President Trump asked to help secure release of stolen horse after Libya terror raid
The owner of the Libyan stud - where John Singleton’s prized stallion Churchill Downs was housed - whose horses are being held hostage by terrorists has turned to the most powerful man on the planet to intervene.
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The owner of the Libyan stud whose horses are being held hostage by terrorists has turned to the most powerful man on the planet to intervene.
Dr Amad Ashaab, founder of Al Shaab Stud, sent a tweet to President Donald Trump as the situation becomes more dire with each passing day with still no contact or demands from the terrorists.
“I tweeted to Mr Trump because of the lack of response to the call for help to stop the suffering of the horses,” Ashaab said.
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“We will not stop until the horses are released.
“We will contact every global person who can help us.’’
There has been no contact from the robbers, who struck about a week ago.
Ashaab has started a hashtag “Save Libyan Horses” to exert pressure on those holding the thoroughbreds, which include John Singleton’s 2006 Golden Slipper placegetter Churchill Downs and a number of other Australian-bred horses.
People from all over the world are tweeting their support and sympathy for Ashaab and his horses, many of which are due to start foaling any day, putting the lives of the mares and their foals at extreme risk.
“I appreciate the widespread sympathy for the hostage horses,’’ Ashaab said.
“I would like to thank everyone. I draw my strength from you.’’
Ashaab, an equine veterinarian, has worked to establish a viable racing and breeding industry in Libya by importing bloodlines from Europe and Australia.
In 2010, Ashaab bought 15 broodmares at the Magic Millions Sale on the Gold Coast.
Originally published as President Trump asked to help secure release of stolen horse after Libya terror raid
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