No, not really. But, minus the anal probing, wouldn’t it be really cool if that was my excuse for not blogging in so long? And just think of the things I’d have to tell you upon my return! Unfortunately, my only excuse is that I was sans computer for awhile.
I have a lot to share, but my brain is somewhat discombobulated today (worse than usual). It could be because it was 54 degrees and sunny out for most the day today. After weeks of single digit and teen temperatures, rain, snow, and forgetting what the sun looked like, we finally had a nice day. Did I get to ride? Well, no. Maybe tomorrow…
Everyone is doing well here, which is more than I can say for a breeding farm down the road. I’ve mentioned this particular farm before, but have recently found out new information. The woman has been breeding her same two studs for years and just found out from a buyer of one of her horses that the horse has a bad heart murmur. Doc went out and determined that all her babies have heart murmurs because both of her stallions have the same problem! ARGH!
Now she has 20 or so horses, with more broodmares expecting in the next couple of months, and no more outlet for her babies. Will she stop breeding? Will she lie to unsuspecting buyers that don’t know about a pre-purchase vet exam? Will she put down the ones with extreme heart murmurs before they suffer from starvation any more than they already have?
Only time will tell, I suppose. Maybe I’m a skeptic, but I foresee that situation getting a lot worse before it gets better.
4 comments:
I know I have enjoyed the sun being out this past week! Now they are saying snow for tomorrow and another snow storm by the end of the week!
That is so sad about those horses! I have a neighbor down the road who is now moving but her horses have been getting so skinny. I do hope where ever it is that she is going that those horses will get some better pastures to graze in. I almost think they just let one of their bunnies go free instead of taking it. I've seen it twice.
It has been quite warm here(in the high 30's) and today it's even in the 40's!
Sad to hear about the horses. Chances are she will not stop breeding. People like her don't really care, making money is all they have in their minds. Who cares about those animals when there is money to be made. And it's just too bad that there is no way or little ways to stop people from breeding their animals.
Speaking as a person who has heart murmurs, I feel terrible for those poor horses. If a person can't be bothered to properly learn about and care for their animals, then they don't deserve to share a life with them.
That's so frustrating. Why would you continue to breed ???! I suppose they think it's easy money - but how could that be? Why would anyone purchase from someone like her?
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