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Originally Posted by Brooklynn  I actually have to agree with you! Although I've probably watched my last Derby because I just can't bear to see what happened again 
I'm an avid horse fan but like with any sport comes injuries and unfortunately death it's part of life. Some that have never seen these horse farms OMG the beauty and the care these horses are in! If only I could live in such an enormous beautiful facility! I use to Barrel Race and with anything physically to do with running being it human or animal tragedy happens! My horses were well taken care of and fortunately I had more injuries from barrel racing than my horses. I do, however, believe that young horses need to mature first before being put on the track due to their legs not matured yet. I never started a barrel horse with hard training until they were 4 years old. Light ground work was done at 2 1/2 and 3. But if bred correctly too with a horse can come greatness....like with dogs and horses it's the owners, trainers that have to have the animal as top priority and in most cases you are going to have those few that do things they shouldn't and that's the same with BREEDING YORKIES!!! It's the care you put into the animal and the well being...with that said LOL...I still love to watch a GREAT horse run but I have probably watched my last race...
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers |
Donna, one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see is flying into Bluegrass Airport into Lexington. Beautiful white fences and pastures just full of stunning race horses on both sides as far as the eye can see. The second most beautiful thing you will ever see is one of those beautiful race horses coming down the back strecth with their long legs out in front of them and the sun shining off their beautiful coats. It is an awesome site to see. I have never even been to the Ky. Derby having been born and bred here. I have never been to any races at all and only watch the Derby. It is our big tradition here and you have the best view from the couch in front of the TV.
You can bet that when those people pay half a million dollars and up, that horse has the best of everything.