There is a book out there called, "The Horse: the Most Abused Domestic Animal," by Greta Bunting, available HERE. The author writes about many kinds of abuse, including the sad carriage horses in New York City, and the conditions under which they must work, a fate kind of like out of the dark ages. It's amazing. I spoke with somebody who read this book, and who knows me and my constant emotional state over the plight of our horses, both wild and domestic. She advised me not to read it. I don't want to know any more than I do now about the suffering of horses. I just want the suffering to end.
So, I don't feel as if I have enlightened you in any way. We all know horses suffer tremendously.
I wanted to end this on a happier note, so I am please to announce that my daughter has taken a first place in the ASU Equestrian team horse show in California today. The team is new, and this is only its second year. My daughter is a freshman, so we were surprised and tickled to hear of her first place.
You can find the ASU Equestrian team here. They will be competing next weekend at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, CA.
