RESCUE 100

Official CAHR Press Release, March 12, 2008 --

The Canadian Arabian Horse Registry regrets to announce the Province of Alberta SPCA seizure of approximately one hundred (100) head of horses from an Arabian Horse breeder in the area of Edmonton, Alberta in late February 2008. The SPCA had previously fined this owner for neglect. Conditions seriously deteriorated this winter to the point of needing a court order to enter the property.

Upon entry to the premises, the SPCA found 27 dead horses and numerous small dead animals such as rabbits and fowl. One hundred and one (101) live horses were immediately seized. A vast majority of these were found to be in various stages of distress. Approximately 3-4 died shortly after the seizure. The horses were moved to an auction facility for initial rehabilitation and sale. The prospect of finding good homes for many of these animals did not appear to be bright with them being sold through an auction.

Two days before the sale, a group of concerned Arabian horse breeders from the Edmonton area headed up by Susan Fyfe, lobbied the SPCA to stop the sale and to allow her to move the horses to her farm. Susan Fyfe is the owner of Keno Hills Stables and is the trainer and breeder of several National Champions.

As we speak, Susan and her group of volunteers have custody of the animals with the intention of rehabilitating them and finding them proper loving homes. The Canadian Arabian Horse Registry along with many Arabian horse clubs has been overwhelmed by the response from people calling and emailing to ask how they can help.

The coalition formed by Susan has branded itself “Rescue 100”. They have established an internet site along with a Facebook page. The group has also set up a “Rescue Fund” to which donations can be made at any Alberta Treasury Branch in Alberta. This fund is being managed by a local law firm. Cheques, money orders or cash may be mailed to the address below. An appeal also goes out for donations of straw, hay, oats and volunteers who would be welcomed with open arms.

Rescue 100 wants to be absolutely clear, that no profit will be made from this undertaking. It now appears that the Rescue 100 effort will have “Foundation” status which will turn the ownership of the horses over to the foundation. This move ensures that the previous owner will not receive any excess funds from this effort. More detailed information on the needs of Rescue 100 and the significant costs already incurred in the rescue can be found on their website. Any funds received over and above expenses will be donated to the Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

A large number of the animals are assumed to be of purebred Arabian heritage, but it is also assumed that many are not registered. At this juncture, the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry is unable to transfer registration papers or register any of these animals without proper documentation and the owner’s signature, or on an order of the court.

The “Rescue 100” coalition is appealing to all horse lovers to pull together to help in this time of need.

Please find all contact information for “Rescue 100” below.

Website www.rescue100.com

Blog rescue100.blogspot.com

Volunteer Hotline 1-780-416-8225

Email info@recscue100.com

Facebook www.facebook.com Group “Rescue 100”

Mailed cheques Payable to “Rescue 100”
Send to:
Rescue 100, c/o Barbara Prowse
52078 Range Road 215
Sherwood Park, Alberta
T8E 1A9

http://www.canadianarabian.com/index.php?page=rescue100