05-27-2014, 10:58 PM
Horse racing is the 'sport of kings' apparently. It's a rich man's game, that's basically what they're trying to say, with much money awash and there is a good living to be made from it for those involved in breeding and training, certainly so when a winner comes through the ranks.
Unfortunately those who don't make the grade or who are past their best are callously discarded, usually ending up in the slaughterhouse.
I don't care for any of it, though I am pragmatic enough to realise that with so much money swilling round the 'sport' we won't be seeing the back of it any time soon. Though one thing that could be achieved is the industry cracking down on unscrupulous breeders like this fellow and putting some of the millions generated into care for unwanted and retired race horses. Granted it costs a lot to keep a horse, but the industry has a duty of care to the animals and I'm sure there is enough in the kitty to sponsor a sanctuary farm or two.
Unfortunately those who don't make the grade or who are past their best are callously discarded, usually ending up in the slaughterhouse.
I don't care for any of it, though I am pragmatic enough to realise that with so much money swilling round the 'sport' we won't be seeing the back of it any time soon. Though one thing that could be achieved is the industry cracking down on unscrupulous breeders like this fellow and putting some of the millions generated into care for unwanted and retired race horses. Granted it costs a lot to keep a horse, but the industry has a duty of care to the animals and I'm sure there is enough in the kitty to sponsor a sanctuary farm or two.
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