Horse Rescue up the Renshaw

[rsaint]

I was ready to send a donation using paypal when I noticed it is american and changing the dollar rate. Sorry, I have a problem with that. Is there someone we can then mail a cheque to in McBride? We shouldn't have to convert and lose our money to help out when this is still in B.C. not the U.S. Thanks and keep up the good work to all those volunteering.

I donated 100 canadian today and checked paypal and bank account and it was 100 canadian they must have a arrangement asking for canadian funds.
But i see your point on ebay paying usd for canadian products.

 

[gumbylee]

Met the owner

I was at the cabin on Sunday Dec. 7. The owner was there with 2 guys that were making a trail down to them. His story was that on Sept 12 he was packing in supplies to a woman that was walking the great divide. The horses got stuck in the muskeg and got tired and wouldn't follow him. He left them, He said he never went back to look for them until OCT 22. then tese 2 snowmobilers seen them on Sat Dec. 6. I asked him if he had a gun and he said no. I would of shot them. 2 The 2 snowmobilers that went down to them Kudo's not many people could get in and out of there on that day and you couldn't see 5 feet in front of you. The Idiot that owned the horses should of started this back on sept 13.

was that the older guy on the grey yammie??

 

[Haggis]

Very few actual updates here - what is the current satus?

 

[Haggis]

Sent you a pm regarding drug company support. Thanks Alan.

Can someone put a call to Sara. Bioniche Animal Health will be closed for shipping from tomorrow until the new year. If she wants the donation then she needs to give me a shipping address by tomorrow. Thanks Al

 

[OLIVE DRAB DEAN]

Can someone put a call to Sara. Bioniche Animal Health will be closed for shipping from tomorrow until the new year. If she wants the donation then she needs to give me a shipping address by tomorrow. Thanks Al

Hey haggis----sara isn't around this weekend as far as I know. There was only 8 of us digging today so more are needed if this is going to happen. There is hay being brought in for the horses, but with the weather changing and the holidays coming and people like us leaving because of work schedules the more help the better right now. There was a crew of four at the bottom of the trail digging and 4 digging from the top.

 

[snoqueen]

Hi everyone, here is another article in the media on this story:

Stranded Horses Close To Freedom, But More Manpower Needed - Opinion 250 - News for Northern and Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada

Kudos to all of you that are going out there to provide assistance to these horses and trying to get them out of there. I hope this story has a happy ending and feel confidant that the sledding community will rally together for these horses.

 

[Wanderlust]

Lots of thanks today go out to Dean, Sam, Barry, Steve, Dave, Stuart, Leif, Lisa and ???? (I'm so sorry for my old man's memory )for helping to dig. You guys are persevering when a lot of people would have already given up. Guys and gals like Matt, Logan, Toni, Birgit also deserve a huge thanks for their time and energy towards this too-apologies to anyone I've missed. Your hard work and sweat ! in -30 is much appreciated! Fingers are crossed for a warm day tomorrow (and sleds that will start), come and pitch in if you can. x10 for all of you at the end of this.....

 

[rknight111]

I was ready to send a donation using paypal when I noticed it is american and changing the dollar rate. Sorry, I have a problem with that. Is there someone we can then mail a cheque to in McBride? We shouldn't have to convert and lose our money to help out when this is still in B.C. not the U.S. Thanks and keep up the good work to all those volunteering.

Its all in Canadian Funds, When you donate for example $20.00 on paypal Cdn funds, We end up getting $19.12 Cdn funds.

 

[rideez]

HUGE thanks to all the sledders and people concerned- helping out these poor horses-you have hearts of GOLD! If people want to head up and help dig-maps are available at Spin Drift (McBride shop). Donations can also be left at Spin Drift or the Husky station under the name of the SPCA-to assist for fuel costs for sledders going in 2x a day to feed the horses, and various equipment. Horses were examined by a Vet and SPCA investigators (they are conducting an investigation). The horses are very thin but stable- have been blanketed and are being fed under Vets direction. Digging for now-looking into a chopper but last quote was $7000 (and they werent experienced in animals rescue)! SPCA will be attending weekly if people have questions.
Please be SAFE, dont head up without talking to someone from the club who knows whats going on.

 

[TheRedDragon]

Dont be too hard on Summit. I think what he is trying to say is that the same person who is up there helping these horses out and devoting money and time might step over a starving homeless person without a glance. I think the people out there helping out these animals deserve praise, but it sure helps put things in perspective. We can go to great lengths to save an animals life, but don't look at the big picture sometimes. Its just something to think about. Cheers to all.

 

[BLUE JEWEL]

I just seen the Story on Calgary CTV News....

OMG !!

The Horses are " ALIVE " they are Standing and missing Hair and VERY Skinny....

I think they have A REAL GOOD CHANCE OF MAKING IT...!!!!!!!!!

Count Me in for $100.00 if needed !!

 

[Summitric]

Hey barry, as you know our group is up there on the 27th... We'll assist if the horses aren't moved by then.... We'll see you and heyjude then...... Good luck in the mean time.

 

[bbtoys]

Digging went well today and we made some good progress. If all show up tomorrow we should be close to joining the top and bottom trails. Then we let it set up for a day and out they come,WE HOPE. Once they are out this will be a sweet area for tree pounding with 7 feet of pow in most places. Can hardly wait.

 

[rknight111]

Great to see the rescue effort is going well. Remember we have a tab on the main page on the left side for donations for this as well, the donations have been rising quite good, a list of donations will be compiled and posted later. Were now in excess of $ 1400.00

I hear this is now making the news too, good to hear. For all the people working hard on the rescue in Mcbride, good on you all. I think this will turn out into a good Christmas story.

 

[rknight111]

Here is a link to the CTV page..

CTV Edmonton - Rescuers free horses possibly abandoned by Edmonton man - Canadian Television

 

[bbtoys]

There sure are alot of people that are being called volunteers but only a few that are acually doing the work. Oh well, the ones that are up there shovelling know who they are, good on you all. See you up there today.

 

[rknight111]

Global News contacted me on the website today and have there crews filming out there today. They will have a story on the news tonight or tommorow. Watch for it.

 

[TylerG]

There sure are alot of people that are being called volunteers but only a few that are acually doing the work. Oh well, the ones that are up there shovelling know who they are, good on you all. See you up there today.

Barry, thanks for the manual labor you are putting in to free this animals. There is only so much we can do from Edmonton!

Let's make this a VERY good Christmas Story. Way to go Snowandmudder's on raising $1400 + to date!

 

[Summitric]

Notice fyi: Page 30 in the edmonton sun ........ 1/8 page article on this...

 

[rknight111]

Here is another writeup

Stranded Horses Close To Freedom, But More Manpower Needed - Opinion 250 - News for Northern and Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada