Thanks, that worked. It’s horrible to watch how the foot flips with the package. Even if you’re not soring, this shows how much damage the stacks alone can do.
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luvmytbs - thanks for the link !
Malda - try this link instead. Its an eye opener !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=US&hl=en&client=mv-google&v=WYrS_DUlsTY&feature=youtu.be&nomobile=1[/QUOTE]
Roy-Exum-Jackie-McConnell-Back-In-Court I hope they CTR
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/3/28/247614/Roy-Exum-Jackie-McConnell-Back-In-Court.aspx
Are you kidding me?
[I]Legislation is pending but the “Big Lick” crowd is fighting back. Not long ago they held a reception for a disreputable Senator from Kentucky, Mitch McConnell (not believed to be kin to Jackie).
The Kentucky senator has bullied the USDA to “lay off” the Shelbyville “Big Lick” crowd and was the subject of a scathing series in the Lexington newspaper this summer. But, just like the defiant and now-battered Big Lick hierarchy, the Republican Senator doesn’t seem to realize or even care he is a “bought” puppet of treacherous people[/I].
It’s not surprising at all. Give enough $5K and $10K and up checks to enough lobbyists and you’ll have whatever legislator in your pocket, doing your bidding, in short order.
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Are you kidding me?
[I]Legislation is pending but the “Big Lick” crowd is fighting back. Not long ago they held a reception for a disreputable Senator from Kentucky, Mitch McConnell (not believed to be kin to Jackie).
The Kentucky senator has bullied the USDA to “lay off” the Shelbyville “Big Lick” crowd and was the subject of a scathing series in the Lexington newspaper this summer. But, just like the defiant and now-battered Big Lick hierarchy, the Republican Senator doesn’t seem to realize or even care he is a “bought” puppet of treacherous people[/I].[/QUOTE]
The Senator doesn’t care who buys him…as long as they pay. I’m working hard on Ditch Mitch in 2014.
Still lovin every minute of Roy’s presence on the TWH scene!
This sums up the McConnell indictment and other issues at play in Tennessee
http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2013/04/jackie-mcconnell-indictment-040113.html
Interesting that HSUS is caring for the horses in the McConnell case. And interesting that the owners have not been a voice in any court.
From the HSUS link to the actual charges. http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/horse/mcconnell.pdf
I think the dates will carry some weight in the many discussions on these undercover efforts by non governmental entities.
It may all be misdemeanor charges with minimal penalty as the acts took place before Tennessee beefed up their animal cruelty laws. But here is a link from google on the scope of the law:
http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/stustnst39_14_201_212.htm
[INDENT][INDENT] Summary: These Tennessee anti-cruelty provisions define “animal” as a domesticated living creature or a wild creature previously captured. A person commits the offense of cruelty to animals (a Class A misdemeanor) if he or she intentionally or knowingly tortures, maims or grossly overworks an animal; fails unreasonably to provide necessary food, water, care or shelter for an animal in the person’s custody; abandons unreasonably an animal in the person’s custody; transports or confines an animal in a cruel manner; or inflicts burns, cuts, lacerations, or other injuries or pain. It is a defense to prosecution that the action was accepted veterinary practice or bona fide scientific research. A second or subsequent conviction for cruelty to animals is a Class E felony. Animal fighting is also prohibited under this section, with dog fighting incurring a felony penalty and cockfighting resulting in a misdemeanor in most cases. A person commits aggravated cruelty (a Class E felony) to animals when, with aggravated cruelty and with no justifiable purpose, he or she intentionally kills or intentionally causes serious physical injury to a companion animal. Again, exclusions include animal farming, research, veterinary practices, hunting, trapping, “dispatching” rabid animals or wild animals on one’s property, among other things.[/INDENT][/INDENT]
And he is charged with using the cattle prod…
the horse Taj Mahal,listed as one of Jackie the Jerk’s victim,was or is owned by Joseph Privett of Franklin,Tn.ya think ole joe knew his horse was bein abused by McConnell.answer YES.
also one of the other horse’s listed in the indictment is owned by a Sherman,could the one and only Beverly Sherman of Dallas Texas own a horse abused by McConnell?
did Sherman give handsomely to the Shelbyville Slime for PHSA,.and the Law suit
the truth,probably so.check the Voice McConnell trained for Sherman.a long time
Much more than meets the eye going on here for sure. Hope Preacher attends and gives an update.
