Category: Rescue Operations

Oil Prices, Horse Rescue, Horse Owners and Horse Slaughter

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Horses have a history in the oil industry

Horses have always helped man-kind achieve their goals, from exploration of new lands to transportation and todays sport horse industry, so why today are breeders allowed to over breed these iconic and sentient beings? Greed, arrogance, ignorance, and a major lack of empathy and respect. So how can the current dip in oil prices help the horses?

When the cost to both produce and transport hay and grain products is greatly reduced by falling oil prices

, owning horses becomes more affordable, helping horse owners hang on to their furry friends. These lower costs of feed also keeps horses from being sent to horse auctions where the predatory industry of Kill Buying exists, this “Kill Buyer” industry serves only to line the pockets of foreign interests and a very small hand full of US citizens.

So why are Americas horses being sacrificed to foreign interests? The fact is that most, (80% of Americans) do not want horses sold to slaughter. As a whole, horse lovers are just not involved enough to bring an end to horse slaughter.  So how do we make our 80% voice heard, we go to those that profit from the equine industry and demand that they take a stand for horses.

The SAFE ACT is an old bill designed to end the transport of horses for slaughter in the United States, if the new bill passes horses will have support from the entire equine industry, the bill would pass and horses would be safe in the Unites States. Who is it that should step up and fight the legislative process and protect horses? All those that profit/benefit from the equine industry.

Manufactures of:

Saddles, Bridles, Bits, Halters

Horse shoes, rim pads, rocker pads, inserts, anvils, rasps, forge…..

Horse blankets,sheets bonnets, rain gear…

Leg wear, polo wraps, shin boots, splints…

Saddle pads, risers, shim pads…

Horse Trailers, ramps, mats, cameras……

Horse Barns

Horse Stalls, feeders, gates….

Stall Mats

Horse Bedding, wood, paper…

Horse Fencing, PVC, wood, wire, hot wire….

Horse panels, Corrales, gates…

Round pens, exercisers…

Training equipment, lunge whips, lines, surcingles….

Equine professionals, trainers, coaches, veterinarians, massage, acupuncture…

Vet hospitals

Equine rehabilitation, aqua-treds, eurosizers, electromagnetics….

Pharmaceuticals, supplements

Horse shows, show managers, photographers, videographers, stewards, grooms…

Equestrian footing, sand rubber, synthetic

Equine transport companies, ground and air transport

All of the sports utilizing horses:

Racing, Jumping, Dressage, Western Dressage, Reining, Cutting, Western Pleasure, Barrels, Rodeo, Gymkhana, Pony Club, 4-H,Working Cow, Competitive Trail, Endurance, Ranch Versatility, Breed in hand, Dancing Horses, Liberty, Vaulting…. too many to list really.

 Goods used in the horse world:

Leather, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Metal, Gas, Oil,Electronics…

The lists as you can see are staggering, and I have not come close to naming everything involved in the equine industry. These players need to be held accountable for the welfare of the very horses that make their industry possible.

Horse Industry Statistics

How do you get involved? 

Copy past the letter and send it to your legislative representative and to all of the vendors you buy your horse goods from.

Legislative letter; how to find your legislator , compassion index for legislators

To whom it many concern,

I am writing to you today to urge you to support the SAFE ACT and end the transport of American horses to horse slaughter plants in foreign countries.

As a member of the 80 plus percentage of Americans, I will seek alternate representation in the election process based on a compassion index of your vote.

Sincerely,

_____________________

Printed name:

Address:

Phone:

Vendor Letter:Any manufacture of the horse supplies you use daily, their websites are easy to locate and email this letter

To whom it many concern,

I am writing to you today to urge you to support the SAFE ACT and end the transport of American horses to horse slaughter plants in foreign countries.

As a member of the 80 plus percentage of Americans, I will seek alternate vendors for my equine equipment needs based on you compassion for the equines that created your industry. I will look for your name in support of the equines on all of your products.

I support the horse to be added to your marketing materials.

Sincerely,

_____________________

Printed name:

Address:

Phone:

If the 80% am Americans stay on the sidelines, the very horses they love suffer! Make 2015 your year to be part of something good for our equine friends, they deserve so much more from us.

For more information:

Jodi Messenich- Zuma’s Rescue Ranch

7745 N. Moore Rd.

Littleton, CO 80125

303-346-7493

Healthy Herbal Horse Herd “HHHH”

Zuma's Medicine
Zuma’s Medicine

Thanks to Tracy Vroom and the Apothecary Fairy in Kiowa Colorado HHHH is the newest acronym here at Zuma’s Rescue Ranch. Katie Dixon and I have been researching everything from immune boost to wormers and everything in-between to keep our herd happy and healthy. Today’s blend was a calming depression blend for weaning foals and moving horses to new herds. Tomorrow will be a ulcer blend for that nervous horse that weaves and or cribs….. We have has such tremendous success with our herd and these new healing and training modalities we have eliminated the need for annual vaccinations and quarterly wormers replaced with natural training methods and remedies from the earth.

