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Originally Posted by Arletta
o.k.. but how would going back to dirt be stupid?
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Clearly you didn't read the part where the results stated it's almost twice as likely for deaths to occur on dirt as it is on synthetic surfaces?
Going back to dirt would be like stepping back in time.
A synthetic surface provides the greatest good for the greatest number. Let's face it, America has it's own 'world' championships for horses on dirt. Why should there be another world championship meeting held on dirt when the surface only suits a small percentage of horses around the world?
Maybe Tapeta isn't the surface to use, but there are other synthetic surfaces, which do a fantastic job around the globe.
The injuries, which are caused purely because of dirt quickly get forgotten about to protect the American industry - the faster someone acts the better. Dirt tracks are in place for one reason and one reason only. They are easy to maintain, and track managers have become lazy.
Dirt racing will soon be a thing of the past hopefully, and the whole industry would benefit.