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Or how to use the quote function, and they simply cannot put all the information in one post, something else all the ferverent WW supporters seem to have in common.

And no I'm not referring to todays ad, this has been going on for ages. All the foals have homes and the homes have been home checked soon went to the foals dont have homes, please pay us and you can take away a sickly looking, very young colt and do with it what you see fit.

They are NOT sickly.....have you seen vids of them?
 

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I follow a couple of sanctuaries on FB. They posts updates when there’s something to tell and none of them do ‘lives’ which are generally about the haters and how horrible they are. They don’t delete people for asking perfectly reasonable questions and they only take in what they can afford to properly care for or rehabilitate.

Perhaps as you are such a fan you could answer my question which is where did the foals actually come from?

Join the group and ask them yourself. I'm not your lacky.
 

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No connection. I've watched them since they got involved with Gary.....the abused gypsy pony. I've seen horses fill out. I've seen foals rescued and brought on....just days old. You guys do that sort of thing? Yes, Sandra is bolshie, but she gets things done.....for the horses.....and that's what I care about.
Yep, I have done that sort of thing and there are other groups that do this. The things that Peter7927 listed should be things that should be done.
It’s not just about turning them out together and giving them some food, and letting them ‘fill out’. They often are full of worms and a round tummy can mean that they need a rigorous worming program.
In stead of having a go at us, who are trying to make sense of what appears to be a not very well run group from what we see on the internet, why don’t you go and have a look for yourself. As it is you are no more informed than us.
 

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Join the group and ask them yourself. I'm not your lacky.

You may be surprised at how many members on here do follow them.

We’re always open for discussion on the pros and cons of ‘rescues’ on here. Sadly, as mentioned earlier in the thread, so many are found to be wanting, and missing their remit by a mile.

If you have a valid point to make, and can lend weight to the veracity of WW then it would be fantastic if you could make it in as clear and evidence based manner as possible. Because, currently, you make no sense.
 

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Well that was a tricky follow
They are NOT sickly.....have you seen vids of them?
Seen vids, some of them look dreadful.

Fwiw the breeding comment was from something SKS herself said, but it was so bloody long ago as you are very late to this thread I've rather forgotten and given the number of lives wouldn't have a hope in hell of finding it again.
 

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just a quick pop in and out for dree then I guess.

Looks like it.

I always think it’s a bit of a shame when new posters join just to shout and stamp their feet about how little we know, and then never post again.

If they really want to educate us why not stay and give us the hindsight of their wisdom. (Oh, and try to form a coherent argument, and sentence 😏).
 

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Looks like it.

I always think it’s a bit of a shame when new posters join just to shout and stamp their feet about how little we know, and then never post again.

If they really want to educate us why not stay and give us the hindsight of their wisdom. (Oh, and try to form a coherent argument, and sentence 😏).

Because they really know no more about the subject than the rest of us. They just watch the ridiculous live videos and jump on the bandwagon 🙄. It’s just people who’ve found an outlet for their mob mentality.
 

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Yep, I have done that sort of thing and there are other groups that do this. The things that Peter7927 listed should be things that should be done.
It’s not just about turning them out together and giving them some food, and letting them ‘fill out’. They often are full of worms and a round tummy can mean that they need a rigorous worming program.
In stead of having a go at us, who are trying to make sense of what appears to be a not very well run group from what we see on the internet, why don’t you go and have a look for yourself. As it is you are no more informed than us.
If you watch the lives, you would know that the foals were wormed......they don't have a round tummy as in "full of worms"......why don't you go look for yourself?
 

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Looks like it.

I always think it’s a bit of a shame when new posters join just to shout and stamp their feet about how little we know, and then never post again.

If they really want to educate us why not stay and give us the hindsight of their wisdom. (Oh, and try to form a coherent argument, and sentence 😏).
I had to go upstairs for a shower. When you're in a wheelchair (as I've already said) these things take time and planning......you can't just jump in the shower. From what I can see from you lot, you don't want answers, you want an argument.
 

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just a quick pop in and out for dree then I guess.
With the type of nastiness on here, I can understand why people just pop in and then go. I was taken aback by the rudeness shown here. I don't need it. Life is hard enough without even more negativity from here.
 

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Because they really know no more about the subject than the rest of us. They just watch the ridiculous live videos and jump on the bandwagon 🙄. It’s just people who’ve found an outlet for their mob mentality.
You see.....you want people to give you sensible replies, but then say they have a mob mentality. Not very welcoming, is it? Nor does it encourage a decent conversation with any of you.
 

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You see.....you want people to give you sensible replies, but then say they have a mob mentality. Not very welcoming, is it? Nor does it encourage a decent conversation with any of you.

You’ve joined a forum and been fairly rude yourself, refused to give any answers when asked (because you probably don’t know the answers) and then complained that you aren’t welcomed? I will remind you of your reply to my perfectly reasonable question about where the foals came from, which was “Join the group and ask them yourself. I'm not your Lacky”. You don’t think that sounds a tad rude?
 

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You’ve joined a forum and been fairly rude yourself, refused to give any answers when asked (because you probably don’t know the answers) and then complained that you aren’t welcomed? I will remind you of your reply to my perfectly reasonable question about where the foals came from, which was “Join the group and ask them yourself. I'm not your Lacky”. You don’t think that sounds a tad rude?
People tend to reply in kind. Have a look at the subtle (or not so subtle) rudeness on this thread.
 

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Presumably you’ve visited and “seen” all this?

P.s. When you quote you can then click underneath the quote in the same box and type your reply 😀

Well, it would be nice if you all gave a newbie the time to answer questions being thrown at them left, right and centre. And it doesn't make you look good when you say:-
"Or how to use the quote function, and they simply cannot put all the information in one post, something else all the ferverent WW supporters seem to have in common." I am not "they" and a little leeway would be nice. But then, you lot are not nice at all, are you? And no, I won't call you haters, but you could do yourselves a favour and go to the site. Pics of the foals are on there. They have all been fed well, they are chipped and passported. I agree more handling would be nice, but there are so many of them. What should they have done.....picked some and left the others to die?
 

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I can go where I like on here, just like you. But you must be a bit of a troll to follow me? :cool:

I think you flatter yourself more than somewhat 😂 I was replying to AmyMay, a long time user like myself.... but thanks for the amusement, I’ve been on the forum 15 years now and that’s one of the worst attempts at gaslighting I’ve seen 😂😂😂😂
 

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Pics of the foals are on there. They have all been fed well, they are chipped and passported. I agree more handling would be nice, but there are so many of them. What should they have done.....picked some and left the others to die?

Well we don’t know how they came into WWS in the first place so it’s difficult to say what should have happened. I wonder if they’ll be another load next year from the same place, and the year after that?
 

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Well we don’t know how they came into WWS in the first place so it’s difficult to say what should have happened. I wonder if they’ll be another load next year from the same place, and the year after that?

Why would you say that? That's how rumours start....and roll on....and then suddenly that rumour is fact. :(
 

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I've seen the lives, thats why I'm so concerned. The question is, you've seen those lives as well, why arent you concerned?

These are all things clearly shown in the lives: Sickly looking foals eating slop from a trough twice a day and not being checked over. Adult horses chucked out in a tiny yard filled with cars being chased by a dog. Ponies slowly dying and no one there having enough sense to realise until its too late. Animals being stolen from owners and other rescue organisations. Excessive amounts of horses crammed into dusty paddocks with only hay to eat and sometimes no water.

I could go on and on
 
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