Sunday October 12, 2008, 5:44 pm
Noted and signed. This is so sad! Horses are such beautiful animals. Illegal and they still do it! How can people watch such horror?

Sunday October 12, 2008, 5:51 pm
Congratulations. You have successfully signed the petition:
Ban Horse Fighting In The Philippines.
Thank you Simone -heart breaking

Sunday October 12, 2008, 5:52 pm
Thank you Karen. This is a new petition, I have only number 18.

Sunday October 12, 2008, 6:06 pm
Thank you Mae. I didnt see your comment when I posted before, we must have posted at the same time.

Sunday October 12, 2008, 6:30 pm
Gladly signed against this inhumane sport. I am #21. Noted with thanks Simone.

Sunday October 12, 2008, 6:38 pm
You are signer #22 Thank you Simone.

Sunday October 12, 2008, 6:42 pm
Signed. This is a total outrage, how can people watch this spectacle of abuse????

Sunday October 12, 2008, 7:57 pm
To be human is to be humane, actions like this show we're failing the test. We can't consider ourselves to be living in civilized societies with such dark ages entertainment...Truly sickening!

Sunday October 12, 2008, 8:38 pm
Noted and signed, thank you Simone for sharing this.

Sunday October 12, 2008, 9:16 pm
Noted and signed yesterday, thanks Simone.

Sunday October 12, 2008, 9:58 pm
Congratulations. You have successfully signed the petition:
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You are signer #28 [?]

Will send on - have written to government on this previously - disgusting

Sunday October 12, 2008, 11:18 pm
#29 here

Monday October 13, 2008, 3:12 am
Signed -

You are signer #34 [?]

Just as well you specified that it was a new petition - I signed one for this same thing ages ago,and thought it was the same one.

Monday October 13, 2008, 3:25 am
Noted. Signed with comment. Yes, I remember too well reading about the other one. Barstards. Number 36. Please everyone forward this. Linda did to me.TY Simone.

Monday October 13, 2008, 3:29 am
Must be outlawed! Too cruel!! signed, thanks Simone

Monday October 13, 2008, 3:41 am
Signed with comment! Why do the horses have to fight? Stop this!

Monday October 13, 2008, 4:39 am
signer #45. Thank you Simone

Monday October 13, 2008, 4:40 am
I am totally against it and I pray the authorities in the Philippines stop the babaric sports now. Lets us all join hand in this figtht. We can do it!

Monday October 13, 2008, 5:31 am
I don't think so! This is a definate NO NO in my opinion.

I am against any type of pitting an animal against one another for sport! Football is a sport, not hurting or making our animals to do cruel things to each other for humans to gawk at!

This really pisses me off to no end, because no animals really are meant to fight one another, this is the humans doings, dang idiots! Shame on them! What the heck is wrong with these people that think this is okay for entertainment. Is it for the money? or for sport?
Do they have any compassion? OHHHH, I am outraged...to say the least.

I so signed my friend Simone, I am #56. Thanks for the heads up on this post, noted w/anger for humans that do this type of crap to our innocent animals.
I also thank Lyn for forwarding. I will pass this on.

I sure pray for our innocents.
Blessings to all,
FreeSpiritRunning...

Monday October 13, 2008, 7:18 am
SIGNED WITH COMMENTS AND FORWARDED! THANK YOU! THESE "KIND" OF PEOPLE ARE A DISGRACE ON THIS PLANET!

Monday October 13, 2008, 7:29 am
Signed and noted. How can people call the suffering of others an enjoyable sport.This must be stopped. It is disgusting.

Monday October 13, 2008, 8:11 am
Gads, how much more pain can humans think up to inflict on innocent animals? Are humans becoming that tyrannical? I don't believe any animal should be involved in any kind of fighting, or anything else painful without the written consent of the animals involved. Wonder how humanity would overcome that one.

Monday October 13, 2008, 8:26 am
By the way, I'm signer #90

Monday October 13, 2008, 8:39 am
Noted and signed, thanks for posting this!

Monday October 13, 2008, 8:50 am
Presently, the over the world I think there is a break down of concience.Humanbeings do not see the animals as partner in the human race. Completely wrong. The animals even though they are lower do deserve some form of protection and care from the human race. All forms of cruelity should be abolished. In China and some other parts of Asia birds(chickens)are used for gamble-fight.These acts must stop.Signed and noted with a passion.

