PETA

[Aliantha]

You know, when horses live as the wild animals they once were and still are, their risk of death and destruction are far higher every day (and far less humane in general), even than that for racehorses who one must say, are among the most pampered of all animals. Except maybe for Paris's dog.

[sweetwater]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

You know, when horses live as the wild animals they once were and still are, their risk of death and destruction are far higher every day (and far less humane in general), even than that for racehorses who one must say, are among the most pampered of all animals. Except maybe for Paris's dog.

Human interference with natural breeding and selection is hardly ever of direct benefit to the animals. Over-nutrition and other luxuries compound the health issues. So sure, race horses lead pampered lives ~ but only because they often lack the hardiness to survive without artificially high standards for feed, medical care, and other basics. I think it's less fair to an animal to breed them into total reliance on human care than to let nature takes its course - or its horse.