Thomass Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Take wee plastic bag full.... So instead of celebrating the fact Wellington will be thronging to the course today ... Radio Live decided to cater for the lowest common denominator ...and give these handful of lunatics a platform There could be a few 'Strong words' exchanged? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) TODAY 'Horse Racing Kills' Protest at the Wellington Cup Day Saturday, 19 January 2019, 11:08 amPress Release: Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses What: ‘Horse Racing Kills’ protest at the Wellington Cup Day Races When: Saturday 19th January 2019 Where: Wellington Racing Club, 10 Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt. This Saturday, Cup Day at the Wellington Racing Club will see anti-horse racing protesters demonstrating outside. Activists will be holding placards and banners at the entrance of the racecourse calling on racegoers to reconsider their support of horseracing and demanding the industry at the very least implement a retirement plan for all racehorses. Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) spokesperson Frances Baker said today, “We are against horse racing because horses suffer tremendously in this industry. Every aspect of their life before, during and after racing is cruel.” “Horses are bred into a lifestyle that is not natural to them. They spend the majority of their lives isolated in stalls, being fed harmful concentrated diets. Their ability to graze, essential to their general wellbeing, is taken from them throughout training regimes." "Studies have proven the whip to be painful for the horse yet in horse racing it is perfectly legal to beat them this way as they are forced to run for their lives, resulting in frequent injury and death." “When no longer profitable many are sent to the knackery to be turned into dog food and there is no record of all the foals born who don’t have the industry's desired temperament or physical attributes. "Horses are suffering for our entertainment and for gambling profits and that is unacceptable." "We are urging the racing industry to at the very least, implement a retirement plan for all racehorses.” “We want people to think twice about attending a racing event. There are other cruelty-free events that you can go to have a good day out. It is not a party for the animals.” she said. Edited January 19, 2019 by Thomass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Does anyone know if this happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Yes it did Covered on both channels too...a dozen of them But it gets the ratings up I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Didn't seem to have much traction from what I could see. This would have been a good time for Marty Burns to pop down from Petone and give them a heads up on the work done on rehoming and tracking retired racehorses...[ I'd like to hear about the options too...to date the information is stunningly non-evident ] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomass Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 RETIRING & RE-HOMING THOROUGHBREDS New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s vision for thoroughbred welfare “A thoroughbred should be provided a good life, with the care and conditions that will allow the horse to thrive and perform to its natural abilities, with minimal discomfort and an absence of suffering.” Responsible re-homing of thoroughbreds is an important issue for racing internationally. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing is committed to ensuring that as many of our horses as possible are retrained and re-homed for second careers as sport or pleasure horses. This includes horses that are bred but not deemed competitive early or late in their expected racing career, as well as retired thoroughbreds. Welfare concerns may arise where: Owners do not have sufficient financial resources, facilities, or knowledge to properly care for horses that do not progress to, or are retired from racing or breeding Horses are engaged in post racing activities for which they are not physically suited due to pre-existing injuries or inherent capabilities Uncompetitive horses become neglected or are thoughtlessly given away to unsuitable new owners. NZTR attends the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), which aims to promote retraining racehorses. We’ve also partnered with various groups to promote the versatility of thoroughbreds. NZTR and Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) launched a joint initiative in 2014 called Thoroughbreds in Equestrian Sport (TiES), aimed at increasing opportunities for second careers for thoroughbred horses retiring from racing. TiES holds annual national competitions offering prizes to the most successful thoroughbred in the following equestrian sports categories: Show jumping and show hunter Eventing Dressage. A similar initiative is NZTR’s association with the NZ Show Horse Council and sponsorship of the Off the Track Show Horse series. NZTR also sponsors Beyond the Barriers which is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to educate people regards the care of retired thoroughbred, retrained as a pleasure or sporthorse. As at late 2017 NZTR does not have sufficiently robust data to trace our thoroughbred population in a comprehensive manner or to confirm the numbers of horses that are successfully re-homed at the end of their racing careers. Through 2018, NZTR will conduct a range of initiatives that aim to resolve this shortcoming. