Comments on: She Runs Like A Girl ** Open Thread ** http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/ Sun, 27 May 2012 07:03:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: stodgie http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206719 stodgie Wed, 20 May 2009 01:38:08 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206719 that was one beautiful sight. what a gorgeous horse! i love to watch her go. such a spunky horse! please pray for the 30+ minature horses the spca took in waller county texas. many were starving. it is very sad. the good news is the spca has them now and can help them. that was one beautiful sight. what a gorgeous horse! i love to watch her go. such a spunky horse!

please pray for the 30+ minature horses the spca took in waller county texas. many were starving. it is very sad. the good news is the spca has them now and can help them.

]]> By: Ellen D http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206678 Ellen D Tue, 19 May 2009 22:54:22 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206678 This is insanity. Who gives a fuck if it’s a female or male horse?<blockquote> Only other horses.</blockquote> This is insanity. Who gives a fuck if it’s a female or male horse?

Only other horses.

]]> By: FLDemFem http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206554 FLDemFem Tue, 19 May 2009 14:05:25 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206554 She won the <strong>KY OAKS</strong>, not the Derby. She won the KY OAKS, not the Derby.

]]> By: FranSC http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206519 FranSC Tue, 19 May 2009 05:42:08 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206519 <blockquote>I have mixed feelings about Pelosi. You know, it's tough when you want to support more women.....</blockquote> Why would a woman like Pelosi create mixed feelings? Why would you be concerned about a woman who not only does not promote or mentor other women, but, in fact, blocks the participation of women? What good can come of supporting a woman like this? Pelosi wants to be the only woman at the table. Why do you think she worked feverishly against Hillary? How could a woman ever admire what Nancy Pelosi did in the 2008 election cycle - the corruption and fraud she allowed and participated in to get her selected candidate nominated and elected. It's not just about electing or supporting a person with ovaries. We need them there to work on our issues and concerns, to mentor other women and bring them along as well. There are plenty of men who are much more supportive of women than Pelosi and who deserve our vote and support. Pelosi is not a woman. She is a member of the good ol'e boys system.

I have mixed feelings about Pelosi. You know, it’s tough when you want to support more women…..

Why would a woman like Pelosi create mixed feelings? Why would you be concerned about a woman who not only does not promote or mentor other women, but, in fact, blocks the participation of women? What good can come of supporting a woman like this? Pelosi wants to be the only woman at the table. Why do you think she worked feverishly against Hillary? How could a woman ever admire what Nancy Pelosi did in the 2008 election cycle – the corruption and fraud she allowed and participated in to get her selected candidate nominated and elected.

It’s not just about electing or supporting a person with ovaries. We need them there to work on our issues and concerns, to mentor other women and bring them along as well. There are plenty of men who are much more supportive of women than Pelosi and who deserve our vote and support. Pelosi is not a woman. She is a member of the good ol’e boys system.

]]> By: FranSC http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206515 FranSC Tue, 19 May 2009 05:13:36 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206515 NO BIG DEAL??!! I think Rachel Alexandra being the first filly to win the Preakness title since 1924 when she was *allowed* to run with the boys is a VERY big deal! But..... it would be nice if it didn't have to be a big deal, but was just a commonplace thing that a female wins as often as the males. Thanks, Rev Amy for sharing this very exciting race as well as Tina Turner's "Simply The Best". Very apropos`. NO BIG DEAL??!! I think Rachel Alexandra being the first filly to win the Preakness title since 1924 when she was *allowed* to run with the boys is a VERY big deal! But….. it would be nice if it didn’t have to be a big deal, but was just a commonplace thing that a female wins as often as the males. Thanks, Rev Amy for sharing this very exciting race as well as Tina Turner’s “Simply The Best”. Very apropos`.

]]> By: mary http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206414 mary Tue, 19 May 2009 00:17:56 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206414 Alicee my dear Boy It's the connection, sweetie...wake up! the mammals....Know lots of stallions who can't hold a candle to a fillie of any breed.... Alicee
my
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Boy

It’s the connection, sweetie…wake up! the mammals….Know lots of stallions who can’t hold a candle to a fillie of any breed….

]]> By: Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206379 Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy Mon, 18 May 2009 22:20:59 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206379 And just to be clear, Firlight2012, Rachel Alexandra was sold AFTER she won the Derby. Her new owners wanted her in the Preakness, and followed the supplemental rules for her to be in there. The Preakness only takes 14 horses, maximum, btw. And as I mentioned in the post, NO ONE has ever won from the 13th position. And just to be clear, Firlight2012, Rachel Alexandra was sold AFTER she won the Derby. Her new owners wanted her in the Preakness, and followed the supplemental rules for her to be in there.

The Preakness only takes 14 horses, maximum, btw. And as I mentioned in the post, NO ONE has ever won from the 13th position.

]]> By: Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206376 Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy Mon, 18 May 2009 22:15:55 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206376 Mandatory testing for STEROIDS: http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/sports/derby-97608-year-churchill.html in the "Jones Upbeat" section. If I did not include steroids SPECIFICALLY before, I apologize - in my head, I include them with DRUGS. Mandatory testing for STEROIDS: http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/sports/derby-97608-year-churchill.html in the “Jones Upbeat” section. If I did not include steroids SPECIFICALLY before, I apologize – in my head, I include them with DRUGS.