Monday October 13, 2008, 9:01 am
ty so much for this news, Simone, it is one of my oldest pains, seeing it continue is heartbreaking! Please, if everyone will sign yet another petition, it is at least a year old and is struggling!

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-horse-fighting-in-korea-china-phillipines

Monday October 13, 2008, 9:08 am
Thank you Simone, petition gladly signed!

Monday October 13, 2008, 12:09 pm
Noted signed and sent - thanks Lyn

Monday October 13, 2008, 12:11 pm
You are signer #125 [?], Thanks Simone

Monday October 13, 2008, 12:29 pm
Noted and signed,thank you Lyn and Simone.

Monday October 13, 2008, 1:25 pm
You are signer #132

Monday October 13, 2008, 2:20 pm
Noted, signer #138. Thanks Simone.

In April prior to joining Care2, I wrote letters to the following Diplomatic and Consular officials in my country, Australia, regarding the cruelty to horses in the Republic of Philippines. No replies have been received on this matter.

Government Directory
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1 Moonah Place
Yarralumla A.C.T.
Canberra 2603
+61 (2) 6273 25 35
http://www.philembassy.au.com


Contact Information

H.E. Cristina G. Ortega
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
1 Moonah Place
Yarralumla A.C.T.
Canberra 2603
Voice:+61 (2) 6273 25 36
Mobile:
Fax:+61 (2) 6273 39 84
cbrpe@philembassy.au.com

Hon. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro
Philippine Consulate General & Career Minister
Philippine Center, Level 1
27-33 Wentworth Avenue
Sydney, NSW 2000
Voice:+61 (2) 9262 73 77
Mobile:
Fax:+61 (2) 9262 73 55
phsydpc@ozemail.com.au

Monday October 13, 2008, 2:30 pm
gladly signed

Congratulations. You have successfully signed the petition:
Ban Horse Fighting In The Philippines.

You are signer #141

still very few signatures :( I can't understand why:(
I will put that together with the care2 one on my homepage

Monday October 13, 2008, 2:49 pm
It's utterly disgraceful and time that these needless, pointless so call "sports, entertainment were outlaw.

Monday October 13, 2008, 4:17 pm

Thanks Simone, signed #148; TY Lyn :)

Monday October 13, 2008, 6:36 pm
Signed and noted- Thankyou Simone

Monday October 13, 2008, 7:32 pm
SIGNED & THANKS SIMONE.....

Monday October 13, 2008, 8:17 pm
Morsels are what people who do such things as this to put two horses together and let them fight even to death. How dare them even call themselves human, I wish these horses would in turn get mad and go at these people and kick them in the heads it would be well in there turn, these horses don't know why they are pited against each other but I know if I were there this would not happen for I would be going to jail for believe you me I would be shooting off my 9 mm a couple of times to stop it and save the rest for what ever my life if that is what it took. signed Thanks Simon signed with ager at these idoits

Monday October 13, 2008, 9:53 pm
I have never heard of this, terrible.

Signed and Noted, thank you Simone and Lynn.

Monday October 13, 2008, 11:30 pm
Noted & signed Simone.
There is also a petition here at care that I have on myspace page that all can also sign.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-horse-fighting-in-korea-china%20phillipines

Monday October 13, 2008, 11:33 pm
I just now saw that Sheila beat me to it:)
Thank you Sheila, girl you're always on top of the animal issues.

Tuesday October 14, 2008, 1:07 am

Thank you Simone. Also want to thank Lyn for the forward and
Kathy for her petition. (I hate this crap!)

Tuesday October 14, 2008, 5:57 am
Congratulations. You have successfully signed the petition:
Ban Horse Fighting In The Philippines.

You are signer #206

JEEZ ONLY @)^SIGNATURES ITS GOING TO SLOW (as usual)

Tuesday October 14, 2008, 6:04 am
#207 Can anyone believe this crap? Thanks Simone and Blue Apes
Kathy, goin' to sign your petition now.

Tuesday October 14, 2008, 8:23 am
Noted, signed and will crosspost and share. Thanks Simone and Blue Ape.
The thinking [person] must oppose all cruel customs no matter how deeply rooted in tradition and surrounded by a halo. When we have a choice, we must avoid bringing torment and injury into the life of another... -Albert Schweitzer -

Tuesday October 14, 2008, 8:56 am
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/tournament-of-blood-the-sheer-horror-of-horse-fighting

Please sign.........only 436 (thought I posted this once already but I guess it got lost in "toto land"

Tuesday October 14, 2008, 10:43 am
I just noted and signed. This makes my blood run cold. I cannot understand why this is allowed to continue. This is barbaric behavior.

Tuesday October 14, 2008, 10:48 am
Ban Horse Fighting In The Philippines 232 Signatures

You have successfully signed the petition:

Ban Horse Fighting In The Philippines

They are a bunch of ignorant freaks!!!!!!!


Big Gorilly Hgus

Tuesday October 14, 2008, 11:47 am
I noted and signed this petition. Thanks for posting it. This barbaric activity is totally evil.

Tuesday October 14, 2008, 11:54 am
GLADLY SIGNED AND NOTED THESE ANIMALS ARE TOO BEAUTIFUL TO PIT AGAINST EACH OTHER. THESE PEOPLE ARE A DISGRACE TO MANKIND.

Tuesday October 14, 2008, 1:58 pm
Thank you Simone, petition gladly signed

Tuesday October 14, 2008, 4:00 pm
Congratulations. You have successfully signed the petition:
Ban Horse Fighting In The Philippines.

You are signer #251 *Animalspirit*Diana

Wednesday October 15, 2008, 7:35 am

You have to wonder what kind of person could find this entertaining.
These people are no more then drudges of the earth with absolutely no
compassion or morals. Noted and signed!!!

Thanks
Debbie L

Wednesday October 15, 2008, 7:40 am
By the way I noticed alot more members on this site.
Thats very encouraging!!!!!!!!!! Good things happen in volume.

Debbie L.

Friday October 17, 2008, 5:50 pm
Whether it's horse fighting in the Philippines, dog fighting in the US, bull fighting in Spain and Latin America, or cockfighting in South East Asia, it is equally despicable and disturbing.

There are a lot of sickos among us ....

Saturday October 18, 2008, 8:22 am
when humans are gonna stop this cruelty on animals !

Tuesday October 21, 2008, 4:04 pm
Lars, you are soooo right. There are a lot of sickos among us. Those that prey on animals and humans alike. I never heard of horse fighting before finding this petition today. It shocked and sickened me. I come from a place known for wild horses and can't imagine something like this. Thanks Simone for bringing this to our attention. The petition is signed and noted.

Wednesday October 22, 2008, 6:27 am
ARNT HUMANS GREAT, TO ALLOW THIS IS BARBARIC, ITS DISGUSTING, SICK AND TERRIBLY WRONG TO ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN IN THIS DAY AND AGE

Wednesday October 22, 2008, 6:52 pm
Some People never stop, they are evil,just as well there is KARMA!!!

Wednesday October 22, 2008, 6:56 pm
Noted, and signed petition. Thank You Simone for this cause against abuse of horses.
You are signer #501

Thursday October 23, 2008, 1:02 am
this is disgusting!!!!!!! it has to be stopped!!!

Thursday October 23, 2008, 1:56 am
This is appauling and for those of you who say its "the best sport ever" you should be ashamed of yourselves. I have owned horses all my life and i couldnt dream of seeing them go through such trauma. This needs to be stopped ASAP. Horses are one of the most beautiful animals in the world and they dont deserve this sort of treatment. The people who run this are discusting and obviously do not have any sort of feelings. We need to get this stopped. My heart goes out to all the people who are helping this stop and also to the poor horses who are going through this.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 2:11 am
Any form of animal cruelty should be banned forever. We should appreciate these beautiful creatures, instead of continually abusing them. These creatures were not put on this earth for our amusement. I do hope that this petition achieves results for these poor animals.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 2:12 am
The petition is signed and noted. I am truly truly ashamed of coming from this part of my country of birth. I hope this people suffer the same fate. They are lower than scum.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 2:18 am
Congratulations. You have successfully signed the petition:
Ban Horse Fighting In The Philippines.

You are signer #1196 [?]

i updated this site to my facebook page , if someone that has time could make a facebook group and add all links to petitions as a group and getting signatures would circulate rather quickly on facebook :-) just a idea :-)

Thursday October 23, 2008, 2:20 am
This disgusting practice needs to be stopped immediately. Thank you bringing this to our attention. Glandly signed and noted #1323

Thursday October 23, 2008, 2:20 am
I work with horses and i think that this is the lowest thing ever to sit there and let the horses fight why dont we get them pricks and give them a knife and let them fight to death see wat thay think about that it need to be stopped its not just wrong but very very CRUEL And disgusting

