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The Grand National horse race took place yesterday in the UK. A horse called "The Long Mile" became the 54th horse to be killed at the event since 2000. Isn't it time to ban this cruel race?
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It is certainly getting more difficult to justify it in its current form.The Grand National horse race took place yesterday in the UK. A horse called "The Long Mile" became the 54th horse to be killed at the event since 2000. Isn't it time to ban this cruel race?
The Grand National horse race took place yesterday in the UK. A horse called "The Long Mile" became the 54th horse to be killed at the event since 2000. Isn't it time to ban this cruel race?
I don't know, isn't that the same as the death with taking vaccines ... a very small percentage? How many horses raced in those 21 years, 54 diedThe Grand National horse race took place yesterday in the UK. A horse called "The Long Mile" became the 54th horse to be killed at the event since 2000. Isn't it time to ban this cruel race?
Exactly. Humans choose for themselves whether or not to take a vaccine, horses do not get to choose whether or not to race (or to be a commodity in the industry). According to the British Horseracing Authority, about 200 horses die each year in the UK, directly because of racing.I don't know, isn't that the same as the death with taking vaccines ... a very small percentage? How many horses raced in those 21 years, 54 died
Best is to ask the horse, if (s)he likes to race, then by all means let her. If (s)he tells you "NO", then you might need to consult a doctor
In the long history of humanity's close relationship with other species, I doubt there have been many creatures better cared for by man than racehorses. These animals get the best of everything, and compared to even the best looked after farm animals, their existence is not far from idyllic.
I fully agree. Though the last part of my previous reply was a little joke, I was serious about the first part "only do it if the horse wants it". I don't like to impose on others, be it animal or human. And definitely not kill animals, hence I choose to live a vegan life. IF I would die because of that, so be it, but of course I won't, because vegan is a perfect way to live for the average human; would relieve the earth of a huge burden in the process.Exactly. Humans choose for themselves whether or not to take a vaccine, horses do not get to choose whether or not to race (or to be a commodity in the industry). According to the British Horseracing Authority, about 200 horses die each year in the UK, directly because of racing.
S'ok, I knew u woz joshin.I fully agree. Though the last part of my previous reply was a little joke, I was serious about the first part "only do it if the horse wants it". I don't like to impose on others, be it animal or human. And definitely not kill animals, hence I choose to live a vegan life. IF I would die because of that, so be it, but of course I won't, because vegan is a perfect way to live for the average human; would relieve the earth of a huge burden in the process.
This article is about horse racing in the USA. Lasix is a banned substance in the UK (ditto Ireland and France). Nor do horses in Europe run on dirt, they run on turf, or on artificial surfaces designed to cushion the impact of the runners.
Besides, I don't think the author of the article has made much of an effort to be objective or impartial, do you?
It could be argued that there is an element of cruelty in all animal husbandry - particular breeds of dogs are bred in such a way that infirmities become endemic to the breed, often causing the animal distress in life. Bulldogs, for example, often have difficulty breathing.