[Aliantha]

It's heartbreaking to see a champion destroyed. We had a very similar situation here a couple of years back.

While I can understand the perspective of PETA advocates, I disagree with their methods. I'd also like to point out to them that society is what it is because of our reliance on beasts of burden throughout history.

Also, what about the fact that many animals used in the sporting arena enjoy their competition and live for the race or the game etc. Sometimes they are injured or die doing the thing they love, just as human athletes do.