Eight Belles

I was pulling for the filly Eight Belles in the Kentucky Derby. So, when I heard that she had been been put down due to 2 front broken ankles, I was little skeptical. You have to admit, that doesn't happen often. Anyway, I've been doing some reading and the Humane people want to get on top of the horse breeders and such. They also want to take away whips from jockeys. Now, I'm all for humanity to animals. I love little puppies. I love kittens. I even love a foal! Man, when those baby geese where born outside our work, they were soooo cute, but then they grew up.....

But the owners have a point, horses are big animals with minds of their own and if you don't tell them want you want done they can and will overpower you and be well, stubborn! I guess the Humane Society and PETA has something when they talk about over-breeding, and that's something that should be addressed. Is there some way our horse breeders could mix in some good Arabian stock? These are fast and beautiful animals and hopefully it won't take away from the beautiful Thoroughbred that we have. Of course, someones probably already thought of that.

Mint juleps for everyone! Cheers!

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