Good Afternoon All,
The reason I am writing is to share with you a conversation that I had with my dear friend Julie who is the person that took care of the first rescues made by the FOBs in 2006.
Julie and I had discussion on the dire straits of horses in her area and what has transpired just in her surrounding area. Now mind you this is what she has seen and witnessed herself.
She was stating that she had not been to an auction in about 7 months, as she became pregnant with her third little one and knew if she went she would not come home empty handed and she could not add anymore to her already large herd. She did however go this past weekend upon returning from a ceremony honoring her husband. She had explained that the KB had not been really coming often 7 months ago, but now she observed that he was running three trucks which sickened her. She also told me that a three for one came through, a very well bred QH, her foal at her side and she was bred back as well. She said the foal went for $25.00, and the mare in foal went for $70.00. She said that they did not remain after that, she had become ill over this. Though she wanted to bid, she couldn't it was very heartbreaking for her, but she had to think of her family and the herd of horses she already had to feed.
She said grass hay is very expensive and she is grateful that she has pasture. However, she has had people leave horses at her gate and she has found homes for them (good homes).
I explained how hard it is for us and she understood completely. We struggle daily but we make it and we are grateful for all the assistance we receive from all of you. Thank you ever so much!!
Speaking with Julie today was good for both of us, it was moral support and a reality check.
I just wanted to share this with all of you. It has not been intended to upset any of you, and I am sorry if it has, it was the reality of what so many rescues and private individuals are encountering.
Thank you so very much for everything that you do to help the horses.
Stephanie