Thursday October 23, 2008, 2:21 am
I cannot believe anyone would want to do this to animals. Its so disgusting.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 2:36 am
This is cruelty to animals of the worst kind. How can people watch an animal mercilessly beaten until it has to attack another animal. Horses are peaceful animals and should be treated with respect not cruelty.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 2:38 am
THEY SAY THAT HUMAN ARE THE MOST SMARTS CARING AN UNFERSTANDING OF ALL THE CREATURE THAT HAVE LIVE ON THIS EARTH. IF THIS IS THE CASE WHY DOES THE HUMAN FEEL THEY HAVE OR THE NEED TO DESTROY EVERY OTHER BEAUTFUL WONDERFUL CREATER IN THIS WORLD AS IN THE ANIMAL. THIS IS JUST ANOTHER CASE OF HUMAN DESTORY MAINING HURTING ONTHER ONE OF GOD'S MOST BEAUTYFUL CREATURE. HUMAN IF WANT DESTORY EACH OTHER BUT LEAVE THE BEAUTFUL ANIMAL OUT OF IT. AN EVERY BODY WHO CARE LETS TRY A BACK BALL IF NOT STOP THIS STUPID ACT CRUEL

Thursday October 23, 2008, 2:49 am
I will never understand some people and how they could watch such a thing. it makes me feel physically sick..those poor beautiful animals:-(

Thursday October 23, 2008, 2:54 am
signed, this is absolutely disgraceful!

Thursday October 23, 2008, 3:08 am
my friends come from the phillipines and they said how ashamed they are that there beautiful country is being noted for this sort of savagery, it just goes to show people will sell there soul to the devil for a few peso's then go to church on sunday and pretend what devout christians they are.. it just goes to prove that these sort of people have not climbed down from the trees yet they are monkey's

Thursday October 23, 2008, 3:17 am
And they said that "Planet of The Apes" was horrifying and barbaric!!!
When will manselfish (sorry, Mankind doesn't fit) learn that we are only PART of this planetary ecosystem, NOT the most important part. I think that mass rape and forced fighting to the extent causing life threatening injury, deformities and death, is a fitting punishment for these lowlife. Their Government must act now. I said in my message on the petition that I will not buy any of their country's products nor will I travel there unless and until they ban this practice and police it properly.
We are rapidly getting to the stage where "Planet of The Apes" seems not so far fetched after all.
Thanks for publishing this Simone.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 4:29 am
this is sick and crual and i will not stand this

Thursday October 23, 2008, 4:30 am
cruelty of any kind is sickening. these people deserve jail time

Thursday October 23, 2008, 4:47 am
What sick, evil, twisted, disgraceful forms of the so called human race. May Karma bestow itself heavily upon these repulsive individuals who take fulfilment from such cruel, vulgar crime.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 4:47 am
I think its bloody disgusting, anybody who can be cruel to any animal and make it do in humane acts and fight for a female then in a way have her gang raped by the winners is appaling, animals in the wild pick one mate only not the winner of every event. Put the greedy liitle pigs who make the money off the sport tetherd to a pole in the middle of a ring and let the people who lose their money on the barbaric act at them and see what happens. IT IS NOT A SPORT BAN THE BARBARIC ACT !!!!!!!!!!! ITS SO DISGUSTING.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 4:51 am
I can not understand how any one derives enjoyment from cruelty to animals on any level. This is truely sick and barbaric. I hope their government responds with appropriate action and justice is served!!!

Thursday October 23, 2008, 4:54 am
this is such a sick and cruel act put the people and bribed police behind bars where they belong im appaled that people actualy watch and place bets on this terrible act.some people are just sick

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:08 am
absolutely disgusting

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:16 am
Fellow Australians of Filipino Heritage, please pressure the Philippine Government to stop this savagery once & for all.
Government Directory
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General Information

Australia
1 Moonah Place
Yarralumla A.C.T.
Canberra 2603
+61 (2) 6273 25 35
http://www.philembassy.au.com


Contact Information

H.E. Cristina G. Ortega
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
1 Moonah Place
Yarralumla A.C.T.
Canberra 2603
Voice:+61 (2) 6273 25 36
Mobile:
Fax:+61 (2) 6273 39 84
cbrpe@philembassy.au.com

Hon. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro
Philippine Consulate General & Career Minister
Philippine Center, Level 1
27-33 Wentworth Avenue
Sydney, NSW 2000
Voice:+61 (2) 9262 73 77
Mobile:
Fax:+61 (2) 9262 73 55
phsydpc@ozemail.com.au

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:26 am
What a disgusting act of cruelty. Horses have been nothing but a magnificent, loyal and faithful creature since time began and look what humanity has done to them. It breaks my heart to see such a beautiful and symbolic animal forced to act against their nature to please greedy, selfish and undeserving people.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:27 am
How could anyone get enjoyment from making such beautiful and noble creatures do something so against their nature?!?

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:29 am
Barbaric is an understatement!!! I am sickened and infuriated beyond belief by this horrific treatment of these beautiful and innocent creatures. No punishment would be severe enough for anyone involved in such cruelty - whether as an instigator or spectator. The only suitable punishment would be to subject all of these people to the same sadistic treatment which they have forced these animals to endure. I wholly support ... no, I DEMAND that such cruelty be outlawed and the harshest of penalties be imposed on any and all perpetrators and those who encourage and allow it.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:35 am
Disgustig sad sick cruel monsters.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:38 am
this is absolutely disgusting they should be ashamed of themselves this has to be stopped we have to save them.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:41 am
I grew up with horses and it really hurts me watching that video. If there is something more I can do to help stop this, please let me know.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:43 am
This is disgusting. Shame on the pathetic low scum that find this enjoyment!! You sicken me. It is terrible enough that this behaviour is not seen as a "hot topic" by our government to pressure other governemts to stop animal and human cruelty. What does it take bears being kept in tiny cages being milked for their biles, their nails and teeth ripped out then being tied to the ground and dogs let on them. For cows and hooved animals to have rings placed in their noses and chained by their noses to fences. whales that are harpooned and dragged through the water for an average 15 minutes till the die!!! They dont hurt a soul!! It makes me soo angry that this still happens in the world today. But of course it would with piss weak governments that are to scared to put an end to all the inhumane acts on animals and humans. What will it take??? It is really great to see other fantastic people out there that want this to stop. Thank-you.
Enough is enough. For the selfish and greedy humans out there- WAKE UP!! there is more to life than money. It's F**KING paper.
Animals are gorgeous and amazing spirits.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:44 am
WHO ARE THESE MONSTERS? WHY IS THIS BARBARIC SPORT STILL GOING ON? WHAT CAN WE DO TO STOP THIS?? SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE!

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:55 am
This is disgusting. I am absolutely appalled at this act of cruelty and barbarity.

I may be only young, but I know animals should not be compelled to fight in any manner, particularly against one another in an enclosed area, over an unfortunate and tortured mare rendered helpless and vulnerable tethered amongst the thirsty males.

Not to mention the revoltingly malicious spectators watching and gambling over a truly unnatural event of bloodshed and torture.

Shocking, utterly inhumane.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 6:00 am
F*ing disgusting! These are not humans. And yet they want the rest of the world to save them from poverty lol why the hell would we want to! with everything that goes on there. Stuffem!

Thursday October 23, 2008, 6:40 am
Sometmes I'm ashamed to be human. We are, supposedly, more intelligent than animals. What kind of person can do this to any kind of animal? And what kind of people would want to spectate at such an outrage? No animal should have to endure this sort of treatment, however I would quite happily stand and watch the hordes of hell descend on the perpetrators. Bang goes my karma.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 6:55 am
It is a shame that in this day and age there are still societies of people that remain uneducated, ignorant and find ancient & barbaric practices a form of entertainment. You have to wonder how bad their living standards are that they get pleasure out of such cruelty. Further distressing is the fact that there are children present and they will adopt the same behavior & lack of respect for living creatures into their adult years. Maybe the Phillipino Government should donate a couple of T.V.'s to these villages so they can watch a real sport like Football or Baseball.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 6:56 am
What is wrong with these sick bastards. The Australian Government needs to put pressure on their government. In our society isnt there evidence to say that those who subject cruelty on animals have some kind of mental health issues and are more likely to be cruel to men, women and children. What does it say of their society when there are so many people gaining so called enjoyment from this barbaric display. Why would anyone want to visit such a place. If tourists boycotted, their Govenment would have to step up and do something to stop this hideous crime rather than turn a blind eye to it.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 7:03 am
Just makes me sick to see this kind of thing happening in the world - just shocking and sad!! it's got to stop.....

Thursday October 23, 2008, 7:33 am
I Was sick & horrified at the sight of this add, Someone in goverment must make a stance against this now !! Surely to god someone has the power to stop this Your whole country has had the "Richard" !! !

Thursday October 23, 2008, 7:38 am
I won't be visiting and spending money i Japan whilst they continue to hunt whales and I sure as hell won't EVER visit the Phillipines. This ncountry is known for its cruelty towards animals. Dogs in market places having their legs broken to be carried home before killing and eating them. This horse fighting is a typical sport for ignorant people. Bastards!!!!!!!!!!! I have horses and I find this practice Barbaric and disgusting. Makes me wanna throw up. I'll be getting on to the Consulate.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 7:57 am
In the Roman World, The Gladiators, Man fighting beasts -- Lions for e.g.
and Man fighting another man --- all so called "criminals / victims ..." etc.! Yes, that was the Roman times! Today, we are no better. Looks like we are still in the old world! When can the "God" within us wake up?

Thursday October 23, 2008, 9:06 am
As we know and has been said by many people before .... Where are we going?
Into the stone age? Maybe not so long ago after all as the previous comment says and I really tend to agree with that! Ram made an excellent point indeed. Today, are we any better than the Gladiator "Fightors" ? ---

Yes, as I noted above, a few milliniums back, it was between man and animal and between man and man ---- which still goes on till today --- in many other forms and you know what I mean!

But, this particular sport is definitely and absolutely and totally DISGUSTING indeed.

If humans want to fight in whatever way they want, it's their choice. Hopefully they can use their BRAIN if thay want to!

But what about .... the ones you love? your pets?

But also, as said before, if done for human pleasure, we better watch our behaviour, lest we shall be yet another "Perished Roman Empire" very soon to perish as humans and beings!

Thursday October 23, 2008, 9:12 am
"BANNED THE HORSE FIGHTING IN THE BLOODY PHILIPPINES" My god what is the matter with these pilipinos? charge the bastards for subjecting cruelty to the animals. I myself is with a pilipino heritage and this act of cruelty to those beautiful animals is just make me sick and furious. it is a common fact that the locals loves their cocks and dogs fight. and to top it all up the animals that loses the fight end up in the cooking pot and onto the dinner table. Cruelty to the animals is an absolute a big NO!NO!. I hope the pilipino goverment is listening and put a stop into these cruelty to the animals. Thank you Simone for posting this information.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 9:14 am
Absolutely BARBARIC cruelty by human beings, AGAIN.....AND allowing their little children to watch and thereby teaching another generation that cruelty to animals is acceptable.
Shame, shame Phillipines!

Thursday October 23, 2008, 12:12 pm
Its sad to be human sometimes, this is one of those times.
These People are the real terrorists, A majestic animal that helped build our civilisation.
Thankyou for having the strenghth to tackle this

Thursday October 23, 2008, 12:46 pm
It just add to the long list of weak countries around the world who are infested with corrupt skum bags and will allow these atrocities to continue.
Barry.M.K

Thursday October 23, 2008, 1:19 pm
I am a horse owner and was sickened to see these heartless, greedy, sadistic creatures called humans, doing this to one of the most beautiful animals of the world. The Phillipino government is allowing this torture. If they had half a brain and a heart, they would jail all offenders. Get your heads out of the sand and take action or are you too spineless like these cruel bastards????. Why don't you barbaric bastards get a life and stop this torture against these beautiful animals. Do something productive instead of destructive......
Charm..NSW.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 1:27 pm
Ban it! There is no other purpose to this than pure cruelty. Its evil and should be abolished!

Thursday October 23, 2008, 1:29 pm
Ban it!! ITs evil, cruel and serves no purpose only to cause disgusting pain to innocent animals. These people are not human.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 2:27 pm
How horrible! This sent me to tears. Horses are the most gentle animal, yet made out to be vicious in this horrible torture. Despite being illegal, they still do it? Ban it! It should be already, but someone other than the Phillipino government needs to step in and make sure it doesn't happen anymore.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 3:07 pm
Absolutely disgusting. I agree with Loni T. These "people" are not human

Thursday October 23, 2008, 3:20 pm
well you sure have me to sign ,these sleez bags make me utterly sick to my stomach ,torture for there own greedy sadistic self gain how do people sleep at night,this evil and malicious behaviour is absolutely disgusting to say the least

