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precious
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 Posted - 15 Nov 2009 : 9:35:46 PM
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the poor horses on the programme im a celeb get me out of here.
they struggled to swim in that lake/pond with the celebs pulling on there mouths. i would have got the riders off too
Wasnt very safe for horse or rider!
my rant over sorry
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moonlight
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Posted - 15 Nov 2009 : 9:44:03 PM
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| Quite agree, they should stick to sky diving and bungees and not inflict these ' celebrities' on living creatures who didn't ask to be there and heartily looked as if they didn't want to be. Bad idea; whoever had it has a lot to answer for.. |
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Anne C
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Nov 2009 : 10:27:39 PM
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I saw that too, it was awful, poor horses. Very bad idea, could have gone so wrong!!
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natntaz
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 08:31:24 AM
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I didnt like to see the horses panic but i have to
say it did make me laugh jimmy white on a horse.
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Pasha
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 09:14:56 AM
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What gets me is that they all accused the horses of throwing them off!!! Er hello, the poor things were just trying to save themselves as they got ever deeper and you slipped off the side!
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Eeyore
Gold Member
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Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 12:48:08 PM
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I've officially complained it was so awful. Horses used in the name of cheap entertainment  |
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Vera
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United Kingdom
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precious
Platinum Member
England
2253 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 12:56:09 PM
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| i want to please post how u complained |
Gemma Thompson
Birmingham West Midlands
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SueB
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 1:06:44 PM
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You can complain here. viewerservices@itv.com
I found it on the ITV web site. I am a great complainer and will send in mine about the poor horses too.
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Sue J
Gold Member
Wales
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Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 1:37:10 PM
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Thanks for the link Sue, I have also complained. I was horrified when I watched this last night. Apart from the obvious abuse of those horses, I was amazed no body got seriously hurt.
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Kazzy
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 16 Nov 2009 : 2:38:47 PM
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That programme doesnt seem to care if innocent animals get hurt or even eaten Even though I dont like slugs/rats/creepy crawlie things.
I for one wont be watching it and I am glad I didnt watch it last night if thats what happened.
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Eeyore
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SueB
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
3218 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 2:04:38 PM
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Hi everyone. Just thought you would like to see my reply from my complaint to viewers TV. I also complained to Offcom.
emailDear Mrs Bundy
Thank you for your recent email regarding Sundays episode of Im a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!
The horses are specifically trained to trek through water and swim on a daily basis. The celebrities were given a full and thorough briefing before they took part in the trek, and were accompanied at all times by expert handlers.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact us here at ITV as we always welcome viewers feedback.
Regards
ITV VIEWER SERVICES - AE
ITV Viewer Services | ITV plc
Tel: 0844 88 14150 | viewerservices@itv.com
Hours of Opening: 08.00 - 19.00 Mon-Fri, 10.00 - 19.00 Sat. Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
ITV plc Head Office Tel +44 (0) 20 7156 6000 itv.com
Please consider the environment before printing this
I didn't expect much more but at least they have been made aware that viewers are looking in and will say something if we don't approve.
I guess those horses were specifically trained to be happy about being wrenched about by the contestants?
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vanishtrik
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 4:53:37 PM
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| well did any one see 'this morning' when they showed the clip, holly was laughing at the horses and saying they were laughing because one was curling its lips |
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Sue J
Gold Member
Wales
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 5:03:50 PM
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| Sue, I had exactly the same reply. I wonder how many complaints they had? I think i'll ask them what Katie Price thinks as she has been trained to ride a dressage test, hopefully she would have an opinion and even if not the most brilliant horsewoman on the planet she surely knows a little about balance and not tearing the poor horse's mouth to bits! |
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SueB
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 5:42:23 PM
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Katie Price normally speaks her mind she I'm sure would have said something if she has been there. As she is getting around £300,000 for her appearance maybe she might agree to agree with the producers!
It could have gone so horribly wrong with horses thrashing about. Still as they have said above, the horses have been trained to swim every day 
I do love this programme and would normally not complain. But those horses did look very afraid to me. |
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nissibay
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 11:25:15 AM
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That was not entertainment.... its 2009 and they still doing things like that, the horses maybe used to swimming but not with some dumb witt celeb on thier back thrashing, jumping and shouting on their backs dragging them down, the horses didnt look happy to me.  |
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Eeyore
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 1:37:27 PM
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Yep, I had exactly the same patronising reply.  |
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Sue J
Gold Member
Wales
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 3:46:17 PM
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I did respond to my patronising reply asking what Katie Price thought about it having been trained by a top Dressage Trainer, but of course they haven't come back to me, but just read this:
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/397/291855.html
Obviously lots more people complained. |
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numbbum
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 5:17:48 PM
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I posted about this on Sunday after watching the program (on tea and cake time) and was sad to see it hadn't gained much attention, as I was sickened by what I saw. I am really pleased to see it has gained some attention here. I put my complaint in to ofcom. If people don't complain about animal abuse the general public will become even more desensitized to it, so well done everyone. The horses sure looked unhappy to me and also in poor condition. As for Kattie Price, if you ask me she won't give a damm as long as it's not affecting her directly! |
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daintyarabs
New Member
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 5:25:27 PM
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| I felt so sorry for the horses, even if they are trained to go through the water etc., it is still different with an unexperienced rider wobbling on their back! |
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SueB
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 5:39:10 PM
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I was being a bit facetious when I said the horses are trained to swim
Just a shame they didn't train the celebs to ride!!
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Callisto
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 6:10:59 PM
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| This issue has also had coverage in the non-horsy press (e.g. the Telegraph Online) The claim is that there were only around 100 complaints, but it's looking as though the criticism is rather stronger than that. I didn't see it and frankly I'm glad I missed it. |
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Callisto
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 6:29:12 PM
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| Have just read about this topic on the H & H website - apparently some of the celebs got their feet stuck in the stirrups during the crossing - very dangerous - if the horse had been washed away the rider would have been dragged with it. I was taught to keep your feet clear of the stirrups while crossing strong/deep rivers so that you could get clear if necessary. Sounds like a highly unprofessional outfit to me... |
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nissibay
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 10:42:02 PM
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| ive complained too, might be on points of view on sunday, if that programme still runs, ill look out for it!!! |
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angelarab
Platinum Member
Wales
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 10:49:35 PM
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I am watching now on play again,i cannot use the language i am expressing here, but my main point and observation is completely uncalled for why couldn't they chuck em out of the plane like the others grrrr very angry person here!!! now off to complain
have now filed complaint i am in a fowl mood and have let rip in as most diplomatic way i can
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Edited by - angelarab on 19 Nov 2009 11:02:02 PM |
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