One of the things i find amazing is that people in this group want to denigrate someone for trying to help abused and displaced animals no longer cared about by the harness racing industry. It's obviously a real issue that needs addressing in a practical way. I think Mike's approach of pointing out the abuse is a great thing. If you showed the photos that Mike has posted to the average "non-horse" fans out there, they would be surely repulsed by what they saw. Those "civilians" know little about horse racing. But people like us who spent some time in harness racing should truly despise the treatment of these horses. I happen to like Mike P. I admire what he's trying to do. The bigger question is.....how can you not admire someone trying to expose the abuse? It boggles the mind.
[/quoteI also agree totally with you Dougie. You are one of the more sane and rational people to post on here. I sometimes do not have your same opinions though i respect you for them.

One of the things i find amazing is that people in this group want to denigrate someone for trying to help abused and displaced animals no longer cared about by the harness racing industry. It's obviously a real issue that needs addressing in a practical way. I think Mike's approach of pointing out the abuse is a great thing. If you showed the photos that Mike has posted to the average "non-horse" fans out there, they would be surely repulsed by what they saw. Those "civilians" know little about horse racing. But people like us who spent some time in harness racing should truly despise the treatment of these horses. I happen to like Mike P. I admire what he's trying to do. The bigger question is.....how can you not admire someone trying to expose the abuse? It boggles the mind.

Some of the most informative and intelligent posters on here are anonymous while many, like you and tripper, are neither. And thanks but no thanks for the invite to your socials, I'm happy to keep my thoughts on this platform. And there you go again tooting your own horn. But it's a free country and if that is the approach you'd like to take, then so be it. I just thought you were a little bit more measured than that. that's all---carry on Michael.