The BHA inquiry into Howard Johnson and the running of the gelding Striking Article eight times after the horse had undergone a neurectomy, the severing or removal of leg nerves running to the foot, and also administering the steroid Laurabolin to three other horses in his care was today adjourned. It is hoped the hearing will reconvene in early August but it may have to wait until September according to reports.
On the 10th January this year I wrote on this site 'Hopefully the case will be dealt with swiftly and fairly with justice being seen to be done and minimising the bad publicity for the sport.' some hope there then. What price a journalist with limited if any knowledge of the sport jumps all over the story and uses the opportunity to take a swipe at horseracing in the press in the next couple of days?
I would hope whoever is guilty, if anyone, is dealt with in the strongest way possible with a lengthy if not lifetime ban from working with horses. I also hope this sorry mess can be dealt with as soon as possible and that the bad publicity for the sport that I and millions of others love is minimal.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment