that is so sad and i love horse racing

that is so sad and i love horse racing

  Jun 20, 2012  •  428 views

I used to know a professional ex-race horse jockey. There's alot of myths out there about racing horses, but there is also alot of abuse. That's found anywhere in the horse industry, since there are so many ways of "Horsemanship". However, I have owned alot of race horses and I know how many issues they can have. Which leads me to wonder.....

I used to know a professional ex-race horse jockey. There's alot of myths out there about racing horses, but there is also alot of abuse. That's found anywhere in the horse industry, since there are so many ways of "Horsemanship". However, I have owned alot of race horses and I know how many issues they can have. Which leads me to wonder.....

  21 days ago  •  439 views

i like racing - but only when the owners love their steeds, i strongly dislike people who dont care about the horses health and morale and do it just for money. i like the people who keep their ex racehorse or sell it to a person who will love it just as they did. i dislike the people who sell them to slaughter when the horses can have sooo much potential. There are the nice ones and the nasty ones - this is why we should do everything in our power to help the horses with the nasty owners :D

i like racing - but only when the owners love their steeds, i strongly dislike people who dont care about the horses health and morale and do it just for money. i like the people who keep their ex racehorse or sell it to a person who will love it just as they did. i dislike the people who sell them to slaughter when the horses can have sooo much potential. There are the nice ones and the nasty ones - this is why we should do everything in our power to help the horses with the nasty owners :D

  Feb 4, 2012  •  432 views

ONLY Sick Sadistic people would abuse a horse. Every race horse owner trainer rider I know in my life would never hurt a horse.

ONLY Sick Sadistic people would abuse a horse. Every race horse owner trainer rider I know in my life would never hurt a horse.

  Nov 25, 2011  •  428 views

Pervelski, you have your opinion, i understand that, but me. I love going to the races, I know people who have over 20 racehorses (Standerdbreds) and they have never put a horse down due to a stupid injury, they have never sent a horse to slaughter, and they have never abused a horse. My aunt and cousin work there, they have had to put horses down, but that is because they have an injury where the horse would never be able to stand comfortably. I also know a lot of thoroughbred owners and trainers, it is very rare that a owner or trainer will drug a horse. No one does that very often anymore. They actually test horses before they go on the track now, for any signs of injury or drugs. So in your opinion racing is cruel, in mine, it's an adriniline rush that those horses love. and I mean LOVE, I have seen how spirited those young ones get when they race, it is such an experience. They are not all abused. Yes, racehorses get hurt, so do jumpers, so do barrel racers, so do trail horses. Th

Pervelski, you have your opinion, i understand that, but me. I love going to the races, I know people who have over 20 racehorses (Standerdbreds) and they have never put a horse down due to a stupid injury, they have never sent a horse to slaughter, and they have never abused a horse. My aunt and cousin work there, they have had to put horses down, but that is because they have an injury where the horse would never be able to stand comfortably. I also know a lot of thoroughbred owners and trainers, it is very rare that a owner or trainer will drug a horse. No one does that very often anymore. They actually test horses before they go on the track now, for any signs of injury or drugs. So in your opinion racing is cruel, in mine, it's an adriniline rush that those horses love. and I mean LOVE, I have seen how spirited those young ones get when they race, it is such an experience. They are not all abused. Yes, racehorses get hurt, so do jumpers, so do barrel racers, so do trail horses. They get hurt cause there HORSES. Horses get hurt, usually more then most other animals, racehorses are the same as trail horses, with one difference, they love to race.

  Jun 2, 2010  •  426 views

i agree with dark star. my friends dad has race horses and he loves and cares for them very much.

i agree with dark star. my friends dad has race horses and he loves and cares for them very much.

  Aug 23, 2011  •  427 views

uggg I hate animal crulety!!!!!

uggg I hate animal crulety!!!!!

  Aug 23, 2011  •  429 views

I think it is horrible that they should be treated this way! I understand that some racehorses are treated well, but those who are not that is just evil!

I think it is horrible that they should be treated this way! I understand that some racehorses are treated well, but those who are not that is just evil!

  Jul 16, 2011  •  427 views

It's interesting to see the different opinions on this..... an article that makes you think :)

It's interesting to see the different opinions on this..... an article that makes you think :)

  Jul 9, 2011  •  433 views

EVERY equine industry has abuse. Why harp on horse racing when they are Western Pleasure horses that have there heads tied to the rafters of the barn so that they carry there heads low when they are ridden, or gaited horses that have there hooves soared and heavy chains tied to there pasterns, or barrel racers that are jerked and whipped and spurred, the list go's on and on. All the racehorses I have met were very well cared for and every horse sport has injuries, fatalities, etc. What about the three horses that died at the Rolex cross country phase two or more years ago?

