Animal racing

[Wiwo]

If that is a race between those animals, I think that is okay. But if that is about fighting until one of the animals is dead, I do not think that is okay but every people will have their opinion about this and what I see until now is people are like to gamble with that game and make money. Maybe in Asia and some countries, those games are still available and people can bet on that animals. That game offers another experience for people who watch the game.

Exactly my point most of the animal games I have witnessed is base on fight till death and that is the illegal form of animals games but if it stop at just racing its ok as the animals racing is censured by authorities but animal wrestling is an illegal and unhealthy for the animals.

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[electronicash]

festivals are always going to involve traditions like racing buffalos, it's done every year its fine. in prison, they do have something else there like a literal rat race. i once saw a contest of how far a frog can leap. people do this stuff all the time. traditions in some other places are crueler than just racing horses or rats.

i'm sure dog fight is part of the tradition too, i'm just not sure where that started but in my country cockfighting is very popular that it regularly happens. we got used to it too.

[Reatim]

As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.

Since when that Racing becomes harsh for animals? do you know that they need this for their Own Health?

Animals needed to run and exercise to stay fit and this racing is helping them to fulfil that, stop being paranoid because racing does not bring anything harm.

Not unless they will put those animal in fighting , in which they will hurt each other then that is harsher , but as long as they are being used for fun then i see no issue at all.

[lienfaye]

As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.

Its a racing game between animals so I dont see anything wrong with that game. The most popular and quite exciting for me is the horce racing. I already tried to bet on that game and its really fun.

Well, this kind of game is already existing for years already and there's no harm has been made to animals and its a healthy exercise for their own body. So I think we should not be sensitive on this kind of game, its common during festivals for enjoyment.

[Jsmbugu]

As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.

I don't really see it as a harm for the animals if it's just racing in an organized way and place. It's just fun and people bet on their favorite animal to gain. I believe that most of these racings are legal and they get an authorization from the government to start and promote for them. Some of them are just traditions like in gulf arabic countries they use camels for racing.
The bad side of that there some of people using drugs on these animals and that's really harming and very dangerous for them and not fair for those who gamble on them. And surely if the race is well organized there will be a control for that.
And if there's websites that offer online betting on them it gonna be worth to try.

[rhomelmabini]

As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.

That's cruel why not report it on the authorities if they don't have permission over that kind of game but even if it's done by the authorities or has permission too I think it's still the same. It's not healthy for animals of course, someone from them that can't be heard it's so cruel just thinking of it if they just used for human leisure time.

[btc78]

As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.

I a an avid player of Horse racing and even a Dog race i come to visit in small town here in my country just to make a bet and from there i also explore other animal games.
But i don't think this brings harsh to the animal as they are being treated fairly and being loved.
their owners really take good care of their health to be ready in the next competition.
and also what do animals love aside from Eating? of course running around right?
so let the animal enjoys the game same as how the gamblers enjoys theirs .

[Wexnident]

It depends I think on the type of animal and as well as how the event is taken care of? I mean if you were to ask if Horse racing was bad for the horses, making them race itself isn't exactly bad, but forcing them through violent means CAN be bad. On the other hand, if you were to ask if idk, monkey racing would be good, well, I'd say idk really, and maybe just tell you to ask the monkey themselves if they'd actually go race. Running comes naturally to horses so that's understandable but again, it depends on the type of animal.

[fortunecrypto]

As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.

Horse racing is officially recognized as sports, I don't know about bull and cow but if they are regulated with a governing body managing the events I don't see any issue at all because all the animals are well taken care of and trainers and riders are compliant to animal safety, but if the race is back yard race then that's illegal and should not be allowed and outlawed because the organizers are not looking for the welfare of the animals but only a way how to make money.

[Betwrong]

As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.

I'm one of those people. Animals have no saying in whether they'll be used for sports or not, and when competing with each other, they are trying to win only because they want to be less beaten and more nourished, that's all. I don't understand how watching these poor things fighting, or racing, can be entertaining.

