Gladys Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Just now, WTF said: will the number of round trips increase as they have less distance to travel now ? Presumably, because their workload will be measured by time or distance, suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, 0bserver said: 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 Ah - you’re concerned for the horses’ welfare. In that case, why wait until one of them is reported as dying before asking some questions on MF? Why not go and see them and find out in person? 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 18 minutes ago, Jarndyce said: Ah - you’re concerned for the horses’ welfare. In that case, why wait until one of them is reported as dying before asking some questions on MF? Why not go and see them and find out in person? Got better things to do tbh. FOI would get all the same details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Surely it is too soon to be speculating about the cause of death? Think of the family! 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarndyce Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, 0bserver said: Got better things to do tbh. FOI would get all the same details. Let us know what you find out…🤔 Edited August 21, 2023 by Jarndyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, 0bserver said: Got better things to do tbh. FOI would get all the same details. Strange definition of "better things to do". Visit some horses vs enter into long winded communication with civil servants. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 24 minutes ago, Declan said: Strange definition of "better things to do". Visit some horses vs enter into long winded communication with civil servants. A 3 minute application v a hour plus of going to see some horses? Maybe I will drop in this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 47 minutes ago, 0bserver said: Got better things to do tbh. FOI would get all the same details. So why bother if you've better things to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 52 minutes ago, Declan said: Surely it is too soon to be speculating about the cause of death? Think of the family! Exactly. How would you feel if one of them was reading this thread! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyNoMates Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 commemorative salami when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Roxanne said: Exactly. How would you feel if one of them was reading this thread! Scared. Angry sentient horses are my worst nightmare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 3 hours 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 If truth be known they probably don't get enough exercise outside of their seasonal 'work'. Any animal but in particular large horses require daily exercise to keep muscle mass in good shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringy Rose Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 They do a couple of round trips a day, and have days off after a couple of days on duty. They’re well looked after. And it’s always worth a look around the stables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Gladys said: Presumably, because their workload will be measured by time or distance, suppose. if the horses got their union on the job it could be 10 trips a day full stop and nothing to do with distance travelled or time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian rush Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 FFS it’s an old horse that died after retiring. I’m sure sniffer dogs die at some point after they stop sniffing out cash and drugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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