As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.
Cow racing is quiet popular also in my place though it only happens during festive in my place I can say that its fine because those animals are being taking care of so the owners will win again on the next competition. People are using different animals to race, I guess this kind of racing are also growing. Its fine as long as the local government allows it, but if its illegal I guess its not healthy at all. 
Topic: Animal racing (Read 403 times)
I never heard of cow racing before, sounds a bit crazy for my taste.
It is in my country, Indonesia. Even held every tradition festival in a certain area every year. Including as a medium of conventional betting that is carried out openly, and is almost excluded from legal action due to the strong reason of their tradition.
I've seen it live several times. If I can judge it, it's the most excruciating race that basically forces non-species animals to run as fast as possible.
that's crazy
as cows aren't really the biggest racers
are these cows raised for that or just some kind of independent game where they use cows from farms that would use the cows for other things like milk or meat?
creativity is really limitless, if we have cow races we could have gambling with any kind of animals
and can be done then human beings do normally find or seek of ways speaking of entertainment and these conditions or situations are very common act for them to commit out.
Some might have impressions it is already a form of abuse or some sort but as long it doesnt involved killings or something like that then i dont see any problems.
I never heard of cow racing before, sounds a bit crazy for my taste.
It is in my country, Indonesia. Even held every tradition festival in a certain area every year. Including as a medium of conventional betting that is carried out openly, and is almost excluded from legal action due to the strong reason of their tradition.
I've seen it live several times. If I can judge it, it's the most excruciating race that basically forces non-species animals to run as fast as possible.
that's crazy
as cows aren't really the biggest racers
are these cows raised for that or just some kind of independent game where they use cows from farms that would use the cows for other things like milk or meat?
creativity is really limitless, if we have cow races we could have gambling with any kind of animals
As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.
As long as there is no animal cruelty against them and they are treating them right then I do not see the problem with some races being held, as historically events of this type have existed for a very long time and people love to gamble in those events, however if some of those competitions eventually evolved to dog fights or something like that then I would have a problem with that, as it is simply wrong to force animals to fight for no reason at all. 
I never heard of cow racing before, sounds a bit crazy for my taste.
It is in my country, Indonesia. Even held every tradition festival in a certain area every year. Including as a medium of conventional betting that is carried out openly, and is almost excluded from legal action due to the strong reason of their tradition.
I've seen it live several times. If I can judge it, it's the most excruciating race that basically forces non-species animals to run as fast as possible.
I've heard about these crazy races. If I'm not mistaken, this event is held in the rice fields after the harvest, which resemble mud puddles at this point. I sincerely do not understand why it is not done on a level surface, although it is a kind of demonstration of bulls' endurance.
I'm not sure if it was around this time but I saw before this thread another where someone was playing or betting on spider fights or something like that, it was clandestine ... usually these things organized (approved) or they are not in a certain way Counterproductive to the issue of gambling because the associated prejudice that bets on whatever and on the other hand the issue of animals, we should not support this type of thing even if it is only for fun.
I never heard of cow racing before, sounds a bit crazy for my taste.
It is in my country, Indonesia. Even held every tradition festival in a certain area every year. Including as a medium of conventional betting that is carried out openly, and is almost excluded from legal action due to the strong reason of their tradition.
I've seen it live several times. If I can judge it, it's the most excruciating race that basically forces non-species animals to run as fast as possible.
As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.
if we look at it on a moral ground, then yes it is. but I don't mind seeing animals being used for racing, as long as they are well taken care of. what I am not ok with is animals being abused to train them or being used for underground animal fighting. I've seen illegal dog fights on the internet before and it is horrifying. I've never been a fan of this types of gambling games. Using animals to compete with another species or the same one.
I know horse racing but even before it didn't give me the fun to see a horse being lashed by the racer just to speed it up. But perhaps this could be normal in rural places where people don't use internet or do not have the knowledge about card games. I may agree with what they will do but if it someone who has knowledge about other gambling games and has access to it, why choose animal races or fights?
A good options is near you so just use that kind of method to gamble yourself away.
I know horse racing but even before it didn't give me the fun to see a horse being lashed by the racer just to speed it up. But perhaps this could be normal in rural places where people don't use internet or do not have the knowledge about card games. I may agree with what they will do but if it someone who has knowledge about other gambling games and has access to it, why choose animal races or fights?
A good options is near you so just use that kind of method to gamble yourself away.
Horse racing and cockfighting are those that are very common to most third world countries.
They love betting, especially those who are residing in rural areas. Some, if not most, are depending on their livelihood
with this kind of gambling.
