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https://horsepwr.co.uk/the-facts/ On that page are the official statistics on all racing, flat and NH under the 'Injuries and...

I suppose the honest truth is if we ride then we are hypocrites to an extent but the jump racing in particular seems so harsh.

But if they collapse during or after a hard race surely the cause is clearer? I know horses can be very fragile but every NH meet...

Actually, unfortunately for the type of sudden death we saw yesterday, there is very very little notice at all. Horses have dropped dead...

It’s just such a high price to pay. I know they can have aneurisms and sudden onset issues but it just seems too much.

I agree with you. I’ve grown up watching horse racing, going to Pto P as a kid, obsessed with Red Rum and the GN( I’m that old) anyway...

Brilliant idea and wouldn’t be that hard surely? Horse garmins. They don’t just gallop happily one minute then drop dead. Surely there...

Possibly another thread, and i know there are things being implemented/research done but I'm thinking about F1 and how even if there are...

The two alternatives you're positing are not the only ways to exist (or not) with horses, even if they are the only options you can imagine.

we could stop producing so many so there will be less to shoot or dispose of when they are past their usefulness. (that does for all...

It’s legalised abuse to an extent. The horse has no say and pays potentially with his life. Neglect is completely different and although...

But they *would* be prosecuted if they could be identified, that's the point. Neglect is unlawful, whereas exposing a horse to a...

are they well looked after, perhaps in terms of what humans think horses should have but in horse terms and for their whole lives,? they...

The owners of the latter can be prosecuted. The owners of the former are sympathised with. They both made decisions that killed their...

So sorry. It really is the worst part of our lovely dogs. They should live 30 years minimum I’ve always thought. Sending love.