i barrel race and a lady told me that i should go to hell because i abuse my horse. i dont whip my horse no matter what so i dont hit my horse comming home from the third barrel.this made me feel bad so i though id ask this plz let me know what you think
2006-06-23 11:44:59 · 13 answers · asked by barrel_racing_chick_333 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
my horse desire loves it and she wears protective gears while doing it so if a fall might happen she protected and gets extra oats and such things to keep her from getting over tired and such
2006-06-23 11:59:51 · update #1
lets face it - the scary thing about the animal rights movement is that there are some factions who believe that doing ANYTHING with an animal is abusive. PETA is chipping away at animal activities one sport at a time. So few people know anything about animals that they buy into astonishing lies and PETS repeats them with such vigor that those who know better are not believed.
2006-06-24 00:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by ragapple 7 · 7⤊ 2⤋
I have several friends who barrel race. Their horses almost seem to get upset when they don't get to race! They love to do and I think they get just as much excitement out of it as the owners. The lady who told you this is very naive and probably has no clue about horses or animals at all. There are people in this world who sadly choose to abuse their animals, but you are not one of them for barrel racing!
2006-06-23 13:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by ekaty84 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never saw much of a challenge in racing a barrel...
har har just kidding.
ANyone that races horses knows better than to say they are abusing their horse.
Horses love to run, you take care of them and feed them. How is that abuse.
Next time tell that lady that if you wanted poo from her you'd squeeze her head.
2006-06-23 11:49:06 · answer #3 · answered by sshazzam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barrel racing is a great activity and great exersize for both of you. That woman is ignorant of the sport and probably horses in general. You know better so enjoy yourself and don't let that witch stop you.
2006-06-23 12:06:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many people don't have a clue what they're talking about. Many think it's abusive to ride one. I'd discount it - if your horse is healthy, sound and sane what some biased animal rights person thinks shouldn't matter. You know your horse.
2006-06-23 11:49:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don tthink it is abusive.. but sometimes when the horses get hurt i get kinda protestive! I think if you take good care of your horse and keep her healthy and give her a nice life. barrel racing is great and it is not abusive.. so what is your horses name?
2006-06-23 11:48:47 · answer #6 · answered by somepoopy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
barrel racing can be fun. the sport may not be abbusive but the rider may be. if u get angry alot dont take it out on the horse. like do karate or somethin
2006-06-23 12:15:18 · answer #7 · answered by twizzler lover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you treat your horse well, and take all preventative measures to keep it from getting hurt, then I see no problem with it.
2006-06-23 11:56:56 · answer #8 · answered by Audrey A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think barrel racing is abusive at all.
2006-06-23 11:47:50 · answer #9 · answered by mcoconut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not abusive as long as you treat your horse well
2006-06-23 11:49:58 · answer #10 · answered by hallie_kat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