Comments on: Jockey Club pledges funding to help improve the profile of Thoroughbred Racing

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:31:17 +0000

I would hope that not only the perception of the sport will change but that there will be actual improvement for the welfare of horses and horse people too.

By: TRAIL RIDER

TRAIL RIDER — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:05:13 +0000

EXCELLENT POINT PAT! IMPROVED HORSE CARE AND RESPONSIBLE BREEDING PRACTICES SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE TOP OF THAT “TO-DO” LIST!!

By: pat

pat — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:27:55 +0000

I didn’t see “improved horse care and responsible breeding practices” anywhere??????

By: jockey girl!

jockey girl! — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:03:07 +0000

Horse racing is my lifes study and i think its a great beautiful sport! And one of my greatest fears is what if this sport ended! that would break my heart:( Soo thank you jockeyclub for making these improvements!! AND PEOPLE HORSE RACING IS NOT!!! CRUELTY!!!

By: Shani

Shani — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:46:55 +0000

I hope this works. I have always loved thoroughbred racing. Although I know people think that it isn’t good for the horses welfare, I don’t believe it is as bad as people make it out too be. Yes, some thoroughbreds do brake down on the track,but horses can brake down in any horse sport. Racing is what thoroughbreds were born to do. You never see people complain about crosscountry, when I personally have seen more horses break down in that sport then in racing. (Note I am not against crosscountry, that was just an example). Those horses deserve a chance to run.

By: PKL

PKL — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:46:34 +0000

Boy, that is a tough problem. You certainly, can not stop people from aging, or loseing interest. TB farm will just have to get smaller, and not breed so many mares, just to get a few “best” colts/foals for racing. Or use what foals result, instead, of taking two out of 100 foals. The rest are sent where….???? Canada/Mexico