Exactly. And that gives us the right to do any damned thing we please with them, right?
Sorry, I was gone for a while. Just because the breed was created for the thrill and entertainment of horse lovers does not mean that that cruel use is approved. Any horsemen or pony clubber is brought up with the ethic that you take care of your horse before you do something for yourself. After a ride you walk them down , untack and make sure they are comfortable before you change or anything for ourselves. Horsepeople have very strong ethics on the proper care and treatment of horses.
Nowhere did my statement imply otherwise.
I have owned horses for over 20 years and have taken care of them until they die natural deaths.
I do not know if you are a horseman or not. If so you are aware of this.