I cannot believe what I just read concerning Joe Myers, THOR's owner. I will have you know that I had to go off and view something else for awhile and then come back here to respond to this nonsense. (otherwise, I would have totally gone off the deep end... and would have regretted my harsh tone at a later date)
First off, let me tell you something about Thor. (whom I had the priveldge of spending about a week around at Equitana). This is the sweetest, dearest, kindest of stallions. This is a stallion that I personally saw offer affection to his young rider, and caretakers. This is a stallion that walked past hundreds of folks at Equitana on his way to his stall on the floor... without so much as a peep toward any other horses (ie.. mares) on that very same aisle.
This is a stallion that endured hundreds of folks coming into his stall, and being hoisted up on his back for a *Feel of a Friesian*. This is a stallion that made dreams come true. This is a stallion whose warm breath kissed the cheek of young children.
This is a stallion with an aura of an *old soul*... that knew his PR job was important, and he well deserved the compliments he got.
This is a stallion, who's demeanor goes way beyond Equitana as I was approached a month after Equitana by a young women who saw him. This women said that when she looked into those eyes, and was able to touch that soft nose, and feel that warm personality come forth, she had tears in her eyes. This was a women that had her own horse back in Florida, and it wasn't until THAT MOMENT in time... when she met THOR, that she really knew what *BEING CONNECTED* to ones' horse REALLY meant. She asked me to tell the owner that, and till this minute I had forgotten it. (I must remember to tell Joe, as she asked for his number or email to tell him this personally, and I had just forgotten). This is a women that told me THOR was very special.
HORSES that are *beaten*, or abused in any way.... don't tend to be real people friendly ... in my experience. Quick movements toward them... make them shy away. Gee, I can't tell you the amount of quick movements made toward THOR during Equitana! ROFL! And that big puff-a-lump just put up with all those folks that just wanted to be *UP CLOSE* and personal with a Friesian!
NOW, about Joe Myers... THors owner, and caretaker, and friend...
Joe is probably one of the most soft spoken men I have met. Joe has sensitivity that you generally have a hard time finding in a man. Joe shows compassion. He gives freely of his time and money to those less fortunate on a daily basis. Joe donated a foal to a raffle that was to benefit and organization in need. (can't say the same for some other organizations I know of when it came to donating a foal for a good cause).
Joe is one of the most eloquent of *writers*. He writes with a knowledge of his subject, and compassion for the cause, and kindness to his fellow man. And mostly... I think Joe comes across as a person that believes in the adage: *Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you*.
Joe's children are hard working, and well mannered, as Joe as instilled values into his children... and taught them to have respect for all living things. Joe nutures... he does not harbor ill will towards people or animals. He is fair, and truthful, and forthright.
I for one, am absolutely appauled at what was said here. I take offense at off handed remarks coming from *hear-say*... and consider it quite libelous. Perhaps it would be better to go to the source, than to spill this trash onto a Forum such as this. If you just email Joe, he WILL give you the curtesy of an answer.
I went to the source to find out where this is coming from, and it is funny to me that the *IP address 192.58.199.27*, belongs to two people posting... with different names? Now, this is puzzling... and quite disheartening.
I would trust my own flesh and blood in the hands of Joe Myers... as well as my animals. I think it might behoove someone to email him personally and ask him whatever questions you may have. As I am sure you will get an honest answer to your questions, that will be done with grace & style... something Joe Myers is known for. (josef@mail.twd.net)
With Regards, and apologies for being so long,
Shaana Pritchard
www.friesiannews.com
Posted on Sep 21, 1999, 12:44 AM from IP address 158.252.80.23