]]> By: Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206375 Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy Mon, 18 May 2009 22:11:20 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206375 FLDemFem, you're being just a tad harsh - and it if I got my facts wrong, it is because of the ANNOUNCERS at the Preakness who said that Mind That Bird was pronounced clean, first time ever in Derby history, because this was the first year for mandatory drug.steroid testing. Sheesh - lighten up already. And for many of us, this was a big deal for a whole HOST of reasons, which I know you know already - why can't you just be happy for us and let us enjoy this incredible victory of this gorgeous horse? FLDemFem, you’re being just a tad harsh – and it if I got my facts wrong, it is because of the ANNOUNCERS at the Preakness who said that Mind That Bird was pronounced clean, first time ever in Derby history, because this was the first year for mandatory drug.steroid testing. Sheesh – lighten up already.

And for many of us, this was a big deal for a whole HOST of reasons, which I know you know already – why can’t you just be happy for us and let us enjoy this incredible victory of this gorgeous horse?

]]> By: Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206373 Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy Mon, 18 May 2009 22:08:20 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206373 Quite right - people can, and sadly, do, take them to either of those countries, but as I understand it, it is illegal to do do. Is that right? Quite right – people can, and sadly, do, take them to either of those countries, but as I understand it, it is illegal to do do. Is that right?

]]> By: FLDemFem http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206371 FLDemFem Mon, 18 May 2009 21:58:54 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206371 Some owners don't run fillies against colts because they don't want the fillies to get beaten. And in the animal kingdom, females are, for the most part, smaller and somewhat weaker than the males. That matters in horse racing. Also, winning the filly Triple Tiara is a huge plus for a broodmare prospect. It adds considerably to the value of her foals. Of course, winning any of the Triple Crown races is too, but the fillies don't win them that often. So they stick to the filly and mare races. It's not sexism in the sense that you see it, it's good business if you are a breeder. Run the horse where it can win. Simple, really. This particular filly holds her own with the big boys. The huge amount of hoopla over her win in the Preakness should tell you how rare that is. But the fact is, most of them don't and her former owner didn't want her record blemished by a possible loss against colts. I don't blame him. She will probably get beaten in the Belmont, especially if she takes the lead again. I am not sure she can go that distance, and that has nothing to do with her being a filly, it has to do with having more sprinters in her pedigree than distance horses. Mine that Bird does have the distance pedigree. Again, nothing about what sex they are, but strictly on their pedigrees. Some owners don’t run fillies against colts because they don’t want the fillies to get beaten. And in the animal kingdom, females are, for the most part, smaller and somewhat weaker than the males. That matters in horse racing. Also, winning the filly Triple Tiara is a huge plus for a broodmare prospect. It adds considerably to the value of her foals. Of course, winning any of the Triple Crown races is too, but the fillies don’t win them that often. So they stick to the filly and mare races. It’s not sexism in the sense that you see it, it’s good business if you are a breeder. Run the horse where it can win. Simple, really. This particular filly holds her own with the big boys. The huge amount of hoopla over her win in the Preakness should tell you how rare that is. But the fact is, most of them don’t and her former owner didn’t want her record blemished by a possible loss against colts. I don’t blame him. She will probably get beaten in the Belmont, especially if she takes the lead again. I am not sure she can go that distance, and that has nothing to do with her being a filly, it has to do with having more sprinters in her pedigree than distance horses. Mine that Bird does have the distance pedigree. Again, nothing about what sex they are, but strictly on their pedigrees.

]]> By: Sonic Ninja Kitty http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206368 Sonic Ninja Kitty Mon, 18 May 2009 21:22:46 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206368 Lighten up, Alicee. And read the post. Apparently it is a big deal in horse racing circles. Lighten up, Alicee. And read the post. Apparently it is a big deal in horse racing circles.

]]> By: S http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206331 S Mon, 18 May 2009 19:13:35 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206331 all i can say is...one hell of a race...i was screaming for Rachel the whole way, however I must also say that Mine That Bird is some horse...he did it again, came from last and just went into fast forward and left the other horses in slow motion...he was on her heels, no doubt about it...the jockey said Rachel did not take to the track and it wasn't at her best... I cannot wait for the Belmont and pray all the horses will be safe and well... I will be screaming for Rachel but also love the spirit of Mine that Bird... amazing race... all i can say is…one hell of a race…i was screaming for Rachel the whole way, however I must also say that Mine That Bird is some horse…he did it again, came from last and just went into fast forward and left the other horses in slow motion…he was on her heels, no doubt about it…the jockey said Rachel did not take to the track and it wasn’t at her best…

