LIFESAVERS WILD HORSE RESCUE
Dedicated to saving American mustangs and domestic horses from abuse, neglect & slaughter
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act - H.R.503 was voted on and passed by the House of Representatives in 2006. In 2007 it received more support than ever even in the Senate. We're getting closer to a positive landslide.
2009 could be our year. Do Not Give Up
Public letter to Dr. Douglas Corey, past president of American Assoc. of
Equine Practitioners, August 3, 2008
Dear Dr. Corey:
You recently included the list of Unwanted Horse Coalition
members in your testimony to the Judiciary Committee at the hearing of HR
6598 the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act.
Your testimony clearly is against support of the act. The
listing of members at the end of his testimony will undoubtedly be construed
as constituents of yours who are also against the act which would give
your position more punch.
I realize that you never actually state that the coalition as
a whole, or members individually, agree or disagree with your position on HR
6598, but the mere inclusion of members in your testimony will automatically
be interpreted as an alignment.
I, as president of Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue, am
vehemently opposed to horse slaughter for human consumption or any other
purpose and do support HR 6598, personally and on behalf of my
organization.
Lifesavers has been a strong supporter of anti-horse
slaughter legislation. Since our incorporation in 1997, we have been
fighting passionately to end this cruel industry.
I joined UHC because I understood that horse slaughter,
whether members were for or against, was not an open issue or any aspect of
the UHC's mission. I understood the UHC to be about concerned equine
organizations and associations coming together to find solutions for the
unwanted horse crisis.
Had I known my organization and good name would be used in
such an underhanded fashion to make it look as though all the UHC members
were behind your testimony I certainly would never have joined the UHC, nor
would I ever have referred anyone or suggested that anyone else join the UHC.
I do now believe it is just a front for pro-slaughter
individuals, associations and organizations to rally support from horse
enthusiasts who may not be aware of the true agenda.
I am livid, and have asked the UHC to remove Lifesavers Wild
Horse Rescue from the member listing.
I request that you formally submit a document to the
Judiciary Committee in reference to your testimony that excludes Lifesavers
Wild Horse Rescue as an UHC member and make it clear that we do not support
your stance against HR 6598.
Sincerely,
Jill Starr
President
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
Happy Horse Academy
Born To Be Wild Sanctuary
Jill Starr
President
Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
Happy Horse Academy
Born To Be Wild Sanctuary
