i have family who live really close to the Sam Houston racetrack in texas, & even though they aren't vegetarian, i'm proud to say they refuse to support such creulty.
Many people go to and enjoy the races because they have no idea of the cruelty involved and many don't want to know (it might spoil their day!) but hopefully organisations like Peta will show people what really goes on and soon horse racing will be a thing of the past.
My horse is an ex-racehorse. He has problems with his shoulder. I am so thankful that he did not end up as horsemeat. I will not be supporting the horse racing industry.
I am so angry at PETA for this. I love animals and I am an active member of peta but this is going way too far. I am a citizen of Kentucky and the Derby is tradition. We actually do things to protect the safety of our animals. I understand that you believe that horse racing is cruel and everything but spend ten minutes at a farm and you will realize that it is nothing but cruel to them. I love PETA but this really offends me. And the Derby is supposed to be classy and this protest is anything but.
This is one PETA protest that I refuse to stand behind.
it not funny how they treat those poor horse and not cool my mom & my lil siter love 2 ride horse i luv horse but i all ways get scare my mom & my sis dont run like those race horse they walk ith them and rde with and those nice stuff
My horse used to be a racehorse and my mom and her boyfriend fully support racing, which is totally disgusting. I can proudly say that I refuse to go with them when they take their trips to Kentucky for the races, though. It's a sick industry and the profit racetracks make is just more proof of how often people use animals for their entertainment.
"...but spend ten minutes at a farm and you will realize that it is nothing but cruel to them."
I love how in your rant to defend something so cruel, you accidentally said that it was cruel. Way to go, Lauren W.
Even before I was vegan, I was against horse racing. It is a horribly cruel sport. I have an ex- race horse who has back problems because he was ridden at such a young age. Most of the horses on the track are only two or three years old and they are not yet mature enough to support gentle riding, let alone the abuse of being forced to run everyday.
i don't care how much of a 'tradition' it is or how much people 'try' to help the horses. if there's that many horses dying, there's something wrong with it, simple as that.
I have a horse of my own who the previous own had shown, when he turned ten, he was considered "useless". I don't support racing, rodeos, dressage, jumping, or shows whatsoever I'ts terrible.
many people go to horse races to enjoy the race but they are unaware of the cruelty involved in it. horses are treated badly before the race. they beaten and threatened just to win the race. i hope people understand the fact behind it and stop encouraging the horse race.
Twenty thousand dogs die every year in the U.S.as a result of illegal dogfighting. Thirteen thousand horses die every year in the U.S. directly or indirectly from horse racing. One is sponsored primarily by wealthy people the other primarily by poor people,both are obviously cruel sports,but guess which one is illegal.Carry on Micheal Vick.
This is so crazy, I just don't understand why people think it is enjoyable to watch animals go through so much pain..
Posted by: Emily | April 30, 2009 11:15 AM
i have family who live really close to the Sam Houston racetrack in texas, & even though they aren't vegetarian, i'm proud to say they refuse to support such creulty.
Posted by: dia | April 30, 2009 12:16 PM
Many people go to and enjoy the races because they have no idea of the cruelty involved and many don't want to know (it might spoil their day!) but hopefully organisations like Peta will show people what really goes on and soon horse racing will be a thing of the past.
Posted by: Little_Lotte | April 30, 2009 12:53 PM
My horse is an ex-racehorse. He has problems with his shoulder. I am so thankful that he did not end up as horsemeat. I will not be supporting the horse racing industry.
Posted by: erika | April 30, 2009 2:01 PM
I am all for animal rights and a member of PETA. However, as a citizen of Kentucky, this really pisses me off.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 30, 2009 6:18 PM
I am so angry at PETA for this. I love animals and I am an active member of peta but this is going way too far. I am a citizen of Kentucky and the Derby is tradition. We actually do things to protect the safety of our animals. I understand that you believe that horse racing is cruel and everything but spend ten minutes at a farm and you will realize that it is nothing but cruel to them. I love PETA but this really offends me. And the Derby is supposed to be classy and this protest is anything but.
This is one PETA protest that I refuse to stand behind.
Posted by: Lauren W | April 30, 2009 7:55 PM
it not funny how they treat those poor horse and not cool my mom & my lil siter love 2 ride horse i luv horse but i all ways get scare my mom & my sis dont run like those race horse they walk ith them and rde with and those nice stuff
Posted by: michelle | May 1, 2009 7:58 PM
My horse used to be a racehorse and my mom and her boyfriend fully support racing, which is totally disgusting. I can proudly say that I refuse to go with them when they take their trips to Kentucky for the races, though. It's a sick industry and the profit racetracks make is just more proof of how often people use animals for their entertainment.
Posted by: Savannah. | May 1, 2009 9:00 PM
I completely agree with lauren w. Horse-racing isn't animal cruelty.
Posted by: Maddi | May 2, 2009 8:57 AM
I will say that I did watch the Derby last year and I cried when they had to put Eight Belles Down. After that the derby just makes me sick.
Posted by: Casandra | May 2, 2009 9:54 AM
"...but spend ten minutes at a farm and you will realize that it is nothing but cruel to them."
I love how in your rant to defend something so cruel, you accidentally said that it was cruel. Way to go, Lauren W.
Even before I was vegan, I was against horse racing. It is a horribly cruel sport. I have an ex- race horse who has back problems because he was ridden at such a young age. Most of the horses on the track are only two or three years old and they are not yet mature enough to support gentle riding, let alone the abuse of being forced to run everyday.
Posted by: Haley | May 2, 2009 10:05 AM
o come on
Posted by: Anonymous | May 2, 2009 8:50 PM
i don't care how much of a 'tradition' it is or how much people 'try' to help the horses. if there's that many horses dying, there's something wrong with it, simple as that.
Posted by: Anonymous | May 2, 2009 10:06 PM
I have a horse of my own who the previous own had shown, when he turned ten, he was considered "useless". I don't support racing, rodeos, dressage, jumping, or shows whatsoever I'ts terrible.
Posted by: Steph | May 3, 2009 9:52 AM
many people go to horse races to enjoy the race but they are unaware of the cruelty involved in it. horses are treated badly before the race. they beaten and threatened just to win the race. i hope people understand the fact behind it and stop encouraging the horse race.
Posted by: Petaboy | May 4, 2009 1:26 AM
Twenty thousand dogs die every year in the U.S.as a result of illegal dogfighting. Thirteen thousand horses die every year in the U.S. directly or indirectly from horse racing. One is sponsored primarily by wealthy people the other primarily by poor people,both are obviously cruel sports,but guess which one is illegal.Carry on Micheal Vick.
Posted by: E-MAN VEGAS | August 6, 2009 12:27 PM