DappaDonDave
Journeyman Pro
So...fox hunting?
Two horses slaughtered already!
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So...fox hunting?
FaldosJumper
Challenge Tour Pro
I don't watch or have much interest in horse racing but there is nothing better as a spectacle than watching The National. I really enjoy the excitement of it all and dare I say it the falls and love having a flutter and watching the kids jump and shout in front of the telly for their horse.
However, the deaths are a terrible side affect but as I know very little about horse racing I have to leave it in the hands of the authorities. I only hope they take the correct decisions to reduce these deaths but I'd hate to lose the mass start, jockeying for position, the excitement of the jumps and the sheer stamina to stay the course and come in first.... Great Theatre
However, the deaths are a terrible side affect but as I know very little about horse racing I have to leave it in the hands of the authorities. I only hope they take the correct decisions to reduce these deaths but I'd hate to lose the mass start, jockeying for position, the excitement of the jumps and the sheer stamina to stay the course and come in first.... Great Theatre
SammmeBee
Journeyman Pro
People die driving cars everyday.......
Slime
Tour Winner
They can calculate the dangers for themselves and then make a rational decision, based on their knowledge, as to whether or not they compete and, indeed, how they compete. Horses don't have those abilities and choices.
What's your point, I don't understand your argument, sorry.
Correct, and your point is?
Slime.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Animals are trained by humans.
I find it amusing when humans talk on behalf of the animals.
Oh he just loves his chocolate says the old dear to the dog she is slowly killing.
You don't hear the police dog handler saying 'he just loves attacking an armed criminal, even though he may get shot'.
I find it amusing when humans talk on behalf of the animals.
Oh he just loves his chocolate says the old dear to the dog she is slowly killing.
You don't hear the police dog handler saying 'he just loves attacking an armed criminal, even though he may get shot'.
I used to be a big fan of horse racing and still have the odd punt on the big races but I must admit i'm starting to object to the many horse deaths their are in the sport.I can see this race being stopped if the deaths continue but where will that leave national hunt racing? do you ban that as well because horses die and flat racing doesent escape either as horses have to be put down when they slip and break a leg.These beautifull horses are bred for one thing and one thing only and that's winning and if they cant do that there there no good to the people concerned.I do enjoy the spectacle of the Grand National and will proberly have a small bet but if the many deaths continue I think i'll stop watching it for good.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
For me the use of the word 'slaughtered' to describe the death of these two horses is both factually wrong and in truth a bit silly as it will instantly distract from any reasoned point you make. it doesn't even seem like the nature of the race themselves had much in the way of contributing to their deaths. One had a heart attack (I believe) - and don't many of us out of the blue?, and the other broke a shoulder after stumbling through a fence - and again don't many of us suffer the same or similar injuries - often self-inflicted?
Big D 88
Q-School Graduate
many horses who arent good enough to compete are re homed as either pets or stable hands.
there are also many places for ex racehorses to live out a very happy retirement.
DappaDonDave
Journeyman Pro
No argument, just wanted to hear your thoughts on that?
What about golf courses though, surely they'd be better as nature reserves without us golfers mooching about and cutting the grass to within an inch of its life?
There are some things which exist for entertainment, be it brutal, barbaric or a bit mental...you should watch some UFC
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
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About ready for the off.... I can hear the vet loading the shotgun :mmm:
I think they use bolt guns nowadays.
Rooter
Money List Winner
Well I had 2nd and 5th. That'll do.
Covered,just.
Ran a dream did the winner.
Ran a dream did the winner.
upsidedown
Tour Winner
66/1 winner would be why folks love betting on the national, just every now and again some body wins big .
BrizoH71
Tour Rookie
All horses and jockeys unscathed after the National. 
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
All horses and jockeys unscathed after the National.
That's good news.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
..And the mugs get fleeced.
upsidedown
Tour Winner
Slime
Tour Winner
All horses and jockeys unscathed after the National.
That's fantastic news. :whoo:
Slime.
smange
Journeyman Pro
Don't suppose any of the "the horses don't enjoy it" brigade happened to see the jockey less horse running in front of the pack quite happily taking on at least two fences before running off the track.
Great race and it looks like they may have got the safety changes correct
Won a few quid on Cappa Bleu in the each way market but nothing to get excited about
Great race and it looks like they may have got the safety changes correct
Won a few quid on Cappa Bleu in the each way market but nothing to get excited about
