Live export of horses

I have been greatly disturbed by receiving details of horses and donkeys waiting to be exported from France to Italy for the Dinner table !I have sent details to the Donkey sanctuary re the donkeys. There has been no live export of horses in the Uk for many years although there is talk that it will be reintroduced(god forbid!)In the meantime an organisation has set up to try and save as many of these poor horses as possible,Many are young, some mares and foals, even pedigree horses including a rare breed of which there are only 300 in the world!Many are obviously heavy horses which are worth more in terms of their value for meat. I am hoping to be able to help save a few but there is the cost of purchase(very little compared to this country) transportation, vets fees/passports etc.There are people who may think the money should be used for horses in this country but bear in mind these animals will suffer a 3 day journey without stopping, no food or water, packed into lorries.EVEN A FEW PRECIOUS LIVES SAVED WILL BE WORTH IT. Check out the website
http://www.equinesection.com/imminentdanger.htm
having seen the photos of those waiting transportation I cannot ignore their plight and hope others will join me in in an attemt to rescue a couple.There is a programme in place to do this, over 100 have already been rescued and are in good homes in the Uk.
I am in talks with the organisers, there is grazing available locally(free of charge)but the money needs to be raised to put a rescue in place.If you know any horse lovers please make them aware of the plight of these animals and maybe we can successfully rescue one or two.I will be opening a separate account but in the meantime donations can be made to Freshfields via the website and paypal, please mark it.Live export appeal. Type in Freshfields animal rescue Wales and the site will come up(title too complicated for me to remember!!!)