tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post3078820484042419509..comments2024-02-27T17:43:37.207-05:00Comments on View From the Racetrack Grandstand: But is 'Booting' less Cruel When Compared to Whipping?That Blog Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-11320706224660623772013-10-09T15:12:34.807-04:002013-10-09T15:12:34.807-04:00I was expecting the fines and had an idea on Monda...I was expecting the fines and had an idea on Monday that fines were forthcoming. Let's consider this a victory for the blogosphere.<br /><br />That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-61786166560422241182013-10-09T14:39:35.706-04:002013-10-09T14:39:35.706-04:00Pacingguy:
Harnessracing.com is now reporting Tet...Pacingguy:<br /><br />Harnessracing.com is now reporting Tetrick and Sears have been fined for kicking Captaintreacherous and Vegas Vacation last weekend.<br /><br />An official with the Kentucky Commission explains the judge who found no problem with the drivers spoke before viewing some video with different camera angles. <br /><br />I suppose that statement is an attempt to avoid criticizing or embarrassing the judge, but the revealing part is an admission that the judge never looked at all the available evidence. <br /><br />Even if there were no firestorm of protest from bloggers, journalists and racing fans, that judge's work is unacceptable Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-49745116820705352042013-10-09T13:22:37.377-04:002013-10-09T13:22:37.377-04:00Pacingguy:
I'd prefer judges call all the vio...Pacingguy:<br /><br />I'd prefer judges call all the violations, whether it's kicking/booting, whipping or something else. If there's a rule, enforce it or remove it.<br /><br />Now, allow me to add some fuel to the comments of the 8:10am poster. We shouldn't have to choose between whipping the horse and kicking in an effort to decide which is better for the horse. I don't like either, but let's remember that whipping most times involves hitting the sulky or the number pad on the horse's back. The horse isn't struck. You can't say that about kicking/booting.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-16575632387038179382013-10-09T10:17:59.728-04:002013-10-09T10:17:59.728-04:00Oh, I totally understand there is a big difference...Oh, I totally understand there is a big difference between using a whip and allow a horse to brush against their hock. I will admit, I was using hyperbole when comparing the two, but the point is the horse feels the brush. The fact remains the public considers it cruel, whether or not it is and there is nothing anyone can do to explain it isn't that bad to get them to change their mind. Besides, telling them it scares the horse a little wont go over well.<br /><br />However, as you mentioned 'kicking' is illegal and that is where the argument can start and end.<br /><br />BTW, I appreciate the criticism, it keeps me honest.That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-6662834304552916402013-10-09T08:10:54.254-04:002013-10-09T08:10:54.254-04:00You really don't understand what "kicking...You really don't understand what "kicking" a horse means....do you? If you did, you couldn't possibly compare striking an animal with a whip and simply allowing their hock to brush against your foot. Not debating whether "kicking" is legal; simply pointing out that way too many people who write about racing take way too little time actually researching what they're writing about. Please keep blogging...but take a minute to learn some things before hitting that keyboard!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com