greys4life
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Brilliant news. Cant be long before it happens here
Will there be anything left among these pressures on all sport's for making thing's safe, will we be left with FootballBrilliant news. Cant be long before it happens hereNZ to ban greyhound racing
For context an average of 170 Race horses die on the track each year in the UK ( predominantly National Hunt racing), never a word about banning it though.I didn't realise so many died from it
I believe both @Grendel and I have spoken in favour of such a ban hereFor context an average of 170 Race horses die on the track each year in the UK ( predominantly National Hunt racing), never a word about banning it though.
Sad to hear greyhound racing has gone to the dogs in NZ !
YawnI believe both @Grendel and I have spoken in favour of such a ban here
Born to be forced to put their lives at risk for entertainment170 is 170 too many, but let's not forget the thousands bred each year that wouldn't ever be born, including this 170, if there was no racing.
Most aren't. There are good and bad breeders and owners as there are with many dog breeders mot for racing. I could even understand albeit I'd disagree, if you challenged national hunt, but flat racing carries minimal risk.Born to be forced to put their lives at risk for entertainment
For context an average of 170 Race horses die on the track each year in the UK ( predominantly National Hunt racing), never a word about banning it though.
170 is 170 too many, but let's not forget the thousands bred each year that wouldn't ever be born, including this 170, if there was no racing.
How do animals consent to being raced upon?Most aren't. There are good and bad breeders and owners as there are with many dog breeders mot for racing. I could even understand albeit I'd disagree, if you challenged national hunt, but flat racing carries minimal risk.
Presume you're against police dogs and those who help the blind or deaf too? In fact their natural habitat isn't your home, they don't 'consent' to being pets either. Ridiculous take.How do animals consent to being raced upon?
I’m sure if they could speak they’d say yes to being whipped with the risk of being put down if injured during entertainmentPresume you're against police dogs and those who help the blind or deaf too? In fact their natural habitat isn't your home, they don't 'consent' to being pets either. Ridiculous take.
Retired Horses
"There are currently over 10,000 horses registered with Retraining of Racehorses (British Horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of former racehorses) as active in other equine disciplines outside of racing, including Polo, Showing, Dressage and Eventing, as well as those horses happily engaged in hacking and exercising.
Whilst every horse is different and some will be more suitable to certain equine pursuits than others, in general thoroughbreds have even temperaments and are athletic, intelligent and durable. These qualities together with the constant handling they experience during their racing career means that with the right retraining, facilities and on-going care, new owners find having a former racehorse extremely rewarding"
That's in addition to those who go to stud, new homes ir retired to grass. A generation ago there were many not looked after post racing days, but many more regulations now and theses horses that would never be born live happy and fulfilling lives. Certainly not the pit pony existence some like to portray.
I’m sure if they could speak they’d say yes to being whipped with the risk of being put down if injured during entertainment
Comparing it to guide dogs is a new oneThe other thing can exposes horse racing fans is the pathetic “they love it” when they jump over fences riderless
And even more dont even make it to the track and no-one knows how many puppies dont even make it out of kennels, they just disappear. A litter of pups is pretty easy to dispose of.I didn't realise so many died from it
Surely there is enough sport around that doesn’t need the participation of an animal.Will there be anything left among these pressures on all sport's for making thing's safe, will we be left with Footballand Tennis ,
Will we have anything left of the cultural landscape!
Yeah probably but they're already starting on humans, I mean there's the gentrified event at Burleigh for instance I would have gone to that in the past, girl's who go every weekend to ride, they all come with risk to the humans, mitigated some what but not without risk?Surely there is enough sport around that doesn’t need the participation of an animal.
Riderless horses continue simply because they are herd animals.The other thing can exposes horse racing fans is the pathetic “they love it” when they jump over fences riderless
To be fair Rob in our house I reckon my Staffy consents to me and my wife living in his housePresume you're against police dogs and those who help the blind or deaf too? In fact their natural habitat isn't your home, they don't 'consent' to being pets either. Ridiculous take.
The Jocjey Club ... but then I'd wager you know that already and wanted me to out itWhat is the source of this?
I've always liked Flat racing Rob just never been keen on NH racing.This thread should be closed to responses from anyone who isn't vegan. I'll still disagree but at least I'll give you the benefit of being consistent and not a hypocrite choosing both sides.
I like both forms and greyhounds and also eat meat. I'm comfortable with my conscience and I donate to animal charities too every month, which I doubt everyone moaning does (not Grendel tbf who I'm pretty sure also does).I've always liked Flat racing Rob just never been keen on NH racing.
I know a bloke that buys and places the horses for a successful horse racing syndicate (Peter Clarke racing)...the horses are extremely well cared for and will be withdrawn from any race entered for if not well,or if the going changes and doesn't suit the horse.
All of the horses are found new homes when retired.
Meat and animal products are needed for a balanced diet and humans are omnivores.This thread should be closed to responses from anyone who isn't vegan. I'll still disagree but at least I'll give you the benefit of being consistent and not a hypocrite choosing both sides.
I don’t despise the horses and yes given that I don’t run a farm I have to buy animal products.It clearly is. They aren't 'from the land' they are bred for you to munch on. Often not kept in the best conditions to produce your eggs milk and cheese too. Certainly not better than the racehorses you despise.
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