THE CITY GRANTED THE VARIANCE AND THE HORSE IS FINALLY COMING HOME!! THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE VICTORY FOR SHELLY AND HER HORSES AND I AM BEYOND THRILLED THAT WE SECURED THIS WIN TOGETHER!!
September 26, 2019
Final supporters
It has come to our attention that our neighbor, Shelly Beck, was forced to remove one of her horses from her property due to an existing law saying she needs more grazing acreage in order to have both horses.
While we understand the reason for the law and consider it reasonable, we respectfully request you reconsider this decision and give her a variance. As her neighbors, we have collectively sought some solutions to this issue if a variance would not be allowed and would like them to be considered.
It is clear to see that she took good care of both of these horses. She obviously has a good heart. The one horse which had been removed, was a retired race horse which came to live with her and her first horse and they have been side by side, close friends ever since. The happiness of both horses should be considered. People also enjoy seeing these lovely creatures and even go out of their way to drive by them.
Also, Shelly is connected on one side of her land by her parents, another side by a lake, and another neighbor (Doug Tierney) whose land is across county road 22 and who is willing to allow her to extend fencing onto his land to provide more grazing area.
We petition you to please reconsider allowing Shelly to bring her other horse back to her home.
Signed by residents and neighbors;
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
September 17, 2019
46 Comments
If this woman and her family were supplying a loving home, food and shelter for both horses without issue, there is no reason the horse should have been removed. Let this family have their animal back and let's focus instead on people who neglect or abuse their animals not a family who clearly loves and cares for them
Based on the circumstances, and her proposal to work with other property owners around her, please reconsider your decision. Horses are not meant to be alone. Their well-being is based on their relationship with other horses. Please help Ms. Beck found a working solution for her horses. Thank you for your consideration.
I have been there, the horses are well taken care of, plenty of food, exercise, shelter. Being raised with horses a horse does not have to have a acre to live on, many show horses never even see a pasture and are in excellent condition. She had a permit before!
Please make an exception. Shelly is an active member of the horse community, volunteering her time at the MN Horse Expo to share her horses and experience with others. Her horse Sonny, has become attached to Shooter, as has Shelly. Shooter is a retired racehorse - Shelly adopting him, is heroic. We need more people to step up and be willing to provide good quality lives for our racehorses when they retire.
Horses are herd animals and need companionship. Her horse Sonny is the sweetest, most social horse! Please, for Sonny’s happiness and overall well-being, allow Shooter to return home! Shelly is a dedicated horse owner who takes the best care of her horses.
Let him come back home!
As a life long horse owner and have been over there, there is plenty of room plus very well cared for plus feed hay and grain. Hardly anyone relays on just grass to feed a horse. I for one have one that can't be on grass or will get sick. Horses are pack animals, and in the winter stay warmer if more then one horse to stand next too. I think there is more to this story on the city end of someone making a mistake and won't admit it. Let the retired horse live its life where he can be loved and cared for and and be with his buddy. This is very childish how this has been handled, Let her have her horse back.
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THE CITY GRANTED THE VARIANCE AND THE HORSE IS FINALLY COMING HOME!! THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE VICTORY FOR SHELLY AND HER HORSES AND I AM BEYOND THRILLED THAT WE SECURED THIS WIN TOGETHER!!
September 26, 2019
Final supporters
It has come to our attention that our neighbor, Shelly Beck, was forced to remove one of her horses from her property due to an existing law saying she needs more grazing acreage in order to have both horses.
While we understand the reason for the law and consider it reasonable, we respectfully request you reconsider this decision and give her a variance. As her neighbors, we have collectively sought some solutions to this issue if a variance would not be allowed and would like them to be considered.
It is clear to see that she took good care of both of these horses. She obviously has a good heart. The one horse which had been removed, was a retired race horse which came to live with her and her first horse and they have been side by side, close friends ever since. The happiness of both horses should be considered. People also enjoy seeing these lovely creatures and even go out of their way to drive by them.
Also, Shelly is connected on one side of her land by her parents, another side by a lake, and another neighbor (Doug Tierney) whose land is across county road 22 and who is willing to allow her to extend fencing onto his land to provide more grazing area.
We petition you to please reconsider allowing Shelly to bring her other horse back to her home.
Signed by residents and neighbors;
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
September 17, 2019
46 Comments
I was the original owner of shooter and it broke my heart to have to separate the two horses. Shelly takes incredibly good care of her animals and I don't want to rehome shooter to anyone but her. Please reconsider; Sonny needs his companion back and I want the peace of mind that my retired race horse can be in a loving and safe home with Shelly.
If this woman and her family were supplying a loving home, food and shelter for both horses without issue, there is no reason the horse should have been removed. Let this family have their animal back and let's focus instead on people who neglect or abuse their animals not a family who clearly loves and cares for them
Based on the circumstances, and her proposal to work with other property owners around her, please reconsider your decision. Horses are not meant to be alone. Their well-being is based on their relationship with other horses. Please help Ms. Beck found a working solution for her horses. Thank you for your consideration.
I have been there, the horses are well taken care of, plenty of food, exercise, shelter. Being raised with horses a horse does not have to have a acre to live on, many show horses never even see a pasture and are in excellent condition. She had a permit before!
Please make an exception. Shelly is an active member of the horse community, volunteering her time at the MN Horse Expo to share her horses and experience with others. Her horse Sonny, has become attached to Shooter, as has Shelly. Shooter is a retired racehorse - Shelly adopting him, is heroic. We need more people to step up and be willing to provide good quality lives for our racehorses when they retire.
Horses are herd animals and need companionship. Her horse Sonny is the sweetest, most social horse! Please, for Sonny’s happiness and overall well-being, allow Shooter to return home! Shelly is a dedicated horse owner who takes the best care of her horses.
Let him come back home!
As a life long horse owner and have been over there, there is plenty of room plus very well cared for plus feed hay and grain. Hardly anyone relays on just grass to feed a horse. I for one have one that can't be on grass or will get sick. Horses are pack animals, and in the winter stay warmer if more then one horse to stand next too. I think there is more to this story on the city end of someone making a mistake and won't admit it. Let the retired horse live its life where he can be loved and cared for and and be with his buddy. This is very childish how this has been handled, Let her have her horse back.
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I was the original owner of shooter and it broke my heart to have to separate the two horses. Shelly takes incredibly good care of her animals and I don't want to rehome shooter to anyone but her. Please reconsider; Sonny needs his companion back and I want the peace of mind that my retired race horse can be in a loving and safe home with Shelly.