HELP STOP The Deadliest Horse Race in the World

Shotgun93 · 08-30-2005, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy4horses205

Great article Sandra, its nice to be able to see both sides of the story. I don't want to sign anything though because I don't know which story is correct, I'd have to see the race to be able to know for sure.

I agree, I am not sure what to believe. I watched the video, and it certainly appeared to me that those horses drowned. Which, to me is very uneccessary. But, I think that I'd have to see the race to judge for myself.
And, I also agree with MyBabyTex in that the stats of one race a year as opposed to just about every other horse event where many events are held a year (from racing to eventing, showjumping to rodeo) have to be pretty telling as to how safe this actually is.

Rae · 08-30-2005, 06:41 PM

I can't see how that is being compared to working the ranches, because working on the ranch is just that--working. This isn't working, it isn't accomplishing anything other than maiming and/or killing some horses and/or people. I don't see the point in it. I watched the first and last videos up to a point, the ones in the river, that's just harsh. I don't get people. Don't think I ever will, though, not just because of this.

hehe I thought of "The Man From Snowy River" too. Good movie!

MyViggie · 08-30-2005, 06:56 PM

I think thats cruel. Because i meen even for show jumping they stop and quickly walk or trot down a hill and the hills are 50 times smaller than this one. They walk or trot down it because they know galloping is dangerous. SO making a horse gallop full speed down a 210 oot hill is rediculous. Its basically the game of suicide. YOu migh t be 10 out of the lucky 100 to make it with out getting seroius injuries. I think thats cruel jus tlike so many other rediculous games and races humans have came up with

CowGirlUp1833 · 08-30-2005, 07:01 PM

Hmm...yes, this is an old race that has been going on there for a long time..... it would be hard for them to get the org. to stop it...but I agree that they should be forced to abide by some safety standards....

arabgirl15 · 08-30-2005, 07:08 PM

Interesting... I don't know what to believe though..

eventin_papa · 08-30-2005, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rae

Wow. It's really ridiculous what stupid things people can do. They take these horses, who trust their lives to these humans, and do this to them. Really great. At least they're putting themselves through it too. Idiots.

I signed and I'm sending it to everyone I know. Thanks for posting this flangelica!

well put! im going to sign it now

Astro30 · 08-30-2005, 07:30 PM

Signed that petition fast!

People are such jerks to put an animal and humans lives in jepordy for entertainment purposes!! I saw the story about this in my issue of Horse Illustrated I got in the mail today. It is a travisty!!! I also sent it to everyone on my email list!! Hopefully they will sign too!

Trevor-Runner · 08-30-2005, 07:31 PM

I literally find that disturbing. I almost starting CRYING when I saw those videos...I don't really see how there can be 2 sides to that, I think hurting horses like that, is disgusting and cruel.

JustiaOneSecret · 08-30-2005, 07:39 PM

I'm scared of WALKING down steep hills. I think I'd have a heart attack at the top.

I can't see both sides to this though.

MyViggie · 08-30-2005, 07:41 PM

Yea i dont see 2 sides of it eather! hey were are the videos????

08-30-2005, 07:01 PM	#14
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Holland Lake Shore, West Michigan Posts: 16,596 Images: 411 Blog Entries: 38	Hmm...yes, this is an old race that has been going on there for a long time..... it would be hard for them to get the org. to stop it...but I agree that they should be forced to abide by some safety standards.... __________________ www.Equine-Endeavors.com Proud mom of Rusty and Stevey - the 2 best red-heads anyone could love!

08-30-2005, 07:08 PM	#15
arabgirl15 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SW Minnesota Posts: 3,223 Images: 69 Blog Entries: 16	Interesting... I don't know what to believe though.. __________________ Monica To be believed, make the truth unbelievable. Napoleon Bonaparte

08-30-2005, 07:30 PM	#17
Astro30 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 983 Images: 322	Signed that petition fast! People are such jerks to put an animal and humans lives in jepordy for entertainment purposes!! I saw the story about this in my issue of Horse Illustrated I got in the mail today. It is a travisty!!! I also sent it to everyone on my email list!! Hopefully they will sign too! __________________ @~,~'~ ASTRO30

08-30-2005, 07:31 PM	#18
Trevor-Runner Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario Canada BABY! Posts: 1,869 Images: 121 Blog Entries: 1	I literally find that disturbing. I almost starting CRYING when I saw those videos...I don't really see how there can be 2 sides to that, I think hurting horses like that, is disgusting and cruel. __________________ I've been boo'ed.

08-30-2005, 07:39 PM	#19
JustiaOneSecret Full Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: behind my camera, Virginia. Posts: 230 Images: 29	I'm scared of WALKING down steep hills. I think I'd have a heart attack at the top. I can't see both sides to this though. Last edited by JustiaOneSecret; 08-30-2005 at 08:32 PM.

08-30-2005, 06:41 PM	#12
Rae Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Location: McRae, AR Posts: 940 Images: 238	I can't see how that is being compared to working the ranches, because working on the ranch is just that--working. This isn't working, it isn't accomplishing anything other than maiming and/or killing some horses and/or people. I don't see the point in it. I watched the first and last videos up to a point, the ones in the river, that's just harsh. I don't get people. Don't think I ever will, though, not just because of this. hehe I thought of "The Man From Snowy River" too. Good movie!

08-30-2005, 06:56 PM	#13
MyViggie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Somewhere in virginia Posts: 716 Images: 164	I think thats cruel. Because i meen even for show jumping they stop and quickly walk or trot down a hill and the hills are 50 times smaller than this one. They walk or trot down it because they know galloping is dangerous. SO making a horse gallop full speed down a 210 oot hill is rediculous. Its basically the game of suicide. YOu migh t be 10 out of the lucky 100 to make it with out getting seroius injuries. I think thats cruel jus tlike so many other rediculous games and races humans have came up with

08-30-2005, 07:41 PM	#20
MyViggie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Somewhere in virginia Posts: 716 Images: 164	Yea i dont see 2 sides of it eather! hey were are the videos????

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