Horse racing claims another innocent victim in the name of 'sport'.
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pornomagboy
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R.I.p really bad fall
Hotchilidog
Well-known member
- Jan 24, 2009
- 8,692
Didn't take long did it. Horse-racing's deadliest festival claims its first victim. Just hope it's the last.
symyjym
Banned
Didn't realise the death rate was that high.
chucky1973
New member
sad news. RIP
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
It'll be a lot higher than that if it included horses injured whilst racing and euthanised away from the course after examination. It's the horrible part of racing. Sad.
withdeanwombat
Well-known member
Now, I don't like to see race horses die in this manner, and I did see the fall, but I think it brings out the drama queens every time it happens at a a big meeting. I'm sure a few other horses have died on other tracks with no reaching for the hankies.
And it's not as if these animals would have otherwise have been leading a leisurely life in the fields at home.They are bred for racing and would otherwise not have been bred at all.
Bad luck, pure and simple. I'll save my tears for things that really matter. This isn't it.
See you all at Aintree.
And it's not as if these animals would have otherwise have been leading a leisurely life in the fields at home.They are bred for racing and would otherwise not have been bred at all.
Bad luck, pure and simple. I'll save my tears for things that really matter. This isn't it.
See you all at Aintree.
vegster
Sanity Clause
- May 5, 2008
- 27,892
Pity, he was a real star and was a fantastic horse with a wonderful personality, never mind we still have another 3 days is it ? of fantastic racing, which will be even better than last year with SO much genuine excitement for the bookies, er fans, er mug punters.
Wellesley
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- Jul 24, 2013
- 4,973
So true, and he loved his kids, absolutely doted on them. He never had a bad word to say about anyone, And he was so young, I mean that's no age these days is it?Tragic.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Weird thing to find funny. Each to their own.So true, and he loved his kids, absolutely doted on them. He never had a bad word to say about anyone, And he was so young, I mean that's no age these days is it?Tragic.
That's my point earlier in this thread though. It isn't a few other horses. Over a thousand have died in the last 7 years and, has been pointed out by MacKenzie, that figure rises once you factor in further deaths off the track.
As for your last remark regarding the saving of tears for things that matter, that's your opinion and you're perfectly entitled to hold it. Personally I can't show that level of disregard for the welfare of a sentient being?
If you don't believe me, I'll mention it again...
http://www.horsedeathwatch.com
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Broken legs can be treated but horses are a commodity that have to be earning. If they can't race then it's easier to shoot them.
A sad truth.
John Bumlick
Banned
I hope you get hit by a car and then shot in the head. I'm sure your family will be upset but I'll save my tears for things that really matter...
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
There was a famous stallion who broke his leg and was treated so that he could be put to stud. I don't follow racing so can't remember his name but he was valuable for siring foals as he'd won a few classics.
Vegas Seagull
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- Jul 10, 2009
- 7,782
Horse racing claims another innocent victim in the name of 'sport'.
RIP
Thousands would not have been born if it were not for sport
symyjym
Banned
Yep, indeed. I never watch horse racing but every time there are clips shown I always wince when they jump. For all the weight they are carrying their front lower legs are tiny for the impact they receive.
smeariestbat
New member
- May 5, 2012
- 1,731
horses are a work animal. We dont dress them up in suits of armour and charge into battle anymore so need to something i guess.... sad that a horse died 