Celebrate Independence
July 2, 2009
Let freedom ride!
Let freedom ride!
If ever there was a symbol of independence, the American Quarter Horse would fit that mold near perfectly.
As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day here in the United States, I’m reminded of the many great freedoms that we enjoy. With our recent signed memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Forest Service, I hope that we will be able to offer even more opportunities to American Quarter Horse owners to enjoy some of the breath-taking scenery in the United States of America.One of my favorite places to spend time with American Quarter Horses while enjoying beautiful scenery continues to be where I grew up, in eastern Kay County, near the Osage County line. When I was there last weekend, the bluestem pastures were as green as I have ever seen them and brought back many memories of me horseback checking cattle there in the summer time for absentee owners, as well as our own yearlings. Tell me about places that are special to you and your American Quarter Horse in the comments section.
Hope you get to reflect on what freedom means to you this weekend no matter what flag you ride under!
Happy trails,
Don Treadway
AQHA Executive Vice President
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July 2nd, 2009 at 9:51 am
The one place that will always be special to me is the Bar K Wrangler Camp (Mark Twain National Forest) in Chadwick, MO. This is the one place that we used to visit as a family growing up and now I take my family. The most important thing I will remember from my adventures there, is getting married to my wonderful husband while riding my American Quarter Horse!
July 13th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Mr. Arnold Ginsberg
One Spurcross Rd
Post Office BOX 0073
GOLCONDA,, Nevada 89414
Dear Mr. Ginsberg:
As you may know, Representative John Conyers (D-MI) reintroduced the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act on January 14, 2009 (H.R. 503). This bill would impose a fine and/or prison term of up to three years for the slaughter of horses for human consumption. H.R. 503 has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. I will certainly keep your views in mind should the Senate have the opportunity to consider H.R. 503 or similar legislation.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. For more information about my work for Nevada, my role in the United States Senate Leadership, or to subscribe to regular e-mail updates on the issues that interest you, please visit my Web site at http://reid.senate.gov. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
My best wishes to you.
Sincerely,
HARRY REID
United States Senator
Nevada
HR:MU
February 20th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
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