Again we've seen a massive outcry from many quarters as we witnessed the horrific deaths of Dooneys Gate and Ornais in this years Grand National. Both suffered spinal injuries that finished their lives. What can be more distressing than witnessing the field having to race around the tarpaulin covered body of Ornais, as the they worked the second lap of the race? Racing is a big business that supports a host of families, so any banning of jump racing or just the Grand National comes at a price. So is it time to pull the plug, not just on the GN, but jumping in general?
It (the National) is certainly a race that's hard on the horse. But as it has such a high profile, it comes in for a real onslaught each year, so I suppose it suffers above the norm. Horse racing it seems is a massive contributor to the meat market. These horses are bred in large numbers, but most seem to make it to a race track. Still, the racing game in the UK or where ever, is a big earner for an economy.
Yeah I suppose. As you know Edge, we live in a world of compromise, we sell one ethic down the toilet to appease another. If we didn't, society as we know it wouldn't be able to function. I've followed racing for 50 years, although I gave up the punt ages ago, but I find it harder and harder to come to terms with the death of a horse, so that I can entertain myself. I don't like being weak, but that's what I am, I still follow the "sport."
If there was no money involved in horse racing it would be about as popular as curling....and that horse hating website bloke has got big ****ing problems
Race horses live better lives than probably every other animal bar humans in the UK. Go have a look at where Tescos battery farms your beef and decide if you'd rather be a race horse or a cow.
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It's true that some racehorses are pampered, but they are few in number than most. Most horses don't even get to the track.so where do these other horses end up? A very small number are saved by the some good organizations, but a heap end up as pet food. Some are eaten in France. If all were pampered, fine, but sadly, they are few in number.
I feel they could make the Grand National more accessible by lobbing a few hand grenades at the horses as they approach The Chair and Becher's Brook.
theres a steeple chase in czech rep. 6.3km in distance millions of horses die every day no one complains ... *millions means some ** everyday means each year they run it *** this post is regulated by the financial regulator T&Cs apply
