Dig a Pony?
Warning - This post is PUBLIC
KING RICHARD III:
A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse!
CATESBY:
Withdraw, my lord; I'll help you to a horse.
A sad story is doing the rounds at the moment. For those of you who are unable to view the relevant Facebook page, here it is:
"After a long discussion, the decision has been made that this years Dartmoor Pony weaned foals should be culled due to the recession. This is a very hard and brave decision for the pony keeper that I (the author, Lynne Chappell) support and work with.
Some farmers are still breeeding 100-150 foals a year which will give you an idea of the problem. These will go to market in October, suffer the stress of transport, suffer the stress of the market environment, wont be sold, then taken home and shot. The seriousness of the over breeding cannot be over stressed.
Should you want a filly foal or two, they would be handled, have head collars on, and you can have them for nothing. If you have no transport, transport can be provided. Alternatively they make lovely companions until they are old enough to back. "
Anyone want a pony?
KING RICHARD III:
A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse!
CATESBY:
Withdraw, my lord; I'll help you to a horse.
A sad story is doing the rounds at the moment. For those of you who are unable to view the relevant Facebook page, here it is:
"After a long discussion, the decision has been made that this years Dartmoor Pony weaned foals should be culled due to the recession. This is a very hard and brave decision for the pony keeper that I (the author, Lynne Chappell) support and work with.
Some farmers are still breeeding 100-150 foals a year which will give you an idea of the problem. These will go to market in October, suffer the stress of transport, suffer the stress of the market environment, wont be sold, then taken home and shot. The seriousness of the over breeding cannot be over stressed.
Should you want a filly foal or two, they would be handled, have head collars on, and you can have them for nothing. If you have no transport, transport can be provided. Alternatively they make lovely companions until they are old enough to back. "
Anyone want a pony?