[DemolitionRed]

It should also be said, polo is an incredibly cruel sport. The training process for these horses (called ponies) is so harsh, that it loses all its natural spirit and becomes zombified. I worked for a couple of weeks in a polo yard but I couldn't stand it and still have nightmares about that experience.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

It should also be said, polo is an incredibly cruel sport. The training process for these horses (called ponies) is so harsh, that it loses all its natural spirit and becomes zombified. I worked for a couple of weeks in a polo yard but I couldn't stand it and still have nightmares about that experience.

That sounds awful,not surprised you left,I do hate they way we use animals in the name of sport.

[Ammi]

..that poor horse, Kaz..Sandsend....heartbreaking and also thinking of how long the ecruitiating pain he endured would have been before he was ‘put down’...also the first sentence of that article being...’he had, had a decent chance of winning’...that being more the prime thing..?...awful...in general, horses and meant to be mounted with a rider and bear that weight, surely...because if they were, then why would a wild horse in a natural habitat have to be ‘tamed’ in order to be ridden...or ‘broken’ as it’s referred to also...animals are not meant to be or feel ‘broken’...and especially not for a sport, a money making form of entertainment as horse racing is...we have progressed so much in ‘human time on earth’...surely we don’t have to ‘break living creatures’, to fulfill entertainment in the sporting/competitive world...we must have advanced beyond that ...these horses are bred specifically for, so just wouldn’t be../..wouldn’t have existence if horse racing was not a thing...so there’s that as well, there will be no option of a ‘different life’ for them, because they just wouldn’t be, I assume...but sadly that’s (for me..)..the better option...

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..that poor horse, Kaz..Sandsend....heartbreaking and also thinking of how long the ecruitiating pain he endured would have been before he was ‘put down’...also the first sentence of that article being...’he had, had a decent chance of winning’...that being more the prime thing..?...awful...in general, horses and meant to be mounted with a rider and bear that weight, surely...because if they were, then why would a wild horse in a natural habitat have to be ‘tamed’ in order to be ridden...or ‘broken’ as it’s referred to also...animals are not meant to be or feel ‘broken’...and especially not for a sport, a money making form of entertainment as horse racing is...we have progressed so much in ‘human time on earth’...surely we don’t have to ‘break living creatures’, to fulfill entertainment in the sporting/competitive world...we must have advanced beyond that ...these horses are bred specifically for, so just wouldn’t be../..wouldn’t have existence if horse racing was not a thing...so there’s that as well, there will be no option of a ‘different life’ for them, because they just wouldn’t be, I assume...but sadly that’s (for me..)..the better option...

To be honest Ammi,I would rather see the breed die out so they dont have to go through this sort of thing,I would rather not see them at all than to see them suffer.

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..that poor horse, Kaz..Sandsend....heartbreaking and also thinking of how long the ecruitiating pain he endured would have been before he was ‘put down’...also the first sentence of that article being...’he had, had a decent chance of winning’...that being more the prime thing..?...awful...in general, horses and meant to be mounted with a rider and bear that weight, surely...because if they were, then why would a wild horse in a natural habitat have to be ‘tamed’ in order to be ridden...or ‘broken’ as it’s referred to also...animals are not meant to be or feel ‘broken’...and especially not for a sport, a money making form of entertainment as horse racing is...we have progressed so much in ‘human time on earth’...surely we don’t have to ‘break living creatures’, to fulfill entertainment in the sporting/competitive world...we must have advanced beyond that ...these horses are bred specifically for, so just wouldn’t be../..wouldn’t have existence if horse racing was not a thing...so there’s that as well, there will be no option of a ‘different life’ for them, because they just wouldn’t be, I assume...but sadly that’s (for me..)..the better option...

I agree. It's often said 'well they wouldn't be alive in the first place if it wasn't for horse racing' but I doubt those people would be in favour of breeding humans for sport and justifying it by saying 'well those humans wouldn't be alive if we didn't'.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Jamie89

I agree. It's often said 'well they wouldn't be alive in the first place if it wasn't for horse racing' but I doubt those people would be in favour of breeding humans for sport and justifying it by saying 'well those humans wouldn't be alive if we didn't'.

...yeah, like impregnating to create ‘human slaves’...but you wouldn’t have the pleasure of being a slave for your whole life if we hadn’t created youand we feed and groom you as well so hush down......only there isn’t even any ‘purpose’ to it, other than sport../...entertainment ...and money making...

[michael21]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

I have seen an awful video today of one of the horses killed this week in this 'sport' the front leg was actually snapped the bone showing and leg bent wrong way up, I have always thought horse racing was cruel,this week 6 horses have died,

Mossback
Report To Base
Sandsend
North Hill Harvey
Dresden
Some Plan

My question is do you think it's cruel? If not why ? needless to say,I do, and I am surprised so many people partake in it and condone it.That horse must have been in complete agony.

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/hors...n-leg-Festivalues


Petition here if anyone is interested in signing it.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/211950

What about showjumping

Showjumping might not seem cruel but the horse are put thought hours of training

I bet on football not horse

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by michael21

What about showjumping

Showjumping might not seem cruel but the horse are put thought hours of training

I bet on football not horse

All sport on horseback is cruel,imo, and for what purpose ? money

[michael21]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

All sport on horseback is cruel,imo, and for what purpose ? money

Your right also in horse racing the jokey use wipe to make the horse run faster

I don't think it get ban altogether but a wipe ban should of be apose a long time ago

[Niamh.]

Yes

[michael21]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Yes

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by michael21

**** off

[michael21]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

**** off

I posted

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

**** off

[michael21]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

She might be drunk

[MTVN]

Blimey

[michael21]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Blimey

I blame the queen

[Alf]

Grand National next month.

Can't wait! Love those big fences!

[michael21]

Originally Posted by Alf

Grand National next month.

Can't wait! Love those big fences!

April 14th the same day as spurs play man city at 7.45 on sky

And it live

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Alf

Grand National next month.

Can't wait! Love those big fences!

Oh look at him! Mocking a serious debate with his edgy comments! Isn't he clever!

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Oh look at him! Mocking a serious debate with his edgy comments! Isn't he clever!

Bit disappointed in Alf with his response really

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Bit disappointed in Alf with his response really

Oh he doesn't actually mean it. He posts contrary comments for the reaction.

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Bit disappointed in Alf with his response really

Don't be dissapointed in me.

I understand the reasons why you'd be against horse racing. But there is dangers in all walks of life. The horses love racing and the deaths are quite rare, considering hundreds of horses are running every single day.

My favourite sport is rugby league, there has been deaths on the field in that sport too recently, and injuries are picked up every week. Players that actually play that sport, think the game is going soft, with the constantant rule changes for safety.

Horses will refuse to run if they don't want to.

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Oh look at him! Mocking a serious debate with his edgy comments! Isn't he clever!

Can't you ever keep on topic?

Your post here is, you trying to entice me into a argument, nothing in your post is on topic, but yet you try telling me that my posts are never on topic.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Alf

Can't you ever keep on topic?

Your post here is, you trying to entice me into a argument, nothing in your post is on topic, but yet you try telling me that my posts are never on topic.

Your post there was, trying to bait everyone who is against horse racing into believing you were filled with glee at the prospect of those big fences at the Grand National. Clever.