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5/6/08
I don't get "wordy" very often on most of these topics because I do not want to get into the contest of words. But, I have felt for a long time now that there are good owners/trainers and there are bad ones. If there weren't then why would the Jackson's get so much praise for being an example of the "good owners" that "get it". And this is shown by the decisions that they make for their horses.
5/6/08
5/6/08
I agree EGO is at the root of our biggest problems. And before you know it you are making decisions letting your ego rule.
I like to believe the best about people, but somehow when it comes to the welfare of animals, especially horses my patience is short. They a so dependent on man for their welfare and are practically helpless.
Karen Macmanus
5/6/08
5/6/08
5/6/08
5/6/08
I sent an e-mail to NTRA today and got the following response. Please go to this site and tell them your thoughts. This is wonderful, in my opinion, to know they are listening and want to act:
In case the click here doesn't work, the website link is below the message. This is huge. I will pass on to other sites.
Dear ELLEN ,
I thought you might want to read NTRA President and CEO Alex Waldrop's initial take on the tragic accident that occurred following last Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Click here to read his blog.
Regards,
Keith Chamblin
Senior Vice President, NTRA
http://www.ntra.com/blog.aspx?blogid=15&year=2008&month=5&day=5
5/6/08
Thank you for telling us about your horse and what happened. This must have brought up all those sad memories for you again but please know that by sharing you have given some of us some peace. Unless we hear different from the autopsy I will lean on this when I feel the need to constantly question why. Thank you for sharing... especially since you have seen this happen in person. It helps...
Tamme
5/7/08
"On Monday morning, Baffert said jockey Corey Nakatani, riding Colonel John, told him that when he passed Eight Belles on the turn, he heard the filly whinnying possibly in distress."