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Horses are still being harvested in the same numbers as they were when processing was available in the United States; they simply have to endure the additional and unnecessary stress of long, hot, cramped trailer rides to Canada and Mexico with the potential to end up in places without any form of regulation whatsoever.
Dr. Temple Grandin, PhD, author of multiple books on the subject of livestock handling, humane harvesting… and… credited for revolutionizing the beef processing industry said (as volunteer guest speaker at the Summit of the Horse), “That’s a horses worst nightmare.”

Enduring these horrific trips outside U.S. borders is the REALITY…the hard, cold, irrefutable FACTS of what actions by animal rights activists have ‘accomplished;’ And they, should be held responsible!

Some in the animal rights movement claim, “Most are not members of large AR groups; many probably don’t even consider themselves “animal rights activists.” They are simply compassionate people who want to end the suffering and exploitation of fellow sentient beings.”

What?

Thank you for reiterating one of the primary points of my article which is: People jump on this horse harvesting band wagon based on the way animal rights activists present trumped up, bogus material with every intention of making others feel bad enough to invoke the need to rescue. Without act without competency in this arena. Most have never ridden a horse, owned one, or even had an intelligent, civil discussion with horse owners. They know not the unintended consequences of their decisions and jump to an emotional conclusion.

I notice that most remarks by a Kathleen S. were intended to discredit me. But she failed to offer a single fact or reference to back your claims. Why?

Was she at the Summit of the Horse? Didn’t think so. I was. I watched the “assault and battery” supposedly committed by Sue Wallis on a Simore Netherlands from 5 foot away. You might remember the comment I made in my article – and I paraphrase: “When you attack, lie, make things up and propagate bogus information to advance your cause, not only do you discredit yourselves and your cause. Please know we’re going to call you on your harmful actions whenever and wherever we spot them, and expose you for what you are.”

Kathleen, I’m calling you and Simone Netherlands on that crock of lies here and now. There were 200+ people in the room. My vantage point happened to be one of the closest (approx. 5′ away). I watched, completely captivated, as Simone attempted to sneak by the hotel security officers with a phony press pass and into the room where the Summit was being held. Sue Wallis greeted her inside the room, as she did all her guests, and graciously ushered her out after confirming Simone had not, and did not, wish to pay the admittance fee. Period.

Simone Netherlands is a bold faced liar and made her entire story up. Feel free to tell her I said so. I was absolutely astounded to hear the grandiose and completely fictitious story that ensued.

Do animal rights activists have no shame? Are there no limits to how far they’ll stoop? To whom do those like Kathleen S. and Simone N. report for their moral compasses? Time for a trade in, because theirs are obviously broke!