EVERY equine industry has abuse. Why harp on horse racing when they are Western Pleasure horses that have there heads tied to the rafters of the barn so that they carry there heads low when they are ridden, or gaited horses that have there hooves soared and heavy chains tied to there pasterns, or barrel racers that are jerked and whipped and spurred, the list go's on and on. All the racehorses I have met were very well cared for and every horse sport has injuries, fatalities, etc. What about the three horses that died at the Rolex cross country phase two or more years ago?

  Jul 23, 2010  •  447 views

i don't get it

i don't get it

  Jun 15, 2011  •  427 views

This is all so sad. I wish racehorses were treated better.

This is all so sad. I wish racehorses were treated better.

  Jun 7, 2011  •  441 views

what about greyhound racing????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

what about greyhound racing????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

  Mar 20, 2011  •  427 views

There are bad seeds in every sport and most certainly in every discipline a horse is involved. But to lump all the bad seeds right there with the ones who try their best to do a great and HONEST job with their animals isn't right. Since this example is with racing that's what I'll stick with, either a horse is born to race or it's not. You can't force a horse to have the heart to run you can breed for the physical attributes of the race horse, but not the attitude.

And foals are born year round, so I'm not sure what you are referring to when you say they are born during "unnatural times". Many mares don't cycle in winter, but there are plenty who do still cycle when it's cold (less light being the reasoning), but simply keeping lights on them is a drug free way of helping them start cycling. If whomever is in charge is capable of having a Winter foal (I'm going to guess that's what you mean by unnatural times) and taking care of it to keep the chill away and any other cold related i

There are bad seeds in every sport and most certainly in every discipline a horse is involved. But to lump all the bad seeds right there with the ones who try their best to do a great and HONEST job with their animals isn't right. Since this example is with racing that's what I'll stick with, either a horse is born to race or it's not. You can't force a horse to have the heart to run you can breed for the physical attributes of the race horse, but not the attitude.

And foals are born year round, so I'm not sure what you are referring to when you say they are born during "unnatural times". Many mares don't cycle in winter, but there are plenty who do still cycle when it's cold (less light being the reasoning), but simply keeping lights on them is a drug free way of helping them start cycling. If whomever is in charge is capable of having a Winter foal (I'm going to guess that's what you mean by unnatural times) and taking care of it to keep the chill away and any other cold related issues, then that's their business.

Also, a mare that is IN SHAPE can go through her regular work routine up until about eight or ninth month without endangering the foal or mare's health.

  Mar 4, 2011  •  432 views

i love your article and to agree to animal cruelty should definately stop! yeah but like what pervelski said not all horses are treated bad but i do understand what you mean you know about drugging and that. i only respect race horse owners who respect their horses. then again i know a guy, fantastic with horses and all and has some, part of his job is to ELECTROCUTE the racers so theyre more hyper i think. he trains them and i heard they do it once a week.. i really liked your article how youexpressed your opinion :) great job

i love your article and to agree to animal cruelty should definately stop! yeah but like what pervelski said not all horses are treated bad but i do understand what you mean you know about drugging and that. i only respect race horse owners who respect their horses. then again i know a guy, fantastic with horses and all and has some, part of his job is to ELECTROCUTE the racers so theyre more hyper i think. he trains them and i heard they do it once a week.. i really liked your article how youexpressed your opinion :) great job

  Jun 3, 2010  •  555 views

Very well written, however, it is about 5% of the racing industry that is actually cruel, it's not very common to abuse the horses due to the fact that an abused horse is no use so it will not race properly, why would they do that to a horse worth hundreds and thousands? These horses love their job, when on the gallops their ears are pricked and they are having fun, they live like royalty with tons of attention, correct feed and are happy. If a horse is seriously injured then it is the kind thing to do to put it to sleep. For a horse to be walking round with a broken leg is cruel, that is why they are put down. Look at cross country, if it was as big as racing then you would have just as many injuries, same with show jumping, even in dressage there can be injury due to ever straining, where ever you look there, sadly, will always be cruelty and it's incredibly hard to stop.

Very well written, however, it is about 5% of the racing industry that is actually cruel, it's not very common to abuse the horses due to the fact that an abused horse is no use so it will not race properly, why would they do that to a horse worth hundreds and thousands? These horses love their job, when on the gallops their ears are pricked and they are having fun, they live like royalty with tons of attention, correct feed and are happy. If a horse is seriously injured then it is the kind thing to do to put it to sleep. For a horse to be walking round with a broken leg is cruel, that is why they are put down. Look at cross country, if it was as big as racing then you would have just as many injuries, same with show jumping, even in dressage there can be injury due to ever straining, where ever you look there, sadly, will always be cruelty and it's incredibly hard to stop.