It's absolutely another story with humans harshly competing with other. People want fame, they want money, big amounts, so big that they will never make such money working in a factory, or working behind a counter, or being paramedics. People make their choice to be in sports, and when they succeed, they are well awarded, while animals are just forced to do it. In my opinion it should be outlawed.

[madnessteat]

I don't think that if any of us think that using horses in horse racing or bulls in bullfighting is animal cruelty anything will change. These entertainments were formed decades ago and are in some respects part of the culture.

Attending these kinds of events and betting on them is a personal matter for each of us.

[bering]

Besides horse racing in my country also available bull racing and this tradition already exist since hundred years ago and it's legal as annual tradition which is local government support it because will attract more tourists to watching the race and usually before race the bull will get special treatments to ensure while race those bulls very healthy and i think this not so different too for other animal such as horse that the horse owners will do anything to get healthy horse because it will help them to be the champion for every race

[Cling18]

I don't think it's harsh to use those animals because it has been existing for years and it's already a part of the tradition. Most animals who are used in racing actually fit on the said sports. As long as they aren't getting hurt physically, I don't see anything wrong with it. Animal racing is popular because of the fun and excitement that it provides.

[madnessteat]

If you compare horse racing and bullfighting, horses are treated more humanely. Horses are specially bred fast and hardy, so I think that horse racing is quite normal entertainment which, if it injures the horse, it happens by accident. I am not a particular fan of horse racing because I do not know about it. But if people like it, then why not.

[Cnut237]

I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.

It can be terrible for the animals involved. Have a look at this site for some example data, listing horses in the UK alone who have died due to racing.

2360 Deaths in 5405 Days

And there is a broader issue here, it's not just racing, it's entertainment in general. Have a look at this site for more info. There is also a sub-page here related specifically to racing.

[ChiBitCTy]

Using animals for any type of entertainment of ours is wrong when it works the animals so hard that they could easily become injured. Horse racing, dog racing are very wrong and put these animals in harms way! Animals were not put on earth for our entertainment and putting them in a situation where they could injure themselves should be illegal. If you support this crap than something is wrong with you!

[dbc23]

I don't think it's harsh to use those animals because it has been existing for years and it's already a part of the tradition. Most animals who are used in racing actually fit on the said sports. As long as they aren't getting hurt physically, I don't see anything wrong with it. Animal racing is popular because of the fun and excitement that it provides.

You have a strong point here this games has been in existence for centuries and the have never been a time where animal welfare agencies have tried putting restrictions on this games which gives a clear indication that the animals aren't maltreated or mishandled. I just feel @ op is just showing some level of concern but I believe those in charge know what they are doing and can handle any situation that might arise

[Mauser]

As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.

I never heard of cow racing before, sounds a bit crazy for my taste. Horse racing is very common in my country, but these are not normal horses, they are trained only for racing. There is a large industry behind it because so much money is involved and gambled on their races. I don't think it's right use the cattle that just stands on the field all day for racing. The animals could really harm themselves. Hope this doesn't happen to often.

[Reid]

I've never been a fan of this types of gambling games. Using animals to compete with another species or the same one.
I know horse racing but even before it didn't give me the fun to see a horse being lashed by the racer just to speed it up. But perhaps this could be normal in rural places where people don't use internet or do not have the knowledge about card games. I may agree with what they will do but if it someone who has knowledge about other gambling games and has access to it, why choose animal races or fights?
A good options is near you so just use that kind of method to gamble yourself away.

[iv4n]

I don't bet on animal racing! Not even on horses and dogs, probably the most popular... In one moment that became popular, in every casino people were sitting and betting on horse and dog races all day long! So there were a lot of stories about how those races are rigged, they are replaying old races... I didn't find all that attractive at all, so I never placed a bet on something like that, and probably not ever! It's simply not my thing!