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To think that equestrian events are ridiculous

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BFrazzled · 02/08/2021 23:05

In the Olympics.

Poor horses. This ridiculous dancing in dressage, who the hell thought of that?

There was one winner of the dressage contest who supposedly also won in the nineties. No mention of the horse, guess it was with a different one then

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Carthief · 02/08/2021 23:34

What would you rather see in the olympics?

Sexually abused half starved gymnasts who are permanently stunted due to the training regime since they were 3?

13 year old skate board enthusiasts who fall off every 3 minutes whilst wearing no safety gear?

Testosterone laden athletes running 100m?

People assaulting each other in the name of sport aka “boxing”

Oh wait, you can watch those too.

Of all the events in the Olympics the horses are possibly the least ridiculous and the ones with the greatest welfare standards, it’s not the horses I worry about.

budgun · 02/08/2021 23:34

Of course it was a different horse in the 90s

Saidtoomuch · 02/08/2021 23:33

Oh for God's sake. Switch it off if you don't want to watch it or understand it. Its just as valid as any other sport.

Polkadotties · 02/08/2021 23:32

Stupid post. If you don’t like equestrian events don’t watch them

ChiefClerkDrumknott · 02/08/2021 23:31

Don’t watch it then 🤷🏻‍♀️

It’s pretty much all I’m interested in. People cycling in circles, moving a ball around in various ways or running around a bit is boring. But each to their own.

Our eventing team were magnificent. The dressage was superb. All highly skilled and the horses looked fit, healthy and happy in their jobs. It was a pleasure to watch the GB riders do so well.

Of course it would be a different horse the rider rode than one in the 90s. Are you aware that humans have a longer lifespan than horses?

Smartiepants79 · 02/08/2021 23:30

Dressage is an ancient discipline. Stems from the training of horses to perform in battle.
It requires a very high level of skill from the rider.
It’s not necessarily my favourite sport but can you explain why it is ‘utter shite’?! Any more than any other sport? Just because they make it look easy doesn’t mean it hasn’t required years of dedicated training etc….

Tippexy · 02/08/2021 23:22

Much loves horses... who are sometimes left behind when the owner flies home...

Salanda · 02/08/2021 23:16

I agree - flying horses halfway across the world to ‘compete’ in high humidity and heat can’t be in the horses’ best interests. I’m sure there’s a lot of skill behind it but that doesn’t mean it’s ok.

Off on a tangent but did you see this in the news recently? www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/19/thousands-of-ex-racehorses-being-sent-to-abattoirs-bbc-investigation-claims

VaggieMight · 02/08/2021 23:15

I don't see the problem. The horses are beautiful and I assume well cared for. I was wondering how they are transported though. But if they were at all stressed I don't think they could perform as they do. They seem to trust the rider.

Notimeforaname · 02/08/2021 23:14

Yep. Utter shite.

Tiddleztheelephant · 02/08/2021 23:11

I love equestrian events, they take as much skill and dedication as any other. More in some ways because the human athlete has to maintain their own fitness and their horses too.
The horses are extremely well cared for and often loved by their owners so I don't think you need to feel too sorry for them.
If you're not keen on the events, don't watch. I hate the golf myself, so I switch the TV off. Problem solved!

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