Hoss Driver/Tomorrow 2/9/09...Protest

I am in!!!

I will be coming in from DeKalb on 88. I will see who else I can round up

 

I will be coming from New Lenox and would be happy to pick up anyone in the area or on the way.

 

Channel 7 breaking news number (312) 750-7070

 

http://www.coverall.net/EN/

http://useventing.com/media.php?section=sponsors&id=1393
(The USEA approves coverall buildings)

http://www.manufacturing-today.com/content/view/716/

 

Many, many apologies for link-loading, but am trying to help, long-distance. If you only check out one link, I recommend the last one.


The long-arm of the AP http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/02/032.shtml



Might be able to pull some useful info as defense from these articles-

http://ezinearticles.com/?Cold-Weather-Horse-Care-Tips&id=1680488

http://www.horsekeeping.com/horse_care/blanket_or_not.htm from Cherry Hill

http://www.horsekeeping.com/horse_care/blanket_or_not.htm From the Univ of Maine

http://www.uaex.edu/other_areas/publications/pdf/fsa-3031.pdf Univ of Arkansas

http://www.nrvanimalshelters.com/VALAWS/Cold%20Weather%20Horse%20Care.pdf Colorado State Univ

http://vetmed.illinois.edu/ope/enotes/showarticle.cfm?id=21 From Illinois' own late Dr. Scoggins

http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/AS/AS-565-W.pdf Assessing Health and Well-Being of Horses- Purdue University

http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/AS/AS_553_W.pdf Introduction to Housing for Horses- Purdue University

http://www.mwps.org/stores/mwps/files/horse_samples.pdf Horse facilities handbook- Check out the list of acknowledgements, reviewers and the author committee!! Drawings of run-ins, a paragraph on free-choice shelters, and enough info to make the ACCs minds spin! Recommended covered square-footage for adult horses, foals, etc. = 80 square-feet per 1000 pounds of body weight.

 

Here's the link to Cook county's code of ordinances.

http://www.municode.com/Resources/gateway.asp?pid=13805&sid=13

 

Michigan Dept of Ag- Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices
for the Care of Farm Animals- Equines- Page 18

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MDA_Care_Farm_Animals_GAAMP_129713_7.pdf


Body Condition Scoring http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/htmpubs/1010.htm

 

And the link for the city of Chicago's municipal code.

http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Illinois/chicago_il/municipalcodeofchicago?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:chicago_il

If the link doesn't work try C&P.

 

I am seeing a chance of rain for tomorrow, please bring you rain gear

 

BUC, this is more north side than downtown. There is a parking lot at the police headquarters, not sure how full it will be (hopefully full of pick up trucks!). Otherwise there is parking on the street. I am waithing to hear back from a friend who lived right near there as to where more parking may be. Will post as soon as I find out. BTW WGN channel 9 broadcasting studio is right down the street!
Anybody need a ride?

 

Talking with Rach now...

She is sending me directions and good/cheap places to eat!!

She said the same thing as Marley, will have all the info by pm/email in a little bit.

Hobblehanger needs a ride. Anyone coming from the South Burbs or NW Indiana??

Drafting is coming also from New Lenox if anyone wants to carpool?

 

This is a blog I subscribe to...writing to her also???

http://behindthebit.blogspot.com/

 

I wish i could take off work and go. Good luck folks.

 

just got back on line...The is a rather large parkling lot at the building. If for some reason it is filled(wishfull thinking) just go east *turn around go other way* under the viaduct is parking or you can cheat and park at jewel/dominiks. Its in a neat neighborhood, lots of food,cafes, ect just east on belmont.

Welcome to chicago, just wish it were for a nice occasion.

I will try to get there early, help with parking, ect. Just look the tall with with red coat/glasses

Thank you all again.

 

Just added my comment to the Tribune report (0r lack of) The point being we believed staged "horse-napping to be evil. And this is not a Black Beauty story unfolding. The siezure was justified by the DOG CATCHER and small animal vet. Further confirmed a few us from across the state would be making a road trip to the city. Perhaps we can better explain the only abuse here was the abrupt removal, risky travel, change of feed for these horses.

 

thank you...all of this support is overwhelming. Myself and HD really...well we cant wait till tomorrow now...I at least am not as...scared..