horses

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>>The horses that

don't die in the race are usually put down when they're not fast enough.<<

 

Horses are NOT put down when they are too slow on the track, not most of

them anyway. They are retired and resold to people who are willing to

retrain them and use them for pleasure or show.

 

I own a horse, infact he is a retired Thoroughbred from the track. he was

really slow only bringing home $152.00 He was then sent to his previous

owner who kept him for a few years as a pleasure mount and a pasture buddy

for her other horse. I then leased him, and bought him.

 

People have mixed views on this sort of thing. I persnally have loved

horses my entire life and was extatic when I finally began to ride them - It

was so great to be able to form a connection with an animal who really LOVED

to be ridden. my horse is like that. he greets me with a whinny and a

nicker each time he sees me, gallops up to me from his paddock when he sees

me, and is an excellent horse to ride. I use natural methods to train him,

would never consider abusing him or riding him too hard. I know when enough

is enough and I won't push him. We change the routine regularly so neither

of us gets bored. Yep, we show, but I'm not in it for the ribbons. It's a

great feeling to take home grand champions (been there done that) but it

isn;t my goal. learning is my goal so I can be a better rider for my horse.

 

When not polishing up my riding skills, I ride bareback with a halter and

reins. No bit, no saddle, no leather, almost nothing. Right now I'm

working on riding with just a soft rope around his chest so we won't need

the halter. So far so good.

 

Yes, abuse does go on with horses. But it's no different than abuse with

dogs. Dogs are companion animals as well as horses. Dogs are trained,

shown, and are our friends. Do you see having dogs, or other pets, as

inhumane? How are horses any different? Many people find horseback riding a

very interesting, fun, and enjoyable experiance. FOr poeple like me, it's a

lifestyle. Yes, I'm Vegan, yes I own animals as pets. I ride not only my

horse but I train and exercise anothers as well. It's my life and personally

I see nothing wrong with it.

 

Horses, and any pets, reduce stress for their owners. After having 4

rabbits, a horse and 3 dogs, I've learned that. They are friends you can

always trust, always talk to. They are alot more reliable and trustworhy

than most people in the world today.

 

I'm sorry if I sounded rude or anything, that wasn't my intent. I'm just

trying to give you a different scenario and show you that not all racehorses

are slaughtered, or die on the track when they are too slow or whatever. I

am against horse abuse and slaughter in any way, shape or form but in my

community, everyone is a loving horse owner and is very tuned into their

horses needs.

 

Sarah