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Two dead at Aintree already and we haven’t had the main event

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BL0B · 11/04/2026 15:16

Horrible pictures of the horse with the broken back and now another one has gone. Both put down. Stop this barbaric sport

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Fromyonfarcountryblows · 12/04/2026 18:41

SpinelessBastardsAll · 11/04/2026 22:44

True actually, some horses do receive a bolt through the head the same at calves and spent dairy cows. Though most have a much kinder ending with a vet.
I've already said I would end all racing (dogs too) if i could. Again, animal abuse on any level is abhorrent, and has its place on a thread about animals being abused and killed.

A “bolt through the head” is instantaneous done properly most horses are oblivious. The ones I’ve held were eating their favourite treats 2 seconds later they were dead on the ground. It’s not pleasant for the person holding the horse as there is a lot of blood.
An injection similar to those used in pets has many complications horses can panic fall around in the stable and it isn’t instantaneous. I’ve wasted 50+ years with horses all equine vets I know would rather shoot a horse as would most owners

SpinelessBastardsAll · 12/04/2026 21:40

Fromyonfarcountryblows · 12/04/2026 18:41

A “bolt through the head” is instantaneous done properly most horses are oblivious. The ones I’ve held were eating their favourite treats 2 seconds later they were dead on the ground. It’s not pleasant for the person holding the horse as there is a lot of blood.
An injection similar to those used in pets has many complications horses can panic fall around in the stable and it isn’t instantaneous. I’ve wasted 50+ years with horses all equine vets I know would rather shoot a horse as would most owners

I know. I was commenting on the similar methods.

PolkaDotPorridge · 13/04/2026 13:54

The cruelty is horrific. Only thickos find racing entertaining and betting is a losers game. Blood money. I hope it brings them all nothing but misery.

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