in Feb I think. Since I have joined, there have been two battles. How
about we all just get along, huh?
~Cari
>
>
> ________________________________
>
>
> For what it is worth...and I am sure it is not worth much since I am
> new to this forum! I got the same impression as Jen and the latest
> post by the owner in TN that rants about others intelligence (or her
> presumtion of their lack of it ) is further confirmation to me of the
> kind of people that are posting here. WOW Did it ever occur to you
> that maybe they came here to learn from you all?
> I always go on the presumption that all people have something to teach
> me and that all people have value. I joined this 2 weeks ago to learn
> from you Haflinger owners and boy have I....I have no further desire
> to cram my inbox with this type of JUDGEMENT and garbage!
>
> Cate in MN
> signing off
> PS.. Jennifer in Cali -all your horses and pics are beautiful... I am
> envious right now! and Jen from MN hope to see you at the Expo!
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Molly McD <mollymcdonald@ columbus. rr.com>
> To: haflingerfriends@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Mon, March 1, 2010 12:41:37 PM
> Subject: Re: [haflingerfriends] Preaching to the Choir
>
> Jen, it is a HUGE shame and it is VERY sad!!! I hate that you got that
> impression from this list!! I love most of what goes on here. Sure
> people are going to have differing ideas and it's not a bad thing to
> debate some of these things, but when it turns into personal attacks
> and passing judgement on others, it has gone too far in my opinion.
> Please don't leave the list because of what a few people have said or
> done, there are so many more that make it such a JOY to be part of
> this group! It is a wealth of information and support, I am very sorry
> that you had such a bad experience and got sucker-punched when you
> were trying to ask questions and share your excitement. Please
> remember that there are lots of us here that will NEVER do anything
> like that and that are thrilled to share in someone else's excitement.
> I hope that you are able to reconsider when the sting subsides.... ..
>
> Molly in Ohio
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: HRT
> To: haflingerfriends@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 11:27 AM
> Subject: RE: [haflingerfriends] Preaching to the Choir
>
> I agree Marilyn. I don't think you are being crabby. It seems whatever
> topic gets started it somehow branches to this discussion. As a new Haffie
> owner I have to say I'm getting discouraged by listening to these posts.
> Please don't misunderstand that I'm getting discouraged with the
> breed, just
> what type of people are associated with the breed. That said, I do have to
> say that there are some REALLY great people on here too. I know when I was
> looking at purchasing a filly and just 'mentioned' about possibly having a
> (as in ONE) foal out of her in maybe 6-7 years from now and just
> wanting to
> make sure I was purchasing something that was a good representation of the
> breed I got jumped all over publically and privately. Actually, I got a PM
> about purchasing a youngster and working with it myself, about how
> much time
> it takes, etc. it wasn't even on topic with what I was asking and
> automatically went into the breeding debate.
>
> I've since decided to keep my pre-purchasing questions to myself and am no
> longer sharing my excitement publicly (on here) for the breed. I think
> it's
> a shame and sad.
>
> -Jen in MN
>
> From: haflingerfriends@ yahoogroups. com
> [mailto:haflingerfr iends@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Marilyn Mitchell
> Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 9:31 AM
> To: haflingerfriends@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: [haflingerfriends] Preaching to the Choir
>
> Sigh. You know, I really don't think any irresponsible backyard
> breeders are
> using this site. I know good will come from talking about the need to be
> careful when breeding our horses, but I'm tired of this topic. Yes, I can
> just skip these posts but it pops up in other threads.
>
> Or, how about a new branch to the topic such as what to do when one
> sees/meets someone who is ignorantly breeds their unfit mare/stallion
> to see
> what it'll throw. Or, organizing in some way to require licenses to breed
> horses. I'm not against responsibly breeding out-crosses. People breed
> unfit
> purebreds, as well as mixes. I'm not into trendy pets. I'm just tired of
> this topic. Nothing new is being said.
>
> Or, if you have a beef against one particular person continue that
> conversation privatley.
>
> Sorry to be such a Scrooge. I'm against irresponsible breeding,
> too,...but I
> have geldings and no interest whatsoever in breeding. Plus, I've been sick
> for the past week and a half and am just feeling well enough to be crabby.
>
> I'm afraid I'll be hated on now. Oh well.
>
> Marilyn
>
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