Thursday October 23, 2008, 3:29 pm
As everyday passes, I become more and more disgusted in what human beings are capable of. What kind of people prey on innocent, harmless animals. How long has this gone on and majority of the world remains ignorant to it all.
Those poor horses...........add this to the already long list of cruelty, violance and abuse to God's creatures. We do not deserve them.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 3:38 pm
Terrible, Terrible, Terrible - how can we (as the supposedly most superior species on this planet) inflict such terrible torture on any animal? Am ashamed of all involved - they are worse than animals - no, that insults animals - animals do not treat each other in this way. Will gladly sign.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 3:44 pm
people who run and contribute to such cruelty should get a taste of the pain themselves. It hurts me to even watch animals being hurt. We haveto do something to stop this torture.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 3:53 pm
Attending condones rape and aggression practices. What do these people do to each otherat home when peaceful animals are treated like this. Shame on you Phillipinos, and all humanity who do not support outlawing such practices. Education of the Spirit of both humans and animals is required. Police, you are letting down yourselves and your people.denny s.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 4:00 pm
Horses are such beautiful and graceful animals and to put them into THIS sort of a situation is absolutely INHUMANE.The people responsible ought to be shot and made to die a very slow death!

Thursday October 23, 2008, 4:01 pm
Horses are such beautiful graceful creatures and anyone forcing them into this inhumane torture needs to be shot and made to die a very slow and painful death.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 4:33 pm
This needs to be band!!! it is disgusting and cruel. These beautiful animals are innocent. These barbaric creatures need to be stopped.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 4:34 pm
Just when you thought the human race could not get any lower towards animals, they go and do something like this! I have never been so upset to see this sort of display conducted by humans. One can only hope that we can stop this or one day the animals will be able to take revenge on these low lifes.
Signed a million times over. Thank you Simone. Please tell me of there is anything else I can do.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:13 pm
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Ghandi....
May all involved in this ignorant and cruel "sport" experience the heavy hand of karma, be it in life or death.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:22 pm
This is so upsetting...The people who organise and participate in this sort of things are the 'real' animals here...

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:39 pm
Absolutely disgusting!! Such an inhuman act from superior beings??? Its a huge leap backwards for humankind. I'm almost speechless due to the anger and hurt I'm feeling from this senseless act. Surely the voice of huge numbers must convey the message - even waking our own Government up to step up to the mark. Has ACA televised this yet?? There's a huge voice in letting others know whats goin on over there - majority talks!!!

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:46 pm
there is now 5630 Signatures im going to make a facebook group page and i am going to come back here and post the link for people to add to their facebook page and to pass to their friends to also sign the petition

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:47 pm
Absolutely Disgusting.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 5:52 pm
It just makes me sick how people can do this and see it as merely a “sport”. If they are doing this to boost one’s adrenaline and competitiveness’ then it makes me wonder what kind of sadistic people are on this planet. The worst thing is that it’s been going on for centuries, not to mention other animal mistreatment. I just wish they understood that being cruel to animals is just plain evil

Thursday October 23, 2008, 6:16 pm
I believe the people who instigate and perpetuate any act of cruelty to an animal should be subjected to punishment of torture - intense pain and suffering. There is no forgiveness for greedy and selfish people who are participating in these acts for monetary gain or sport. What goes around comes around, it's just a matter of time.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 6:17 pm
Again Man is proven to be disgusting, stupid, revolting animal on Earth.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 7:06 pm
They should all be shot ! i'm talking about the digusting people who take part in this babarity.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 7:11 pm
I think these people hsould be put in the ring and made to fight and kill each other. The world would be a better place without these hideous bastards!

Thursday October 23, 2008, 7:34 pm
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40393987608

If you have a facebook account add this group and invite as many of your friends as you can as more people join the more signatures that can be achieved

Thursday October 23, 2008, 7:49 pm
In just 2 hours 500 more Signatures have been achieved that is great to see :-) I hope that the group made on facebook gets more as it has only just been made :-)

Thursday October 23, 2008, 9:55 pm
the human race calls it self intelligent where bears are caged for there bile birds used in fight rings cats and dogs eaten for so called cures now horses l wish we could have 2 worlds one for animals to live free and with out fear from us humans nanna

Thursday October 23, 2008, 9:56 pm
What goes around comes around - the mongrels that are involved in this disgusting practice will get a taste of their own medicine sooner or later. Good on you for putting this info out in the public arena. It never ceases to amaze me how crual human beings can be.

Thursday October 23, 2008, 10:24 pm
Well once again the human race is showing its true colours for greed and entertianment. Maybe if these people stopped gambling thier money away on this disgusting practice they wouldn't be so poor! Education is the key to stopping these sorts of cruel practices and hopefully one day they will understand the damage they are doing to these animals. Here's hoping :o)

Thursday October 23, 2008, 11:22 pm
That is one the the cruelest things i've seen in a long while. It is disgusting that they can get away with it. Not only hte fighting but then for the mare to be 'raped' is mind blowing.

