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Zoe Tyzack
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 Posted - 01 Mar 2007 : 12:35:45 AM
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The Jockey Lodewijk De Smet was found guilty today for Punching his horse in the head after loosing a race.
He was found guilty for using Unjustifiable force against his horse.
The shameful thing for this chap too,is that he is also a VET and now stands to be struck off due to his actions.
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akitamom
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Posted - 01 Mar 2007 : 06:52:59 AM
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| Good he deserves to be struck off,no animal deserves to be hit at all,i bet the poor horse had tried its best. |
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Sadika
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Posted - 01 Mar 2007 : 07:27:32 AM
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I found this on Sky News. Not sure what he was competing in, and I've never heard of this "leading equestrian" - have you?
Man Guilty Of Horse Punch
Updated: 18:30, Wednesday February 28, 2007
A jockey has been found guilty of punching his horse in the head in a temper tantrum after losing a race.
Lodewijk De Smet, one of the world's leading equestrians, yanked hard on the reins and galloped towards horrified spectators and children after hitting the animal.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons said De Smet - who is also a vet - was guilty of using unjustifiable force against his horse.
It now has to decide whether the punch amounts to disgraceful conduct before making any sanction.
De Smet could be suspended or even struck off from his profession.
The Austrian vet had been competing in a relay race with his wife for the Banwen Miners Hunt.
But De Smet became angry after losing to a group of youngsters on the opposition team, the Celtic Blood Hounds.
He began his tantrum as soon as he crossed the finish line.
De Smet could be struck off Diane James, the master of the rival team, told the hearing: "My view was that he was embarrassed to be beaten by a group of youngsters."
The event's commentator and organiser Christine Chambers said she heard De Smet swear at least six times.
Members of the panel had watched a video recording of the race in Brecon during the three-day hearing in central London.
De Smet, of Ammanford, Camarthenshire, told the hearing he had never been criticised for his conduct and had never hit his horse.
Biut he added that he was embarrassed and "very, very sorry" he had lost his temper.
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LYNDILOU
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Sheena
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Posted - 01 Mar 2007 : 08:48:21 AM
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He certainly should be struck off anf he deserves everything he gets. I think disgraceful behaviour such as this should be punished as much as possible. You would think that someone in such a position would have much more understanding of horses and their sensitivities - what also worries me is that what people are prepared to do in public when they lose their temper, god only knows what would happen in private!
I remeber watching eventing once on TV - last year I think, when a young lad's horse wouldn't got down the bank and he set about hitting it round the head with his whip. he was off course disqualified and the commentators were shocked and horrified - as was everyone else watching I think. But i have no idea if it was ever followed up with any proper action against him. |
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arabic
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Posted - 01 Mar 2007 : 12:19:13 PM
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| He should be totally ashamed of himself. A man with an uncontrollable temper.... not a good combination!!! let alone being a vet! In it to win it and not for the love of it - nasty man |
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geegee
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Posted - 01 Mar 2007 : 12:39:19 PM
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Of course he is "very very sorry" Sorry he lost his temper so much that he forgot where he was i.e in public
I dread to think what he gets up to away from the public eye
I hope they make an example of him. I also think that he should be forced to go to anger management therapy. BAR STEWARD!!! |
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Zan
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Posted - 01 Mar 2007 : 7:40:53 PM
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| Anger management would not help this creep---he needs castrated at the very least. Still wouldn't help but it would make me feel better. |
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