Lois Keays's Blog – January 2012 Archive (2)

Second Careers for Ex-Race Horses - My Personal Mission Statement

After much information gathering, speaking to organization leaders, questioning the roles and authorities of racing hierarchy, I’ve realized I need to clarify my position on my own thoughts and goals.

Within every state, province, country and region, there are so many organizations with concepts of helping to resolve the issue of horse slaughter. Each has its own individual perspective, each seeks funding for their program and unique concept. We have rescues, adoptions, horse show…

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Added by Lois Keays on January 10, 2012 at 2:33pm — 1 Comment

The Moral Compass of Horsemanship

Issues surrounding the welfare of horses are frustrating. We cannot legislate morality, concern, compassion or consciousness. Horses must rely on the support of many to curb the damage of a few. As society tends to the urban existance, people raised with the basic awareness of animal husbandry, is fast dwindling. Evidence of this is everywhere around us. The horse in his nobility, strength and beauty represents the grandest of human inspiration. Yet we are…

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Added by Lois Keays on January 9, 2012 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment