Outrage

Another win for the minorities.
Today, Racing Victoria announced that after the 2010 season it will cease jumping races for good.
This is a decision that is so bad it's not even close to being funny.
Not only are they placing thousands of racing industry participants in jeopardy by reducing their capacity to earn they are flying against the rest of the world where jumping is embraced and celebrated as part of racing culture.
And, they have condemned countless horses, who aren't good enough to be competitive in flat races, to certain death.
Now the do-gooders, RSPCA and such, claim that jumping racing is cruel and causes unnecessary death and injury to horses. Well now they themselves have caused unnecessary deaths to horses that would otherwise be nurtured.
People who own horses love them like children, some people more than their children, and these horses are cared for and pampered like kings and queens. These same horses will now become unviable and be sold off. There are very few places for them to go if they can't be moved into equestrian (which is more dangerous than racing, IMO) or used as lead horses. Most will end up at the knackery.
I love my racing and jumping is a big part of what keeps it interesting in the off season. Thankfully South Australia hasn't caved in, for now. They at least want to support their own industry. It is just a shame Racing Victoria doesn't.
It's more than a shame. A disgrace.