This petition is for all members of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), including but not limited to any other owners, breeders, lovers and fans of the Arabian Horse, to protest the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona and the Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show.
In November 2006, the AHA passed what is called the "Halter Resolution," which changed the scoring system on how Arabian horses are judged and presented in a halter class. This resolution would assist in the humane treatment of these horses, since movement would now be a criteria to be judged. A halter horse presented at a hard stand up is sadly accomplished through cruel methods, such as beating, torture with electric shock and terrified by other means. Not all horses are treated like this, but many are. Even one is too many. After a hard stand up , the horse is too stiff to move freely and cannot be judged properly. The resolution, in theory, can eliminate the hard stand up.
The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) made an undisclosed remark that they would revoke their AHA membership if forced to show under the resolution, complaining about time constraints to judge each class. In other words, they want to continue with the hard stand up and have no concern for the well being of these animals.
These means of training have been the ugly secret of the industry and it is about time we speak up. We can make a huge difference by boycotting Scottsdale Arizona and the Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show, held in February every year.
Please show your support and let the AHA know your feelings.
This petition is for all members of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), including but not limited to any other owners, breeders, lovers and fans of the Arabian Horse, to protest the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona and the Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show.
In November 2006, the AHA passed what is called the "Halter Resolution," which changed the scoring system on how Arabian horses are judged and presented in a halter class. This resolution would assist in the humane treatment of these horses, since movement would now be a criteria to be judged. A halter horse presented at a hard stand up is sadly accomplished through cruel methods, such as beating, torture with electric shock and terrified by other means. Not all horses are treated like this, but many are. Even one is too many. After a hard stand up , the horse is too stiff to move freely and cannot be judged properly. The resolution, in theory, can eliminate the hard stand up.
The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) made an undisclosed remark that they would revoke their AHA membership if forced to show under the resolution, complaining about time constraints to judge each class. In other words, they want to continue with the hard stand up and have no concern for the well being of these animals.
These means of training have been the ugly secret of the industry and it is about time we speak up. We can make a huge difference by boycotting Scottsdale Arizona and the Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show, held in February every year.
Please show your support and let the AHA know your feelings.
We the undersigned,
Are boycotting the Scottsdale, Arizona and the Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show. The AHAA's support of showing halter horses in a cruel manner does not assist in the promotion of our beloved breed and we can not toleration this type of mentality.
Please come to the rescue and be our hero by joining us in our crusade to keep the halter resolution in place and if need be, revoke the AHAA membership status.
Would you be willing to pass this information on and write you own personal email to Mr. Myron Krause, President of AHA?
I don't know if it would do any good.
I have recently seen first hand the horrid effects of the handling practices used to produce a "hard stand-up". The persons who can inflict such torture on an innocent creature are the basest, most corrupt kind of human beings. This does not in any way reflect a celebration of the noble Arabian breed. It MUST stop. It is an ugly secret that the Arabian Horse Association cannot hope to keep for much longer.
Remember sir, Karma, what goes around comes around! Animals need to be left alone to inhibit their natural gaits,behaviors,beauty, talents with humane practices. Even though animals cannot let us know they are suffering and they can tolerate pain and neglect much much better than humans can, it doesn't mean we should let it happen. In the end, God is watching and knows all who are involved in the mistreatment of animals, and all who approve to have horses suffer in order to be the best of their kind. He will judge you fairly, I am sure. Karma, just think how it would feel to have "halter resolution" become your fate...
I will certinly be passing on this information, and also re-thinking a planned trip to Scottsdale next February.
.I will definitely pass this on but I'm not sure how much an individual writing a letter like this will help as I have done similar things in the past with no responses.The petition holds much more clout.
Yes
