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WILD HORSES OF AMERICA
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Need To Know - Wild horses
The controversial removal of horses from the wild " Managing To Extinction "
- filmmaker and wildlife activist, Ginger Kathrens -
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Speech by Maria Daines
We are here today to send a message to the United States Government.
The message is: ‘Hands off the Wild Horses, please!’
We would like to ask, why are the wild horses being removed from their land? Land that was once designated a safe and peaceful haven for Mustangs where they could run free and remain free to roam for their entire as much as rock and sand, stone, sea and mountain, and a living history that could soon be lost forever if these herds are banished from their homeland in the near future. We ask today that you hear our voices and know that we care for the plight of the wild horses of America. Please have mercy on these innocent creatures and remember that when they are gone, they are gone forever. There is no turning back. I believe it is our duty and also in the interests of our own species, to be considerate and compassionate citizens of the world and to say enough is enough when we are encroaching upon the freedom of other species and their need to co-exist peacefully in our midst. There is danger in removing the beauty of living nature from its natural surroundings, for when the last horse is rounded up, then shall we look back and regret that we could not live and let live, not even for the sake of the generations that will come after us who will never know what it is we lost and how careless we were to lose it.
Working on the peaceful protest on 25th of March 2010 was not only very rewarding but very mind opening and inspiring to me. Just being at Grosvener Square on that day, in front of The American Embassy in the grounds amongst the statues and words of great U.S Presidents of the past, gave me such food for thought. My Husband David, drew my attention to the words of the great Dwight David Eisenhower ... First Inaugural Address January 20th 1953 he said "The faith we hold belongs not to us alone, but to the free of all the world" These words on a day like the 25th when we joined hands across the world and stood united in our mission for the mustangs to draw attention to the world of their peril, struck such a deep chord with me. Many of the thoughts of the British people who took a concerned interest on that day were also very inspiring too, I was touched by just how much these wild horses mean to many of us Brits, from a wide range of comments as humorous as "the wild west without wild horses would be like the wild west without the loan ranger!", right through to touching comments like "America without its wild mustangs is like having Africa without its Lion". I clearly saw as the day progressed Britain's do care, I was questioned myself by a dear passer by, who said why do you care so much about horses as far away as America, and I could only say the first thing that come to mind, and that was that "I care about horses,animals and people where ever they are in the world and I feel its very distressing that 'anything' or anyone alive can have their freedom and life riped apart in such a cruel way as in the way these wild horses lives are being torn and uprooted from their born free natures and the way they have lived for centuries" As a horsewomen myself, I have spent nearly 40 years with horses, and understand their spirituality very well, they are strong and wilful to fight for their rights, freedom and family, along with being loyal, and hardworking for man. In my journey to learn more about horses as I grew up, I was fascinated by all the worlds horses, such as the Arab of the Middle East, to the mountain and moorlands of Great Britain, to the Mustangs of America, they all inspired me and filled me with wonder, I so hope they will all be there for the wonder of people for centuries to come. Man took them for his own means and used them for sport, companionship, a brave and fearless war ally,and his recreation, through the centuries the horse has been one of mans most loyal servants, for that the wild horses that live free, I believe should remain free, and not to be used and abused for the greed of man. I hope the world will continue in its 'unity' to peacefully protest at the plight and peril of one of natures wild wonders ...the great american wild mustangs.
March 29, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shouts of Wild and Free, Let Them Be From Protestors of Obama Administration Policy Rallies held in Washington, DC, London, England, Las Vegas, NV and Los Angeles, CA culminated with a report on CNN that exposed the propaganda being fed to the public by the Department of Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The video footage of the “starving” horses was released on a prime time report and left no doubt, the rationale given for the round-ups is pure fiction. Mariana Tosca, Actor and Social Activist, was among the advocates attending the Los Angeles rally. Ms. Tosca delivered an impassioned speech that moved the crowd to tears. Ms. Tosca commented, "It is an honor to stand united with the citizens of our global community to bring attention to this urgent matter, which being left virtually unchecked is eroding the landscape of our national heritage."
Maria Daines added, “There is danger in removing the beauty of living nature from its natural surroundings. For when the last horse is rounded-up, then shall we look back and regret that we could not live and let live, not even for the sake of the generations that will come after us, who will never know what it is we lost and how careless we were to lose it.” Despite high winds, the Las Vegas rally was a huge success. Advocate Arlene Gawne commented that 500 petition cards were signed along with great coverage from KLAS-TV8. A smaller group of advocates continued the rally on Saturday at the opening of the Clark County Shooting Center and received honks of approval from event attendees. Senator Harry Reid commented that he supported Madeleine Pickens in her efforts for a western home for the captured horses and it was terrible how the horses were being penned. The Washington DC protest moved from Lafayette Park to the steps of the DOI building. As the rally was winding down, the mounted police arrived. One can’t help but wonder if they were sent for crowd control or came to stand in silent protest with equine advocates. Proudly standing amongst the crowd were the living examples of why advocates are calling for an end to the slaughter of domestic and wild horses. Our horses are not food animals and deserve a humane end to their lives after racing, serving, performing, working or inspiring us as we provide for all non-food animals in our country. The majestic horses under their mounts spoke volumes of the important role horses play in our society and throughout the history of mankind.
Message of Thanks from Melita Morgan
City of Westminster Events Planning Unit, Charing Cross Police Station, Agar Street, London UK Please accept our greatest thanks from all who were involved in the peaceful protest for the USA Mustangs at the US Embassy in London on the 25th March 2010. The help and support from the Met was so vital in our mission to help raise awarness for The Plight and Peril of the USA Mustangs. Great and wonderful International press releases and coverage/photos and videos have been able to be compiled to spread the word and join forces with the other protests that were conducted around the world that day. Again MANY THANKS Melita Morgan, Mary-Alice Pollard, and Maria Daines Friends and advocates of UK Division of The Cloud Foundation USA. |
