Quite incredible comments-the animal rights protesters are to blame for the horse's death, not the people who killed it
Grand National 2023: Trainer blames delays caused by protesters for horse death
Horse trainer Sandy Thomson says the interruption to the Grand National by "ignorant" animal rights activists contributed to Hill Sixteen's death.www.bbc.co.uk
I did the National Lottery for years.I actually find it quite cathartic to find out a horse that's lost me money has been destroyed. I'd like to extend it to others that let my bets down like football teams and Boxers.
The dog industry is even worse!Have they got a valid point? I stopped going to the dogs years ago (only ever an occasional visitor on social occasions) when I learned about the shocking mistreatment of the dogs that just weren't up to it.
As horrible as it sounds for many a greyhound a bullet would be gratefully accepted - both industries should be banned.The horses are imprisoned 23 hours a day and treated like shite then when useless to the owner shot dead
It’s the world we live in. It’s always someone else’s fault and if that someone else is deemed “woke” in some way it’s a two for one.Quite incredible comments-the animal rights protesters are to blame for the horse's death, not the people who killed it
Grand National 2023: Trainer blames delays caused by protesters for horse death
Horse trainer Sandy Thomson says the interruption to the Grand National by "ignorant" animal rights activists contributed to Hill Sixteen's death.www.bbc.co.uk
As horrible as it sounds for many a greyhound a bullet would be gratefully accepted - both industries should be banned.
Then what will happen to the 60,000 odd racehorses then?
Then what will happen to the 60,000 odd racehorses then?
They race an average if 2-3 years. What happens then anyway?
"I must admit to not really having a strong view on horse racing and specifically the Grand National until now.
I love animals ( big dog lover) and hate animal cruelty and this years protestors has brought it more to the front of my mind, which is a good thing. I actually watched the race and some of the incidents are horrendous.
A genuine question though from somebody who knows zero about horses. When the rider is unseated or the horse falls why do they keep on jumping the remaining fences. Appreciate some "pull up" but a number continue. Is it "herd mentality" or "trained to continue" but you would assume if they hated it they would immediately pull up.
I wonder what the life expectancy is of a retired racehorse. I doubt if it's as long as a normal horse. I would think the owners move them on to other owners, sanctuaries, retirement places, etc as soon as they can as it's an expense they don't want.
I must admit to not really having a strong view on horse racing and specifically the Grand National until now.
I love animals ( big dog lover) and hate animal cruelty and this years protestors has brought it more to the front of my mind, which is a good thing. I actually watched the race and some of the incidents are horrendous.
A genuine question though from somebody who knows zero about horses. When the rider is unseated or the horse falls why do they keep on jumping the remaining fences. Appreciate some "pull up" but a number continue. Is it "herd mentality" or "trained to continue" but you would assume if they hated it they would immediately pull up.
No, that ran in the 3:30 at Kempton Park instead.Baffling logic.
So when they claim that the welfare of the horses is their no 1 priority they only mean whilst it has the potential to earn them some money, once that day has passed they couldn't give a shit!!!This is an Australian article but it’s similar here
Life of a Racehorse - Horse Racing Kills
Life of a Racehorse Introduction Beneath its glamorous façade, commercial horseracing is a ruthless industry motivated by financial gain and prestige. What is concealed from the television-viewing punter and champagne-sipping patron are the unremitting challenges the racehorse is forced to...horseracingkills.com
Well it makes sense, as we already have dogs playing pool.I’ve long been an advocate for letting horses compete in a quieter, slower environment where they’re not likely to encounter protesters, which is why I’ve been campaigning to let horses play snooker.
Which is weird, because dogs are colourblind.Well it makes sense, as we already have dogs playing pool.
They get top glass care and medical attention. If they are left to roam free then they will cause way more damage not to mention who will look after them.
It's a pretty expensive business looking after a racehorse.
I said to my daughter the other day that dogs only see in black &white and got a lecture.Which is weird, because dogs are colourblind.
Ha ha. It's great being lectured by your kids on sciencey stuff. Proves that you did something right somewhere along the way.I said to my daughter the other day that dogs only see in black &white and got a lecture.
Apparently..... Dogs do not see in black and white. They have two colour receptors in the eyes (humans have 3) which perceive wavelengths of light that correspond to blue and yellow, meaning that dogs see only in combinations of blue, yellow and grey.
Yes they would still f***** struggle at snooker though!
Why's he saying sorry if it's all the fault of the protestors? Surely he should have been at his side swearing he'd avenge him.Good to see the BBC presenting a balanced coverage on this
Grand National 2023: Trainer Sandy Thomson on the death of horse Hill Sixteen
Trainer Sandy Thomson tells Tom English of his grief at the death of horse Hill Sixteen during Saturday's Grand National.www.bbc.co.uk
If he thought the horse was distressed, why let it race?Why's he saying sorry if it's all the fault of the protestors? Surely he should have been at his side swearing he'd avenge him.
Brilliant
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