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shockey80

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Reply to shockey80 (Original post)

Sat Apr 22, 2017, 01:33 PM

Apr 2017

The horses that race in the derby and at the top racetracks around the country are treated like we treat our pets. They are well taken care of. There are problems at cheaper tracks with cheaper horses.

The biggest problem with horse racing is horses do not recover when they break a leg like we do. A broken leg can kill them. It's sad. Thats the way god made them. Some of my favorite horses had to be put down because they broke their leg doing what they love to do. running.

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Any kentucky derby fans here? [View all] shockey80 Apr 2017 OP

I guess there are no derby fans here. shockey80 Apr 2017 #1

We watch it every year eleny Apr 2017 #2

My only problem with horse racing is the mistreatment of the horses. Foamfollower Apr 2017 #3

We watch but don't bet malaise Apr 2017 #4

Seems like a fun event for FL GOPers and their escorts!! Sancho Apr 2017 #5

formfollower shockey80 Apr 2017 #6

Great reason to get together and have a party! jmg257 Apr 2017 #7

who you thinking is gonna win this year?? boston bean Apr 2017 #8

Post this in the sports area and see what happens. a kennedy Apr 2017 #9