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Why is horse racing still legal? Why is horse racing, or the racing of any animal for that matter, still legal? I can't believe people, especially those who claims to be an animal lover, still watch it despite all that contentiously happens. So frustrating and upsetting... |
Sadly its all about the $$$ |
Race horses are very spoiled and very well cared for. Most of them actually enjoy the race because they can run. The little whip that is used by the jockies, called a crop, does not hurt a horse. It is the sound it makes that scares them and makes them run faster. Maybe all horse riding should be ban then? Please inform yourself before making an opinion on such matters. I have worked at a track and have worked with horses all my life and there is nothing cruel about racing or riding horses! :mad: |
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What percentage of horses that are bred for horse racing actually "succeed?" What happens to those who don't? |
I vowed to post positive... |
What happened to that horse today was very sad. :sad: |
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i refuse to watch it. it is just cruel and inhumane that this is allowed.:mad: |
I didn't watch it, but just read in the news what happened to that poor dog. there was a picture with the dog lying on the track, you could see her sad eyes.... just heartbreaking!!!!!! :(:(:( |
I saw that picture (assuming it was the same one.. it probably was). It was so sad. :( |
Sooo sad....:(...just terrible.....:(:(:( |
They are such gorgeous animals and they race them way too young. I cried over Barbaro and now this.:( |
I am not a fan of horseracing. I have never watched one. I had to go find out what happened. What a sad shame! "The day began with hope and pomp. Bolstered by the sentimental support from 157,770 fans and endorsed by presidential contender Hillary Clinton and cheered by daughter Chelsea, the filly finished second in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday." Nobody seems to understand what happened nor how. I found this article and I am in agreement with the writer: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/04/sp...ef=othersports .................................................. ....... |
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How in the world did she break both ankles? And how did the horse the day before die? under what circumstances? |
I only watch the Kentucky Derby and as much as I love to watch these beautiful horses, I'm quite sure I have watched my last one. |
I was disturbed by what happened to the little filly today! If I remember correctly didn't something similar happen to another horse last year. Hello....maybe these horses are too young for such activity. I think people do lots of inhumane actions for money! Sorry to be a negative nelly but she wanted to live like everyone else! |
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I thought I would post this. It's a couple of years old but still factual/relevant. Barbaro injury focuses industry on safety - Horse Racing - MSNBC.com Last year, 57,495 races were run in the United States and Canada for a total of 469,644 starts, according to statistics compiled by the Jockey Club. Using Nunamaker’s figure, that means about 704 horses died while racing in 2005 in the United States and Canada, about 1.93 fatalities per day. “Almost two a day? I think that’s an awful lot, don’t you?” says Nunamaker. “And that doesn’t count a whole group that break down in training.” |
I heard the news right now, its soooo sad:( I can't believe he died. One woman today at my job asked if we knew who won the race cause she didn't see it, i don't watch, i never do but when i came home i saw it online. she wont be too happy to hear the news |
The sad sad thing about horse racing is that it is a multi-billion dollar a year industry. It is one of the most dangerous sports known to man. And one of the saddest of all things about horse racing is that horses are started in training long before they are physically mature and all too often way too much is asked of them way too soon. Our senior breeding stallion was owned by one of the foundation Quarter Horse breeders. He was put on the track and was injured in training but was raced anyway. Even before Staint was a mature horse his legs were damaged for life from the carelessness of the track trainers. He has proven to be an incredible breeding horse and a good friend, but his usefulness as a "riding horse" ended before it began. The very first filly born on our farm was a grand-daughter of the infamous Three Bars. Although she gave us every indication that she would be a great runner, we refused to give her the opportunity - we were unwilling to put her at risk in the hard training before her body was mature enough to withstand the heavy pounding. By the time she was mature enough, I loved her too much to let her go. |
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It is wonderful to know that there are some who make the best decision for the animal instead of the best decision for their wallet. Personally, I don't bet on anything at all. I could not live with betting on animal performance. It would be different if we coud say "Do you really want to do this?"...but we can't. And they couldn't respond if we did...soooooo... And I wouldn't make them do something that put them in danger. Ever. For any reason. .................................................. . |
IMO, Race horses are only spoiled and very well cared for when they are champions/still useful to their owner. I know a bit about horses - I rode for 8 years and worked around them for about 6 of those 8. I still go occasionally, but I gave up going very often because I started voice lessons. This is a post I made on another forum about this very subject: I've never supported horse racing, and that's exactly why. Horses live to be 30+, but when they are race horses they are broke and ridden TOO hard WAY too early. When they start training them, their bones aren't even fully hardened and formed yet. It results in accidents like that, and an incredible animal loses a chance to have a normal life, if any life at all. The only horse race I've ever even watched was the one when Barbaro was injured, and that just devestated me and reinforced my disliking for it. Horses are incredible, majestic animals. They deserve more than being locked in trailers and stalls going from race to race - only being appreciated when they become champions and make their owners money. Horse racing is a very hot topic for me. |
Megan GREAT Post as always - I was susposed to go to a Derby party but decided after they put Barbaro to sleep I just couldn't muster up any enthusiam - and now hearing that poor filly having to be put down I think the sport is cruel .....I'm sure her owners are devestated but that's the chance you take when you put horses thru this and they all know it. It won't stop because everthing is about the $$.... |
I've been reading - and I'm shocked at the amount of deaths from racing - we only hear about the big horse names ....this is copied from a site I just read where they're blasting Races such as the Derby Quote:
I feel bad - my husband used to like going to the Track near us in Houston.....I admit it was fun winning money - but NEVER AGAIN will I bet on a horse race.:(:(:(:( |
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