  Feb 21, 2011  •  428 views

I understand that this is your opinion and you are more than entitle to write it. But please do truely understand what you are talking about before you sterio type.
But I must hand it to you, you did hit some of the main causes of injury people debate about. Though I dont agree with most, I do agree with the blood lines and breeding.
In the 1800s horses were racing 100 times in their careers running ever other weekend and retiring perfectly sound. In todays time Zenyatta (who I love) was being compared and title "the best thoroughbred ever" with just 19 wins. But many have forgotten horses like Kincsem. Kincsem was a chestnut filly born in 1874 who was undefeated in 54 races. She won races such as: Oesterreichisches Derby, 1877 Magyar One Thousand Guineas, 1877 Magyar Two Thousand Guineas, 1877 Magyar Oaks, 1877 Magyar St. Leger, 1877 Preis der Jockey-Club (Austrian Derby), Emperor's Prize, Grosser Preis von Baden (3 times), Grosser Preis von Hannover, Goodwood Cup, Grand Prix de De

I understand that this is your opinion and you are more than entitle to write it. But please do truely understand what you are talking about before you sterio type.
But I must hand it to you, you did hit some of the main causes of injury people debate about. Though I dont agree with most, I do agree with the blood lines and breeding.
In the 1800s horses were racing 100 times in their careers running ever other weekend and retiring perfectly sound. In todays time Zenyatta (who I love) was being compared and title "the best thoroughbred ever" with just 19 wins. But many have forgotten horses like Kincsem. Kincsem was a chestnut filly born in 1874 who was undefeated in 54 races. She won races such as: Oesterreichisches Derby, 1877 Magyar One Thousand Guineas, 1877 Magyar Two Thousand Guineas, 1877 Magyar Oaks, 1877 Magyar St. Leger, 1877 Preis der Jockey-Club (Austrian Derby), Emperor's Prize, Grosser Preis von Baden (3 times), Grosser Preis von Hannover, Goodwood Cup, Grand Prix de Deauville
Kincsem retried sound and went on to become a broodmare. Her owner was also her breeder, and she was owned by him her intire life.

In last years (2010) Kentucky Derby, every started was related to Native Dancer through horses like Mr. Prospector, Norther Dancer and Danzig. Native Dancer has a phenomenal racing line, but many speculate that he is the the source of the weak lines. I supose it could be true, but all I know is our todays horses are missing something that use to be present in horses in the 1900 early and 1800s.
Broodmares are put under lights to cause them to go into heat earlier for an earlier foal. But I do not beleive that this causes the mare any stress and confussion, though I dont agree with it, just because its not natural.
As for the horses running on surfaces that are too hard for their hooves, that isnt true. Horses racing on concret and rocks would be damaging but not dirt and turf (grass). Speculations as such have caused major race courses to put poly-track dirt. Polytrack is a mixure of many things such as rubbery synthetics. I dont think its right to race horses on such surfaces. Horses for hundreds of years were born running on dirt and grass and in mountains and such, not plastic! It aswell is unnatrual and just....I dont know....I thinks its just wrong.....
Not every owner drugs there horses to keep them racing, but enough of them do. It is horrible what they do. But they make it cruel, stop sterio typing. I'm planning to become and equine vet and I want to work on the race tracks. I love horses and I love horse racing just as equaly, but there are people that only look at it as a busniess. They are the ones I do not like, for they are souring the sport of kings.
And see you brought up the story of Big Brown....I hate Big Brown, not him as a horse, but how they present him to the public. He is an unsound horse who is known for his injuries, and was forced to retire from them, and is now standing at stud in the most prestigous stud farm, Three Chimneys Farm, and has a set fee of $65,000. Bad breeding in my book.....but thats me....
Now you should be careful. Not EVERY racehorse is sent to the slaughterhouse. Infact more horses are sent to rescues just for racehorses. Maybe the horse had a minor injury, with time, it will heal completly. These horses that have talents beyond the track, become stars in other sports, as the thoroughbred is a very talented breed. They go on in dessage, show jumping, crosscountry, polo, even barrel racing, ect. All of theses sports could be argued as "curel", but it is truely the people not the sport itself. Please be open minded and do not steriotype, thats all I ask.
Thank you,

Super Levi Stables

  Feb 14, 2011  •  485 views

i dont agree with animal cruelty its just not fair on the horses

i dont agree with animal cruelty its just not fair on the horses

  Feb 11, 2011  •  426 views

I totally agree with this.
But as a few people have mentioned, most horses are well looked after. I personally hate horse racing as it is animal cruelty.
Good Post.

I totally agree with this.
But as a few people have mentioned, most horses are well looked after. I personally hate horse racing as it is animal cruelty.
Good Post.

  Feb 7, 2011  •  467 views

I agree with Chris Antley

I agree with Chris Antley

  Feb 4, 2011  •  427 views