Comments on: Eight Belles' Death Sparks Controversy

Demise Of Filly In Kentucky Derby Prompts Debate Over Image And Safety Of Horse Racing

[tvgenius]

To me, I don''t mind horse races, but I have a serious problem when horses are injured. Let''s equate this to NASCAR. One death, Dale Earnhardt, led to sweeping changes in all cars, and even had a ripple effect to other forms of racing. After Barbaro''s injury during a Triple Crown run less than two years ago (and who knows how many others at smaller, non-nationally-televised races), there needs to be a serious evaluation of safety.

I saw a separate equestrian event on NBC Sunday. At the end, they mentioned that as a result of two horses being put down there, there were already meetings scheduled to evaluate changes that could be made to prevent future injury. Quite a contrast from NBC''s coverage of the Derby where they did their best to not mention Eight Belle''s death, while showing classless people celebrating in the stands.

[klw86]

Tragedy. I would like to read more about the legal use of drugs in horse racing. I have heard these drugs include pain killers and stimulants. For all we know, this filly would have not run had she the choice, but may have been pumped full of a "cocktail" of drugs to mask any pain she could have been feeling. The same for Barbarro and the others. The use of drugs in horse racing needs to be banned.

[cheddarboy82]

That horse shouldn''t have died. And besides that, what a dumb event. A midget riding a horse, fun stuff. They make all that money over the weekend and don''t even attempt to save her ? shameful

[michellem99-2009]

We used to listen to the horse races that pulled a cart and that is weree he sat. I think it is sad she died..

[nonayabiness]

Seems that horse racing is a cruel sport to me.

[ksrb1]

Of course PETA - the people who have the highest kill rate of ''rescued'' animals on the planet - would think it has something to say. Animals - including horses - given to PETA by naive owners have a better chance of survival in the Calcutta dog pound than in their clutches. I hope Gabriel Saez loses no sleep over their idiotic statements and accusations.

[misands]

When we have "break downs" with humans we do not say stop making them or don''''t do these things you will get hurt!!! Leave the horse alone. and by the way I am a very big horse lover. - Posted by aforet2 at 08:35 AM
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What a dumb comment. People don''t have to be put to sleep if they break their legs in a race! Also, people race voluntarily...the horse has no say. I think you love the entertainment horses provides you, not the horses themselves.

[xlib]

This certainly was a tragedy. However, as for peta and any part they may play in this, I have a real problem with them. When they start to protest against the clubbing of baby seals in Canada then I may start taking them seriously. They tend to pick and chose what they feel as inhumane. To me, clubbing baby seals is pretty d*&m inhumane.

[aforet2]

These animals are bred to run, unfortunately there will allways be break downs. When we have "break downs" with humans we do not say stop making them or don''t do these things you will get hurt!!! Leave the horse alone. and by the way I am a very big horse lover.

[xraytwonine]

"...euthanized after breaking both front ankles following a second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby."

Forcing another being to do our bidding is our nature...