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing will: Amend the Rules of Racing to create a duty of care for retiring and rehoming thoroughbreds Consult with reputable re-homing operators and relevant sector groups and agencies to develop a plan to support re-homing operators Providing supporting material for the people who receive the retrained thoroughbreds covering feeding, grooming and all round care of thoroughbreds Provide support for initiatives that showcase the versatility of thoroughbreds, including TiES and the Off the Track Show Horse Series Support objective research that identifies why horses do not start racing, or leave racing and breeding Support objective research that identifies the activities that retrained horses participate in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porky Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Yeah, I know trainers and owners who like to make sure they are given to girls as sport-horses. To be brutally honest,those pet-less, vegetarian protesters would have been better advised standing outside Parliament...demanding fresh water to drink,clean waterways to swim and easy solutions to grocery plastic bag & recycling alternatives 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freda Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Thomass said: RETIRING & RE-HOMING THOROUGHBREDS New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s vision for thoroughbred welfare “A thoroughbred should be provided a good life, with the care and conditions that will allow the horse to thrive and perform to its natural abilities, with minimal discomfort and an absence of suffering.” Responsible re-homing of thoroughbreds is an important issue for racing internationally. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing is committed to ensuring that as many of our horses as possible are retrained and re-homed for second careers as sport or pleasure horses. This includes horses that are bred but not deemed competitive early or late in their expected racing career, as well as retired thoroughbreds. Welfare concerns may arise where: Owners do not have sufficient financial resources, facilities, or knowledge to properly care for horses that do not progress to, or are retired from racing or breeding Horses are engaged in post racing activities for which they are not physically suited due to pre-existing injuries or inherent capabilities Uncompetitive horses become neglected or are thoughtlessly given away to unsuitable new owners. NZTR attends the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR), which aims to promote retraining racehorses. We’ve also partnered with various groups to promote the versatility of thoroughbreds. NZTR and Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) launched a joint initiative in 2014 called Thoroughbreds in Equestrian Sport (TiES), aimed at increasing opportunities for second careers for thoroughbred horses retiring from racing. TiES holds annual national competitions offering prizes to the most successful thoroughbred in the following equestrian sports categories: Show jumping and show hunter Eventing Dressage. A similar initiative is NZTR’s association with the NZ Show Horse Council and sponsorship of the Off the Track Show Horse series. NZTR also sponsors Beyond the Barriers which is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to educate people regards the care of retired thoroughbred, retrained as a pleasure or sporthorse. As at late 2017 NZTR does not have sufficiently robust data to trace our thoroughbred population in a comprehensive manner or to confirm the numbers of horses that are successfully re-homed at the end of their racing careers. Through 2018, NZTR will conduct a range of initiatives that aim to resolve this shortcoming. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing will: Amend the Rules of Racing to create a duty of care for retiring and rehoming thoroughbreds Consult with reputable re-homing operators and relevant sector groups and agencies to develop a plan to support re-homing operators Providing supporting material for the people who receive the retrained thoroughbreds covering feeding, grooming and all round care of thoroughbreds Provide support for initiatives that showcase the versatility of thoroughbreds, including TiES and the Off the Track Show Horse Series Support objective research that identifies why horses do not start racing, or leave racing and breeding Support objective research that identifies the activities that retrained horses participate in. Yeah, yeah, I'm well aware of that material..but I've yet to see any concrete evidence of any specific programmes or directives. I make every effort to suitably re-home the retired ones, and there are several girls locally who do a great job re-educating and on-selling; all power to them. But there is absolutely no involvement whatsoever from NZTR with or for these girls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaltedMilkshake Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Like many other so-called initiatives, the NZTR likes to be seen as following the global trend with its commitment to OTT and anti bullying. bullying can’t be swept under the carpet quickly enough...by NZTR management....I have been at the coalface and I can confirm the NZTR looks after its own. Even the nominated partner, Salvation Army’s response was “sorry about that, but have a good life”.. In regards to OTT, I will only make the comment this issue is much like opening a can of worms...and unless it’s policed stringently, I fear the worst. Once a horse loses its earning potential, it’s left to the decent people to make the effort to re-home them. Owners and trainers should be made “accountable” but of course that’s an oxymoron! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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