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Legalize sulky racing with moving obstacles?

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    #32
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    Ave Sodalis wrote: »
    That's what I mean. Harness racing use sulkies, but given the negative connection to sulky racing, they've had to name it harness racing. However, harness racing is the legal form of sulky racing.

    Thanks for clarifying.


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    ILoveYourVibes
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    Ave Sodalis wrote: »
    That's what I mean. Harness racing use sulkies, but given the negative connection to sulky racing, they've had to name it harness racing. However, harness racing is the legal form of sulky racing.


    Yes I know its done on a track etc which changes things but the equipment and training etc is the same. I don't see why we can't built big tracks for people here and make festivals of it something that everyone can enjoy travelers have some good trainers.

    Location is so much with horses. Going out cross country and being in an enclosure even when doing the same thing are actually two totally different things.

    Plus they could compete and even go international etc. I think its a great idea. I would totally support it.

    And if people have a track they won't use roads.


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    pablo128
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    ILoveYourVibes wrote: »
    Yes I know its done on a track etc which changes things but the equipment and training etc is the same. I don't see why we can't built big tracks for people here and make festivals of it something that everyone can enjoy travelers have some good trainers.

    Location is so much with horses. Going out cross country and being in an enclosure even when doing the same thing are actually two totally different things.

    Plus they could compete and even go international etc. I think its a great idea. I would totally support it.

    And if people have a track they won't use roads.

    Why don't they join the Irish Harness Racing Association and race on a proper track?


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    #35
    Ave Sodalis
    Registered Users Posts: 7,547 ✭✭✭Ave Sodalis


    ILoveYourVibes wrote: »
    Yes I know its done on a track etc which changes things but the equipment and training etc is the same. I don't see why we can't built big tracks for people here and make festivals of it something that everyone can enjoy travelers have some good trainers.

    Location is so much with horses. Going out cross country and being in an enclosure even when doing the same thing are actually two totally different things.

    Plus they could compete and even go international etc. I think its a great idea. I would totally support it.

    And if people have a track they won't use roads.


    There are big tracks here, there are festivals/weekends, and this is an international sport. The only reason they don't get used is because it means actually going by the rules and looking after their horses.


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    #36
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    ILoveYourVibes wrote: »
    Yes I know its done on a track etc which changes things but the equipment and training etc is the same. I don't see why we can't built big tracks for people here and make festivals of it something that everyone can enjoy travelers have some good trainers.

    Location is so much with horses. Going out cross country and being in an enclosure even when doing the same thing are actually two totally different things.

    Plus they could compete and even go international etc. I think its a great idea. I would totally support it.

    And if people have a track they won't use roads.

    Travellers don’t want race tracks. They reckon that it’s their right to race on public roads.


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