It took less than 24 hours for the nuts to become vocal

[Mike]

They're several threads going here regarding racehorse welfare, so forgive me if I'm repeating something already stated. I'd like to see the "use of the whip" a thing of the past. How can one ever justifying 'whipping" an animal and then justify that we care

Perhaps something else could be used as a substitute, something like a glove that is around the jockeys hand, something to get the horse's attention, but we have to get rid of the whip

Secondly, make the Kentucky Derby the big race, not for 3 y.o.'s, but 4 y.o.'s
Have their 3 year old season be their juvenile campaign, and do away with racing as 2 year olds. This will allow greater physical development prior to placing racing and workout type stress on their fragile bodies.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Mike

These several threads going here regarding racehorse welfare, so forgive me if I'm repeating something already stated. I'd like to see the "use of the whip" a thing of the past. How can one ever justifying 'whipping" an animal and then justify that we care

Perhaps something else could be used as a substitute, something like a glove that is around the jockeys hand, something to get the horse's attention, but we have to get rid of the whip

Secondly, make the Kentucky Derby the big race, not for 3 y.o.'s, but 4 y.o.'s
Have their 3 year old season be their juvenile campaign, and do away with racing as 2 year olds. This will allow greater physical development prior to placing racing and workout type stress on their fragile bodies.

Not to be dismissive, but you're off base here, and suggesting this plays into the hands of those seeking attention for themselves. Horses need MORE work and racing at a young age to ensure proper development and maximum bone density.. NOT LESS. Tons of physiological studies back that up. And whip use can be addressed through the stewards enforcing 'excessive use' rules already in place.

DON'T PLAY THEIR GAME. The sport needs no instruction from people who know nothing about it.

[Mike]

Well, Steve, I'll certainly demurr to your educated opinion then my off the cuff speculation

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Mike

Well, Steve, I'll certainly demurr to your educated opinion then my off the cuff speculation

Mike.. Didn''t want to come off as lecturing, but I can recall being party to this same discussion 5 years or so ago and I had the same initial, logical, view as you. But when I researched the views of raising young horses, the opinions and studies turn out to be pretty uniform: rigorous training and regular racing STRENGTHENS skeletal-muscular systems and generally provides the best opportunity for maximum bone density. Horses treated with kid gloves, under-trained and under-raced, are the ones that typically will react negatively to stress when they perform to their physical limits.

[Riot]

http://news.bloodhorse.com/article/45074.htm

A spokeswoman for People for the Equitable Treatment of Animals, which staged a peaceful demonstration May 6 in front of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority office near Lexington, said similar demonstrations are planned for upcoming Triple Crown events. Meanwhile, the organization said it may attempt to get cruelty charges filed against the connections of Eight Belles, who was euthanized after the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

I would be extremely dissapointed if a few of our quirkier racing fans at Pimlico and Belmont don't put a few good a.ss whoopings on the sissies that will be protesting.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I would be extremely dissapointed if a few of our quirkier racing fans at Pimlico and Belmont don't put a few good a.ss whoopings on the sissies that will be protesting.

Up for a road trip??

[jms62]

If they act like terrorists they must be treated as such. They financially support eco terrorism and have made public statements fanning the flames of violence against those that do not subscribe to their warped views.. Exactly how are they different than Al-Qaeda ?

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I would be extremely dissapointed if a few of our quirkier racing fans at Pimlico and Belmont don't put a few good a.ss whoopings on the sissies that will be protesting.

And gosh, if anybody were to need bail money .....

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Mumtaz

http://news.bloodhorse.com/article/45074.htm

I just noticed - The Bloodhorse got the name of the organization wrong. Deliberate?

Lexington local news at 5:00pm:
Jones interview: he wants complete necropsy on Eight Belles with drug panel, as he will guarantee no steroids or drugs will be found.

First interview with Porter - the poor man looks like he hasn't slept a wink.

PETA protestors on TV now. Looks like grooms/people from Keeneland there as counterprotesters. News sez number of people there equal, and looks like about 6-10 each side.

You may be able to view this coverage replayed at WKYT TV Lexington webpage.