When will these idiots realize how unfeeling they have been to their horses and MOVE ON!!
There’s plenty of flash in natural horse showing enough to feed any ego without causing harm to the horses! Of course it means actually learning how to ride and train.
Sorry, had to vent a bit. These people are so frustrating.
Latest from the “mainstream” media:
http://www.nbcnews.com/business/taping-farm-cruelty-becoming-crime-1B9251810
Three of the owners were present and witnessed the abuse of their horses. I used to have the names-- I can find them again if you want me to. Keith Dane has already noted that no owners have yet been charged, and they NEED to be charged.
Of course the owners (some of which are ironically very rich) are less enthused about the idea of being charged for allowing their horses to be beaten, burned, shocked, and abused for a ribbon. After all, why should they have to be responsible for any of this? ~sarcasm font~
To support a criminal charge the State must prove each and every element of an offense beyond a reasonable doubt. That is, and ought to be, a substantial burden.
If you read 39-14-202 or 39-14-217 you will see an immediate problem in prosecuting owners.
You might be able to make out solicitation or conspiracy, but that’s a stretch. If you could make out solicitation you convert an A Misdemeanor (11 mo., 29 days in jail; max. fine of $2500) under Sec. 202 to a C Misdemeanor (30 days in jail; $50 fine). An E Felony becomes a B Misdemeanor (6 mo. in jail; $500 fine). Conspiracy reduces an A to B misdemeanor and an E Felony to an A Misdemeanor.
This is not to argue that owners ought to be able to “walk away” without consequence. Public airing of their acts or omissions should be a minimum. Civil prosecution under the HPA should be had, where possible. But a State criminal conviction would be unlikely.
If they were physically present when a criminal act took place that raises interesting questions, but might not make them a co-participant in the criminal acts. It would produce some strong evidence of conspiracy.
G.
Here is a link to a PDF with info on the “art” of stuff done to the TWH. Stuff is from 2005 but still a good primer on how cruel this business is and has been. Scroll about 3/4 down on the file and you will see the shoeing limitations on how the stack should measure up.
ANd this was a recipe for how to “heal” or remove a pastern scar from one of the pro stack message boards:
[INDENT][INDENT]Some keys to clean feet.
Products that work
Formula 48
S&T Callous Remover/Scar Formula
Home Remedy
Mix the following ingredients until it looks like chocolate icing. Apply wit a tooth brush to affected areas. Wrap in paper and plastic for two days. Wash feet and grease in Martins/Corona/707 leave open. KEEP CHAINS OFF, work in wooden rollers if you just have to have an action device…pasterns need time to heal after the treatment (dog walk while in healing phase).
Salycidic Acid
Reducine
Martins (707, Corona etc)
Cut Heal (1tsp)
MTG (can be used to thin if too thick)[/INDENT][/INDENT]
TWHBEA to Institute Unfortunate Decrease in Employee Compensation
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Due to drastic reductions in revenue, all employees of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ And Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) will endure a decrease in their compensation of at least 20%. Starting April 26, 2013, the Association will no longer operate on Fridays.
“I am very sorry that we are forced to make this change as it affects each and every one of our very loyal and dedicated employees as well as our members and those wishing to conduct business with the Association. We know that a Friday closing will negatively affect some of our members, and we deeply regret that inconvenience. Our loyal staff will now be processing five days work in four days at a substantial reduction in pay. We are so disappointed that they must endure this hardship.” states TWHBEA President Tracy Boyd. The decision to have the Association close on Fridays was made because, historically, Fridays are the slowest days for customer and member activity. The across the board 20% cut to employee compensation will produce a savings of approximately $115,000 that will work to offset the reduction in income that TWHBEA has been experiencing over the past several months. In addition, two employees will begin a two-day work week which also contributes to the $115,000 annual savings.
The Association’s Executive Committee will meet to discuss additional ways to offset expenses during a planning session prior to the May semi-annual International Board of Directors meeting.
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