Good ground over jumps is not a welfare issue and those who say otherwise are playing a dangerous game

Good ground over jumps is not a welfare issue and those who say otherwise are playing a dangerous game …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

NATIONAL Hunt trainers will tell you fast ground is a ‘welfare issue’ for jumps horses. Who am I to argue against them?

It’s a very dangerous claim, though, and many racing TV presenters and journalists are happy just to repeat the assertion without backing it up with any facts.

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Captain Teague won a walkover last week after his rivals were withdrawn because of ‘quick’ groundCredit: PA

Added to all that, it’s not just fast ground we are talking about. Many are suggesting anything faster…

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