Horse racing is a relatively big sport in the UK and one of the biggest races of the year is the Grand National run at the Aintree racetrack. Owners spend years grooming their horses for this brutal race of 30 deep jumps and it is not uncommon for horses to fall. This year two horses were killed in the event and I am completly incensed that these beautiful animals are put at risk to this degree. Their magnificent forms supported by what can only be described as spindly legs forced to run in this large group is inviting injury and loss.
How can a civilized country do this. We would never entertain a sport using humans if there was this level of risk. These horses have supported us in wars and in times of peace we are using them in this unecessary sport. Wake up People!!!
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