Multiple Animal rights activists have flooded Taylor Swift’s social media channels asking her to refuse the offer that she just accepted from the Melbourne Horse Racing Cup 2019.
According to a Guardian report, animal activist coalitions are starting campaigns all over websites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter imploring the famous American singer to “not entertain horse killers”.
According to the activists, racing tournaments kill hundreds if not thousands of horses almost on a yearly basis, due to the terrible conditions and inhuman treatment.
The organizers of the Melbourne Cup have yet to respond to these kinds of claims, as the mistreatment of horses has never been discussed before.
One comment that we can base the condition of the cup on is from the chief executive of the Victoria Club himself, Neil Wilson.
Wilson expresses his gratitude and excitement about Swift’s performance during the race and hopes they can captivate her with the entertainment they’ve been offering to the public for decades.
What else do the activists protest?
Further allegations from the animal rights activists mention the use of animals’ lives as profit from gambling activities within the country.
Aside from regular casino games and sports betting, horse racing bets are some of the most popular forms of gambling in Australia and have been for more than a century.
Mick Arnold, a betting options provider for some of the best Australian VIP casinos has commented:
“I don’t understand where the accusations of the animal rights activists are coming from.
Every single horse breeder and the professionals themselves take extremely good care of their animals.
And why wouldn’t they? An unhealthy horse isn’t in a shape to win the race, so why would they use it for the sport?
I believe that animal rights activists are basing their accusations on emotions rather than facts. Every horse that takes part in these races is treated humanely and with great care.”
It is unlikely for Arnold’s comments to be taken well by the animal rights activists, as he represents the companies these people are actually protesting.
But when it comes to Taylor Swift herself, it needs to be noted that the “#NupToTheCup” is still relatively new, and she may not have had the chance to notice it on some of her channels.
Whether or not she refuses the concert is yet to be seen, but considering how well her initiative was received by the executive director, it is unlikely to be the case.