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Some people won't watch the Grand National as they believe its cruel and horses get killed and injured. I am a devote amimal lover but I admit to enjoying the GN each year, I dont relish wathcing horses get injured however, I am watching the Badminton Horse Trials - is this not deemed as cruel ? Forcing horses to jump dangerously high and difficlt obstacles, and I have seen some pretty horrendous falls and slips on this course over the years too ? I am confused.....why some of my other horsey friends love to watch Badminton, yet scowl at the GN...
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.the bigger problem that i have with "the bloodstock industry" is that the horses who finally race are a small percentage of all those that are bred. Of the ones who race, the proportion who get to have a happy and fit life after racing is even smaller. the wasteage is horrific, same with greyhounds. But also yes, I cannot get people who say they love the racehorse so much and are nervous about it racing but still put it into races where there is a risk of injury and death.
There are guidelines on whip use, and it should be used for for safety, correction and encouragement only. I ride, not competitively, but I cant watch the Grand National, however I love Badminton. Only plus side of racehorses is that most of them are treated like Kings during their racing life, although there are exceptions.