tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post2493066663035320480..comments2024-02-29T09:31:25.294-05:00Comments on camera-obscura: quick update on Spalding Fly Predatorsbilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-31856828759875555372011-06-06T21:07:23.969-05:002011-06-06T21:07:23.969-05:00Hi, Kyara,
Not sure what your point is exactly. H...Hi, Kyara,<br /><br />Not sure what your point is exactly. Have you seen the Parellis' work? What I've seen puts them at about the same level as Proctor and Gamble and their animal testing - which is why I am not interested in supporting companies that sponsor the Parellis.<br /><br />If you believe in patience and compassion I don't think you'd approve of the work the Parellis are doing! <br /><br />As for hearts being in the right place - if abusive methods are used, I don't care where the heart is. Sorry - I think we just see things differently.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-30926773763151410742011-06-06T19:11:28.181-05:002011-06-06T19:11:28.181-05:00Hi there,
Just linked in here reviewing fly predat...Hi there,<br />Just linked in here reviewing fly predators. Sorry I don't follow what the problem is with certain training methods. No one "method" should be followed by anyone. Especially experienced horse people. Your own intuition plus maybe a little of each that works with each individual horse is best.<br />I have seen people give up on horses that some of that particular method could have helped<br />in part. Either position seems black and white to me. The only methods required when we are fortunate enough to be in the company of horses are patience and compassion. Personally, I have spent 15 years boycotting Proctor and Gamble products. It is not easy. They produce and distribute so many products and STILL test on animals. That is outrageous ! Not the philosophy of a particular method that no one is forced to engage in. Have a little faith in people. You may find their hearts are in the right place even if you disagree . . .<br />Have fun on the trail,<br />KyaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-59641568616096683752011-03-31T20:16:34.423-05:002011-03-31T20:16:34.423-05:00I feel good about continuing to use Spalding's...I feel good about continuing to use Spalding's Fly Predators after talking with Mr. Garner - esp. since I have not boycotted Walter Zettl, who I believe has partnered with them to effect change from within.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-15547000000569565912011-03-31T20:11:35.234-05:002011-03-31T20:11:35.234-05:00thanks for looking into that. i've been resea...thanks for looking into that. i've been researching products i use lately too. it may be a small dent, but i can't stand the thought that i might be supporting more detrimental practice than absolutely necessary. there's already so much we can't control that frustrates me, so it's nice if i can take a little responsibility for the stuff i can control. and between a thin parelli connection and using pesticide/supporting giant chemical corps, it's not such a bad choice ;-)jmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295140724737185132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-77653363661148693692011-03-29T20:22:47.825-05:002011-03-29T20:22:47.825-05:00Arlene, I'm not sure what else we can do. Spea...Arlene, I'm not sure what else we can do. Speak out, write, and vote with the way we spend our money. <br /><br />And you are most welcome - with all the amazing product reviews you have shared on your blog it was past my turn to do some leg work!!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-7051589314317851412011-03-29T20:21:22.627-05:002011-03-29T20:21:22.627-05:00C, I really enjoyed talking with Mr. Garner. He wa...C, I really enjoyed talking with Mr. Garner. He was gracious, candid, and I think a kindred spirit in his life with horses.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-84606655840616980652011-03-29T18:07:20.151-05:002011-03-29T18:07:20.151-05:00Thanks for doing the leg work for all of us. We...Thanks for doing the leg work for all of us. We're getting ready to order the fly predators too. I think voting for what you believe in (and what you don't) with your credit card is a wonderful idea, I do it too. Hope it catches on.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-75731186870114646752011-03-29T15:31:29.695-05:002011-03-29T15:31:29.695-05:00Super job billie! It's good to know that it...Super job billie! It's good to know that it's still effective to vote with our $$$. Thanks :)Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.com