Sprout posted:Saint posted:Sprout posted:Why? if a horse doesn't want to run....it won't! ain't nothing you can do to stop it
No horse would choose to do that race - they are encouraged/whipped to attempt jumps they would never normally try.
They run cos we put them there - they would turn up by choice.
That we knowingly put animals in life threatening positions for our entertainment is a disgrace.
I disagree, but hey.....some horses like the attention, and there are strict jockey club rules on whipping a horse
That is the silliest thing I've ever read (I'm almost jealous I didn't think of it myself) 