David Cassidy on the Web
Dressage News Notes
Wednesday, 20 April
By Lynndee Kemmet
DressageDaily.com
And this also isn't dressage news but it might be news to some that former teen idol and Partridge Family star David Cassidy is a long-time breeder of Thoroughbred horses. And he recently aired his views about Thoroughbred breeding on Britain's The One Show where he got into a bit of debate with jockey Brough Scott. Discussion turned to Britain's famous race the Grand National, which has been in a bit of controversy after the death of two horses in the competition. Brough argued that there is nothing wrong with putting horses to such a test, but David disagreed. He argued that Britain's jump racing is too challenging for horses today because Thoroughbred breeders have gone for speed rather than strength. As a result, horses don't hold up well under such grueling conditions at the Grand National. Cassidy cited the direction in breeding as being a reason why so many race horses today break down. You can read more here!
