R.I.P. 8 Belles...

[itgirl]

anyone watch the kentucky derby? so sad. :( almost makes horse racing appear barbaric. they were just relating it to such things as animal fighting on the today show. i still find it hard to believe that with today's technology they can't fix a horse's ankle or leg. it just blows my mind that they hafta be put down from an injury like that.

[neebelung]

So sad...... :no:

[OneSickPsycho]

But I like glue.

[anyexcuse2ride]

Horse's are amazing creatures, its sad that they have to be put down.

[marko138]

Horses are great. Bikes are better. Lets ride.

[itgirl]

Horses are great. Bikes are better. Lets ride.

yeah, at least our bikes ankles won't buckle when we flog the hell outta it. :)

poor horse. i couldn't imagine the pain it musta been in. they said the bones pierced through the skin. :(

[fpzx10]

Anyone who compares horse racing to dog fighting is a fucking moron

[itgirl]

well, not totally. i don't think so. they are both abusive to animals, just in different ways.

in dog fighting one of the dogs is killed. here a horse lost it's life for what? 2nd place in a race? not a good reason. if you ask me.

[OneSickPsycho]

It's the circle of life... Horse races, horse loses, horse gets killed and made into dog food... dog eats it, dog fights, dog loses and dies... Well... maybe not a complete circle...

Ooo... Hold on... my chicken in burning...

[fpzx10]

These horses are treated better than most kids in this country. Yes, it is an unfortunate accident, but something like this rarely happens. A dog is killed in every dog fight. Not to mention the torture they endure to "train" for the fight.

Horses are born to run. Many more die on the farm in "regular" surroundings (i.e. step in a hole, etc) than on the racetrack.

So... to compare the two "sports" is still fucking moronic

[OneSickPsycho]

Ok, so I just read up on this... apparently the horse broke BOTH front ankles... One could have been fixed, two... not so much. She would have nothing to stand on to support her weight if they tried to cast her up... And the only way to get a horse to lay down for 6 weeks is to strap that bitch down...

.45 to the melon... the only way to go.

[Trip]

It's makes me so sad I think I will go enjoy some tasty animal.

[itgirl]

It's the circle of life... Horse races, horse loses, horse gets killed and made into dog food... dog eats it, dog fights, dog loses and dies... Well... maybe not a complete circle...

Ooo... Hold on... my chicken in burning...

:lol: interesting point of view. :dthumb:

These horses are treated better than most kids in this country. Yes, it is an unfortunate accident, but something like this rarely happens. A dog is killed in every dog fight. Not to mention the torture they endure to "train" for the fight.

Horses are born to run. Many more die on the farm in "regular" surroundings (i.e. step in a hole, etc) than on the racetrack.

So... to compare the two "sports" is still fucking moronic

you sound just like the fella they interviewed on the today show. almost repeated his words verbatim. i am no animal rights activist or anything. hell, i watched the race for entertainment purposes. i can just see where they are coming from though. maybe the connection between dogfighting and horse racing is a bit severe, but i can see where it could be cruel in both cases. but will i stop watching the ponies run? nope. :)

[NONE_too_SOFT]

as somewhat of an equestrian myself, i can say without a doubt that that horse deserved to die for breaking its fucking ankle. you know how much money get put into those things? blow that shit up with a stick of dynamite and start training the next bread winner.


i like to ride horses, but i like to kill them after they break their legs even better.

[Rider]

While I find it sad that they cant fix the horses ankle, you have to remember that those horses are bred for racing. These are not pets in any way. Once they are injured they are useless. Even if the injury was repairable, it's not like you could use the horse for anything. It could never run again, it could never pull a heavy load. So what are you going to do with it? You cant ride it? A race horse is not like a dog. A horse is not a companion... mans best friend. Are you going to site there and watch the horse be miserable laying around all day. They are bred to run.. thats it. When their days of running are over it's the end of the line for them. I hate that the horse had to die but you cant let it live like that.

[NONE_too_SOFT]

While I find it sad that they cant fix the horses ankle, you have to remember that those horses are bred for racing. These are not pets in any way. Once they are injured they are useless. Even if the injury was repairable, it's not like you could use the horse for anything. It could never run again, it could never pull a heavy load. So what are you going to do with it? You cant ride it? A horse is not like a dog. A horse is not a companion... mans best friend. Are you going to site there and watch the horse be miserable laying around all day. They are bred to runs.. thats it. When their days of running are over it's the end of the line for them. I hate that the horse had to die but you cant let it live like that.

this statement could not be farther from the truth.

[Rider]

this statement could not be farther from the truth.

I meant race horse...I edited my post

[NONE_too_SOFT]

still not true. talk to any breeder/trainer/jockey

[marko138]

This thread has taken a turn towards 'who gives a shit'.

[NONE_too_SOFT]

because, well, who does give a shit?

[Lamnidae]

this statement could not be farther from the truth.

still not true. talk to any breeder/trainer/jockey

agreed.


Look, the horse didn't get put down "because it lost." It had an injury, TWO major injuries..... It was the humane thing to do....


One broken ankle? sure... patch him up, put him out on the farm for a family to adopt or something, the horse would never race professionally again.... two??? nah, I'm sorry, but it had to be done.

[azoomm]

agreed.


Look, the horse didn't get put down "because it lost." It had an injury, TWO major injuries..... It was the humane thing to do....


