sophiebailey
Well-Known Member
Very sad at the deaths of synchro and pete
had a lump in my throat when I heard the news, they were both beautiful animals and a shining example of their breed.
I have no idea how to make this race safe so as no horses are injured going forwards but I do think people implying these horses are killed for sport is wrong; the owners + trainers of these horses pour blood, sweat and tears (and a lot of money) into their animals, and from the experience of a friend, I have seen the heartache and guilt they feel when the worst happens to their pride and joy. Although racing is a business, not all horses are viewed as just 'commodities'. Although the jockey doesn't have a 'bond' or 'relationship' with the horse, their owners + trainers do, and feel the same loss we feel when we lose our pleasure horses.
Hopefully next year the powers that be will find some way of improving safety, I agree that reducing the size of the field could have a positive impact.
A sad day
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I have no idea how to make this race safe so as no horses are injured going forwards but I do think people implying these horses are killed for sport is wrong; the owners + trainers of these horses pour blood, sweat and tears (and a lot of money) into their animals, and from the experience of a friend, I have seen the heartache and guilt they feel when the worst happens to their pride and joy. Although racing is a business, not all horses are viewed as just 'commodities'. Although the jockey doesn't have a 'bond' or 'relationship' with the horse, their owners + trainers do, and feel the same loss we feel when we lose our pleasure horses.
Hopefully next year the powers that be will find some way of improving safety, I agree that reducing the size of the field could have a positive impact.
A sad day