>>The horse was insured.<<
Then what's the big deal. I mean, a LOT of PEOPLE have been KILLED in senseless accidents in the last six weeks. What's up with this horse?
Like most other things - especially when life is involved, it's an emotional connection that either you make, or you don't. I am not necessarily a horse person, but if you have ever stood beside the gates when 10, 15 or even 20 horses break for the race, the power will take your breath away. They are truly magnificent.
>Then what's the big deal. I mean, a LOT of PEOPLE have been KILLED in senseless accidents in the last six weeks. What's up with this horse?<
Well, the people who care are obviously fools who have responded to the beauty and grace of the Thoroughbred, or any flat racing breed. Those of us who have been on their backs know they will run for us flat out over broken glass, if we only ask. Those of us who have actually handled them know the enormous trust these powerful animals invest in humans, and we know that trust is sacred, and not to be betrayed. [Treat an animal well, and that is what you will get back--treat a human well, and you will get back only God knows what.]
So, we're fools. Possibly anyone who cares about anything is a fool. But I would never presume to tell anyone else that they are fools for caring about their dogs or loser adult children or boring team sports, so try to return the courtesy.