It was absolutely, absolutely horrible to watch this, and a good example of how we collectively choose to empathize with humans only, while the true victim is right before our eyes. The fear and abuse this horse was and is subjected to should never be called a sport. Forcing another sentient being to do things they don't want to do is never a sport. It is abuse, plain abuse people enjoy watching on TV. Then just imagine how horrible things must be when the cruelty has to be hidden.
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