deer, antelope and all other wildlife.Range that is decimated can’t support a jack-rabbit, let alone a herd.

]]> By: Lynn http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/comment-page-1/#comment-12741 Lynn Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:18:59 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/30/overview-2/#comment-12741 As a veterinarian, I know the plight of unwanted horses, the neglect and starvation we see, particularly in the late winter. At present, the only slaughter plants are in Canada and Mexico so horse must endure a long, frightening ride many miles to then be killed with less oversight than we can provide in this country. I love horses, have several, and I feel we must take care of them during all phases of their life, including end of life, providing a humane and low stress death. Horse prices have fallen to all time lows, horses are being abandoned or set free to starve or be injured, this is in part due to the lack of horse slaughter facilities in the U.S. I agree that, like our pet dogs and cats, breeders of horses need to be more responsible and not breed horses that will add to this problem. As one girl posted, it IS VERY expensive to properly care for horses and to hope that we can take care of all unwanted horses is unrealistic, similar to the problem with unwanted house pets. As far as mustangs, they are wonderful additions to some areas but without prey animals to keep them in balance with their environment, horses will damage range to the point that they too will starve. It is indeed terrible to see starvation, whether in the back field of someone with an unwanted pony or out West. In light of these ideas, I support well supervised and monitered slaughter of horses, and in my eyes, the meat can be sent overseas to be consumed rather than just burying carcases of unwanted animals. As far as the BLM, I have personally worked with these folks, they are an extemely caring group of people that want the best for the animals. They are doing what they can to help maintain the herds at levels the range can support. As a veterinarian, I know the plight of unwanted horses, the neglect and starvation we see, particularly in the late winter. At present, the only slaughter plants are in Canada and Mexico so horse must endure a long, frightening ride many miles to then be killed with less oversight than we can provide in this country. I love horses, have several, and I feel we must take care of them during all phases of their life, including end of life, providing a humane and low stress death. Horse prices have fallen to all time lows, horses are being abandoned or set free to starve or be injured, this is in part due to the lack of horse slaughter facilities in the U.S. I agree that, like our pet dogs and cats, breeders of horses need to be more responsible and not breed horses that will add to this problem. As one girl posted, it IS VERY expensive to properly care for horses and to hope that we can take care of all unwanted horses is unrealistic, similar to the problem with unwanted house pets. As far as mustangs, they are wonderful additions to some areas but without prey animals to keep them in balance with their environment, horses will damage range to the point that they too will starve. It is indeed terrible to see starvation, whether in the back field of someone with an unwanted pony or out West. In light of these ideas, I support well supervised and monitered slaughter of horses, and in my eyes, the meat can be sent overseas to be consumed rather than just burying carcases of unwanted animals. As far as the BLM, I have personally worked with these folks, they are an extemely caring group of people that want the best for the animals. They are doing what they can to help maintain the herds at levels the range can support.

]]> By: ruth bergeron http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/comment-page-1/#comment-12693 ruth bergeron Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:55:08 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/30/overview-2/#comment-12693 I now have the chance to ride a "cutting" horse who is retired and needs the exercise. I managed to catch only 2/3 of the program but saw the cutting horse in action. Amazing!! I am not foolish enough to just get on him and start riding because I don't know what signals he is used to. Anyone have any ideas of how I should start working with him so that we will both speak the same language? I now have the chance to ride a “cutting” horse who is retired and needs the exercise. I managed to catch only 2/3 of the program but saw the cutting horse in action. Amazing!! I am not foolish enough to just get on him and start riding because I don’t know what signals he is used to. Anyone have any ideas of how I should start working with him so that we will both speak the same language?

]]> By: ann lewis http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/comment-page-1/#comment-12655 ann lewis Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:17:46 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/30/overview-2/#comment-12655 I would like to know more about the Prior Mt. Herd, in Mt. When do they have these beautiful animals for sale? I would love to own one. I would like to know more about the Prior Mt. Herd, in Mt. When do they have these beautiful animals for sale? I would love to own one.

]]> By: Susan Deakin http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/comment-page-1/#comment-12654 Susan Deakin Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:09:07 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/30/overview-2/#comment-12654 It's too bad that Ruth Poulsen and Jane Savoie didn't show off their mechanical training horse! That machine would save countless horses many agonizing hours teaching beginner riders! I liked the show! (Wish I could have a chance with Ruth's gorgeous horse!) It’s too bad that Ruth Poulsen and Jane Savoie didn’t show off their mechanical training horse! That machine would save countless horses many agonizing hours teaching beginner riders! I liked the show! (Wish I could have a chance with Ruth’s gorgeous horse!)

]]> By: Dori Scharbor http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/comment-page-1/#comment-12646 Dori Scharbor Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:18:39 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/30/overview-2/#comment-12646 Did any one get the name of the place in Los Angeles that workes w/ abused horses and children? What a wonderful program. I'd like to volunteer at one in my area. Horses can really help a child's confidence. They can also help rehabilitate people with all kinds of mental and physical problems. Like soldiers coming back from war. Did any one get the name of the place in Los Angeles that workes w/ abused horses and children? What a wonderful program. I’d like to volunteer at one in my area. Horses can really help a child’s confidence. They can also help rehabilitate people with all kinds of mental and physical problems. Like soldiers coming back from war.

]]> By: Mary Kathryn http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/comment-page-1/#comment-12631 Mary Kathryn Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:43:12 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/30/overview-2/#comment-12631 I'm delighted to share with my non-equestrian friends your program explaining, in part, why I risk life and limb jumping hunters, at my... let's say... "mature" age, over fifty. Thank you! I’m delighted to share with my non-equestrian friends your program explaining, in part, why I risk life and limb jumping hunters, at my… let’s say… “mature” age, over fifty. Thank you!

]]> By: Jennifer Canfield http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/comment-page-1/#comment-12540 Jennifer Canfield Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:54:48 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/30/overview-2/#comment-12540 I am so grateful to PBS for putting this topic forth so that many people can learn more about the "nature" of horses in today's world. For horses to become the subject of a NATURE segment signifies that the collective conscious is rising to the vibration of the energy at which these creatures function. They have waited a long time for this. I am so grateful to PBS for putting this topic forth so that many people can learn more about the “nature” of horses in today’s world. For horses to become the subject of a NATURE segment signifies that the collective conscious is rising to the vibration of the energy at which these creatures function. They have waited a long time for this.

]]> By: Heidi H Christensen http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/comment-page-1/#comment-12495 Heidi H Christensen Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:41:16 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/30/overview-2/#comment-12495 The BLM is planning to round up the Pryor Mountain Mustangs. They even plan to take CLOUD - Wild Stallion of the Rockies. They will reduce the herd so much the herd will not be able to survive. PLEASE help! Go to http://www.thecloudfoundation.org and see what YOU can do to stop the BLM from destroying this herd! The BLM is planning to round up the Pryor Mountain Mustangs. They even plan to take CLOUD – Wild Stallion of the Rockies. They will reduce the herd so much the herd will not be able to survive.

PLEASE help! Go to http://www.thecloudfoundation.org and see what YOU can do to stop the BLM from destroying this herd!

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