tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.comments2023-05-05T07:51:15.721-07:00THE BACK IN THE SADDLE PROJECTBITS TEAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11186088747166719498noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-4438489262868458662013-11-20T15:02:39.066-08:002013-11-20T15:02:39.066-08:00I have one mare I worry about too. She was already...I have one mare I worry about too. She was already slated to go to the auction when I slipped in just before the 11th hour and bought her before that happened. She would have certainly been on the truck headed down a bad road. She was there once and I vowed to her that she would never be there again. I worry about horses too and sometimes it makes my eyes leak also. You're not alone on this one DebCut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355349642284506192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-90320955281668933352013-11-07T14:59:01.835-08:002013-11-07T14:59:01.835-08:00Nice to see a post here again!
I always figure th...Nice to see a post here again!<br /><br />I always figure that if you are going to complain about something, maybe you should have a solution to the problem and speak up in hopes of fixing it. Otherwise keep your trap shut and leave it alone. Complaining doesn't do any good, consructive criticism and ideas for changes DOES!<br /><br />Keep on fighting the good fight there BITS and you guys will surely be in it for the long haul. Kudos!Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355349642284506192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-70225449723786555772012-11-22T03:46:32.279-08:002012-11-22T03:46:32.279-08:00A native Californian here, now replanted in middle...A native Californian here, now replanted in middle Tennessee, and I just wanted to comment to say THANK YOU for the original post! We have a small private equine rescue group here and one of the biggest (and most frustrating) things we have been battling is not rescuing but rather dealing with all the anti vs pro slaughter BS. The fact that as a group we do not officially stand on either side of the argument has caused a lot of problems with other rescues as it seems most are full of die hard anti activists. I personally have no issues with anyone for feeling however they do on this matter as it's my position we are working hard to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome....we are NOT a political group and we are NOT going to allow any special interest movement period to interfere with what we are doing for our local at risk and in need equines. Less stone throwing and more effort put towards finding answers and solutions would seem to be the sensible route to take however most get so embroiled in the heat of things they can't see past the drama and the end result is lines are drawn, bad blood creates even more rifts between folks who should be working together, and we get nowhere.....and as always it is the animals who suffer. For all that we humans are supposed to be the superior animals in the messy chain we sure have not been putting in a very good accounting for ourselves. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-63906466253849229142012-08-27T14:17:03.583-07:002012-08-27T14:17:03.583-07:00In some cases it is a lost cause. Because the poli...In some cases it is a lost cause. Because the politicians and lobbyists can 'discuss it to no end' without every coming up with a solution. There is no money in it for them in solving the problem. If you solve the problem- the money dries up. <br /><br />Why would they shoot themselves in the foot like that? They know the bleeding hearts will pay and pay. It will keep their pockets lined. Life for them is good- why upset the applecart?Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355349642284506192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-76354779635680234542011-07-06T16:20:20.939-07:002011-07-06T16:20:20.939-07:00Glad you were able to get the horse out of there. ...Glad you were able to get the horse out of there. <br /><br />As for the psycho man- he will get his.Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355349642284506192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-90900653119992979382011-06-21T07:57:56.157-07:002011-06-21T07:57:56.157-07:00Some people just don't get it. But my thought ...Some people just don't get it. But my thought is karma baby Karma.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-1235082812498438022011-03-08T17:38:51.111-08:002011-03-08T17:38:51.111-08:00Don't go away! come back
Patent AgentDon't go away! come back<br /><a href="http://www.newyorkpatentagent.com" rel="nofollow">Patent Agent</a>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16488468952154490572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-46204733325389900012010-11-30T09:05:04.722-08:002010-11-30T09:05:04.722-08:00Glad to hear Smutty is making progress. Once he re...Glad to hear Smutty is making progress. Once he realizes that not Everyone is bad, it may move along a bit more quickly. It will get there, just let it happen.Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603347619547454296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-86720472216455079552010-11-29T19:00:52.270-08:002010-11-29T19:00:52.270-08:00Poor Smutty animal abusers suckPoor Smutty animal abusers suckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-65739021271654283572010-11-29T14:10:15.378-08:002010-11-29T14:10:15.378-08:00Good to see some progress for a horse who deserves...Good to see some progress for a horse who deserves it. Way to go guys!One Bad Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04139395145674594659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-26255197391350590102010-11-28T18:34:57.765-08:002010-11-28T18:34:57.765-08:00Good boy Judge!Good boy Judge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-45150559037656830142010-11-24T15:17:02.155-08:002010-11-24T15:17:02.155-08:00He looks very much Chubasco bred (pinto Saddlebred...He looks very much Chubasco bred (pinto Saddlebred stallion). I've owned several by him and they were identical in stature and bone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-77772715982955289112010-11-24T12:55:23.024-08:002010-11-24T12:55:23.024-08:00He's either a Saddlebred or National Show Hors...He's either a Saddlebred or National Show Horse. Have interest in him from ASB and NSH Pinto people but need a little more info. Any info greatly appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-45662650878389980822010-11-24T12:31:53.040-08:002010-11-24T12:31:53.040-08:00beautiful boy-what a shame- try soybean meal-adds ...beautiful boy-what a shame- try soybean meal-adds weight and heat without colic-did it for my rescue asb and he is looking great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-38794342529461820472010-11-21T19:33:13.231-08:002010-11-21T19:33:13.231-08:00He is and I apologize for the trotting picture, he...He is and I apologize for the trotting picture, he is long but that picture makes him look like a limo lolBITS TEAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186088747166719498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-57157258889318014992010-11-21T19:12:35.357-08:002010-11-21T19:12:35.357-08:00Wow he is adorable!!!!Wow he is adorable!