tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post2579443924121848358..comments2023-10-28T00:51:22.112-07:00Comments on MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses: Money and Disposable HorsesRising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-29786679559283870582010-09-02T10:17:51.932-07:002010-09-02T10:17:51.932-07:00Sigh....I just got caught up over here, and I am g...Sigh....I just got caught up over here, and I am glad that you have been posting on this topic. <br /><br />And, I had no idea that many horses were being dumped down at Lewis/McChord. I have heard the rumors, but like you, did not realize the extent of it.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682815635702122191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-26109994595614935372010-09-02T05:50:28.101-07:002010-09-02T05:50:28.101-07:00You'd think trainers who work with horses woul...You'd think trainers who work with horses would be in it because they actually love the horses themselves! Can you imagine doing any job because of the money alone? I've read a few book written by grooms who work in some of the best, most winning stables in the country (and internationally) and some of those books have revealed to me how gross some people in the industry are:money driven, judgmental, self involved. Anytime money is the bottom line something nasty is sure to bubble up to the surface. Wouldn't it be great if we all held jobs because we really loved them and felt real passion for it?baystatebrumbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157539477153261305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-24024533088263453712010-09-02T03:42:43.433-07:002010-09-02T03:42:43.433-07:00You know, I always thought that "Black Beauty...You know, I always thought that "Black Beauty" was more of a documentary than a great piece of fictional writing. And I agree with you that the owners are every bit as responsible for what happens to their horses as the trainers. This is a great group of posts on a very important (and often ignored) topic in the horse industry :o)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608579972739041880noreply@blogger.com