Friday October 24, 2008, 12:17 am
We read and hear every day of mans cruelty and indifference to animals. We do have dog fights in Australia. We do have so called humans inflicting terrible trauma on animals. If there is a dollar to be made in Asian Countries the Authorities dont do anything to stop it. Until the 'low life' are made to change their ways by their Governments nothing will change. Reading the story of the fighting horses made me feel sick in the stomach. I hope something can be done about it.

Friday October 24, 2008, 1:30 am
Jess very rigtly pointed out from a quote from Ghandi:--- "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated". Yes, it's very very true! Because, the problem is if we as humans
cannot live in harmoney with nature, with our fellow-beings - because they are BEINGS TOO! --- Then we definitely have a very genuine problem as humans! As Erina pointed out "Its a huge leap backwards for humankind".
And I said previously, we are going back to the "Gladiatorial" scenario of the Roman times! Sadistic people indeed as Sonia said.

Now, towards a much wider perspective of us humans!

Think about the cannibolism in Canada, in the UK?
Think about the Incest in Austria and Australia?
I am sure there are many many more in this world which go unreported!

Before I finish this comment, I would like to share with you all something
wich I read in the news:----

There is a company / organisation in Japan who "Bottle up" Cats! Yes, that's
right! They put the new born kitten in a bottle - in a very attrective shape. And the kitten lives in that bottle - know not how long! And that's sold as "An Art Piece / Collection"!

What are we amounting to as Humans?

Friday October 24, 2008, 2:18 am
Just when I thought human beings couldn't sink much lower, it is really beyond me who thought this up in the first place and it's been going on for centuries!

Monday October 27, 2008, 6:15 am
Asia and the Middle East especially Egypt has to be the worst areas in the world for animals. The people inhabiting ASIA are amongst the cruellest most selfish stupid bastards ever to be born and the people who brutalise our sheep, goats and cattle in the Middle East are not far behind- what can I say except they all deserve the same treatment as they meter out to our most vulnerable. I must say I am not surprised with the horse fighting- they like cock fighting and this is no different so why would anyone be shocked.

The people involved are at the lowest level of the gene pool equal to that of pond slime. I urge everyone who reads this blog to boycott ASIA and the ME. Dont visit, dont buy their goods. Tell both places to get stuffed.

Tuesday October 28, 2008, 8:52 pm
It's utterly disgraceful and sad!
it needs to stop!

Thursday October 30, 2008, 12:43 am
I don't get it this country is suppose to be a religious country. What are they doing? they are worship christianity, so y are the torturing gods creatures like this,this is barbaric. I truly believe god left this world along time ago. Look what we are doing to one another. war, rape, murder sucide bombing and now animal torture. I don't think he has the power or strength to watch over us anymore. So im sure he'll be sitting on his thrown and waiting for these cowards on their judgment day and let me tell you this god does not forgive all sins.

Thursday October 30, 2008, 5:56 pm
I would just like to thank everyone who has signed my petition over the last couple of weeks. It has obviously struck a cord and has reached the far corners of the globe with nearly 9,000 signatures and the fastest signed petition last week. I urge everyone please keep sending the link on to all that you know, only through the threat of the tourist dollar will this barbaric bloodsport stop! Please urge all that you know to boycott services, goods and travel until all horse fighting is eliminated. I have notified the Filipino Gov, our Consulate and Filipino Tourism in Australia and the Mayor of the city in wich most of these fights occurs that the petition has been activated. If you wish to write to them personally yourself here are their details:

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
Davao City Investment Promotion Centre
Door 10, Ramon Magsaysay Park Complex, R. Magsaysay Avenue
Davao City, Philippines


Hon. President GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
Malacanang Palace
JP Laurel Street, San Miguel
Manila NCR 1501


Regards,
Kath
Hunter Valley New South Wales

Tuesday November 4, 2008, 1:50 am
Hi Kath,
I started a group on Facebook to help with signing the petition. It has a link to this site so people can sign. Thank you for bringing this into awareness. The group has 255 members already and hopefully there will be more!

Regards Justine

Sunday November 16, 2008, 5:13 pm
Thanks Justine, thats great news! Im almost at 10,000 signatures. As soon as I hit that mark I'll be reminding the Filipino Government and tourism officials that at least that many so far will not be visiting their country until they stop horse fighting!

Regards,

Kath