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Hauru wrote:
do you think regular horse riding is selfish and unethical or

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bexxi wrote:
uhhh i dont think so
what would be the reasons it could be considered unethical? im willing to hear the facts

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Elisia wrote:
No?

But that scene in spirit [with the train]? That
That there was unethical

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bexxi wrote:
uhhh i dont think so
what would be the reasons it could be considered unethical? im willing to hear the facts

this
very interested

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Hauru wrote:

bexxi wrote:
uhhh i dont think so
what would be the reasons it could be considered unethical? im willing to hear the facts

I wouldnt necessarily argue it is abuse or anything but how do you know a horse likes to be ridden? Bcs behaviour like not following or willing to jump/run has to be "corrected". They are flight animals the way i see it i would say horse riding is purely for human pleasure what does the horse gain from being ridden?

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Hauru wrote:
and it has been proven that horses backs are being deformed with time through riding/heavy equipment etc

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devilcake wrote:
Not if the horse is adequately cared for

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Hauru wrote:

bexxi wrote:
uhhh i dont think so
what would be the reasons it could be considered unethical? im willing to hear the facts

I wouldnt necessarily argue it is abuse or anything but how do you know a horse likes to be ridden? Bcs bad behaviour like not following or willing to jump/run has to be "corrected". They are flight animals the way i see it i would say horse riding is purely for human pleasure what does the horse gain from being ridden?

i thought horses needed the ‘work’ because they’re high energy like border collies or something

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devilcake wrote:

Solar wrote:

Hauru wrote:

bexxi wrote:
uhhh i dont think so
what would be the reasons it could be considered unethical? im willing to hear the facts

I wouldnt necessarily argue it is abuse or anything but how do you know a horse likes to be ridden? Bcs bad behaviour like not following or willing to jump/run has to be "corrected". They are flight animals the way i see it i would say horse riding is purely for human pleasure what does the horse gain from being ridden?

i thought horses needed the ‘work’ because they’re high energy like border collies or something

Well hypothetically they can do that without someone on Their back

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Hauru wrote:

Solar wrote:

Hauru wrote:

bexxi wrote:
uhhh i dont think so
what would be the reasons it could be considered unethical? im willing to hear the facts

I wouldnt necessarily argue it is abuse or anything but how do you know a horse likes to be ridden? Bcs bad behaviour like not following or willing to jump/run has to be "corrected". They are flight animals the way i see it i would say horse riding is purely for human pleasure what does the horse gain from being ridden?

i thought horses needed the ‘work’ because they’re high energy like border collies or something

well yea they can run on their own cant they? they dont have to be ridden by humans they are just doing fine in the wild

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remains wrote:
on a sliding scale of unethical things we do to animals it's pretty low on there, with some less ethical exceptions

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Solar wrote:
thats so true guys…..

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devilcake wrote:
I think there are for more concerning things in horse care than companionship riding. Most people who own or care for horses for that purpose are incredibly invested in their horses health and emotional well being. Regular interaction with the horse allows them to keep track on their horses health in ways a lot of people who just let a horse walk in the pasturewith little interaction might do.
they are also a domesticated animal and thrive with mental stimulation from training and interaction just like a cat or dog, they are herd animals and crave social interaction, from horses which is mandatory but regular contact and bonding with a horse is a good thing.
if one truly is concerned about the well being on horses I would foremost concern myself with racing and breeding as it exploits them through capitalism. Also breaking wild horses that have not been raised to be ridden. That’s not to say it’s not important to look into the health implications of general riding, just that in terms of horse health just the act of riding wouldn’t be the main issue, just like not giving them the right diet is likely way more dangerous to them than riding them.

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devilcake wrote:
All acts of keeping animals is some degree of selfish, but being selfish isn’t unethical per say it’s just a trait all people inhabits

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devilcake wrote:
I think there are for more concerning things in horse care than companionship riding. Most people who own or care for horses for that purpose are incredibly invested in their horses health and emotional well being. Regular interaction with the horse allows them to keep track on their horses health in ways a lot of people who just let a horse walk in the pasturewith little interaction might do.
they are also a domesticated animal and thrive with mental stimulation from training and interaction just like a cat or dog, they are herd animals and crave social interaction, from horses which is mandatory but regular contact and bonding with a horse is a good thing.
if one truly is concerned about the well being on horses I would foremost concern myself with racing and breeding as it exploits them through capitalism. Also breaking wild horses that have not been raised to be ridden. That’s not to say it’s not important to look into the health implications of general riding, just that in terms of horse health just the act of riding wouldn’t be the main issue, just like not giving them the right diet is likely way more dangerous to them than riding them.

how does it feel to always be based about everything

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devilcake wrote:

Solar wrote:

devilcake wrote:
I think there are for more concerning things in horse care than companionship riding. Most people who own or care for horses for that purpose are incredibly invested in their horses health and emotional well being. Regular interaction with the horse allows them to keep track on their horses health in ways a lot of people who just let a horse walk in the pasturewith little interaction might do.
they are also a domesticated animal and thrive with mental stimulation from training and interaction just like a cat or dog, they are herd animals and crave social interaction, from horses which is mandatory but regular contact and bonding with a horse is a good thing.
if one truly is concerned about the well being on horses I would foremost concern myself with racing and breeding as it exploits them through capitalism. Also breaking wild horses that have not been raised to be ridden. That’s not to say it’s not important to look into the health implications of general riding, just that in terms of horse health just the act of riding wouldn’t be the main issue, just like not giving them the right diet is likely way more dangerous to them than riding them.

how does it feel to always be based about everything

Pretty good actually