Dead Horses

[Adam Cheeseman]

I was given horse meat when in France some years back. A bit tough, but palateable. Somewhere in between beef and lamb tastewise. Which just proves everything doesn't taste like chicken.

Cheers,

Adam

[trampas45]

Originally Posted by honeybee

I don't agree with eating any animal. If an animal is treated like a pet you realise it is individual and has a character of it's own and possesses emotions. If they are unloved and treated without compassion they are not viewed as living creatures as most farm animals are. I had horses as a child and love them like I love any animal. I hope you keep yours til the end of it's days so it doesn't end up as dog food or salami as most do.

none of our horses end up as pet food. there is more chance for me ending up in a tin of chum than any of the animals here.
i'm sorry if you were upset at my rant but horse welfare is a very emotive subject in our household.
our little horse was born with "wry nose" a condition that alters the shape of the mouth. we were advised that he may need to be put to sleep but we refused to let that happen. he is now 10 months old and fighting fit. he will outlast me.
once again, accept my apologies.

[honeybee]

Originally Posted by trampas45

none of our horses end up as pet food. there is more chance for me ending up in a tin of chum than any of the animals here.
i'm sorry if you were upset at my rant but horse welfare is a very emotive subject in our household.
our little horse was born with "wry nose" a condition that alters the shape of the mouth. we were advised that he may need to be put to sleep but we refused to let that happen. he is now 10 months old and fighting fit. he will outlast me.
once again, accept my apologies.

That's ok Trampas45. Crossed wires. I hate cruelty to all animals and I know how abused horses and donkeys are in many countries. There were two gypsy ponies tied up in the middle of town yesterday. They looked a bit sorry for themselves, possibly could have done with a blanket on as were sweaty but otherwise ok. They had new shoes on and were friendly. Was more concerned that their owners were in the pub and would be riding in the traps down busy roads with no lights. Bit of a problem round here but police seem to turn blind eye.

[trampas45]

Originally Posted by honeybee

That's ok Trampas45. Crossed wires. I hate cruelty to all animals and I know how abused horses and donkeys are in many countries. There were two gypsy ponies tied up in the middle of town yesterday. They looked a bit sorry for themselves, possibly could have done with a blanket on as were sweaty but otherwise ok. They had new shoes on and were friendly. Was more concerned that their owners were in the pub and would be riding in the traps down busy roads with no lights. Bit of a problem round here but police seem to turn blind eye.

why is it that the likes of spain can inflict cruelty on animals in the name of tradition. are we not all part of the EU and governed by its laws? i say we put MEP's in the bullrings and see how quick they are to abolish this sort of thing.
have to go, my blood is now at boiling point.
thanks for the reply