Tuesday’s Horse

FUND FOR HORSES CHARITIES are putting on attention grabbing spectacles in major cities across the country as only we can to educate the public about the plight of our wild horses and burros.

We are starting in May in Sacramento, California, and working our way across the country, finishing with a major event in New York City. Many other cities are under consideration, but how many we do depends totally on the generosity of people like you.

As excited as we are about putting on these events, the work does not stop there.

These events are the first step in our overall strategy to win freedom for our wild horses and burros from round ups, holding pens and death by slaughter.

The Fund has formed a Wild Horse and Burro Preservation Strategy Committee, and won the involvement of people who are on the cutting edge of resolving this issue. Initial brainstorming instills us with much confidence and excited anticipation because the plans formulated do not involve politicians and has the great potential of being a win-win situation for absolutely everyone, and this is always a top priority to the Fund.

TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO HELP

Do you have a few dollars and a few minutes? Then please visit this link and make a donation in any amount.

It really is up to all of us who truly care to do what we can, and when it comes to giving, every single dollar counts. A grain of sand on its own does not appear to be of much consequence, but amassed with many others builds magnificent dunes.

Corporate sponsors as well as individual donors are invited to get involved. If your business is interested in making a contribution of cash or in kind products or services, please contact us at (202) 536 4462 during regular business hours for details.

Horse Charities is a (501)(c)(3) non profit charitable organization. Donations are 100% tax deductible as provided by law.

DON’T LOOK AWAY

There is so much at stake. If you have forgotten just how much, or are new to this issue, please visit the link below and see.

: Link to Video.

Thank you.

By VIVIAN GRANT

SPRING WORK PERIOD

Congress is out of session this week for the “Spring District Work Period.”

Many members and their staff are back in their state or district meeting with constituents about the issues that are important to them. One popular method of doing so is the town hall meeting, where constituents can speak to their elected officials (and their staff members), ask questions, and let their voices be heard. Contact the District Offices of your U.S. legislators to find out if a town hall meeting is being held in your area and attend and speak up on behalf of the horses.

Congress reconvenes Monday, March 31st.

FEDERAL HORSE SLAUGHTER LEGISLATION

HR 503

HR 503 has picked up three co-sponsors so far this month:

Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] - 3/3/2008
Rep Allen, Thomas H. [ME-1] - 3/6/2008
Rep Wittman, Robert J. [VA-1] - 3/14/2008

: Click here to view co-sponsors to date, Library of Congress.

S 311

The Senate version of the bill has picked up no new co-sponsors in 2008.

: Click here to view co-sponsors to date, Library of Congress.

STATE HORSE SLAUGHTER LEGISLATION

No new bills or resolutions have been introduced this month.

For an update on action in the Illinois General Assembly, please see update of Horse on the Hill: March 11, 2008

THE FUND’S STATE CAMPAIGN

A Members Only report on the progress of our state to state campaign to ban horse slaughter and export for slaughter will be in the April issue of Equine Guardian. It will be mailed out April 4th.

: Become a member during our March Membership Drive. Our annual dues are $18.00 per annum.

A drawing will be held from our Membership List on March 31st. Ten lucky members will receive their choice of paperback or Kindle edition of “Chosen by a Horse,” by Susan Richards.

Other Members Only drawings to look forward to this year are:

• “Thanking the Monkey,” by Karen Dawn.
• “The Saga of the Wild Horse in the American West,” by Deanne Stillman.
• A year’s subscription to “Horse Illustrated” magazine.
• Sterling Silver Horse Charms
• Seabiscuit Ranch Wine

Support the work of the most dynamic horse protection organization of its kind by becoming a member today. Dues are $18.00 per year.

The Fund for Horses announces the formation of Fund for Horses Dallas under the guidance of Chapter President, Michelle Turnbow.

Dallas area residents are invited to join Michelle in forming what she is committed being a devoted club of horse lovers and advocates. There will be meet and greet events, volunteer days at rescues and shelters and many other fun and important activities benefiting local horses and the community.

Michelle is building a MySpace page for the group, and we will announce it on its completion.

In the meantime, the email address to get your invitation to join is: dallas at fund4horses dot org.

If you would like to form a Fund for Horses Chapter in your community, email us at: info at fund4horses dot org, and we will tell you how to get started.