0bserver Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Seems like one of the horses down the Prom has hoofed it. https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/tram-horse-william-dies-633702 The lack of detail as to what happened or the cause of death is intriguing however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Just now, 0bserver said: The lack of detail as to what happened or the cause of death is intriguing however. Is it? How much detail were you hoping for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Just now, Jarndyce said: Is it? How much detail were you hoping for? Not much. Just thought they might have reported it like they did with this one. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-27407598 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated...it was in fact, Albert Fetlock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) Edited August 20, 2023 by Declan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 8 hours ago, 0bserver said: Seems like one of the horses down the Prom has hoofed it. https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/tram-horse-william-dies-633702 The lack of detail as to what happened or the cause of death is intriguing however. If you read the thread on this subject on IOMNP Facebook, the poster asks for transparency, and what the horse died from? A IOMG inquiry? Expol? Cover up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 8 hours ago, 0bserver said: Not much. Just thought they might have reported it like they did with this one. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-27407598 Possibly the fact that poor Albert had a stroke while pulling a tram was newsworthy and the circumstances of William's death were not. Love the comments on the report. It would be good to have an expert's view as to whether the trammers are indeed overworked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTail Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 The horses that pulled the trams years ago seemed to be bigger than the current ones. Perhaps they are using a slightly different breed not as well suited for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Christian Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Or perhaps an animal sadly died. Of natural causes. This is another hilarious thread. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessTickle Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 21 minutes ago, Steve_Christian said: Or perhaps an animal sadly died. Of natural causes. This is another hilarious thread. Exactly. These horses are hardly over worked. They have regular open days where you can see them all, how they live, how they are cared for and ask questions regarding their work. If there was no job for them, these breeds would die out, heavy breeds are already rare and endangered 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
display name Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 9 hours ago, Jarndyce said: Is it? How much detail were you hoping for? Which brand of local dog food to buy within the next few weeks?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 34 minutes ago, Steve_Christian said: Or perhaps an animal sadly died. Of natural causes. This is another hilarious thread. You're such a government shill. It's hilarious how you leap to defend them at every available opportunity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, 2112 said: If you read the thread on this subject on IOMNP Facebook, the poster asks for transparency, and what the horse died from? A IOMG inquiry? Expol? Cover up? No need to go overboard. Literally just confirmation of the cause would be good - transparency so we know these horses are actually being looked after. The DOI subsidy for loss making railways has been slashed, so it's important to know they haven't reduced welfare standards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, JessTickle said: Exactly. These horses are hardly over worked. They have regular open days where you can see them all, how they live, how they are cared for and ask questions regarding their work. If there was no job for them, these breeds would die out, heavy breeds are already rare and endangered No expert, but my gut feel is they are not overworked and are actually well looked after, even loved by the tram staff. They are bred to work, their musculature needs that exercise. They have a limited number to round trips before resting, and rest days, I seem to recall. Things do die, sadly, it is the way of things. PS nice to see you posting again Jess 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gladys said: No expert, but my gut feel is they are not overworked and are actually well looked after, even loved by the tram staff. They are bred to work, their musculature needs that exercise. They have a limited number to round trips before resting, and rest days, I seem to recall. Things do die, sadly, it is the way of things. PS nice to see you posting again Jess will the number of round trips increase as they have less distance to travel now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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