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29 September 2011 Have your say
The South Australian Parliament has voted down a bill to ban jumps racing in the state. But with possible court action against the industry on its way, there is still hope for an end to this deadly 'sport'.
By voting against the SA Greens bill, both the Government and Opposition have again shown they are out of touch with community views on animal welfare. Australians have been shocked to see jumps horses falling and being shot on racecourses over and over again due to this cruel 'sport'.
During the 2011 season alone, eleven horses have died in jumps races across South Australia and Victoria (the only states where jumps races still occur). With a risk of fatality 10-20 times greater than in flat racing, jump's death toll will continue to rise as long as it is allowed to continue.
Recent legal advice from the SA Law Society has indicated that jumps races may already be in breach of the State's Animal Welfare Act. This paves the way for possible court action that could prevent future jumps races — even without the Government enacting legislation to ban the sport.
With ever increasing community opposition, jumps racing is on its last legs. Please take the two simple actions below today, to help stop this deadly activity from taking more lives:
1. Make a pledge to never bet on cruelty.
2. Send a message to the SA and Vic Premiers and Racing Ministers to express your opposition to jumps racing and to urge them to ban the 'sport'.
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Ronan:
They don't care
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 at 9:13am
The government, Julia Gillard, Tony Abbot, all of them, don't care about the horses, they just want money. How could such horrible people be in charge of our state?
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Ethan:
get your facts right
Friday, 24 February 2012 at 11:42am
Does anyone on this forum know what happens to horses that arent good enough to race over a flat distance anymore, they go to dispersal sales and a man sits in the front row and will buy 30 horses and kill them and sell there meat, i think i would rather have them doing what love (jumping) and not being sold for human consumption, pet food or glue, that is inhuame.
Sally:
Ridculous
Tuesday, 7 February 2012 at 10:57am
A well knows sports identity has pledged to become the 2012 Oakbank Racing Carnival Ambassador. Not only is this shocking PR but what a kick in the guts for all hard working campaigners.
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/superracing/netballer-hallinan-oakbank-ambassador/story-fn67mcwv-1226263751935
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/superracing/netballer-hallinan-oakbank-ambassador/story-fn67mcwv-1226263751935
Val:
Hose Racing
Thursday, 3 November 2011 at 9:35pm
On Melbourne cup day i thought maybe Amerecaine would win but i rang a radio station and said it is cruel to the horse .They listened but all anybody did was sweet nothing.I think we all feel alone and a spoilsport when we complain.People think i'm just an idiot to find any sport that involves horses cruel.I rang 6pr. maybe it helped as people have to listen for whatever time they want to.The people of Australia should have photos of the horses in the newspaper after the horses have raced.All you see is people in attractive hats and celebrating.They should be ashamed.Money talks i'm afraid.Money$$$$
Lorraine Redfern:
When Will It End.
Monday, 10 October 2011 at 9:46pm
There should be no ifs or buts when it comes to jump racing. It is time to knock it on the head before there is another unfortunate accident. I would have thought that the jockeys may have stood their ground or protested against the cruel way that the horses lost their lives. I have heard whispers that the trainers are very close to the horses and I wish that the owners were the same, but it's all money as far as I can see. As for voting I think mine will be a donkey vote.
eliza:
correction
Friday, 7 October 2011 at 2:24pm
the Gillard Govt is federal and has nothing to do with voting for Bills in the SA parliament.
sharon smith:
BAN it now!
Friday, 7 October 2011 at 11:08am
Typically as with every other South Australian issues we are WAY behind! As I live in this State I am appauled that this is still allowed to continue. I am embarrassed and ashamed to be an Adelaidian. I will NOT stop whinging until this ridiculous jumps racing is stopped. We've also had at least two race horses die this year just crossing the road from stables to track in this backward State. HANG your SHAME RANN. Your time to go is WELL overdue ...you've lost it. For the sake of these beautiful animals this "sport" must stop!
Tyra Levins:
aw
Wednesday, 5 October 2011 at 12:32am
this can't continue.
i am going to never eat meat again.. im considering eating milk, Egg, and yoguart for my diet.. but until i get small thats it.
i will probably never eat meat again.
this is so sad.
i love pigs there my favourite animal forever,!
<3
please stop. ill do anything,
Show 1 replyi am going to never eat meat again.. im considering eating milk, Egg, and yoguart for my diet.. but until i get small thats it.
i will probably never eat meat again.
this is so sad.
i love pigs there my favourite animal forever,!
<3
please stop. ill do anything,
Padma:
BLACK DAY FOR BEAUTY
Tuesday, 4 October 2011 at 10:48pm
Our SA Parliament are quite outof touvh with progressive thinking. It is a shock to see them vote down a bill on an issue that presents such obvious danger to horses and a risk that we would not accept in human sport. If 11 footballers from SANFL had died this year they would be changing laws about how the sport is played.
My father has, to our great dismay, worked for a bookmaker all his life. He has always said that the jumps races are uninteresting to the bookies and the women dont like to watch them. Makes sense. So why continue?
