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[Samarta]

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Sam,
I agree that this thread is interesting.
The only thing I'll add is that there's a huge difference between killing an animal for food (quickly and without suffering) and watching one die slowly, suffering for entertainment. It's the difference between stopping at KFC for a big bucket of deepfried on the way to the cockfights.
And, for those that put in the effort to get a horse on to the track, all I can tell you is there is incredible care and patience. When one is injured, or worse yet euthanized, there is an emotional loss.
Interesting thread.

agree....hell there is emotional loss to the fan, I can't imagine being and owner, trainer, and probably the one that endures the greatest pain, the groom...

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by Samarta

agree....hell there is emotional loss to the fan, I can't imagine being and owner, trainer, and probably the one that endures the greatest pain, the groom...

Samarta,
Being a breeder, all I can tell you is the thrill of seeing them stand up for the first time on those wobbly legs. Lots of people along the way become very involved in the horse's development from that point on. Lots... the breakers, the hot walkers,the barn crew...so much goes into a horse before it even gets to its first race. It's painful for everyone.