EAST ANGLIA’S CHILDREN’S HOSPICES
Poor taste
I was disappointed to discover that the usually reliable Ely Standard had opted to advertise the National Stud tours in last week s edition (April 29).
The grand national, and many other horse races throughout the UK, causes horses to lose their lives every year without failure, this year s victims being The Long Mile and Houx Gris.
Twenty nine horses have died at the Grand National alone since 2010, most from either broken legs or broken backs.
Horses are typically forced to begin training for events like the Grand National when they are only a year or two old, before their bones have finished growing and developing, making them more susceptible to injury or, as highlighted, death.
Belfast Banter again has last word as he grabs Grade One glory for Sexton racingtv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from racingtv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.