Max Powers wrote: » MRnotlob606 wrote: » I heard some people online kicking a fuss about how the horses are treated. post from on facebook with over 1.k likes. "I was in town yesterday enjoying all that Winterval has to offer, It gives a wonderful Christmas vibe around the city. Our day was ruined when those poor horses carrying the horse-drawn sleigh came past the carousel, where we were standing. One looked like it was going to collapse, it looked completely bet. The horse then came skidding towards us with its four legs sideways. I had a one year old in my arms and I thought it was going to crush us up against the carousel gates. Other children and adults around were also traumatised too, by the experience. My sister was so upset she ran after the horses and tried to plead with the workers to stop it, as the horse was still collapsing and sliding against the other horse beside it (the poor horse was completely unsteady on its legs). Of course her pleas fell on deaf ears and the sleigh continued to be dragged around for the afternoon. There has been so much controversy around animal cruelty and the rights of animals over the past few years. I have seen petitions, signed by thousands to ban horse and sulkies on the roads. It baffles me how anyone thinks this horse-drawn sleigh is acceptable to have at winterval every year! WHY isn't there more controversy over this! HOW IS THIS OK!!!!" I'd say because people have more stuff to be worrying about is the short answer.another fella was in paper saying how well they are treated, they rotate horses, fed and rested down by gasworks, bedding etc.he was basically saying people don't have a clue.another fella was saying how he saw horses pawing the ground when stopped indicating he wants to go, not stop.these horses are bred for millennia to do pulling work, used to be ploughs, etc.I'm no horse expert but he was convincing.I think they look well,if I hear them coming,I stand in out of way to watch them, impressive animals.I can understand some thinking its cruelty but as far as animals go, its fairly low, benign in my animal uneducated opinion.
MRnotlob606 wrote: » I heard some people online kicking a fuss about how the horses are treated. post from on facebook with over 1.k likes. "I was in town yesterday enjoying all that Winterval has to offer, It gives a wonderful Christmas vibe around the city. Our day was ruined when those poor horses carrying the horse-drawn sleigh came past the carousel, where we were standing. One looked like it was going to collapse, it looked completely bet. The horse then came skidding towards us with its four legs sideways. I had a one year old in my arms and I thought it was going to crush us up against the carousel gates. Other children and adults around were also traumatised too, by the experience. My sister was so upset she ran after the horses and tried to plead with the workers to stop it, as the horse was still collapsing and sliding against the other horse beside it (the poor horse was completely unsteady on its legs). Of course her pleas fell on deaf ears and the sleigh continued to be dragged around for the afternoon. There has been so much controversy around animal cruelty and the rights of animals over the past few years. I have seen petitions, signed by thousands to ban horse and sulkies on the roads. It baffles me how anyone thinks this horse-drawn sleigh is acceptable to have at winterval every year! WHY isn't there more controversy over this! HOW IS THIS OK!!!!"
Deiseen wrote: » I bet those complaining went in for a lovely chicken dinner after that post.
Christy Browne wrote: » So you have to be vegetarian to care about animal rights now? Christ above
Christy Browne wrote: » Deiseen wrote: » I bet those complaining went in for a lovely chicken dinner after that post. So you have to be vegetarian to care about animal rights now? Christ above
Deiseen wrote: » Not saying that but these people have gone out of their way to complain about animals beint mistreated when, from the sounds of it, they are treated very well. No problem with raising animal rights, im all for it, but people are EXTREMELY selective when it comes to which rights they want to bring up
MRnotlob606 wrote: » They even started a Facebook group. Incredible. Bet they feel real good about themselves
poppies2 wrote: » Any reports/feedback of the Winterval Santa? Was thinking of bringing the kids there this weekend.
Max Powers wrote: » Was there last year, very good, did the solas centre one this year.probably be back to winterval one next year.
poppies2 wrote: » Thanks Max Powers! It's moved to a new location this year, I haven't been to it in a couple of years so was thinking of doing it this year while at Winterval at the weekend.
BRYAN Is Ainm Dom wrote: Heading to this during week. Any recommendations what is good for 2 year old.
Aquos76 wrote: » Is the Waterford Eye packing up on the 23rd along with the rest of Winterval, or does it stay on like Waterford on Ice and the Carousel?
Max Powers wrote: » Did anyone try the Sicilian style doughnut type thing down by bishops palace, delicious, never had it before, he does canoli too.I'll be back, well worth 3 quid.
