Today is National Help a Horse Day! Today is the ASPCA's National Help a Horse Day. From ASPCA: APRIL 26, 1866: The driver of a heavy cart is beating his horse. Passersby on the New York City street stop to gawk—not at the frail animal or the cruel driver—but at the tall man in the top hat who is raising a fuss. That man was Henry Bergh, founder of the ASPCA, and that driver was the first person to be arrested for the mistreatment of a horse. Fast-forward 148 years, and you may understand why April 26 is such an important day to us. Not only does it commemorate that very first saved horse, it also marks our second annual National Help a Horse Day. Intelligent, sensitive, and true American icons, horses have been central to the ASPCA’s work since day one. But sadly, the issues these animals face are anything but in the past. All year long, we encounter abused, neglected, and starved horses in need of our help. And though the last U.S. horse slaughterhouse closed in 2007, American horses are routinely trucked over our borders to slaughtering facilities in Mexico and Canada. After 148 years, you might think we’d be tired. But you’d be wrong. We are now more determined than ever to help these amazing animals. We are making progress, but we can’t do it alone. Horses rely on animal lovers like you to save them from neglect and slaughter. Together, we can be their voice. Please Help a Horse, and thousands of other animals affected by cruelty, by making a donation to the ASPCA today. |
Wish I were back in Ky. We'd make a family trip to the horse park and brush their manes. I love the ASPCA organization. We moved to Colorado as a business venture for my husband's company. We decided its a bit underdeveloped for us (western co, not central co, western co is nothing like boulder and Denver an CO Springs). Lexington has more to offer us in terms of our company, our son's education, and the convenience of big named stores that offer more variety. We're more so city people than country people. |
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I lived in CO for 7 years...first in Boulder, then Eldorado Springs, then Denver. LOVED all of it. I miss it SO sosososo much. Colorado is where my heart is, and always will be. On one hand, I so regret ever leaving...but on the other...if I hadn't left I wouldn't have what I have now and wouldn't have met my husband etcetera. So do you think you'll move back to Lexington then? |
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As for the horses, it is certainly relaxing brushing out their manes. The horse park loves having volunteers help out. Horses make wonderful therapy animals. |
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Sigh....gee you can't tell I miss it or anything can you :D? Best of luck in your move, I hope it goes smoothly. Will you be doing your same business back in KY then? |
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