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> Is this bad or good. I do not know. Horses are unfortunately taken as a
> commodity. But is the Showjumping or dressage different? Without speaking
> about flat racing, nor about your US disciplines like barrel racing. When
> reaching the highest level, many dressage horse are broken. How long do a
> showjumping horse last? And what about the trotters? Qualified at 1.5
> years and racing at 2. Business commands.
This is a bit of a straw horse argument. If 100% of people are making a
wrong choice, it doesn't become right just because everyone is doing it.

If you're interested in business, and really don't care about the horse as a
living creature that will either have its life cut short or be forced to
live in pain, then treat them as a commodity and find that 2% who can
compete at high speeds.

If you care about your horses, look for a solution that enables you to race
and still achieve soundness and longevity.

I don't care how many people see animals as a commodity. I can't change
that. But my horses will never be treated that way. They are living
creatures. They feel pain. They will explode their hearts for me if I ask
them to, and that's a huge responsibility. 


Melissa 


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