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Last week people banded together to save Rose. She was described as the ‘plain-Jane’ of her thoroughbred herd. The 17-year-old thoroughbred mare was destined to be shot in the field she called home and hacked into pieces for pet food - a brutal reality for many horses within the racing industry. For Rose, a bowed tendon meant she wasn’t even fit to make the grade to become someone’s riding hobby-horse (thank goodness!). From an industry perspective, Rose was only worth feeding to cats. No winning cups for losers, just a cat bowl!

Then along came Vicky, galloping to Rose’s rescue. Vicky had spent the last month relentlessly searching for a new home for Rose. Sleepless nights. Endless hours on the phone. Lots of wishful thinking. No sooner had she found a place, logistical hurdles or empty promises left her frustrated and in tears. Then it came - news from her sister - the butcher was arriving within a week.

SAFE member and friend Gill Jackson suggested that Vicky contact me. In desperation Vicky wrote: “... I’ve rung sanctuaries and contacted lots of people but nothing has worked. Most people want to ride or breed from her. She is really only good as a paddock mate for someone. She has a lovely nature and is a great baby sitter for foals. She even gets along well with cats and dogs. Rose only has a day or two left. I’ve exhausted all my options ... it may already be too late.”

But it wasn’t too late. Within an hour of notifying the SAFE network Rose was offered a lifeline. A secure, loving home in a sheltered valley in North Canterbury with other rescued animals. As Rose prefers company, she will be joined by another rescued horse being offered by Rose’s former ‘owner’ - yes, the very one that sentenced her to death! It seems she was so overwhelmed by the level of support and willingness to save Rose that she had a change of heart. So much so she took it upon herself to save another horse! Awesome.

We should never underestimate the power of one heart and one voice. Never hold back when lives are at stake. For Rose, she will soon be gallivanting around at her new home and I doubt she will ever be considered a ‘plain-Jane’ again. Perhaps more a lucky star thanks to some amazing champions! Vicky, Gill, Warren and Renee - you’re awesome!
Anthony Terry
Director





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VEGAN TRIATHLON
Every year SAFE staff members participate in the annual Vegan Triathlon. Nichola Kriek, SAFE education officer, gives us a snapshot of how the SAFEers are coping in the lead up to the event. It’s pretty easy to tell when the vegan triathlon is approaching at the Christchurch SAFE office. Those of us participating start breaking out in a sweat just thinking about it - a cold sweat that is. Memories of past triathlons start to resurface: the pain, the suffering, the inability to walk for days afterwards. Some of the more serious competitors actually train. SAFE’s appeal assistant, Francie, snuck off to the pool last week (mainly out of fear of drowning). As for me, I only just cope with one day of agony - the idea of prolonging the torment with weeks of training seems just crazy! More. . .

SAFE’S FESTIVAL MISSION
SAFE Auckland has been on a consciousnessraising mission in the last couple of weeks, participating in the Splore music festival, the K-Road drumming carnival, and the International Cultural Festival.

SAFE Auckland has been on a consciousnessraising mission in the last couple of weeks, participating in the Splore music festival, the K-Road drumming carnival, and the International Cultural Festival. More. . .


IN THE NEWS
SAFE Whangarei coordinator Cathy Duffield recently sent an excellent letter to the editor of the local paper, refuting the justification of animal exploitation “because people have always treated them like that.” The letter, was published in the Whangarei Report on 31 January. More. . .

NIFTY DONATION BOX COLLECTS ATTENTION!
SAFE’s fundraising coordinator Chloe Youngson is pleased to announce she has had an outstanding response after a recent request for donation box placements.

“I have received excellent feedback and wish to extend my thanks to everyone who got in touch with me, especially those who offered to host a box in their own work place, ” says Chloe. “I would love to receive more brilliant suggestions so please tell me your favourite shops and businesses that you think would host one of our stylish donation boxes. ” More . . .

LUCKY APPEAL PRIZE WINNER!
Susan Henderson from Lower Hutt is the lucky winner of the SAFE appeal prize gift pack valued at $2,000. Susan was recently presented with her basket of goodies by SAFE‘s committee member and Lower Hutt appeal coordinator, Lyn Vigrass. Lyn reports Susan was delighted and grateful to win the various prizes including a weekend for two at Kimi Ora spa resort in Nelson, a Hedgehog mountain bike and products from Trilogy, Blue Earth, Soy Works, B_E_E, Ecostore and SAFE.

SAFEtalkers
A new feature where you get to read the views, news and personal ramblings of key SAFE personnel. Bravely putting her hand up to kick off this new feature is humane education officer Nichola Kriek.

Nichola has worked as a humane educator in New Zealand for over a decade working for the Wellington SPCA before joining SAFE in 2004. Nichola has developed successful outreach school programmes, children’s magazines and resources as well as implementing an animal-assisted therapy programme. Last year she launched SAFE’s ‘Animals & Us, ’ a humane education programme for secondary schools which is one of SAFE’s proudest achievements. Nichola is married to Hans, SAFE’s campaign director. More. . .

  

25 FEBRUARY 2008 #43




This week we have a double whammy t-shirt prize from the lovely France-based people at www.tippitappi.com. Two lucky winners will each win a gorgeous 100% organic cotton t-shirt. Send us your name, address, size and preferred style and you could be a winner! Wahoooo! Draw closes 5 March.

Congratulations to Charlie Pawsey for winning the striking Fonterror t-shirt. You can still order one directly from beclee@xtra.co.nz for $30 each.

Vegeteable Curry

Roast spiced vegetables

3 potatoes, cubed
1 kumara, peeled and cubed
1 onion, diced
1/4 pumpkin, peeled and cubed
1/2 cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 eggplant, cubed
1 zucchini, cubed
1 red pepper, cubed
3 Tbsp oil
1/3 c flour
2 Tbsp curry powder
3 tsp salt

In a clean plastic bag, put half of the flour, curry powder and salt. Add the potato, kumara, onion and pumpkin and shake to coat. Tip into a roasting pan with the oil. Roast at 200°C for 30 minutes turning every so often. Repeat with remaining ingredients and add to the roasting dish. Cook for a further 20-30 minutes turning gently every so often. Toss with 1/4 cup chopped coriander and serve with rice and the sauce below.

Sauce
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 Tbsp oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1 knob of ginger, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
handful curry leaves (optional)
1 tsp salt
1 can coconut cream

Heat oil in small saucepan. Add cumin seeds and cook for 20 seconds. Add garlic, chilli and ginger and fry for a minute while stirring. Add the onion, curry leaves and salt.
Cook stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Add coconut cream, bring to the boil then turn off. It’s ready!