This will break your heart! - UPDATE!! COTHers have sent over $8,650 and lots of 'stuff' in <48hrs!

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VigorsMom

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#141

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:16 AM

shoot, I wish Id read ahead about the COTH collection, I would have sent the donation that way..
sorry...
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Cashela

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#142

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:16 AM

Here's an e-mail that I got after I sent my donation and notified them

Jennifer,
Thank you for your generous donation...you are so right, any little amount helps. You just purchased some much needed feed, hay, or medical supplies so that we can do what is best for these precious horses that have survived cruel and harsh conditions.
You have a beautiful horse and one day that stallion will just as beautiful...all it takes is time, proper care, and lots of love.
Please spread the word and continue to monitor our website at www.ncerl.com for future updates on these wonderful horses...
Thank you again!!
Tori Miller, USERL/NCERL Volunteer

Missouri Fox Trotters-To ride one is to own one

Missouri Fox Trotters-To ride one is to own one

Standardbreds, so much more then a harness racing horse.
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eggbutt

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#143

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:17 AM

Oldenburg Mom, You are truly terrific! Did I assume the email you received about your pay-pal account was from NCERL? If so, please email them back and ask how the horses are doing!

And, several have asked what will happen to Mr. Trotter and wonder if he'll ever get the horses back. The answer is he's innocent until proven guilty -- as nasty as all this is. Of course he'll go to trial and could actually be put on probation. I'm not positive of this, but I heard somewhere that he didn't own all the horses, so other owners may be involved who may or may not have been aware of the inhumane treatment these animals were getting. I doubt any of the horses will be given back to him, but that could also happen. All the horses have to remain in foster care until this case comes to trial. If the court decides to force Mr. Trotter (and/or other owners) to relinquish ownership to NCERL, they will then be put up for adoption. NCERL will ALWAYS retain actual ownership, but the adoptive family can keep the horse the rest of its life. They are freeze branded with NCERL brand so they can't be sold and can easily be recognized. If for any reason the new adoptive family can't keep the horse, it must return to NCERL (actually now USERL) to be adopted again. NCERL screens homes and the horses must go to suitable homes without barbed wire and must have at least one other horse on the property. So, the long and short of it is Mr. Trotter may actually get probation and a remote possibility of getting the horses back if this is his first offense! But, I kind of doubt the folks in NC are going to allow that to happen are we fellow North Carolinians?
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Oldenburg Mom

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#144

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:18 AM

ClaraLuisa ... WOW. Thanks.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Previous balance: $1050
ClaraLuisa - $50.00
New BALANCE: $1100 ... whooooooopie.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn by Dave Barry
KT
P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.

"For God hates utterly
The bray of bragging tongues."
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CHJoker

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#145

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:18 AM

Yeah!!! You guys ROCK! We ROCK!!

There should be enough cash to really make a difference!

We are a force to contend with!!!

And, I just hope that one of us gets to be on the jury that decides that evil man's fate. The year or two in a barn living on "whatever grows on the wall" (as was suggested sounds really good to me.
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Oldenburg Mom

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#146

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:25 AM

Egg-butt-a-thon.

First, can you edit the title so we announce to the world that we raised $1100 for these guys.

PLUS that's CASH and doesn't include the wide, huge variety of stuff that is being given via the Feed Store AND Daydream's huge donation of the hay. Plus, of course, Phaxxton's care package.

And CHJoker, you're right. This BB ROCKS, big time, home run, major league.

We ARE a force to be contended with. Think, sledgehammer. Think BULLDOZER.

The next step is to write to the judge so he can set an example of this loser.

An you know what? If that doesn't work, let's start lobbying our congress for harsher penalties for animal abusers.

8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn by Dave Barry
KT
P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.

"For God hates utterly
The bray of bragging tongues."
Sophocles, Antigone Spoken by the Leader of the Chorus of Theban Elders
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SoEasy

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#147

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:26 AM

Just sent $25 via PayPal.

I'll go edit the thread title.

