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19/09/2007, 10:58 WJT Joined on 22/09/2004 Posts 1,373 Re: Equine Rescue France is formed! Will do Morse98, thank you for the information. Just wish something could be done at EU levels to stop this barbaric cruel transportation and trade, it is such a shame that it is down to small numbers of individuals to try and intervene with this cruelty.  I find the thought of anyone eating horse meat absolutely cruel, selfish and barbaric but as been said the cruel methods of live transport should be made illegal full stop. By the way, I feel just as strongly about any sort of live transport not just horses. I understand that some of the regulations are more controlled nowadays with other animals but for some reason a blind eye is given to the cruelty involved with the transportation of horses for slaughter. However, I do believe that ALL live transport of long distances of any manner should be stopped regardless of the animal. Lets just hope something will be done soon.    Report

20/09/2007, 10:00 Christine Animal Joined on 14/05/2005 Deux-Sèvres Posts 4,115 Re: Equine Rescue France is formed! So, Morse, I've just seen the three colts weren't sent to slaughter after all ??? !!! http://www.equinesection.com/   animalaidsaintaubin.monsite.orange.fr/ Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful    Report

20/09/2007, 12:11 Morse98 Joined on 15/11/2005 Dept61 (for now) Posts 173 Re: Equine Rescue France is formed! Hello Christine, We were informed by the French people that were acting as intermediatries originally of the sad news and They are standing by their original news! and are adamant that the owner sent them the end of last week.  They are however going to the owners sometime today to ensure one way or another.   'Lancia' saved from the butcher!! and 'Lewis' saved from the streets and starvation!    Report

20/09/2007, 16:44 Amanda 61 Joined on 02/01/2007 Basingstoke/Domfront Posts 43 Re: Equine Rescue France is formed! How reliable are your 'French intermediatries'?? Can you not get someone else to check? Keep up the good work, Morse.   Amanda..61    Report

02/10/2007, 23:25 Uncle Brian Joined on 02/10/2007 Posts 1 Re: Equine Rescue France is formed! HI, I can personally assure you the 3 Comtois were NOT I repeat categorically NOT, taken for slaughter to Italy or anywhere else. 2 are still in France and 1 is residing in luxury in Essex. The horse in Essex was in need of extensive and expensive veterinary treatment due to an injury prior to collection, this has been paid for by the new owner, a young girl who is working all the hours god sends to cover the costs. How do I know this to be true? I personally collected the 3 of them.The collection was for and on behalf of an organisation which is based and fundraises in the Uk and has people on the ground in various areas of France,and the terms and conditions applied to the purchase of the 3 ponies(?) is the same formula they always use and has been implemented for some time. As for the transport of horses and ponies,please DO NOT think all horse transporters are the same any ponies / horses i transport quite often travel better than most peoples own ! Bearing in mind on some trips I can transport 16 horses in one load,and many being high value £30,000 polo ponies, I ensure my charges are fed and watered as required by law (and more) and they are rested in lairage during each 24 hour period. The 3 in question had 2x 8 hour rest periods before the stop in France, and the Essex 1 had an additional 3 DAYS before heading for the UK. Inhumane transport of horses and ponies sould be banned totally along with other livestock,but most of us are conscientious and caring individuals. In fact if I had a tenner for each ,call, letter,e-mail or other form of thanks i wouldn't need to work for quite some time ! Finally I don't think HM Customs and excise would have called us in to remove the 24 various equines crammed into one French truck,loose boxed,if we were as bad as him ! And yes he was banned from transporting any livestock into,within, or out of the UK PS, "Uncle Brian" is what i refer to myself to the "passengers" as in "come on let Uncle Brian sort you out with some hay (whatever) " also used by some happy owners when they  contact me,"Bella says thanks to Uncle Brian for looking after her" Hope your cause goes well and you integrate with other groups playing a similar role.But please lets all work together to save them and not fight over who gets them.    Report

05/01/2008, 12:05 cooperlola Joined on 05/05/2006 72 - Sarthe - home of les 24 heures du Mans Posts 6,361 Re: Equine Rescue France is formed! Calling Morse and Co : Desperately looking for a companion  for a Conemara pony recently arrived in France.  Sadly, the lady cannot take anything as big as a Perch but anything reasonably sensible, any age will do.  Gelding preferred. This is a very experienced home. Can you help?  Can collect from anywhere within around 70k of Le Mans/Northern Sarthe. Healthcare Issues Site    Report

09/01/2008, 15:49 cooperlola Joined on 05/05/2006 72 - Sarthe - home of les 24 heures du Mans Posts 6,361 Re: Equine Rescue France is formed!  cooperlola wrote: Calling Morse and Co : Desperately looking for a companion  for a Conemara pony recently arrived in France.  Sadly, the lady cannot take anything as big as a Perch but anything reasonably sensible, any age will do.  Gelding preferred. This is a very experienced home. Can you help?  Can collect from anywhere within around 70k of Le Mans/Northern Sarthe. Now sorted. Healthcare Issues Site    Report

09/01/2008, 19:14 Morse98 Joined on 15/11/2005 Dept61 (for now) Posts 173 Re: Equine Rescue France is formed! Cooperlola, Sorry have only just seen your post! however glad you are sorted now, Good luck. 'Lancia' saved from the butcher!! and 'Lewis' saved from the streets and starvation!    Report

09/01/2008, 19:24 cooperlola Joined on 05/05/2006 72 - Sarthe - home of les 24 heures du Mans Posts 6,361 Re: Equine Rescue France is formed! My friend finally bought a pony from a local dealer - which hers then promptly kicked and now she is hopping lame!  Still, the poor thing is all skin and bone so even lame, she is probably better off. The vet is coming in the morning. Healthcare Issues Site    Report

09/01/2008, 22:01 Geordie girl Joined on 15/09/2007 Dept 50 Posts 931 Re: Equine Rescue France is formed! I wish you could help these poor horses what a bl--dy disgrace   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7179105.stm       geordiegirl    Report

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