More Opinions on Horse Racing
May 10, 2008 by Daniel Beatty DVM · 1 Comment
The discussion continues on the problems with horse racing and what should be fixed in order to make it safer and healthier for the horse.
Monty roberts advocates for the horse in horse racing – A major step in the right direction would be to take whips out of racing. Roberts has been advocating this change for years and believes that now is the time for horse the industry to show their support for this change. …
Time for racing to rethink rules? – Eight Belles and trainer Larry Jones walk around the paddock before the 134th Kentucky Derby Saturday Opinion: Eight Belles’ death in Derby should serve as wake-up call for sport.
Seem’s we are on the same page. I mentioned Monty in yesterdays comments as well before reading this post.
Interesting information about synthetic surfaces. It certainly justifies further research on the topic I would say. Perhaps a more “squishy” grass surface similar to those in Europe(our grass surfaces still tend to be pretty hard packed) would be an improvement?
Blessings to Barbaro and Miss Eight Belles for giving their lives in the interest of helping future horses.