Should Horse racing be banned?

I'm guessing you didn't watch it.

From what I remember, on the 6th fence Synchronised jumped the fence perfectly, but for some reason after he landed he bowed his head, which caused the jockey to come off and tragically it looked like the horse landed on it's neck and broke it.

That makes sense.
Thanks.
Is there no like sling we could put them in? I still think we should lower the fences in the Grand National.

Foxhunting was banned and that was killing animals as a form of pest control, but horse racing goes on which is unintentionally killing horses for sport. Surely that makes horse racing as bad if not worse?

I don't believe there is. Horses don't "hop" in the same way a dog or similar would with a sling due to the way they walk hence why you've never seen a 3 legged horse. (At least I haven't )

I don't think lowering the fences would work, as horses would run faster and land heavier so more chance of breaking a leg.

Personally, looking at the race guide, the horses lower down the odds have comments such as "not a chance, won't make it around" that is only leads to problems and it is irresponsible for the trainers, officials and vets to allow such horses to race. Fewer of these sorts of horses means fewer collisions, less falls, less deaths.

**** OFF was it pest control.
It was sport and you know it.
It was sick and disgusting and cannot be compared to horse racing.
And do you know why they are pests to the rich upper class? Because they kill the pheasants which the upper class are going to use for shooting sport! Very worthy cause aye?

That makes sense.
Thanks.
Is there no like sling we could put them in? I still think we should lower the fences in the Grand National.

"It was not a bad fall, he got up and galloped on jumping the fences rather than opting for the bypasses. Somewhere between there and the Anchor Bridge crossing he fractured a hind leg and was humanely destroyed."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/9204833/Grand-National-2012-Two-more-horse-deaths-threaten-future-of-Grand-National.html

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He originally fell at the sixth.

Foxhunting was originally for pest control and served a purpose in that role, I am not denying that foxhunting changed becoming predominantly a sport. However they both involve needless, avoidable death of animals for entertainment, that seems a fair comparison?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/9204833/Grand-National-2012-sadness-as-Synchronised-and-According-to-Pete-die-at-Aintree.html

Two Horses, Synchronised and According to Pete died today in the Grand National following falls. R.I.P.

I used to like a bet. But then there came a time when i asked myself "Can i really enjoy something in which animals are being killed for my pleasure". Once i seriously asked myself that question i quit gambling overnight.

So what do people think about the sport? Should it be banned? Would modifying the course be better i.e. having less horses or smaller fences to jump over.

Some people say sports like Football should be banned too, because of incidents like Muamba and the Italian footballer who died today following a cardiac arrest. Some people bring the argument of people eating meat and wearing leather. Where do people stand on Horseracing?

That is a good idea.
Though as we saw today Synchronised was odds on favourate for most of the time before the race began (Seabass only taking over a few minutes before the race) so it can still happen. Though I do agree horses with odds of 200/1 should not be let anywhere near the racecourse.

They tend to only die because the vets cba to help them. A broken leg can and usually will heal, but it takes so long that the horse will probably never race again, hence it isn't a good 'investment'.

But a quick and easy fix would be to lower the jumps.

They tend to only die because the vets cba to help them. A broken leg can and usually will heal, but it takes so long that the horse will probably never race again, hence it isn't a good 'investment'.

But a quick and easy fix would be to lower the jumps.

From what I remember, on the 6th fence Synchronised jumped the fence perfectly, but for some reason after he landed he bowed his head, which caused the jockey to come off and tragically it looked like the horse landed on it's neck and broke it.