Steve Asmussen accused of animal cruelty by PETA

[comet52]

Originally Posted by turninforhome10

After reading the inputs from many industry professionals, I really am most impressed with Mr Gural at the Meadowlands. Would love to hear the harness guys chime at how they like the product at the Big M and if Mr Gural's policies are working. I really like his policies on stallions. Any thoughts?
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/ra...ghbred-racing/

Wow, a guy in the industry who actually gets it. I didn't think such existed.

The average industry guy when confronted with ugly truths about this game, shrugs his shoulders and says "everybody does it, so what?" Or he makes a speech about how he cares about the animals, blah blah, then goes on about business as usual. Or he rails against the messenger, whether it's PETA or a reporter or blogger or whoever. It doesn't really matter. It's all to deflect from the ugly shit at the heart of horseracing, the ugly shit that is done to these animals every day while everyone in the business gives us their rationale for looking the other way or not giving a damn.

[therussmeister]

Sadly, the first casualty.

[nijinski]

May not have been the cause as he just lost his Dad too but the tapes
likely didn't help . It's sad either way . My condolences to his the young man's family . RIP

[Shelby]

Oh no. RIP Harry Johnson.

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by nijinski

May not have been the cause as he just lost his Dad too but the tapes
likely didn't help . It's sad either way . My condolences to his the young man's family . RIP

Not true. see the correction at the bottom of the article.

** An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Harry Hubbard Johnson's father recently died.

[Mystic]

Originally Posted by therussmeister

Sadly, the first casualty.

His suicide may not have had anything to do with the PETA situation. He only worked for Asmussen for last last 3 months.

[nijinski]

Originally Posted by Mystic

Not true. see the correction at the bottom of the article.

** An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Harry Hubbard Johnson's father recently died.

OK Mystic , let's just leave it it's another sad day for his fellow employees.
M heart goes out to his family What contributed , we really may never
know.


I see he was a fellow Kesmarc as well ..

[Steve 'StatMan']

Originally Posted by Shelby

Oh no. RIP Harry Johnson.

I felt sad reading the story. Then worse learning his dad recently died. Finally, now, I read your post, and realized he's been getting called "Harry Johnson" all his life. A lifetime with of funny but cruel jokes, and now these recent things.

Sorry to have had a balancing bit of fun about the name at an innapropriate time, Mr. J. & family. Rest In Peace.

[Shelby]

Originally Posted by Steve 'StatMan'

I felt sad reading the story. Then worse learning his dad recently died. Finally, now, I read your post, and realized he's been getting called "Harry Johnson" all his life. A lifetime with of funny but cruel jokes, and now these recent things.

Sorry to have had a balancing bit of fun about the name at an innapropriate time, Mr. J. & family. Rest In Peace.

Oh my. In NO way was I making fun of him. That "joke" never crossed my mind.

[Steve 'StatMan']

Oh, dear Shelby, I know you weren't making fun of him. Yes, it wouldn't cross you mind, and for both good and bad, it did cross mine. Sorry if I upset you.

Steve Miller, just like The Band.

[Mystic]

Didn't want to start a thread for this, but feel it goes with all that has been brought to light recently.

Confessions of a Hotwalker

http://confessionsofahotwalker.blogs...hotwalker.html

[Mystic]

Business as usual..

"Racing takes care of its own. Take that statement however you want, but it comes with as many pitfalls, as it does benefits. Business as usual is an easy thing to fall into. Shake your head, cover your eyes, but then live and let live."


http://www.horseracingnation.com/blo...s_as_Usual_123

[BUD]

To somewhat breath new life into this debate. PETA has been a thorn in the side of my (Old Canine) unit. Unlike Racing we have cameras EVERYWHERE so PETA' claims feel on dead air when they're vids mean ours. Just so you know PETA' vids were Doctored & narrated for the low informed.

Not to beat a beaten subject ((But I shall)) If it was up to PETA we would lose our Canine unit on the Force-People would not have any domesticated animals--We'd NEVER be able to use animals much less Equine superstars in a game.

NASCAR doesn't match very well to Horse -Racing but even there my acquaintances at the track tell me if ur not being creative-( looking for the advantage-Your NOT trying-


I am not condoning behavior but it is obvious PETA does not and shall never have Horse Racing' future as a viable game at heart--They shall push and lie until the walls come down--

Now we should NEVER lend them a hand--We all should understand PETA long ago put a target on our back and wont stop until their goal is met. The eradication of the game.

Also I have a inside at PETA-Not surprising around The Triple Crown they have a MIGHTY BIG Fundraiser--I could say more but

[nijinski]

Originally Posted by BUD

To somewhat breath new life into this debate. PETA has been a thorn in the side of my (Old Canine) unit. Unlike Racing we have cameras EVERYWHERE so PETA' claims feel on dead air when they're vids mean ours. Just so you know PETA' vids were Doctored & narrated for the low informed.

Not to beat a beaten subject ((But I shall)) If it was up to PETA we would lose our Canine unit on the Force-People would not have any domesticated animals--We'd NEVER be able to use animals much less Equine superstars in a game.

NASCAR doesn't match very well to Horse -Racing but even there my acquaintances at the track tell me if ur not being creative-( looking for the advantage-Your NOT trying-



I am not condoning behavior but it is obvious PETA does not and shall never have Horse Racing' future as a viable game at heart--They shall push and lie until the walls come down--

Now we should NEVER lend them a hand--We all should understand PETA long ago put a target on our back and wont stop until their goal is met. The eradication of the game.

Also I have a inside at PETA-Not surprising around The Triple Crown they have a MIGHTY BIG Fundraiser--I could say more but

Not to mention they would like to eradicate farming and fishing . Newkirk is
scary to say the least .

[olddaddy]

A month away from derby, 2 big derby preps tomorrow in the nations biggest markets, national coverage for both, if this story doesnt gain legs soon it will be business as usual till this sport buries itself.