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Thread #102423   Message #2082174
Posted By: TheSnail
20-Jun-07 - 10:10 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: Appleby Horse Fair: A Tradition Too Far?
Subject: RE: Folklore: Appleby Horse Fair: A Tradition Too Far?
Grimmy

Some people on this thread have attempted to compare deaths at Appleby with, say, the racing industry. However, Appleby Fair only takes place during one week of the year, so the comparisons are meaningless. So far I have discovered 7 deaths since 2000 (there was no fair in 2001). That equates to seven weeks' worth of racing. I wonder how the figures stack up now?

Perhaps you didn't follow the link I gave before so here it is again - Animal Aid. Cheltenham is a four day event. The Grand National is a three day event.

Here are a few more -
http://www.peta.org.uk/factsheet/files/FactsheetDisplay.asp?ID=152

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/article431445.ece

http://www.horsedeathwatch.com/