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Originally Posted by Kazanne
Just noticed Ascot is about to take place,some guys dressed in silly clothes ,with a whip,riding a horse round a track in this heat,riding it for all it's worth,until some die of injuries or exhaustion,in my eyes it,nearly on a par with foxhunting,dog racing,bullfighting etc,my question is WHY is it so popular ? it's as cruel as other animal sports in my book,but people dressing up and getting excited about it is not nice to see,why do you think this is different to other animal sports where the animals are in danger? I know I will be called all sorts and unpopular but I feel strongly about it so thought I would ask why  I am ready for the onslaught  |
It's shameful in this day and age and it should be completely outlawed. I have to say I didn't feel much in the way of sympathy for the matador that recently died - he had more than a fighting chance which is more than can be said for the poor bull.