Exactly. And that's exactly what the hounds failed to do during 2 decades of warnings. The thrust of Beck's blog is about the muzzling of constituent voices, not about welfare per se. Attempts to muzzle these voices on welfare concerns is exactly what I have experienced along with many others in recent times. Also, exactly my point in my open letter response to the RIB open letter. Another attempt to shut down instead of listen to critical voices. In the mean time, public perception of racing continues to become more and more negative.
Becks never said that she wanted racing or other equestrian pursuits to be shut down. She said they will be if public perception continues to go in the current direction. Whether or not her approach is the best way forward with that or not, I don't know, but it absolutely HAS to happen, and sooner rather than later. Other racing jurisdictions like Hong Kong and the BHA recognise and acknowledge this and are taking action. Here a token welfare department.
Talking to a re-homer today I echo what Freda said. Owners and trainers sending horses to re-homers when they are knowingly unsuitable is just not good enough. Everyone has to take responsibility here.