Arabian Horse Association & Slaughter

[lorsadoon]

In case you all didn't read the motions from the last AHA Board of Directors meeting,..

"BOARD ACTION ON HUMANE TREATMENT OF EQUINE BREEDS & LIVESTOCK
Below is a board motion that came about as the AHA President, Lance Walters, has been elected to the BOD of the American Horse Council. The Council will be taking up consideration of possible law changes and it was felt that Lance should have the consensus and direction of the AHA Board.

Whereas, There is great concern regarding the humane treatment of all equine breeds and livestock, the Arabian Horse Association and the Arabian Horse Foundation actively supports equine rescue along with responsible livestock and horse ownership and breeding;

Therefore, Be It Moved, After extensive research as a Board of Directors we support the reopening of equine processing plants for horses in the U.S. We believe the reestablishment of the humane processing of horses is in the best interest of the horse and livestock community,
and, therefore, direct our AHA President, Lance Walters, to support the reopening of U.S. equine processing facilities.
Motion Passed Unanimously. (Motion #16-5/16/09-BOD)"
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I urge anyone who owns an Arabian or Arabian cross horse to contact AHA and voice their oposition to this shameful motion. We need to change their mind, not just withdraw from the breed association of the horses we love.
The board of directors actions do not directly reflect the memberships wishes.
Laurie


www.arabianhorses.org/home/contact.asp
secure.arabianhorses.org/forum/index.php?topic=2396.0

Please do not abandon your breed, instead let AHA know you disaprove of their actions.

[swissgrl]

Sent them my thoughts on their stand......

I was contemplating on renewing my membership, that went right out the window.....

[hytyme]

Thanks for the "head up" Laurie! As an Arab lover and owner for years, they got my thoughts as well. Slaughter is the lazy, irresponsible way of disposing of a horse. Why don't these breed organizations start incentive programs for NOT breeding your mares every year? (Very idealistic thought, as I know it is all about $$$$$....)