I cannot wait for the Belmont and pray all the horses will be safe and well…

I will be screaming for Rachel but also love the spirit of Mine that Bird…

amazing race…

]]> By: vmorris http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206329 vmorris Mon, 18 May 2009 19:07:46 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206329 Good for Rachel! And in 2007, another awesome horse proved that a filly can win the Belmont even if she: 1. Is at the outside gate. 2. Stumbles coming out of the gate. 3. Runs wide all the way in the longest leg of he Triple Crown. 4. Runs against the Horse of the Year who got a smooth trip on the inside rail all the way. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URl70KylKZg Other footnotes: 1. Rags was the first filly to win the Belmont in 102 years. 2.She was the first filly to win a the longer distance of 1 and 1/2 miles. 3. Her win was the first win ever in a Triple Crown race for her jockey, John Velazquez. 4. Her win was the first win ever in a Triple Crown race for her trainer, Todd Pletcher. 5. Rags also won the Kentuck Oaks about about 5 or 6 lengths, compared to Rachel's 20 length win this year. Other thoughts on horse racing: 1. I am not a fan. 2. I agree PETA may be a bunch of crap but they are right that 2 and 3 year old horses should not be raced like this due to under developed skeletal systems. 3. The ASPCA is not a bunch of crap. Its stand is: <blockquote>"The sport of horse racing is no different than other forms of entertainment where animals are forced to perform, often times in stressful and inhumane conditions. These include being raced too young before reaching physical maturity, being raced excessively, being forced to run on hard or slippery surfaces, or being injected with drugs to enhance performance.” "The ASPCA is opposed to any use of animals for the purpose of entertainment if it involves inhumane practices." </blockquote>Below is a link to an offical statement about horse racing: http://www.aspca.org/pressroom/press-releases/050508.html 4. The Humane Society is not a bunch a crap. It is not opposed to all horse racing, but it advocates <blockquote>"reforms that would make the sport safer for its equine participants during their racing careers, including prohibitions on the racing of two-year-olds" </blockquote> Link: http://www.hsus.org/horses_equines/issues/horse_racing.html 5. While I agree that many horses love to run, they are not stock cars and that is how the industry races them. Nothing anybody can say will ever convince me that the sport exisits primarily for the benefit of the horses. 6. Breeding practices have bred less robust versions of the great race horses of yester-year. Huge horse, tiny legs. Spells disaster. A horse hasn't won the triple crown for a very long, long time. Part of it has to do with the durability of the horses as a result of poor breeding practices. 7. I think it is really dumb to project all the sexism, boy versus girl, battle of the sexes, blah,blah onto horse racing. Good for Rachel!

And in 2007, another awesome horse proved that a filly can win the Belmont even if she:

1. Is at the outside gate.
2. Stumbles coming out of the gate.
3. Runs wide all the way in the longest leg of he Triple Crown.
4. Runs against the Horse of the Year who got a smooth trip on the inside rail all the way.

Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URl70KylKZg

Other footnotes:

1. Rags was the first filly to win the Belmont in 102 years.
2.She was the first filly to win a the longer distance of 1 and 1/2 miles.
3. Her win was the first win ever in a Triple Crown race for her jockey, John Velazquez.
4. Her win was the first win ever in a Triple Crown race for her trainer, Todd Pletcher.
5. Rags also won the Kentuck Oaks about about 5 or 6 lengths, compared to Rachel’s 20 length win this year.

Other thoughts on horse racing:

1. I am not a fan.

2. I agree PETA may be a bunch of crap but they are right that 2 and 3 year old horses should not be raced like this due to under developed skeletal systems.

3. The ASPCA is not a bunch of crap. Its stand is:

“The sport of horse racing is no different than other forms of entertainment where animals are forced to perform, often times in stressful and inhumane conditions. These include being raced too young before reaching physical maturity, being raced excessively, being forced to run on hard or slippery surfaces, or being injected with drugs to enhance performance.”
“The ASPCA is opposed to any use of animals for the purpose of entertainment if it involves inhumane practices.”

Below is a link to an offical statement about horse racing:

http://www.aspca.org/pressroom/press-releases/050508.html

4. The Humane Society is not a bunch a crap. It is not opposed to all horse racing, but it advocates

“reforms that would make the sport safer for its equine participants during their racing careers, including prohibitions on the racing of two-year-olds”

Link:
http://www.hsus.org/horses_equines/issues/horse_racing.html

5. While I agree that many horses love to run, they are not stock cars and that is how the industry races them. Nothing anybody can say will ever convince me that the sport exisits primarily for the benefit of the horses.

6. Breeding practices have bred less robust versions of the great race horses of yester-year. Huge horse, tiny legs. Spells disaster. A horse hasn’t won the triple crown for a very long, long time. Part of it has to do with the durability of the horses as a result of poor breeding practices.

7. I think it is really dumb to project all the sexism, boy versus girl, battle of the sexes, blah,blah onto horse racing.

]]> By: creeper http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/24733/she-runs-like-a-girl-open-thread/#comment-1206322 creeper Mon, 18 May 2009 18:42:17 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=24733#comment-1206322 Love that horse. Hate that I'm reduced to taking satisfaction in a female victory at a horse race. Love that horse.

Hate that I’m reduced to taking satisfaction in a female victory at a horse race.

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