The universe brings people and opportunities to your path that are  good life lessons, between the ROTH  horsemanship program with Anna Twinney, The Cranio Program with Tracy Vroom, the Herbalist program with the Garden Fairy Apothecary  and Suzanne Kayser, Barefoot Trimmer/Equine Podiatry, Zuma’s is on a wellness for horses trajectory without limits! So grateful for these amazing beings in my life , thank you all for crossing our paths. Look for our next addition to the group, Diowave Cold Laser and Vitalwear Cold/Hot Therapy system. Rehabilitating Rescue Horses, here at Zuma’s.

I am an animal rescuer~

This was one we saved~

I am an animal rescuer.

I have bought animal food with my last dime,

I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand.

I have hugged those that are vicious and afraid.

I have fallen in love a thousand times,

and I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body too

many times to count.

I am an animal rescuer.

My work is never done, my home is never quiet, my

wallet is always empty,

but my heart is always full.

~ Unknown

Horse Whispering at Zuma’s~

Horse Whisperers

Maybe you saw the movie or read the book. These are extraordinary people for certain, but a fellow Zumateer (Katya) aptly said to me, “We are all horse whisperers.” I have observed Katya as she ground works horses and wished I had the “gift.”  She has kindly given me pointers and a short round penning lesson.  My interest was piqued, so when Diego came to Zuma’s with ground lessons, I eagerly joined his class.  Everything about my relationship with horses has changed.

Grooming and preparing my horse to ride was always a means to an end.  All I wanted was to get on and ride.  To be sure, I love the smell and feel of the barn and horses, but riding was the ultimate goal.  So much has changed since I have been introduced to ground training by Katya and Diego.  Connection and trust with these wonderful, powerful animals is amazing; and, we all can experience this from the ground.

As riders we learn our horse’s language, and we can detect the slightest change in demeanor from atop his/her back or by observing body cues from the ground.  Great.  Even better is the experience of teaching and working with the same horse on the ground.  Feeling the relationship with your horse change from detached boss/employee to trusted leader/partner is incomparable.

Now when I ride, my horse is more confident in me, as I am in her.  Ground lessons have brought about this change.  Seeing this same confidence in an inexperienced horseperson or child, who is timid and afraid with horses or in life, makes the statement even stronger. That which we learn on the ground with our horse transfers to our riding experience and to life relationships and behaviors.

We all can whisper to our horses.  Diego can teach you, too, whether you are a rider or not.  Make the connection and learn about relationships through a horse.

Contributed by Sally Loan ~ Horse Whisperer in Training

 

 

Zuma’s June 2011 Spotlight Volunteers ~

Zuma’s

June 2011 Spotlight

     Volunteers

  Lindsey Spears ~ Superior Weed Wacking Ability

  Amanda Sapir~ Outstanding Organizational Skills

  Sally loan~ Camp Counselor Extrodinaire

  Nikki Grover~ Mane Event Committee Life Saver

  Vickeye Strobel-Theresa Johnson-Shirley Treichel

  Gardeners with Green Thumbs

  Mike Worcester~ Master of the Mower

None of what we do for Children and Horses would be possible without the selfless efforts of these and all of Zuma’s Volunteers

THANKS!

 

 

 

Zuma’s is Feeling the Love ~

◆    2011 Grants Awarded to Zuma’s Rescue Ranch

◆    ASPCA Grant 4/2011                     $600.00 Grant to travel to the Animal Care Expo in Orlando Florida
This grant funded a portion of an educational journey into the world of Animal Rescue and Care

◆    Animal Assistance Foundation 5/2011        $2,500.00 Grant funding our work with the Animal/ Human Therapies
This grant will fund programs costs for our Equine Assisted Learning Programs

◆    Phillip S. Miller Award 5/2011             $10,000.00 Grant Funding our Equine Assisted Learning Program
This Grant takes Zuma’s into 2012 with funding for our Children and Families Experiential Learning Programs

◆    Penny Harvest Grant 5/2011                $200.00 from Sagewood Middle School Students to sponsor a child in our program
This grant will sponsor 1/2 of a troubled child’s summer camp

Zuma’s Busy Weekend

Wow is Zuma’s growing…. this weekend as crazy as it was is becoming more common place for our Rescue Ranch.


Zuma’s was in attendance at Radio Disney’s “All Kids Expo” at the Denver Convention Center Saturday and Sunday

Saturday Jodi and Paul manned the booth and Sunday DU interns Erin, Michelle, Dana and Program Director Gina Manned the booth

18,000 projected visitors for this event, Great Exposure for Zuma’s

Zuma’s was host to Anna Twinney’s Holistic Horse Day Event Sunday March 6th where 25 eager minds were in attendance to learn from the master of the language of Equines. Great event and wonderful opportunity for Zuma’s to host good horse folks

Zuma’s Held the First Sunday Volunteer Training combined with Grooming Training to a packed house of 32 new volunteers eager to learn how to become part of Zuma’s team, AKA “Zumateer” Blessed are we to have so much interest in our mission to help kids and horses.

 

Round Pen Work , Muscle Testing and More With Anna Twinney

This Sunday March 6th 10:00am-5:00pm Zuma’s Welcomes

Anna Twinney

Exciting Holistic Horsemanship Clinic

10:0 am-5:00 pm

An entire day workshop for about the cost of one riding lesson!

RSVP

http://www.reachoutothorses.com


20% of preceeds go to help Zuma’s Rescue Herd

Come out learn how to better connect with horse.

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