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  • #121
    You guys aren't posting any information that all of us couldn't find on our own, so what's the big deal? Anyone can google, anywho.com, mapquest, etc!
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    • #122
      <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HFSH:
      so what's the big deal? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

      I believe "the big deal" is not to aggitate those who might be tempted to visit the slaughterhouse... that's all.
      It safer to email CNN or CBS...
      Don't be messing with no truck driver on his own turf especially one that can grind you up.

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      • #123
        Against my better judgement I just watched the latest video they have. It is pretty disturbing as some of the horses that survived are in pretty bad shape. I did notice that a couple of them had auction stickers on their butts. Now they could have been purchased at auction for riding horses.....my guess they were on their way to slaughter, and the truck was overloaded. The new video said that a lot of trucks use that road to avoid the scales. I would be scarred for life if I had witnessed that wreck. I am sick enough as it is just from the videos. I hope those horse get vet care. Some couldn't even get up when they tried.

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        • #124
          You Cother's are amazing!!! If ever I need a private detective, I know where to go!

          We need to continue to keep up the pressure on the media to follow up on this story and get to the bottom of where the horses came from, where they are now, what the intentions are for these horses, and HOW in the world these truckers continue to get away with cramming horses into cattle haulers!

          I sent the story along with a request that this tragedy be fully investigated to several of our media contacts last night.
          The Thoroughbred Times and the Cincinatti station that first aired the story have indicated that they will be following this up.

          Is there anyone here at COTH in the vacinity of these people in KY that can take a peek at what this Ramey place is like?
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          • #125
            coming late to the fireworks. Its horrible.

            But-BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO to those of you who contacted agencies/officials/newscasters to get the ball rolling. Just when I think that people are too apathetic to be involved, they surprise me.

            I would however, be careful about posting the individuals personal info. We wouldn't want
            to cause our own COTHers problems. Besides, as much as we may think we know-we don't have all the facts yet, and truely don't know who is responsible for what (And that in NO way means I am condoning what happened)

            At any rate, has anyone contaced our own COTH proper, to see if they want to cover it as well?? They are a horse magazine after all...

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            • #126
              This whole issue makes me sick. As I said once before, I was naieve and thought the double deckers were illegal for horses. So since some of you are amazing on getting information I am going to request something:

              Is there any way that someone can put together a "email formatted" bit of information on this issue, including pictures, links to contact people and ideas to help the horsey/nonhorsey public get involved? I would love to be able to get this out to as many people I know so we can see more results. If someone does do this can you please email me with it? exclusivekiss @ hotmail . com (no spaces)

              Also, has anyone contacted the news/horse information sites on the internet to publicize this?
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              • #127
                I am heading to Lexington on Monday for the IHF show. I am willing to bring the orphaned foal back with me to Florida for the good life. I certainly don't mind paying for him if the price is reasonable. Any suggestions on how to get this done? A lack of a Coggins test to get back into Florida might be a problem, unless I can convince the ag agents that my gelding is the colt's mother!

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                • #128
                  I was hoping someone had found out the fate of the survivors.I just wouldnt think anyone would throw them back on a trailer w/o a chance to be vetted ,treated and possibly fed ,watered or maybe spend the night that is of course if someone[i.e. ....new owners] cared about their wellbeing.....any news as of yet?? im sure those horses would/could find homes w/ all, you all have accomplished.
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                  • #129
                    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hattie:
                    A lack of a Coggins test to get back into Florida might be a problem... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

                    You can get a coggins done in a couple of hours. A friend had to have it done at a northeast horse show, and it was a "rush job." Check with the horse show veterinarians, and verify it will get the animal over the FLA line.

                    Don't "fake" the paperwork to cross the FLA line. We don't wanna be reading about you getting arrested on some future thread...

                    I hope you can take the foal. It'll have lots of proud aunts and uncles on COTH.

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                    • #130

                      Oh snoopers (I am so proud of all of you)...

                      Have any of you read Robin Cook's novel "Toxin" ???

                      You might not wanna check out the slaughterhouse alone

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                      • #131
                        Don't worry BH1 - I'm a big rule follower. They always seem to inspect my horses at the station, especially now that the new Fl coggins has digital photos for id. Thanks for the rush idea!

                        I bet our northern neighbor Quinn will have a solution for this! No doubt, she will be calling and arranging the transaction.

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                        • #132
                          If they were'nt shipped to a slaughter house,it is my guess they are turned out somewhere in a rural area until the heat dies down.

                          Everyone keep an eye out.

                          Many of these horses are injured,so should'nt be that hard to find them.

                          I doubt very much that these horses will get any veterinary care.

                          Has anyone checked into the slaughter house in Kentucky.

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                          • #133
                            From what I understand,these horses were shipped SOMEWHERE last night.

                            Am I correct?
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                            • #134
                              That is the way i understood it and for gosh sakes all of them had to be banged up so now they are set up for some nasty infections.why didnt the vet keep them from shipping those horses [is that an option?]I'm to flamed to think straight.
                              The Winds Of Heaven Are of That Of Which Blows Through A Horses Ears

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                              • #135
                                I can help if you all think putting pressure on the media will still be useful. I am a PR girl with my own firm and have a lot of contacts at all the major broadcast stations. I do tech PR but my contacts can help me get to the right people. If people want me to do it, I will. I could not bear to look at this thread all the way through until now. It's just too sad.

                                I will get going on this tomorrow morning first thing if it makes sense.

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                                • #136
                                  Can anyone close verify the license plate on the hauler?

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                                  • #137
                                    Just reading this thread right now... I am in such shock and completely horrified...

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                                    • #138
                                      Being somewhat familiar with the area and haven driven on SR. 1, I have to wonder if a vet was even available to go to the accident site. There is a paucity of equine vets in SE Indiana. It sounds like no one would have been very motivated to get a vet involved either. Cows and horses are regarded by a lot of folks as being in the same category.

                                      Like everyone else, I feel just horrified at the unnecessary carnage.

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                                      • #139
                                        Why slaughterhouse? The website of the News says where they should go to:

                                        The owner of the horses is identified as Jodi Ramey of Flemingsburg, Kentucky. She had purchased the horses in Minnesota and was transporting them to her farm in Kentucky to be resold as riding horses.
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                                        • #140
                                          Yes Boston Chick, please do what you can. These dead horses and the ones possibly still alive can bring the attention needed to others following. Something good needs to come from this.
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