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Paul

I can only assume that you are unaware how many foals and horses have died due to complications from the flu or are you a shock jock reporter ? I assume so because your story has no facts, just a lack of intelligent comments, Are you proud of yourself Paul and your career to date? Maybe it's time you "diversified" if this an example of the work you produce, you sound like a absolute fool.

I am not involved with the racing industry but appreciate that the shuttle station which has been held accountable for bringing EI to Australia was in quarantine and the blame lies entirely with the government quarantine measures.

My 20 year daughter has a show horse which to maintain and compete would cost $200+ a week and that is after the cost of buying the horse which was tens of thousands of dollars. Paul, before you jump to conclusions about her being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she has worked from 14 years old to get this far and her first pony cost $300 which she then educated and sold it for $3,500 when she grew too big for the pony. Then reeducated other failed racehorses for showing, allowing her to purchase the stunning horse she now owns. The cost and time involved far outweighs any financial return so it's the pleasure of competing is often the only return. So Paul, open you eyes, have compassion for those who love their horses as family pets and don't be so harsh.

Again due to the demonstration of your lack of research in your story, I assume that you are not aware that the Australian Olympic competitors are unable to qualify at present so please be aware that your story is a slap in the face to a lot of people.

"Guess what fellas, with each new outbreak, you've really only got yourselves to blame. It might be a contagious disease but it doesn't spread by magic" No Paul, it's airborne but again your obvious laziness to research is demonstrated again.

You are an embarrassment to your profession, your attitude reeks of bitterness towards successful hard working people, try to be a professional Paul and guess what? I don't think that you would be missed if you had the flu!

FOR YOU PAUL, TO INFORM YOURSELF

E.I. information -another horse dies

Equine Influenza has claimed yet another horse's life. Yesterday, Oct. 9th., De-Sharvarll Arabians of Leichhardt Qld. had to have one of their most precious senior broodmares euthanized due to complications from E.I. infection. This has left her 6 day old foal orphaned and now fighting for survival with carers as well.

In spite of precautions all the horses at the Stud are infected with E.I. as are over 100 other horse owners and breeders in the Ipswich City area. We are told the flu virus is not lethal and that may well be, but to pregnant and/or foaling mares the complications from the severe wracking cough can cause intestinal and uterine torsion which is fatal. This mare was of pure Polish bloodlines and is irreplaceable for the Stud. Her loss is immeasurable in both emotional and economic costs. The foaling and breeding season at the Stud is compromised as stallions cannot be used, foals are at risk as are other senior horses no matter how healthy or in good condition they are. Official bodies dealing with this epidemic and the public need to be made cognizant of the fact that the biggest percentage of Australia's multi-billion $ Equine Industry is not the Racing sector. There are thousands of breeders and owners of horses other than Racing Thoroughbreds and we need equal recognition and reporting in this disaster that has been inflicted upon us.

Thank you.

Michael R. Semchison
M.Ed.St., Gr.Cert.Ed.[HE]
Equine Consultant
International Judge
DS Arabians

Regards

Amanda

P.S. PLEASE NOTE, PAUL HAS HAD SEVERAL HOURS TO RESPONSE TO THE EMAIL I SENT HIM DIRECTLY BUT HE HASN'T RESPONDED, WHAT A SURPRISE, ANOTHER DEMONSTATION OF HIS CHARACTER OR LACK OF IT!