Horse at the Corner Post: Our Divine Journey – Book Review by Carol M. Upton
May 13th, 2012 | 
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This review is for a delightful 2011 book Horse at the Corner Post: Our Divine Journey by Denise Lee Branco. It is aimed at young adults, but most adults love it too. Read the rest of this entry »
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Ride From the Heart DVD by Jenny Rolfe – Review by Carol M. Upton
This DVD (based on Jenny’s book by the same name) outlines a progressive system of dressage training through loose work, work in hand and riding, in particular using core breathing to communicate with the horse, producing better body awareness and core stability in the rider.
Ground Manners – Cynthia D’Errico – Book review by Carol M. Upton
Book review of the new book by Canadian Author Cynthia D’Errico ~ Ground Manners . A Novel. It is an excellent first novel, partly narrated by the horses themselves (Black Beauty-style), back-lit by horse rescue/slaughter issues and the rich history of the Canadien breed and how it came to be the National Horse of Canada. Read the rest of this entry »
Massacre of the Jeparit ponies – update 3 – where is the truth?
Jeparit ponies - Tao who was killed by the DPI
As time passes since the horrific slaughter of the Jerapit ponies by the DPI, Vitoria, more stories are making the news. Unfortunately, none really tells us why the situation was handled in a way which saw the tragic end of so may ponies. They are raising more questions than before and a deep desire to know the thruth abotu the matter!
Gold Coast Rodeo Horses Need Your Help!
Rodeo horse hurt during Gold Coast Rodeo
Dear animal lovers,
I am asking animal lovers everywhere to please spare ten minutes to send an email or write to Mayor Ron Clarke MBE to urge him to please discontinue this event in 2012 on the grounds of cruelty to horses.
Refuge RR for Horses, Ontario, Canada, Needs Your Help Urgently!
Sweet Valentine is looking for a sponsor
Dear Animal Supporters,
Please help !!
The crisis at RR Refuge for Horses is very critical !! Rose and the animals could end up in a situation, that I would prefer not to think about. Read the rest of this entry »
Massacre of the Jeparit ponies – update 2
24 hours after contacting the list of people/organisations/authorities in the first update regarding the slaughter of 300 ponies in Jeparit, Victoria, I have received only 2 replies!
Massacre of the Jeparit ponies – update 1
I strongly believe that this story cannot be left untold and these ponies didn’t die for nothing. Australia, we cannot close our eyes on such act.
Shame on the DPI for shooting nearly 300 ponies in Jeparit
Tao, one of the Jeparit ponies who was killed
The Jeparit ponies barely made the news, but they reached so many hearts through the Internet. A long standing legal battle between a man and the DPI regarding the welfare of 300 ponies in Jeparit, Victoria, has turned my stomach upside down. Billie Dean, a well known animal communicator, raised people’s awareness on Facebook last week regarding the ponies. After legally taking over the ponies, the DPI, based on their vets’ recommendations and RSPCA, decided to kill the ponies.