09-02-2015, 20:46
I am not a fan of The Grand National because of the number of horses taking part and the distance v size of fences involved. It guarantees that horses will either fall due to crowding or exhaustion. I applaud them for making changes to the fences but it's still not sufficient.
Before you berate me for this. I am a farmers son who went to numerous race meetings as my farther was a jockey. I seen numerous falls resulting in horses being put down but I have equally seen them run and jump willingly after depositing their rider.
I am happy with horse racing, flat and hurdles, and I still attend a few meetings every year. It's just this one single race, to me, has run its course and further changes need making.
Never stop the National just make a few more tweaks out of kindness.
Before you berate me for this. I am a farmers son who went to numerous race meetings as my farther was a jockey. I seen numerous falls resulting in horses being put down but I have equally seen them run and jump willingly after depositing their rider.
I am happy with horse racing, flat and hurdles, and I still attend a few meetings every year. It's just this one single race, to me, has run its course and further changes need making.
Never stop the National just make a few more tweaks out of kindness.