There is more than thoroughbred racing in the horse industry!!!

It angers me, and no doubt thousands of others that have horses, that so much emphasis is put on racing in this spread of the Flu. A lot is "forgotten" by the government and the media and other factors, about those of us who rodeo, campdraft, the cutters, the western disciplins, eventers, pony clubbers (and any other fields I haven't mentioned). This is a crucial time of year for those who are chasing titles in their relative fields.

The "Finals" for various associations are supposed to be happening in the next few months. Highly likely they wont run. Disappointing especially since the road to make it to them costs everyone thousands (literally). Also, those of us who would like to compete in the first few events of the new season ( who need to travel interstate for the events), probably wont be able to if the borders aren't opened up in time (Christmas time).Us in the "smaller" horse event fields may not rake the money in for the government that the racing industry does, so we shouldn't be made to feel as though we don't matter.

Kristy (South East Queensland)