The Humane Society of the United States also weighed in today, arguing that horses are becoming more fragile because they're being bred for speed, not durability.
"There are problems coming to light more than ever -- problems related to breeding," said Wayne Pacelle, Humane Society president. "Breeding too many horses, and waiting for someone else to clean up the problem. And breeding them for body characteristics that make these animals vulnerable to breakdowns, especially those spindly legs on top of these stout torsos."
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The Humane Society Answers the Bell
What I said the other day about thoroughbred breeding in the wake of Derby 2nd place finisher Eight Belle's demise? I'm in good company:
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"..especially those spindly legs on top of these stout torsos."
ReplyDeleteLegs on top of the torso? Yikes, we are breeding the horses upside down!