Not fan of Cockfighting but with horse riding sometimes I also bet with it and enjoy even I don't win yet.
I don't bet on animal racing! Not even on horses and dogs, probably the most popular... In one moment that became popular, in every casino people were sitting and betting on horse and dog races all day long! So there were a lot of stories about how those races are rigged, they are replaying old races... I didn't find all that attractive at all, so I never placed a bet on something like that, and probably not ever! It's simply not my thing!
I've never been a fan of this types of gambling games. Using animals to compete with another species or the same one.
I know horse racing but even before it didn't give me the fun to see a horse being lashed by the racer just to speed it up. But perhaps this could be normal in rural places where people don't use internet or do not have the knowledge about card games. I may agree with what they will do but if it someone who has knowledge about other gambling games and has access to it, why choose animal races or fights?
A good options is near you so just use that kind of method to gamble yourself away.
I know horse racing but even before it didn't give me the fun to see a horse being lashed by the racer just to speed it up. But perhaps this could be normal in rural places where people don't use internet or do not have the knowledge about card games. I may agree with what they will do but if it someone who has knowledge about other gambling games and has access to it, why choose animal races or fights?
A good options is near you so just use that kind of method to gamble yourself away.
As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.
I never heard of cow racing before, sounds a bit crazy for my taste. Horse racing is very common in my country, but these are not normal horses, they are trained only for racing. There is a large industry behind it because so much money is involved and gambled on their races. I don't think it's right use the cattle that just stands on the field all day for racing. The animals could really harm themselves. Hope this doesn't happen to often.
I don't think it's harsh to use those animals because it has been existing for years and it's already a part of the tradition. Most animals who are used in racing actually fit on the said sports. As long as they aren't getting hurt physically, I don't see anything wrong with it. Animal racing is popular because of the fun and excitement that it provides.
You have a strong point here this games has been in existence for centuries and the have never been a time where animal welfare agencies have tried putting restrictions on this games which gives a clear indication that the animals aren't maltreated or mishandled. I just feel @ op is just showing some level of concern but I believe those in charge know what they are doing and can handle any situation that might arise 
Using animals for any type of entertainment of ours is wrong when it works the animals so hard that they could easily become injured. Horse racing, dog racing are very wrong and put these animals in harms way! Animals were not put on earth for our entertainment and putting them in a situation where they could injure themselves should be illegal. If you support this crap than something is wrong with you!
I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.
It can be terrible for the animals involved. Have a look at this site for some example data, listing horses in the UK alone who have died due to racing.
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2360 Deaths in 5405 Days
And there is a broader issue here, it's not just racing, it's entertainment in general. Have a look at this site for more info. There is also a sub-page here related specifically to racing.
If you compare horse racing and bullfighting, horses are treated more humanely. Horses are specially bred fast and hardy, so I think that horse racing is quite normal entertainment which, if it injures the horse, it happens by accident. I am not a particular fan of horse racing because I do not know about it. But if people like it, then why not.
I don't think it's harsh to use those animals because it has been existing for years and it's already a part of the tradition. Most animals who are used in racing actually fit on the said sports. As long as they aren't getting hurt physically, I don't see anything wrong with it. Animal racing is popular because of the fun and excitement that it provides.
Besides horse racing in my country also available bull racing and this tradition already exist since hundred years ago and it's legal as annual tradition which is local government support it because will attract more tourists to watching the race and usually before race the bull will get special treatments to ensure while race those bulls very healthy and i think this not so different too for other animal such as horse that the horse owners will do anything to get healthy horse because it will help them to be the champion for every race
I don't think that if any of us think that using horses in horse racing or bulls in bullfighting is animal cruelty anything will change. These entertainments were formed decades ago and are in some respects part of the culture.
Attending these kinds of events and betting on them is a personal matter for each of us.
Attending these kinds of events and betting on them is a personal matter for each of us.
As the festivities get high in spirit a lot of players are now taking part in different games in my neighborhood I saw some individuals playing different games with animals from horse to bull and even cow racing all over the street and I stop to wonder if this kind of game healthy for those animals some people think that using animals for such games is being harsh on the animal well being.
I'm one of those people. Animals have no saying in whether they'll be used for sports or not, and when competing with each other, they are trying to win only because they want to be less beaten and more nourished, that's all. I don't understand how watching these poor things fighting, or racing, can be entertaining.
It's absolutely another story with humans harshly competing with other. People want fame, they want money, big amounts, so big that they will never make such money working in a factory, or working behind a counter, or being paramedics. People make their choice to be in sports, and when they succeed, they are well awarded, while animals are just forced to do it. In my opinion it should be outlawed.
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