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-47905243892087264202010-11-18T10:47:42.040-08:002010-11-18T10:47:42.040-08:00Terrific!! Thanks for all you do and posting your ...Terrific!! Thanks for all you do and posting your story. The word needs to get out and successes such as yours are positive influence for those who are skeptical of gelding their horse. Thanks again :)tammyhttp://www.horsesatheart.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-52694341057603591652010-10-19T15:55:53.412-07:002010-10-19T15:55:53.412-07:00Brody is ADORABLE! I guess sweet talking a donkey...Brody is ADORABLE! I guess sweet talking a donkey can go a long way. Glad to hear Brody was able to help out the BITS team. Wonderful news!Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603347619547454296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-2176399582764017862010-09-17T09:39:16.719-07:002010-09-17T09:39:16.719-07:00Sometimes the best thing in the world is a heart t...Sometimes the best thing in the world is a heart to heart talk to the horse. A good time for this is while you as fussing with them and doting on them. Scratch the itchy spots, rub theim all over, or at least what they are comfortable with allowing and talk to them in a calm and relaxing tone. It's all about them right now...<br /><br />Don't expect much of a reply from them, but just talk to them and tell them how wonderful and lucky they are. Let them know you understand how their life has not been so glorious and wonderful, but since they have come to you- this is all about to change for the better. Telling them that "It's not like that here" seems to make a huge impact and difference in their attitude and reactions. It has worked on a few horses I have dealt with. When fear is their biggest concern- take all the fear out of the equation. <br /><br />Another thing that has also worked for me is to make a deal with the horse. As long as they don't give up on me- I won't give up on them. Promise them that and you would be surprised where it goes from there.<br /><br />It's crazy how this works, but it has for me on quite a few occassions.Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603347619547454296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-38722134729548778932010-09-17T08:21:05.970-07:002010-09-17T08:21:05.970-07:00Good looking fella. That backing up stuff is frust...Good looking fella. That backing up stuff is frustrating. Almost as frustrating as horse people have let walk all over them resulting in the new owner having to move mountains to get them to back up at all! Ah the stupid, silly things we do to horses and leave for someone else to fix!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344662726517478751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-12406897319974456092010-09-14T18:21:21.794-07:002010-09-14T18:21:21.794-07:00I will be looking forward to more info about "...I will be looking forward to more info about "Smutty"! I think he looks like a "Cowboy" to me... Or maybe Wrangler or Levi since he's got such a nice backside, lol.NaturallyCowgirlhttp://www.naturallycowgirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-44616851428451812992010-09-14T11:07:54.925-07:002010-09-14T11:07:54.925-07:00For those who are also quick to condemn the kill b...For those who are also quick to condemn the kill buyers for doing their job, they are just cleaning up the mess so many others continue to make. It sucks that they even have a job like that, but until people take some responsibility for their actions or lack of- their work will never end. As long as there are kill buyers and auctions for them to attend, there will also be a need for organizations like BITS and others, who do what they can, one horse at a time.<br /><br />Quest is a lucky girl and quite beautiful. She should make someone a lovely mount with a little work. Good job on providing an angel a place for her to land in her time of need.Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603347619547454296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-7066762142203926422010-09-14T08:35:42.698-07:002010-09-14T08:35:42.698-07:00Those are two fine looking horses! Great rundown o...Those are two fine looking horses! Great rundown on the feedlot situation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344662726517478751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-45610545469706393452010-09-09T09:46:31.256-07:002010-09-09T09:46:31.256-07:00I am glad to see that sometimes owners can put the...I am glad to see that sometimes owners can put their own needs on hold and ask for help. It is not an easy thing to do, but they may be surprised how willing and eager others are to help. Like you said, we never know when it may come around that we are the ones in need of help.<br /><br />Maybe through their rough patches, the owners will make a few new friends out of all of this. Never hurts and we all want what is best for the horses. I will see what I can do to help.Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603347619547454296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038232550761074404.post-46873899794773699632010-09-01T10:33:56.216-07:002010-09-01T10:33:56.216-07:00No need to read the Civil Code as I would hope I c...No need to read the Civil Code as I would hope I can comply without having it in writing. Sad fact of life, is there are those who don't come remotely close and state they do or they are trying. <br /><br />Is it that hard that you <i>have to</i>, *gasp*, <b>TRY</b>?<br /><br />People in general, for the most part, suck. They are the reason I have become what some may say is a bitter, calloused and hardened person when it comes to horse rescue.<br /><br />I love horses, but I don't like the idea that in some cases, the best thing for the horse is to put them down. I despise and loathe the fact that some people willfully starve, neglect and abuse them to the point where death is the only means left to end their pain and suffering. Can't we just euthanize <i>those</i> humans instead? It would make for a much better world...Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603347619547454296noreply@blogger.com