Mal:This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our entry sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and then .... explode
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KristenB

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#148

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:27 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Oldenburg Mom:
Awwww. Thanks Kristen. You cannucks. Can't hold you guys down when it comes to something important!
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I wish I could donate more...maybe if the government would hurry up with my income tax return
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Oldenburg Mom

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#149

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:33 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Previous balance $1100
Thanks to SoEasy's $25
New Balance: $1125 <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

And you know what? I'm pooped!

<KT sits at her desk and realizes she has done NO WORK today. And it is 1:32. *sigh*>

Someone ... anyone ... pick up the banner ... keep the momentum going.

I HAVE to do some work today.

8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn by Dave Barry
KT
P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.

"For God hates utterly
The bray of bragging tongues."
Sophocles, Antigone Spoken by the Leader of the Chorus of Theban Elders
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okggo

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#150

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:33 AM

Okay- in addition to the wormer, I just sent $20 via paypal. It just seems like you can never do enough.

My fillyâ€™s motto:â€œwhen in doubt, run yourself into a frenzy, and impale yourself on a gate.â€

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Oldenburg Mom

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#151

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:37 AM

Can't resist:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Previous balance $1125
Bless you ... okggo .... $20
New balance: $1145. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn by Dave Barry
KT
P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.

"For God hates utterly
The bray of bragging tongues."
Sophocles, Antigone Spoken by the Leader of the Chorus of Theban Elders
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eggbutt

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#152

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:37 AM

OM, I think Erin or someone else edited the topic title!!! WOOOOOOOOOOO-WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO big dang time!!!!!!!!!!!!

Truly awesome!
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Oldenburg Mom

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#153

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:39 AM

Cool, eh eggbutt?

It's amazing what can be done when everybody tries.

This board is the best. MWA <----that's a big smooch to the board!

8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn by Dave Barry
KT
P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.

"For God hates utterly
The bray of bragging tongues."
Sophocles, Antigone Spoken by the Leader of the Chorus of Theban Elders
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Phaxxton

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#154

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:40 AM

Awesome people!

Just wanted to post here, too, that I will collect donations for the care package for at least a week. So, you have until next Tuesday at least to donate for the care package - possibly even a little longer.
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Oldenburg Mom

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#155

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:42 AM

A personal "Thanks Phaxxton." I needed to get paid before I have any more cash.

8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn by Dave Barry
KT
P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.

"For God hates utterly
The bray of bragging tongues."
Sophocles, Antigone Spoken by the Leader of the Chorus of Theban Elders
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Eomer

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#156

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:50 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Oldenburg Mom:
The next step is to write to the judge so he can set an example of this loser.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>And we call horses animals

Poor b@$+@rd is to be pittied ... I suppose.

"The fool on the hill"

\"The fool on the hill\"
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Oldenburg Mom

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#157

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:54 AM

EOMER!

How the heck are you ol' buddy ol' pal ol' friend?

AND WHERE'S YOUR DONATION?!?!?!?!?!?!

And yes, he IS to be pitied ... from JAIL, where he can't abuse anything/anyone else.

8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn by Dave Barry
KT
P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.

"For God hates utterly
The bray of bragging tongues."
Sophocles, Antigone Spoken by the Leader of the Chorus of Theban Elders
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Phaxxton

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#158

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:57 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Oldenburg Mom:
A personal "Thanks Phaxxton." I needed to get paid before I have any more cash.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, no, no Thank YOU, OM. I got a little over excited about sending the package. We really do need more time to collect enough money and get all the snail mail donations in so we can really make a difference. These horses are going to need us just as much next week!
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slave4tucker

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#159

Mar. 23, 2004, 11:00 AM

I am calling the feed store with $30. Plus I will go through all Tuckers stuff and see what I have tonight.

my horse isn't spoiled, just well taken care of.

my horse isn\'t spoiled, just well taken care of.
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eggbutt

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#160

Mar. 23, 2004, 11:02 AM

I just gotta say, my spirit is soaring about how incredibly everyone has responded on COTH -- I posted this topic for information purposes and expected a discussion of how cruel people can be and tales of other horrors....instead, Oldenburg Mom picked up the stick and started swinging and drummed a totally different tune. Thanks ladies and guys! Being fairly new to COTH I had no idea this would generate such incredible response!
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