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basbob
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 Posted - 30 Oct 2012 : 11:20:39 AM
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Sorry Glo, I disagree, care for my horses means clean beds, farrier, vet when needed, etc.. I don't do without the basics because I can't be bothered, tired, ill, whatever.
It isn't a lot to ask. If a person can't do the minimum care they really shouldn't have animals. |
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Vik1
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Posted - 30 Oct 2012 : 11:22:56 AM
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I think that is part of the problem here..
Yes we have all made mistakes at some point. yes we all maybe could of done something better in hindsight but going by the statement the skippers has made they do not think they did anything wrong and that the rspca was barking up the wrong tree in this instance.
I lost my old pony and put distance between myself and my girl without realising it. I still mucked out, gave a her a quick brush, fed her but I neglected to realise she was slowly losing weight. It wasnt purposeful. It wasnt until someone pointed it out to me and I felt like a terrible owner. I am the first to admit I could of and should of done better.
You need to accept wrong doing (whether it happened without realising or purposeful) in order to improve. Its unfortunate and tragic it got the stage it did here. My blame still lies with people who didnt tell them to get their finger out, although I get the impression it would of fallen on deaf ears.
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glo
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England
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Posted - 30 Oct 2012 : 12:27:41 PM
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The reason I posted that little story up was, while from the number of comments, is that we are not perfect. I have has horses on loan from this site that have been thinner then that old mare and the owner insisted that she had been fed 3 times a day, I have had one from this site that had feet 8in long and again very thin, I could go on!! its not to make you feel guilty, most of us would know someone that had done 1 of the things that the Skippers have done.
I don't know the Skippers but I can see both sides, I am open minded and I will not judge.
To all that do, honestly look after your horses with every thing up to date, well-done but for every 1 I bet there are 2 or 3 that don't. |
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george
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Wales
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Posted - 30 Oct 2012 : 10:30:42 PM
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As far as I am concerned there is absolutely "NO" excuse for the ill-treatment of these horses WHAT SO EVER. *****DISGUSTING***** Lesley have the decency to be ashamed of yourself!!! |
George xxx
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