In the late B.C. and early A.D. times, the popular entertainment of Rome was gladiator fighting. In this sport, two opponents would fight, usually to the death (Andrews). Thankfully, sports have evolved tremendously over time, with events involving animals becoming very popular. Circuses, rodeos, dog shows, horse races, and many more animal-related events draw in thousands of people each year. Equine-related sports, such as racing, barrel racing, and jumping, are some of the most controversial. While parts of horse-related sports or entertainment may seem unethical, trainers and owners care for their horse’s well being. While some race horse breeders don’t care and breed irresponsibly in the horseracing industry, the successful owners and breeders spend hours figuring just the right bloodlines. The better the build of a horse, the easier it will move, and therefore, the faster said horse will be (Melbye). Some claim that the racing Thoroughbreds are bred to have small ankles and legs to make them lighter, which results in more injury (Farr). However, Thoroughbreds are bred specifically to be athletic (Clark). A majority of race horse owners would not choose to breed a horse to have small legs because of …show more content…
Draft horses are bred to pull heavy weights, Thoroughbreds are bred to run, Quarter Horses are bred to do gritty ranch work, and Warmbloods are bred for their athleticism. Not only do some horses willingly trust people, but their discipline is also in their bloodlines. A popular barrel racing stallion, Slick by Design, is not going to produce a horse that will be on a team with five draft horses to pull logs through timber. Instead, this popular Quarter Horse is going to produce hot offspring who love to run. When one of these 1200 pound animals with a mind of its own doesn’t want to do something, it won’t (“All Horse