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Jennifer Swanson & Brad Gaver–founder-directors of Pure Thoughts Inc.-Florida Foal Rescue–discuss their major and ongoing efforts to rescue foals and yearlings from the slaughterhouse (most of these horses are born on farms where the urine from pregnant mares is collected to make Premarin) and place them in good homes/stables through their adoption program, while addressing that this is an outgrowth of their initial program to help young people achieve increased self-esteem, greater compassion, etc. by caring for & developing a relationship with a young horse.  [www.FloridaFoalRescue.com] Read more…