Archive for May, 2011

Horse Slaughter Defunding Language Remains Intact!!

Posted: May 31, 2011 by R.T. Fitch in Horse News, Horse Slaughter
Tags: , , , ,
18

Congressman Moran’s amendment passed 24 to 21 so the language remains to defund inspections for horses. After the vote, they said the Nays had it but then one of the reps asked for a roll call.

While it was a close vote, the House Appropriations committee is always difficult so this was a most welcome victory. We now need to ensure the language stays intact for the full house vote.

Thank you all for your support and hard work on this important legislation. We’ll have more details but wanted you to hear the good news.

Calls Needed TODAY to Save American Horses

Posted: May 31, 2011 by R.T. Fitch in Horse News, Horse Slaughter
Tags: , , , , ,
14

Late last week the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee approved the FY2012 Agriculture Appropriations bill. The language defunding the required USDA inspections of horse slaughter facilities was not included for the first time since 2005, despite strong bipartisan support in Congress. This first step, if successful, may allow foreign investors the opportunity to reestablish horse slaughter in the US.

Congressman Honors Cloud

Posted: May 30, 2011 by R.T. Fitch in Horse News, Wild Horses/Mustangs
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
1

WASHINGTON (May 30, 2011) – Congressman Raul Grijalva, D-AZ, submitted a Resolution in the U. S. House of Representatives recognizing the birthday of the Pryor Mountain wild stallion, Cloud—for his role in enhancing the appreciation of all wild horses and burros in the American West.

De-Funding of Horse Slaughter Inspections in Jeopardy

Posted: May 30, 2011 by R.T. Fitch in Horse News, Horse Slaughter
Tags: , , , , , ,
6

The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug, Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Committee has released its proposed appropriations budget for FY 2012.

The proposed bill does not include a provision de-funding inspections for horses to be slaughtered for human consumption. The proposed bill does not prohibit use of funds to inspect horses to be slaughtered for human consumption. The subcommittee report does not mention it.

It is the de-funding of these ante-mortem inspections in appropriations measures that has prohibited commercial horse slaughter for human consumption in the U.S. since 2007. Now, if the subcommittee bill passes, it could mean the return of commercial horse slaughter to the U.S.

Fight Continues to Expose Obama’s BLM Lies to the American Public

Posted: May 30, 2011 by R.T. Fitch in Horse News, Wild Horses/Mustangs
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
21

“A journalist published photos and videos of the methods employed by the government when rounding up and warehousing wild horses removed from public lands. The photos sparked public debate and concern. The photos resultantly became became unpopular with the government. The government then crafted protocol that continually changes, which effectively forecloses meaningful public observation of these same activities.”

Happy Birthday Cloud, For What It’s Worth

Posted: May 29, 2011 by R.T. Fitch in Horse News, Wild Horses/Mustangs
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
30

On behalf of all self-actualized and compassionate human beings I would like to extend to you a most heartfelt congratulations, this day, on the advent of your sixteenth year of accompanying us on this voyage across time and space upon the spaceship we call Earth.

Sixteen years ago a wonderful cinematographer and her friend witnessed you entering this world. At that time you probably had no idea of the mantle of responsibility and notoriety that you would bear upon your withers and soul. As a young palomino, born wild amongst some of the most wondrous grandeur known on earth, you didn’t have a clue as to your destiny or the part you would play in the trivial game of human ego, greed and cruelty. And if I had my way, you still would not know.

Ambassador of American Wild Horses Honored In Congress

Posted: May 28, 2011 by R.T. Fitch in Horse News, Wild Horses/Mustangs
Tags: , , , , , , ,
28

Mr. GRIJALVA: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the wild horse stallion known as Cloud, born May 29, 1995 in the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range of Montana.
This majestic stallion has become the most famous wild horse in the world, and serves as the ambassador and emblem of wild horses and burros living free and protected on public lands.
No other wild horse in United States history has had his life story known and shared throughout the world.

Older Entries