Cannot believe what I just saw on BBC1

I still think the question is whether the horses should have been there in the first place. Without them , a firework yeah ,so what.!They serve no usefull purpose and create problems.
 
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Unbeliever said:
'tis true. One of the benefits of our last government. Makes you think doesn't it?;)
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Quoting myself (how sad is that?)

I searched out the relevant legislation. With luck it might make some think.

Animal Health & Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006

" It is an offence to cause an animal unnecessary suffering; therefore, any discipline should be appropriate, timely, reasonable and proportionate. A whip or a stick should only be used as an additional aid, not as a means of punishment. Similarly any restraint method used to assist normal management or treatment of the animal should be the most mild and effective method available and should be applied by a competent person only for the minimum period necessary. Sedatives must only be used under veterinary advice. Roundpens and small electrified fenced areas should not be used to discipline animals and are not suitable for keeping them in for long periods of time."
 
my-princess-pony said:
I'm not suprised in the slightest that this officer abused her horse ( and will no doubt get away with it) they do it to humans often enough......
Dont forget that police are above the law and don't have to abide by rules like the rest of us.
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OMG this lot are going to burn you as a witch and a heretic!!Unfortunately there is a certain amount of truth in what you say. But I would say that MOST officers dont abuse their horses,and MOST officers believe in and abide by the law! I say this having seen the rough end of all this.
 
Unbeliever said:
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Quoting myself (how sad is that?)

I searched out the relevant legislation. With luck it might make some think.

Animal Health & Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006

" It is an offence to cause an animal unnecessary suffering; therefore, any discipline should be appropriate, timely, reasonable and proportionate. A whip or a stick should only be used as an additional aid, not as a means of punishment. Similarly any restraint method used to assist normal management or treatment of the animal should be the most mild and effective method available and should be applied by a competent person only for the minimum period necessary. Sedatives must only be used under veterinary advice. Roundpens and small electrified fenced areas should not be used to discipline animals and are not suitable for keeping them in for long periods of time."
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It's funny though, race horses get whipped the hell out of just to make them go faster but it's allowed:confused: i just don't get it:confused:
 
Mike007 said:
OMG this lot are going to burn you as a witch and a heretic!!Unfortunately there is a certain amount of truth in what you say. But I would say that MOST officers dont abuse their horses,and MOST officers believe in and abide by the law! I say this having seen the rough end of all this.
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Agree, when you really need help from an officer you'll change your tune.
 
my-princess-pony said:
I'm not suprised in the slightest that this officer abused her horse ( and will no doubt get away with it) they do it to humans often enough......
Dont forget that police are above the law and don't have to abide by rules like the rest of us.
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Oh FFS what a crock of shite, and without doubt one of the most stupid commets I've ever read on here and I've read a fair few - what about the ***** who threw the fireworks, I suppose you would give them a pat on the back and a bunny hug.....
 
Wow what an explosive thread!

Firstly I was there. (10 meters away!)

Brunel - a brave and decent horse was not hurt or hit with any force.
(He has been examined)

Secondly the students were no problem. There were maybe three idiots in the crowd. Most were 6th form kids and 99.99% of people there were no problem - in fact polite and considerate.

Mike - your wrong, without the horses we would have needed about 200 further officers. They are an excellent effective tool.

If the officer had not controled the horse, I would be typing this from my hospital bed!
 
doonrocket said:
Wow what an explosive thread!

Firstly I was there. (10 meters away!)

Brunel - a brave and decent horse was not hurt or hit with any force.
(He has been examined)

Secondly the students were no problem. There were maybe three idiots in the crowd. Most were 6th form kids and 99.99% of people there were no problem - in fact polite and considerate.

Mike - your wrong, without the horses we would have needed about 200 further officers. They are an excellent effective tool.

If the officer had not controled the horse, I would be typing this from my hospital bed!
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Where were you 30 pages ago lol :p:p
 
my-princess-pony said:
I'm not suprised in the slightest that this officer abused her horse ( and will no doubt get away with it) they do it to humans often enough......
Dont forget that police are above the law and don't have to abide by rules like the rest of us.
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You are having a fooking laugh right?!!!!
Please feel free to share your experience of police officers beating their horses???
 
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tinkandlily said:
What's that got to do with anything?[/QUOTE


Oh I'm sorry does not that fit your criteria for this thread - my most sincere humble apologies I'll send you a preview for your approval in future sweetie
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No need to get sarcy, this thread is about weather an officer did or did not hit the horse, i just didn't see the point in your post thats all
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doonrocket said:
Wow what an explosive thread!

Firstly I was there. (10 meters away!)

Brunel - a brave and decent horse was not hurt or hit with any force.
(He has been examined)

Secondly the students were no problem. There were maybe three idiots in the crowd. Most were 6th form kids and 99.99% of people there were no problem - in fact polite and considerate.

Mike - your wrong, without the horses we would have needed about 200 further officers. They are an excellent effective tool.

If the officer had not controled the horse, I would be typing this from my hospital bed!
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Yes they were 99.9% kids and we dont use cavalry/cossacks on kids .I disagree with your position and dont think there is much place for police horses except as PR wandering round parks.As the army say, ground is taken by foot soldiers ,not cavalry or tanks . An individual officer on foot is in a much better position to moderate his/her offensive.Horses are bad news in a crowd control situation.
 
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Mike007 said:
Yes they were 99.9% kids and we dont use cavalry/cossacks on kids .I disagree with your position and dont think there is much place for police horses except as PR wandering round parks.As the army say, ground is taken by foot soldiers ,not cavalry or tanks . An individual officer on foot is in a much better position to moderate his/her offensive.Horses are bad news in a crowd control situation.
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Thats not true, at football games that have gotten out of control, the horses formed a soild line and moved together as one, a pretty affective and formidable defence imo who going to barge past a line of horses?
An officer on horse back has a higher vantage point and can spot trouble before those on foot and if need be stand between rivaling groups and drive them away from each other.
They are also pleasing to see and many people are more willing to talk to a mounted officer, rather than those on foot which can prove valuable.
 
tinkandlily said:
Thats not true, at football games that have gotten out of control, the horses formed a soild line and moved together as one, a pretty affective and formidable defence imo who going to barge past a line of horses?
An officer on horse back has a higher vantage point and can spot trouble before those on foot and if need be stand between rivaling groups and drive them away from each other.
They are also pleasing to see and many people are more willing to talk to a mounted officer, rather than those on foot which can prove valuable.
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But ultimately their efffectiveness is only to trample or smash skulls.
 
tinkandlily said:
Thats not true, at football games that have gotten out of control, the horses formed a soild line and moved together as one, a pretty affective and formidable defence imo who going to barge past a line of horses?
An officer on horse back has a higher vantage point and can spot trouble before those on foot and if need be stand between rivaling groups and drive them away from each other.
They are also pleasing to see and many people are more willing to talk to a mounted officer, rather than those on foot which can prove valuable.
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Hypocrytical??Read your other posts!!
 
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