Quote Originally Posted by starkmarty View Post
Here`s just another small example of the distain Board menbers ( in particular, Les Bentley, as President of Bankstown HRC) have for trainers. The disfunctional Committee of Bankstown Harness Racing Club have just advised trainers and residents of the `Monster Fireworks Display 12th November`.
Without any regard for the welfare of resident horses, this laughable lot have approved this potentially disastrous action on behalf of the Annual Muslim Show.
Yet another example of conflict of interest by HRNSW, and some board members.
How this lot survives is beyond me.
A few years ago, I lost a very good horse through one of these fireworks displays, (Doug Bromac; 20+ wins) when he crashed through a fence in fright.
How people can sell themselves for a plate of sandwich`s and the illusion of power is sad.
The sooner they go the better. Martin Herbert, Trainer/Driver/ Breeder/ Owner
Very sorry to hear your plight. Perhaps the resident trainers can invest in some ear plugs and tranquiliser? Not ideal but would be an absolute shame to loose a horse due to it Just trying to think proactively....