New 'special' launch for Breeders' Cup! A tradition like no other..

[TouchOfGrey]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

I think even the prettiest horsey person in the world can see why some might think it is funny (or weird or whatever) to talk to horses online as if they are responding back. Instead of taking offense to it (not saying you, just in general) maybe if they had a little sense of humor about themselves and what they were doing there wouldn't be the resentment.

You mean, that's NOT really Uncle Mo I'm talking to on his Facebook page?

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey

You mean, that's NOT really Uncle Mo I'm talking to on his Facebook page?

Or Shackleford?

Really, there is too much of this going on for my taste. Look, I'm a guy who admits to giving my dogs a smooch on the head now and then, and my love for the horses is what brought me to this sport. But this bit with horses "posting" on their facebook page is over the top. I try to ignore it.

I'm also a fan that enjoys visiting retired horses at the farms. But I enjoy that and admire them for what they are, and I feel that attempts to humanize them, particularly with cutesy-talk, somehow diminishes that. Yes, they have personalities, and they are individuals, but they are horses. Admire them for being great horses.

[GenuineRisk]

I just wish someone would talk to Shackleford about his excessive use of the em dash in his status updates.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by OldDog

Or Shackleford?

Really, there is too much of this going on for my taste. Look, I'm a guy who admits to giving my dogs a smooch on the head now and then, and my love for the horses is what brought me to this sport. But this bit with horses "posting" on their facebook page is over the top. I try to ignore it.

I'm also a fan that enjoys visiting retired horses at the farms. But I enjoy that and admire them for what they are, and I feel that attempts to humanize them, particularly with cutesy-talk, somehow diminishes that. Yes, they have personalities, and they are individuals, but they are horses. Admire them for being great horses.

the whole love affair with facebook is something i still don't understand. but knowing how some are in general regarding that site, i can imagine they'd be into such nonsense as a page with a horse that 'posts'.
as for what i'd do if i had a horse that everyone wanted to pester...i'd probably arrange for days people could see her at the farm, since many farms don't showcase the mares. keeping her racing a bit longer would have been an acceptable move-she hadn't shown any sign of losing her ability when they chose to send her to ky.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Danzig

the whole love affair with facebook is something i still don't understand. but knowing how some are in general regarding that site, i can imagine they'd be into such nonsense as a page with a horse that 'posts'.
as for what i'd do if i had a horse that everyone wanted to pester...i'd probably arrange for days people could see her at the farm, since many farms don't showcase the mares. keeping her racing a bit longer would have been an acceptable move-she hadn't shown any sign of losing her ability when they chose to send her to ky.

I think it's an easy, inexpensive way for fans to keep up with their favorite horses. Visitation days are great, but not everyone can afford to travel out to visit a farm, especially one that's across the country from them. And definitely takes less effort from a horse's connections than having to answer a lot of emails individually.

Though I just popped over to FB to see the page and it mainly seems to be a vehicle to drive traffic to the Zenyatta website.