One broken ankle? sure... patch him up, put him out on the farm for a family to adopt or something, the horse would never race professionally again.... two??? nah, I'm sorry, but it had to be done.

That is it right there.

[PhiSig1071]

It's a shame but in the end it was more humane to put the animal down. Did I hear right that 8 Belles is only the third filly to run in the derby? That's impressive.

Also, for a comparison, the bones that make up the ankle of a horse are actually smaller in total size than the bones which make up a human ankle. Their ankles are their weakest point.

[comonboys]

These horses are treated better than most kids in this country. Yes, it is an unfortunate accident, but something like this rarely happens. A dog is killed in every dog fight. Not to mention the torture they endure to "train" for the fight.

Horses are born to run. Many more die on the farm in "regular" surroundings (i.e. step in a hole, etc) than on the racetrack.

So... to compare the two "sports" is still fucking moronic

Quiet true. My mare got kicked my her filly and it was enough to break her hip. We had to put her down. These horses are conditioned to be in that atmosphere, so they are strong. HOrses that are just out in the pasture aren't conditioned so lots of time they can't even heal from barb-wire cuts.... Granted when a conditioned horses get's hurt it's a severe hurt too. But it's not different then us running a 2 mile, we could fall and break our ankle and depending on the severity......
It is truly sad though. I grew up riding, I also raced in barrels, pole bending and different fast paced riding. So I have seen it in that aspect too.

[Lamnidae]

Quiet true. My mare got kicked my her filly and it was enough to break her hip. We had to put her down. These horses are conditioned to be in that atmosphere, so they are strong. HOrses that are just out in the pasture aren't conditioned so lots of time they can't even heal from barb-wire cuts.... Granted when a conditioned horses get's hurt it's a severe hurt too. But it's not different then us running a 2 mile, we could fall and break our ankle and depending on the severity......
It is truly sad though. I grew up riding, I also raced in barrels, pole bending and different fast paced riding. So I have seen it in that aspect too.

Never woulda pictured you runnin' barrels as a KauGirl.

[comonboys]

Never woulda pictured you runnin' barrels as a KauGirl.

OOOO, yeah. Grew up riding horseback. Came from a family who are big into rodeos. My cousin was Miss ND rodeo queen for about 4 years....
I have a horse at my parents place but never really get to ride much anymore. Way to busy. Have to break in the horse to. She's only green broke so not riding her yet....

[Lamnidae]

OOOO, yeah. Grew up riding horseback. Came from a family who are big into rodeos. My cousin was Miss ND rodeo queen for about 4 years....
I have a horse at my parents place but never really get to ride much anymore. Way to busy. Have to break in the horse to. She's only green broke so not riding her yet....

heh. should put Cutty on that one, see how well he handles it. ;)

[ceo012384]

The real problem with horses is the girls.

ALL girls who ride horses are fucking insane. They are just plain nuts.

And they are usually extremely sexual and good/fun in bed as well. Then you just have to get rid of them somehow, because they're fucking nuts.

[comonboys]

The real problem with horses is the girls.

ALL girls who ride horses are fucking insane. They are just plain nuts.

And they are usually extremely sexual and good/fun in bed as well. Then you just have to get rid of them somehow, because they're fucking nuts.

Hey now ass. I resemble that comment. Not completely crazy either..... Just crazy in bed:whistle:

heh. should put Cutty on that one, see how well he handles it. ;)

Cutty rode horse alot in high school. Don't know if I would put him on Micky though. She's still being ground broke basically. Mom and I are hoping to get riding her by the end of this summer. :rockwoot:

[Rider]

The real problem with horses is the girls.

ALL girls who ride horses are fucking insane. They are just plain nuts.

And they are usually extremely sexual and good/fun in bed as well. Then you just have to get rid of them somehow, because they're fucking nuts.

Hmmm taking notes.... I need to find me a chicky who rides horses then....

[Cutty72]

Hmmm taking notes.... I need to find me a chicky who rides horses then....

If she can ride a bucking horse, she can ride me :wink:

[azoomm]

The real problem with horses is the girls.

ALL girls who ride horses are fucking insane. They are just plain nuts.

And they are usually extremely sexual and good/fun in bed as well. Then you just have to get rid of them somehow, because they're fucking nuts.


That makes me laugh... I used to barrel race as a kid :lmao:

[PhiSig1071]

That makes me laugh... I used to barrel race as a kid :lmao:

This list of people who are not at all surprised forms directly behind this guy!

[ceo012384]

Hey now ass. I resemble that comment.
You resemble that comment? So you agree. Exactly what I meant. :lol:
Hmmm taking notes.... I need to find me a chicky who rides horses then....
It's like clockwork, seriously. She'll be a great lay, and completely fucking insane.

[comonboys]

You resemble that comment? So you agree. Exactly what I meant. :lol:

.


I resemble it in the wild crazy woman in bed..... Not the rest..... :diitb:

[Lamnidae]

I resemble it in the wild crazy woman in bed..... Not the rest..... :diitb:



niiiiiceeeee.

Yup, I agree w/ CEO's statement.

[comonboys]

niiiiiceeeee.

Yup, I agree w/ CEO's statement.

which part?...... Finding a crazy chick who likes riding horses.....

[Lamnidae]

which part?...... Finding a crazy chick who likes riding horses.....

no the whole in bed they're crazy, outta bed they're crazy.... particularly the outta bed part.


Damn have i had my fair share of friggin' psychos.