Evie91
Well-Known Member
Likely to be controversial but this is has bugged me about this forum for a while and a comment on another thread has prompted me to post!
My question is; why are there so many users on here who advocate pts for horses that are no longer as useful as they once were?
I know horses are expensive but I do struggle with the prevailing attitude on this forum, that as soon as a horse isn't useful you kill it ( with the added caveat that it's ok as the horse will never know).
I can only afford one horse, she is retired. I am envious of others going out and about doing stuff, when all I can do is brush my horse - but I wouldn't kill her ( or pay for someone else to do it because of this). I find it shocking that people think it's ok - for a horse that has given you the best years of its life, worked hard etc etc
Is this attitude a reflection on today's society, that as soon as something is no longer useful, it's considered disposable?
Fortunately for me, in real life I know plenty of people who have chosen to keep retired horses. I guess I feel I have a sense of responsibility to any animal I have chosen to take on - and sometimes chose to go without to ensure my animals care.
i'm not talking about those horses that are obviously in pain or suffering.
so what is it about this forum, that there seems to be a prevalence of people advocating pts?
p.s I know I'll likely to be called a bunny hugger - but I'm ok with that!
My question is; why are there so many users on here who advocate pts for horses that are no longer as useful as they once were?
I know horses are expensive but I do struggle with the prevailing attitude on this forum, that as soon as a horse isn't useful you kill it ( with the added caveat that it's ok as the horse will never know).
I can only afford one horse, she is retired. I am envious of others going out and about doing stuff, when all I can do is brush my horse - but I wouldn't kill her ( or pay for someone else to do it because of this). I find it shocking that people think it's ok - for a horse that has given you the best years of its life, worked hard etc etc
Is this attitude a reflection on today's society, that as soon as something is no longer useful, it's considered disposable?
Fortunately for me, in real life I know plenty of people who have chosen to keep retired horses. I guess I feel I have a sense of responsibility to any animal I have chosen to take on - and sometimes chose to go without to ensure my animals care.
i'm not talking about those horses that are obviously in pain or suffering.
so what is it about this forum, that there seems to be a prevalence of people advocating pts?
p.s I know I'll likely to be called a bunny hugger - but I'm ok with that!