Horse Racing

[neil999]

I think when horses keep getting killed in a race then something isn't right...

 

[StreetEndBlue]

Put your winnings in the suggestion box towards a striker.

I might buy Neal Maupay for the Sunday vets team I play for.

Then again, he's not worth the £50 I've won so I'm not parting with that and he's not good enough for our team!

 

[Mr. White]

I would guarantee you them protesters were wearing make up made from animal products, cotton clothing made from sheep’s wool, shoes and belts made from cow’s leather. They don’t give a toss about animals, why weren’t they protesting at Cheltenham last month or the Irish National last week or Crufts or any other animal led sporting events?

There is a big difference between using animals for meat and essential clothing vs. using animals for sport, gambling and entertainment. The latter of which is unnecessary, and should have no place in a modern, decent, society.

And cotton clothing is made of cotton...

 

[neil999]

I've got an idea, take out the massively dangerous jumps and have less horses

 

[Eggs]

I think when horses keep getting killed in a race then something isn't right...

….more horses die running around their fields than on race courses. More die in their stable than on racecourses. Horses die running on the flat.

My grandfather was a blacksmith for the Council in Liverpool after the 2ndWW when horses were more commonplace than cars. Horses dying in streets was as regular an occurrence as horses dying on farms.

Horses that run in National Hunt races live a life of luxury, they are adored by connections who own and look after them. They are treated like pets. They are bred to run, they are herd animals. Nobody feels their loss as much as connections and as much as those of us who connect with them.

Horses will die racing but more sadly they are treated better than many human beings in our modern society. Those that campaign are ignorant of the facts.

 

[Mozza1987]

I do think they need to reduce the number of horses and have the run to the first fence a lot shorter. That's two simply things they could do as that wasn't nice to watch at all before.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

The Grand National brand is a global brand and could/should understand this - and that the stupidly large fences aren't needed. It needs to adapt and will at some point.

 

[neil999]

….more horses die running around their fields than on race courses. More die in their stable than on racecourses. Horses die running on the flat.

My grandfather was a blacksmith for the Council in Liverpool after the 2ndWW when horses were more commonplace than cars. Horses dying in streets was as regular an occurrence as horses dying on farms.

Horses the run in National Hunt races live a life of luxury, they are adored by connections who own and look after them. They are treated like pets. They are bred to run, they are herd animals. Nobody feels their loss as much as connections and as much as those of us who connect with them.

Horses will die racing but more sadly they are treated better than many human beings in our modern society. Concentrate on children living in poverty, not animals living like royalty.

Never known an animal living like royalty dieing in agony from racing, you wouldnt put your pet dog through it

 

[Mozza1987]

….more horses die running around their fields than on race courses. More die in their stable than on racecourses. Horses die running on the flat.

My grandfather was a blacksmith for the Council in Liverpool after the 2ndWW when horses were more commonplace than cars. Horses dying in streets was as regular an occurrence as horses dying on farms.

Horses the run in National Hunt races live a life of luxury, they are adored by connections who own and look after them. They are treated like pets. They are bred to run, they are herd animals. Nobody feels their loss as much as connections and as much as those of us who connect with them.

Horses will die racing but more sadly they are treated better than many human beings in our modern society. Concentrate on children living in poverty, not animals living like royalty.

They probably are treated amazingly but you have to agree that wasn't nice to watch before and things could be done to reduce the risk.

 

[Eggs]

They probably are treated amazingly but you have to agree that wasn't nice to watch before and things could be done to reduce the risk.

…yep, I think one horse lost his life in the big race which is one too many. I agree, it’s dreadful to see them falling like they did today. Sadly, the problems are caused by loose horses who carry on running and jumping without their jockey because that’s what they do.

The focus is always on Aintree who have modified the fences so the risk is nowhere near what it used to be. There will be nobody complaining at Bangor on Dee on a Monday or Exeter on a Wednesday.

The protestors are ignorant.

 

[Mozza1987]

…yep, I think one horse lost his life in the big race which is one too many. I agree, it’s dreadful to see them falling like they did today. Sadly, the problems are caused by loose horses who carry on running and jumping without their jockey because that’s what they do.

The focus is always on Aintree who have modified the fences so the risk is nowhere near what it used to be. There will be nobody complaining at Bangor on Dee on a Monday or Exeter on a Wednesday.

I understand what you mean about nobody will be complaining about other racecourses but this race is extremely different to any of those. I agree loose horses are an issue so surely having less in the race would help.

 

[Eggs]

I understand what you mean about nobody will be complaining about other racecourses but this race is extremely different to any of those. I agree loose horses are an issue so surely having less in the race would help.

….because of the modifications it’s a truly high class race these days. It’s nothing like in years gone by where anything could run for a day out. These animals are top drawer.

Sure, the field could be reduced but you can have tragedies in a two runner race. Dark Raven sadly died in an earlier hurdle race.

I’d be more fearful for the welfare of these horses if there was no horse racing. They are a difficult animal to manage.

 

[Mozza1987]

….because of the modifications it’s a truly high class race these days. It’s nothing like in years gone by where anything could run for a day out. These animals are top drawer.

Sure, the field could be reduced but you can have tragedies in a two runner race. Dark Raven sadly died in an earlier hurdle race.

I’d be more fearful for the welfare of these horses if there was no horse racing. They are a difficult animal to manage.

Not saying this race should go but surely reducing the field slightly and having the start shortened to the first fence can only be a good thing. Couldn't watch another one like that.

 

[blue to the bone]

As true as that may or may not be it does not detract from the santimonious 'Won't someone think of our horses' brigade who then send their beloved horses out over 30 whip-fuelled fences of head planting, neck snapping mayhem to stroke their egos and enrich bookmakers, alcohol producers and other members of their industry.

But yes, they're all animal lovers at heart.

If there wasn't racing them horses would not have been born at all.

 

[witchdoc187]

Nobody feels the hurt of the horse dying note more than the owner/trainer/ jockey etc.....