Jockey says she 'failed' after recognising her horse slaughtered on camera

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A Queensland jockey describes the horror of seeing a horse she says she rode for years killed at an abattoir on the ABC's 7.30 program.

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Cheshire was in tears describing her time with War Ends, adamant that the 10-year-old didn't deserve that end to its life.

"The racing industry is failing racehorses. I have failed a racehorse. My heart is so broken. War Ends I tried to do the best thing for you after you were passed on and on and on," she said.An extensive ABC investigation has revealed the widespread slaughter of racehorses for pet food and human consumption at abattoirs and knackeries in New South Wales and Queensland.

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Let's close this cruel industry down forever.

As a jockey isn't she part of the problem?

Not just slaughter, they were torturing and being sadistic to these poor animals. These people should be charged with severe animal cruelty.

The sadistic bogans who tortured these horses must be banned from future employment in any industry that involves the management of animals.

This is just cruel . That guy hitting the horse needs a kick in the head , we need to stop this from happening

Racing industry should pay money into a fund on every race every horse bred for it's welfare post it's working life.

Devastating.

MayneReport But she was fine riding it for money and risking its death and injury on the track.

State labor in Queensland have a lot to answer for.

SHIT , but lets shine a Horse Race on the Sydney Opera House to celebrate our Horses , biggest Hypocrites ever . add all those IDIOTS that Idenitify with Racing , Emirate Airline s ,ARE they one of the biggest supporters ?

Just so you know. To put a horse in the Knackery in NSW is illegal unless a vet has given the go ahead. So a lot of bollocks.

From about 3 years ago,

So can we ban horse racing now?

Just a complete disgrace!

However, I need to add. In history horse meat has been used for human consumption during WW2. Today I am not sure how horse meat is used. But in the LIFE of our LIVING WORLD WE NEED to realise and accept that there is always a cruel end to life.

I can just imagine what she's going through right now. It is devastating.

The responsibility starts and ends at the stud. Full stop.

Are cattle and sheep are killed with far less distress? In Aus...I think so...I hope so. I’m sure the Rspca also provides a more respectful exit for the unwanted 🙁. Can’t see a stop to ‘wastage’ (horrible term), but there is NO excuse for torment. Fines. Jail. 😡

They should show that 7:30 episode on the screens at the event and on TV before Melbourne Cup.

The most sickening piece of TV I have ever seen 😰💔.. HEADS SHOULD ROLL !

Saw what was happening years ago in the racing industry be it dogs or horses. Shame on anyone who supports these industries

This instance isn't one of them:it's never 'necessary ' to kill a beautiful healthy animal because greedy owners & trainers aren't making huge money from it.The whole action is so common and totally disgusting.

It’s hard enough recognising them. Imagine knowing them!

'expendable', that says it all. Those poor animals deserve better. Unfortunately, there is so much money to be made from them, their welfare takes a back seat. I hope ppl keep this in mind when it comes to the Melbourne cup...

Defund the ABC .

So sad. Unfortunately WE are CRUEL in many different ways throughout the history of our existence.

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