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Equestrian sports showcase the profound connection between riders and horses. It has revealed the competitive spirit in disciplines like dressage and show jumping. However, despite the allure of the racecourse, a darker reality lurks in the industry, as the treatment and euthanization of equine partners is now been rampant. Along similar lines, once again, a recent social media update with a short video clip, has stirred emotions worldwide.

The jockey’s mistreatment of his innocent equine companion has ignited outrage among fans. The heartbreaking snippet has prompted a surge of disregrading comments condemning the trainer and expressing empathy for the distressed horse.

Mishaps happening with poor horses in the equestrian world

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On 17th Oct 2023, a short clip video of the horse, “Norman Fletcher” and jockey Sam Twiston-Davies was shared by “Animal Welfare Watch” X account. The video was accompanied by the caption that reads, “This poor horse “Norman Fletcher” trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies took a nasty fall in the 14:38 at Huntingdon,”.

Furthermore, the caption continued, “Look at how the jockey Sam Twiston-Davies treats the poor horse after he got up from a horrible and painful fall. These “people” are barbaric animal abusers.” The setbacks the racing world has faced need immediate action from authorities.

The video is devastating equestrian fans worldwide. Supporters took a moment to drop comments for the heart-wrenching video. Various fans in anguish suggested shutting down the racing world while others called it a “Vile Industry”.

Netizens expressed thousands of reactions to the tragic viral video

As the post went viral, the tweet had more than 200 likes and 50 comments. Headlines highlighting this distressing incident flood the internet, with users tagging the jockey’s original account in the comment section, demanding accountability.

one fan expressed dismay, stating,

Another commenter chimed in, condemning the brutal treatment, saying,

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The sentiment against the sport intensified, labeling it a shameful

 

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Lastly, the consensus leaned towards disgust, demanding consequences

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In a nutshell, this public sentiment overwhelmingly condemns the mistreatment of horses in the racing industry. Calls for accountability, bans, and even the shutdown of the sport reflect a collective demand for ethical treatment.

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