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Wow this threads moving fast! Tried a few times to sit down to reply (keep getting distracted) every time I come back there's about 5 more pages! So I've had to skip the last 5-10 or so.
Originally Posted by
Vicki
I hang my head in shame to be a member of a species that allows, encourages and even enjoys this vile sport that has taken the lives of two beautiful creatures.
"Andrew Tyler of Animal Aid described the gruelling four-and-a-half-mile marathon as one of the most ‘distressing’ races he could recall and echoed criticisms of the BBC, saying: ‘It is particularly callous and disgusting that a member of the commentary team should describe the dead horses as they lay on the course as an “obstacle”.’
‘And the BBC – shame on you. No mention of what’s happened, even when there’s 2 dead covered horses on screen.’
On The Mail on Sunday website, commenters also expressed outrage. ‘Jax’ branded the race ‘disgusting and cruel’, adding: ‘It’s not the Grand National, it’s a national disgrace.’
.....and here's why:
Bookmakers William Hill said more than £250 million was gambled yesterday.
I'm utterly disgusted......... exactly as I thought I would be......
That sum's it up for me really. People happy to exploit animals with little regard for the price they (the animals) might have to pay. It's sickening.
Originally Posted by
Jackbox
Azz, sorry, but some of your comments show a totally lack of understanding of the horse world, the wild horse here in the UK, consists of native ponies, there conformation makes them harder, and able to cope with such rough terrain.
I've never said I'm some equestrian aficionado. And I don't need to be. If we as humans are putting animals through unnecessary suffering - then we shouldn't do it, unless we have no choice (ie, when it comes to food). And we most certainly shouldn't do it for 'fun'.
Who said anything about wild horses in the UK? I said horses in the wild - and if there are no native horses then most would (or should) assume I was referring to them in their native habitat - wherever that may be.
Originally Posted by
tazer
Ah, you can't beat the dogsey classic, my moral code is superior to yours.
Oh please this is ridiculous - is that what people are starting to say when they've lost their argument nowadays?
We're speaking out for animals because we care about them - not for some petty game.
Originally Posted by
Borderdawn
Yeah and it only warrants attention from those who dont like it, once a year!
We don't have to be on some sort of crusade 24/7 to be allowed an opinion. And neither does it mean that for the rest of the year we think it's ok. I don't even know why I'm having to state this. Since when were there prerequisites for saying you're against something - how odd!