Horse Rescue up the Renshaw

[briguy99]

Incredible...what else can one say about McBride and the sleddin community.....Freakin Incredible......job well done by all!!!! A very Merry X-Mas and Happy New Year to all!!!!!!! oh...and Ron (RKnight) with all these horse lovers shown up on site...mite have ta call er....Snow,Mud and Hooves.com...
Cheers all Brian

 

[Ridin High]

Incredible, you guys have done alot and i wish i could of been there to help. I have been watching this post from page one. What better of an ending could a person asked for. Good job to everyone involved, and have a Merry Christmas. Take care.

 

[Apex162]

The Christmas Spirit is Alive!!!!!! Congats to all that helped

 

[Little Diva]

I am a horse owner here in Eastern Canada, and I have been following this story for a few days and I am thrilled to see the national and international attention that it is getting.

I just cannot say enough how wonderful and great all of you are. I don't sled, but my brother does, and he lives in BC and although he does not ride horses, I know that he would have been there helping out too.

You have given me back some of my faith in humanity, and in the goodness of everyone. I am so thankful to each and every one of you and wish you all the Merriest of Christmases and a wonderful, bountiful New Year!

 

[Bit O Gold Paints]

What an amazing Christmas story.......I've read all of the posts and this story is nothing short of amazing! My hat is off to all of you that have helped in so many ways! But especially to the first person who saw a need to help these horses and with your efforts it opened the door for others to follow in your footsteps and lend a helping hand in whatever way they could.......It only takes one person to take a stand and make an incredible difference!!! God Bless You All.......Happy Holidays.....and Thank YOU!!!

 

[clm]

I am another horse lover/owner who just joined your community to thank all the amazing people of McBride who worked to free the two horses. Wonderful bunch of people you are! A donation was sent too, all the way from Wisconsin.

 

[summitx]

Folks I don't think there is anything that can be said that has not already been said in the last 29 pages of posts! Great job to all, just wish I could have made the trip to help. I have been coming to McBride for the last 4 - 5 years to ride and the response from the community in this instance is no surprise. Congrats to all!

 

[NosRX1]

I have followed this story from start to finish and all I can say is thank you!! I showed this story, reports on the news, and photo's of the horses, volunteers too my 2 girls and they were moved by this! To all of those who were out there digging, the ones who donated, and all the support people to help pull this rescue off. You have just made this Christmas that much more Merrier!! Thank you!!
My 2 girls felt they should draw a picture of the story...so here it is.

Merry Christmas to all of you!

 

[teeroy]

that's cute! thanks NosRX1....give those little darlings a big hug.

 

[snoqueen]

That post was tooooo cute!!! Maybe we should hold a contest for the kids to name these two miracle horses!! What do you think????

 

[Murminator]

This was from the lunch hour news the supper news was a lot better they actually had the owner of the horses on the phone but he is not named...when it becomes available I'll post it
CTV Edmonton - Snowbound horses rescued from B.C. mountainside - Canadian Television
Click the player on the right

 

[Quagmire]

I just watched the ctv edmonton news. The "owner" of the horses was interviewed anonamously. Go to ctvedmonton.ca to see the story. He is probably going to get his horses back???? I don't think he should be alowed to have animals.

 

[mach123]

Well if the owner gets them back, it would be the biggest mistake made to date. I know he says that tried to get them, but not once he had come out to help dig with everyone this week. Don't give them back.......

 

[MaryS]

He is probably going to get his horses back????

Do you know who is responsible for making the decision regarding whether he gets the horses or not? If someone could post contact information, I bet more than a few of us would be happy to call or email to voice our opinions.

 

[laserRob]

I say a deal with be struck.

Owner will sign over the horses.

Charges will not be pressed.

Rob

 

[Mike270412]

OK Here we go...First of all,MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!I only heard one side of this story;what I read on here.But it sure sounds to me like this guy abandoned these horses on a mountain to fend for themselves and a bunch of selfless volunteers went waaaaay out of thier way at a busy time of year to dig a trench in 6-7 feet of snow for approx.a km. then walked these horses approx another 30k? to where they could be loaded on a trailer.....
Now I hear he might get these horses back?????????????I sure hope I heard that wrong...Anyway this is just a half schnapped rant on Christmas Eve.
A HUGEpat on the back to all those involved in recueing these poor critters...Merry Christmas too all and to all a good night

 

[Falling Star]

He is probably going to get his horses back????

Do you know who is responsible for making the decision regarding whether he gets the horses or not? If someone could post contact information, I bet more than a few of us would be happy to call or email to voice our opinions.

Thank you for your concerns. None of us want these horses to go back to the owner. You can call Kent Kokoska of the SPCA and voice your concerns.
250-318-2571 (cell)
250-828-6751
866-901-7722
or email kkokoska@spca.bc.ca
Thanks and merry Christmas!

 

[laserRob]

Horses, Snow, and Mud

Came to read about the Horse Rescue.

Gonna stay for the Mud and Snow.

This is a pretty cool forum.

It allows me to get to know you people a little better.

Thanks.

Rob in Chicago.

 

[laserRob]

OK Here we go...First of all,MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!I only heard one side of this story;what I read on here.But it sure sounds to me like this guy abandoned these horses on a mountain to fend for themselves and a bunch of selfless volunteers went waaaaay out of thier way at a busy time of year to dig a trench in 6-7 feet of snow for approx.a km. then walked these horses approx another 30k? to where they could be loaded on a trailer.....
Now I hear he might get these horses back?????????????I sure hope I heard that wrong...Anyway this is just a half schnapped rant on Christmas Eve.
A HUGEpat on the back to all those involved in recueing these poor critters...Merry Christmas too all and to all a good night

"Anyway this is just a half schnapped rant on Christmas Eve"

Mike, there's nothing wrong with that. Thanks for your post.

People in the world want to know who 'cares'. They want to know who they can depend upon. The 'vehicle', in this case, horses, shows compassion is alive and well in McBride, as well as surrounding areas. This community believes in responsibility, and will act, without permission, when the someone's bar has been lowered below less than expectation.

The Internet allows connectivity of good deeds. And, if it should expose those who lack responsibility, I'd say that is good, also. We ALL know the difference.

Happy Xmas to all.

Rob

 

[foothills m8]

I am sure that we (canada) do have an AWARD for ACT`S of this kind.I think that all that were involved with this rescue have to be AWARDED. AS you can see bye this thread that it has effected a LOT of people. It has touched a lot of xmas tree`s and rocked a lot to. Thanks to all of the people involved with this GREAT out come to the story, Thanks for looking after our PONNIES.