I wonder if our politicians are protecting the secrets of a greater horror in this state: up in Perterborough they slaughter thousands of horses a month thanks to the racing industry. The meat is made into sausages that are exported to Bulgaria. This is not fiction. A friend of mine stayed in the town with a couple who both work there.
So that is the true horror that sits at the end of all of this. I suspect that is what the government wish to protect.
It's the kind of South Australian industry that makes SA Grate.
Sarcasm aside, there exists a darkness in our community that has its roots in ignorance. We must continue to light our candles so that our little efforts may join to make a bigger wave and patiently erode away the pillars of unkindness.
Dont let anger hold you when we cant achieve a good outcome immediately. Terrible things have been happening for thousands of years but look at the progress we have made in the last one hundred for the rights of women, children and animals.
Many blessings to all of you who water the seeds of goodness each day. Keep writing and keep shining.
My father has, to our great dismay, worked for a bookmaker all his life. He has always said that the jumps races are uninteresting to the bookies and the women dont like to watch them. Makes sense. So why continue?
I wonder if our politicians are protecting the secrets of a greater horror in this state: up in Perterborough they slaughter thousands of horses a month thanks to the racing industry. The meat is made into sausages that are exported to Bulgaria. This is not fiction. A friend of mine stayed in the town with a couple who both work there.
So that is the true horror that sits at the end of all of this. I suspect that is what the government wish to protect.
It's the kind of South Australian industry that makes SA Grate.
Sarcasm aside, there exists a darkness in our community that has its roots in ignorance. We must continue to light our candles so that our little efforts may join to make a bigger wave and patiently erode away the pillars of unkindness.
Dont let anger hold you when we cant achieve a good outcome immediately. Terrible things have been happening for thousands of years but look at the progress we have made in the last one hundred for the rights of women, children and animals.
Many blessings to all of you who water the seeds of goodness each day. Keep writing and keep shining.
Cor:
Good News for Animal Welfare Campaign
Saturday, 1 October 2011 at 8:25pm
For everyone out there who has been busy writing and phoning politicians and protesting at rallies (as I have been), the content of the following recent (20th of September 2011) article (see link below) will be hearteningly good news. It indicates that all our campaigning efforts are bringing about a movement of change. Its very encouraging. So keep up the good work everybody as together we can make change happen and the world a better place for all animals.
http://theconversation.edu.au/australia-increasingly-uncomfortable-with-animal-cruelty-3439
http://theconversation.edu.au/australia-increasingly-uncomfortable-with-animal-cruelty-3439
jeanette ravet:
re:jump horses
Thursday, 29 September 2011 at 9:44pm
lThis cruel use of such magnificent and noble animals must stop .NOW! NOW! NOW!.
Lois:
Disappointing
Thursday, 29 September 2011 at 8:41pm
It's so disappointing that that the SA Government, the opposition, and Family First did not support banning jumps racing and apparently prefer to see horses die in a "sport" supported by a minority group who clearly don't care for animals beyond their own entertainment.
It seems that the Greens are the only party with ethics enough to take a stand against animal cruelty these days.
It seems that the Greens are the only party with ethics enough to take a stand against animal cruelty these days.
susanne:
where do we go for justice for animals
Thursday, 29 September 2011 at 7:49pm
there are no parties that support animals and independents are only a small minority the greens support relgions that like to torture animals Where Do We go ???????????
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shirley finch:
ban jump racing
Thursday, 29 September 2011 at 4:54pm
I have protested before and received a letter fro Mr. Rann saying it would not be considered ..was not a cruel ' sport ' .. wake up think about the horse .. tries his best and what's his reward ? Painful death or just bring out the screens and KILL it ! How about KILLING the jockey as well after all he is in control making the horse jump !
so Mr Rann..... BE A MAN .. AND DO THE RIGHT THING .. BAN JUMP RACING or won;t your voters like you any more ?
YOU'RE JUST A WUSS !
Show 1 replyso Mr Rann..... BE A MAN .. AND DO THE RIGHT THING .. BAN JUMP RACING or won;t your voters like you any more ?
YOU'RE JUST A WUSS !
Debbie Bourchier:
Stop jump racing NOW
Thursday, 29 September 2011 at 4:53pm
This so called sport is cruel and disgusting.So many horses keep falling and needlessly dying. I will not vote for any party that supports it. ANIMALS MATTER TOO. Its not all about people, why don't you do something to help defenseless creatures? PLEASE STOP KILLING THESE MAGNIFICENT CREATURES. It isn't sport when an animal dies, it is a gross injustice and there is NO entertainment value in it.
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Ozzie:
cruelty supporters win again
Thursday, 29 September 2011 at 1:42pm
It seems to me that this country has a high level of high profile people who support animal cruelty. What a disgrace for both Gillards's Government and no surprise here, the Opposition, to oppose the bill to ban horse jump races from this State. How about WE defeat them all at the next election by not voting for either of these losers and support those Parties who are visibly and actively working towards making changes to animal suffering in this country.
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