How much did this cost??????

I wasn't actually talking about whether the rescue should have gone ahead in my post. I was saying there were some excellent points to discuss, but instead of discussion there was unpleasant name calling. I'm perfectly happy the pony was rescued, although I wouldn't have criticised if a different option had been taken providing it was humane.

It could have been an interesting discussion, debating the different options and their validity.

I certainly don't think it was a waste of money. I never once mentioned that I did. I personally am not sure it was the best course of action for the pony, but am equally accepting that others do.

I do wish people would read posts correctly before exploding onto their keyboards.
 
Well the pony was rescued why talk about fiction and drugs.so many people on hear have fun ride their horses first sign of trouble shot it thats what i find.I did read your post several times you did meantion money you read it.Some people love their humane endings. Well its ok the pony so go on one of the PTS forums and have fun there.
 
I saw in interview with a fireman who had just been involved in a horse rescue, he said that animal rescues are very good for training & they do it to prevent people putting themselves at risk by attempting it themselves.
So not a waste of money at all.
 
turkana said:
I saw n interview with a fireman who had just been involved in a horse rescue, he said that animal rescues are very good for training & they do it to prevent people putting themselves at risk by attempting it themselves.
So not a waste of money at all.
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I REST MY CASE Thanks turkana sense and heart x
 
Very good point. I already felt animal rescue was excellent training, but hadn't considered the risk to public trying to recover the animal if rescue services hadn't got involved.
I actually think most of the reasons for rescuing this pony were valid, the cost, the manpower etc. the only thing I do wonder about is the stress and trauma to the animal on top of what it had already been through.
 
That is why it was saddated every thing would have been taken into account including shooting it iam sure. Iam sorry for having ago ribbons. But i just feel strongly that so many people theses days are quick to call it a day .Be it animal or human in fact.Nobody seems to want to fight for life anymore .xx
 
Some useless info for you the men in my family are fire fighters my great grandad was chief fire officer he recieved a OBE for bravery.He once rescued a grey hound from a pit it would have died.Its what they do they are fear less.
 
Apology accepted. It would just be good sometimes to discuss things in an adult manner. Different people have different opinions, often, neither are right and neither are wrong, I actually enjoy a discussion with someone who sees things differently. What I get bored with on this forum is the dramatics and hysterics, when someone disagrees.
As far as I can tell, no one here was personally involved with the pony, and affected by the incident, so really the subject could have been debated intelligently, without the need to name call anyone who holds a different opinion.
 
I quiet agree but it never happens.The way i have been spoken to at times is quiet shocking and dont get my point of view across just insults.Now i am just on the defence and rude myself.Not very grown up but bad manners are easier to spread than good ones.You have your debate my dear we have had ours enjoy yourself.
 
HoofPicker21 said:
So because I think it would have been better to destroy the pony rather than spend thousands that makes me inhumane..ok.
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i fail to seee how the option of saving the pony is an expensive waste?? the facilities were already available for use and were made use of as opposed to being an expensive commodity left unused...and as has already been said those involved would of been paid exactly the same that day as if they'd been doing nothing in their baracks.

the operation was not inhumane because at no point was the pony in distress
the pony does belong to someone because even wild ponies have owners.

admittedly humanely destroying the pony could of been an option but the cost of removing the body ie. most likely helicopter would probably cost more and anyhoot they chose to save life in the end anyway.

i am by no means a bunnyhugger but like many others fail to see the issue that the OP has with this??
 
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