there are many registered breed auctions killer buyers don't get many slaughter bound horses, some high quality horse auctions killer buyers don't attend at all. Because an inexperienced or distressed owner sells a horse at auction does not reflect on the horse at all. I go to lots of auctions, practically every weekend, and have for a lot of years. I've bought more than several horses at auction, most were/are very good horses with zero permanent problems. "dealer" is another word that seems to have negative connotations here. I know several people who used to make a good living relocating horses, most add value thru training or feed. I've never considered myself a dealer because of volume of sales only, not that i'd be insulted. My father and many of his friends were considered horse dealers and saved many horses from slaughter. Most of those "killer buyers" also buy sound horses to sell privately or take to places local markets are better. i see no shame involved.
2007-12-18
02:44:54
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