Silence is Deadly...

From Jim: Our nation's equine population is and has been at a state of crisis for awhile now. Most folks in our land don't know this because horses and other equines are not a part of the content of their daily lives or thoughts. The new movie "War Horse" will bring a million tears to eyes over the holidays. The movie image of horses, of a bygone time, of melodrama will be furthered. The reality of the suffering and death of these great animals won't be noted and certainly, there will be no call to national action. The silence of this tragedy is profoundly sad-for us and the horses. The times find people confronted with so many challenges that adding one more critical need is tough to do. Well, "tough to do" is still no excuse for doing nothing. If you're reading this blog, you probably have and/or love horses. You are a member of small and getting smaller group. The urbanization of America has given fewer and fewer kids the chance to grow up around large animals. The closest a lot of them get is a coloring book or a movie or TV program. Those of us that know these wonderful animals must become their advocates. There isn't anyone else. The truth about what's happening to our equine population needs to become common knowledge for the general public. Don't expect our dysfunctional government to help. They're part of the problem. Nope, It's going to fall on us, the horse people and animal lovers to carry the message, to give a voice to the herds, the advocate for the abused critter. There's no excuse for the horrible behavior of our society regarding this issue. If it's due to ignorance, let's fix that. Help us make this issue loud, clear, and unmistakable. It's a good thing to do. You'll feel good about doing it!