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08-04-2011, 09:32 PM
Originally Posted by Ramble 
Sorry...this pretty much sums up my opinion on it.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011...national-shame
It says:
Originally Posted by Ramble
One horse has died already this year:
http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/news_horse//2457//
yes people will say its sad but dont do anything about it and oh its all part of life - says it all for me - lets put animals in danger for our entertainment.
Originally Posted by esmed
I do agree that is incredibly sad how many horses have lost their lives over the years at aintree as the death of any animal is always sad but I do think the Grand National is part of British sporting heritage and should remain on the sporting calendar. However maybe more could be done to make it safer for both the horses and the jockey's.
Originally Posted by Ramble
Undoubtedly more could be done...but it isn't because then it wouldn't be such good 'sport' for people to watch.
Dog and cock fighting were also part of British 'sporting' heritage...there is no need to continue with any animal cruelty IMO and the Grand National is just that...cruel. There WILL be horses injured/killed tomorrow...for what?????Couldn't agree more Claire.
Originally Posted by Luthien
I was hoping this may be a discussion about the race, rather than an argument about horse racing
Could you not have started an anti thread Ramble? It seems like every post is just a reason to argue.
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08-04-2011, 09:34 PM
Well, I'm sticking to my original bet I think - nothing named red!
I have no interest in arguing about the pro and cons of horse racing. Shall I put that in bold, to make it easier to understand?
Golden Kite is a possible maybe at 66 to 1
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08-04-2011, 09:38 PM
Originally Posted by spot
Tottaly agree with you
Oh its only one what does that matter
yes people will say its sad but dont do anything about it and oh its all part of life - says it all for me - lets put animals in danger for our entertainment.Why is it sad if its part of British sporting heritage? If its in our heritage that we put animals lives at risk for our entertainment quite frankly its not a heritage I want to continue. As Ramble said so was badger baiting, cock fighting etc should we be bringing those back?
Good post Rambles
Remind me when you were made a mod?
I agree with everything you said. I suppose we are now having a conversation though so would it be rude for anyone else to join in?
Ah, no, not rude, just joining in on a forum
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08-04-2011, 09:39 PM
Originally Posted by esmed
Me too but I wanted to acknowledge Ramble's contribution to the thread even though it's maybe not the response I was looking for.
As I have said it is incredibly sad that horses die in these races or as a result of them but with no disrespect intended I am often dubious of the types of sites given in the links posted as they only paint one side of the story.
These horses are trained for such events and it never seems like the horses don't enjoy it.
Originally Posted by Tassle
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Originally Posted by Azz
But this is a dog lovers forum where you're more than likely going to encounter... animal lovers
Who are obviously going to want to air their opinion on the matter
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08-04-2011, 09:39 PM
Originally Posted by Luthien
Oh my.
Well, I'm sticking to my original bet I think - nothing named red!
I have no interest in arguing about the pro and cons of horse racing. Shall I put that in bold, to make it easier to understand?
Golden Kite is a possible maybe at 66 to 1
So...you are obviously not willing to answer my question when I was happy enough to answer yours and give reasons.
Seems a little one sided.
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08-04-2011, 09:41 PM
Originally Posted by spot
How many sides are there to horses dieing for the entertainment of us? Tell me please what the other side is to these deaths?
Aint that the truth
No Azz this is a site for dog lovers and even then its debatable - that does not mean everyone is an animal lover. Sorry
Can you imagine if the agility jumps etc were made so difficult that dogs died whilst doing agility runs???? The outcry there would be????
It's okay though huh, it's only horses...and it's only a bit of fun having a little flutter on the National...shouldn't take it so seriously...the horses love it.
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08-04-2011, 09:41 PM
Originally Posted by Ramble
Hi you xxxxx
I agree with everything you said. I suppose we are now having a conversation though so would it be rude for anyone else to join in?
Ah, no, not rude, just joining in on a forum
Your right we are now having a conversation! Yep its about something someone posted on a forum for discussion!
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08-04-2011, 09:42 PM
Originally Posted by Luthien
Oh my.
Well, I'm sticking to my original bet I think - nothing named red!
I have no interest in arguing about the pro and cons of horse racing. Shall I put that in bold, to make it easier to understand?
Golden Kite is a possible maybe at 66 to 1
I hope your horse and the rest make it to the end.
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