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    Thoroughbred Racing Since the late 1900’s horses evolved from an animal of practicality and transportation to one of pleasure, trade and gambling. Thoroughbred racing is a worldwide industry involving the gambling, racing and breeding of thoroughbred horses. The racing industry is multinational and followed all around the world, with the UK and Ireland, USA, France, Italy, Australia and New Zealand being the major influences in the breeding and production of thoroughbred racehorses. The New…

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    As far as I can remember, I have always been strongly drawn to horses, just like a moth to a flame. It seems that this deep passion can be found directly in my blood. Maybe I have inherited some kind of a genomic proclivity toward the equine species. As a future veterinarian, it’s indisputable that my love and respect of horses and all living creatures, explain my revulsion and hatred toward animal cruelty, whether it be neglect or intentional. It is a dishonour that millions of animals, placed…

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    could feel my heart racing,As the wind blew through my hair,I felt as if I was flying .My friend and I visited to her grandma’s house to ride horses.My friend’s name is Cirrae. I was excited to ride horses.I had pictures in my head about how fun it was going to be, my first step was to learn how to put a saddle and the bridle on the horse, I’ve always thought it was easy. We went to the farm. I wanted to meet all the horses.I was able to ride a horse named Feather.She is a nice horse, she…

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    Argumentative Writing - Horse Racing Should Be Banned Horse racing is usually seen as a fun, thrilling experience. A chance to win money. But looking past the cheering crowds there is a lot going on you probably don’t know about. Horses are whipped every second they lay their foot on the track. Zero release from the pain being handed to them. The fact that they are started so young their joints have very little time to strengthen and develop to carry their own weight much less a person and…

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    Horse Racing Satire

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    the article Prezi it states that “many are having their horses put on illegal performance enhancing drugs that are most likely and could kill them.” As humans we see animals as nothing but tools to entertain us. For instance we take part in horse racing, animal fighting, bull riding etc. I believe that animal sports is too harsh for the animals because it puts the animals in a lot of unnecessary stress. For example horse racing takes the horses to it’s limits to run at high speeds. So now I’ll…

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    History in Louisville, Kentucky spans hundreds of years. Many famous people are from Louisville; actors, inventors, and a boxing legend. Louisville is also known for the Kentucky Derby at the Churchill Downs. During the 1770’s settlers moved into the Kentucky region area starting from scratch they built a settlement, forts, and farm lands on the Ohio River. One of the well-known residents was inventor Thomas Edison, he was a prolific inventor, holding over a thousand US patents in his name.…

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    that are not even detectable. One authority figure denies that a drug problem even exists. “Mike Hopkins of the Maryland Racing Commission said at the Preakness that Maryland’s drug testing program was adequate, and that he didn’t believe there were cheaters in the sport’s top tier” (Macur, 2014). Despite Mike Hopkins claim, there are several examples of abuse among the racing horses that have not been left unnoticed: • Rick Dutrow, the trainer of the 2008 Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown,…

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    Horse Races September 15 Feature Ayr and Pontefract in Full Swing Ayr and Pontefract are some of the racecourses with key events on September 15. Other venues include the likes of Yarmouth and Chelmsford. The flat horse racing season is under full swing and there have been quite a few surprises already. One can expect some upsets and shocks as horse racing today enters into courses like Ayr, Yarmouth, Chelmsford, and Pontefract. Ayr Hosting races throughout the year, Ayr specialises in…

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    NASCAR. The France family took stock car racing from a motel room business meeting to the second-most viewed regular sports season in America. For whatever reason, this long-winning formula is returning diminishing success for both organizations, and if NASCAR wishes to continue dominating as a major sport, it must change to match the…

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    Horse Racing Derby Simulator 3D Summary Be a jockey in Horse Racing Derby Simulator 3D and compete in various races to bring home the top prize. Choose from a variety of horses and carefully manage your ride’s speed and stamina to finish first. Be the fastest on the track and get over the hurdles to outlast your opponents! ____________________________________________________________________________ Though it appears as a fine-tuned horse racing simulator, Horse Racing Derby…

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