by Ray Hill
Often, I’ve wondered how any membership driven “Association” can grow in strength when the welcome mat isn’t put out for the whole body to offer input on major issues. After all, it’s the membership that feeds and supports… It’s the membership that gives strength to the entire foundation.
Therefore, I want to stop, and take the time to say how very much all members and associates of this website are appreciated. It’s been a long road, hours of communications… and you’ve also shared with friends and a variety of contacts.
Thank you so much.
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With your help, varied assistance, and perseverance: This website now has contact with over 21 countries. Here are a few of them:
Australia, Canada, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Spain, United Kingdom, United States…
Across these countries, 13 different languages are spoken… and within those thirteen languages, eleven speak English as a second language.
Why would so many people of other countries care about information at this website”
The answer is simple.
They are interested in how the Americans horsemen will deal with the NAIS issue, and to verify a deep question. They want to know if American truly is a democracy… does freedom live here, and if so: Is it about to be confiscated by the USDA and its NAIS program?
We have Arabian horsemen contacts at this website, from every State in the U.S. They are standing up and speaking out against the push and shove tactics of USDA-NAIS intentions, and the behind closed door meetings.
Where’s the sunshine?
Eighty-four Percent (84) of our membership is USA based. That’s a good thing… It’s a good thing, because NAIS is not a battle for many of our members and associates in other countries, but they support our efforts against NAIS, because they know something very similar could soon arrive at their shores.
(In some areas, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) already has… and many regret it.)
A HUGE thank you to all who have been supportive, communicated delicate information, and spread the word… You realize NAIS will not only have a disastrous impact across our homeland, but worldwide!
Your actions are of greater meaning and worth than anyone will ever know… unless NAIS is successful. At that point, the world will know you were right, but unfortunately they will know much too late.
As one of our members stated: The CLOCK IS TICKING!
If NAIS does succeed, there will not be room for repeals of extremely complicated laws that will be imbedded as a way of Federal and State life… and like a virus, it will spread worldwide.
But, where are we now?
Many have expressed their dislike towards the USDA-NAIS plan to other Arabian horse owners as well as directly to the Arabian Horse Association. We listen to each other, but for the most part (and for some unknown reason) AHA and some of its associates decided member input was not needed, nor an option to be considered.
As spoken by an AHA advisor, -members should just trust the veterinarians and the government to make the right decision for them.
That statement was probably well intended, but it was poorly phrased advise: According to a recent report from a respected Arabian horse breeder and member of this website, things have changed.
The report is that the Arabian Horse Association is under a siege of phone calls and emails! The demand has overwhelmed AHA staff.
Do I care? I do.
But, I also know all of this could have been avoided if AHA would have/could have respected and appreciated caring and paying members enough to have simply polled for a consensus and other input on such an important issue.
Members and associates of this website, other “NO NAIS” sites, and folks on the farm, now have the attention of the AHA. If they listen, it could save AHA and keep our Arabian horses moving into the future.
You have all set an example for other breed equine owners as well. They are watching you, and our Arabian Horse Association.
What weight does that carry?
Your example of strength, and the Arabian Horse Associations responsive actions is a role model that can make a difference to many other members and Associations: National Cutting Horse, American Paint Horse, American Quarter Horse, American Miniature Horse, Friesian Horse of North America, Buckskin Association, United Mountain Horse, Peruvian Horse, American Saddle Horse, Andalusia, American Morgan Horse, Icelandic Horse, Draft and Mule… many, many more.
Our efforts can make the difference for all livestock owners. We are not standing against USDA-NAIS alone.
Consider the statement below, as a statement closer to the truth, than most dare allow themselves to believe.
“Our natural, inalienable rights are now considered to be a dispensation from government, and freedom has never been so fragile, so close to slipping from our grasp as it is at this moment.”
- Ronald Reagan
We have the attention of the Arabian Horse Association. This is the time: Phone or email. They are listening.
Arabian Horse Association
Phone: 303-696-4500
Email: http://www.arabianhorses.org/home/contact.asp