The owner of a pub in Australia has made a stand against the cruel horse-racing industry by refusing to show the Melbourne Cup in her establishment and instead broadcasting a hard-hitting exposé of the racing industry.
The Cascade Hotel in Hobart usually shows the Melbourne Cup to its customers, but this year owner Mel Bush took the decision to boycott the annual horse race. She has opted to replace it with “The Final Race,” an investigative report aired on the ABC program “7.30” on October 17 that reveals the shocking mistreatment and brutal killing of racehorses.
“Those who know me will be aware that I am not a supporter of horse or greyhound racing and advocate for greater regulation of the industry at the very least in the hope that those who treat our four legged extreme athletes with less regard than should be afforded them may be brought to account,” said Bush in a Facebook post.
Bush added that she made the decision in hopes that it would make people think twice when placing a bet on a horse race and open their eyes to the rampant abuse in the industry.
The animal-loving landlady is even offering a complimentary glass of bubbly to those customers who want to join her on November 5, the day of the race.
On the pub’s Facebook page, Bush has received many messages of support from customers and strangers alike, praising her for using her business to take a stand against animal cruelty.
“The Final Race” shows horrifying footage of race horses being beaten, kicked and given electric shocks before being ruthlessly slaughtered.
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Awesome!!! Wish I lived there so I could patronize that good owner’s establishment!!
Thank you for standing up for these magnificent Horses & the abuse they endure in the hands of greedy humans. Thank You.
Awwww good job!!🤗🤗
What a horrible way to use a horse and then send to slaughter to face a slow torturous death that can only be described as a death straight out of hell…all the animal abuse that;s going on needs to be stopped and people that do it need to start being charged and jailed for it with huge fines…it’s time our courts start doing their jobs instead of just looking the other way or giving nothing more than mere slaps on the wrists sending the wrong kind of message that abusing any animal is okay when it’s not and doesn’t do a darn thing to deter these creeps from continuing their violent crimes against an animal that has no control over what happens to them…these people are monsters
Bravo to this Pub Owner!!!
Heartfelt thank you for standing against cruelty. Beer sales may be down and probably abuse will be hurled at you, but, personally, If everyone stopped condoning cruelty what a better world this would be..thank you..
Thank you, Mel Bush!
I actually made a comment about the cruelty of horse racing adding in that comment that a lot of those horses that get retired are generally killed very few get put out to pasture and live a life of leisure and treated with love and care. This person who responded to my comment told me to stop spreading lies.
THANK YOU, beautiful Mel Bush, for your courage and integrity in speaking out against racing – it is just as horrible here in the United States. I salute you for standing up for the horses who deserve so much better! GOOD ON YOU!!!!!
Bravo! We are all aware of the abusive horse race Industry. This pub owner is a hero!
Hooray for Ms. Bush We need more people like her. We have to do our part in protecting all animals.
I have the greatest admiration for the stand this lady took. Wish more people could be brave enough.
Their is nothing peaceful or friendly about how these poor innocent animals are treated and killed
What good does this do to kill incent animals just to bust your ego
How would you like it if these animals came and killed your family. PLEASE DONT KILL FOR PLEASURE OR TROPHY
A gold medal for the pubowner. My sincerest congratulations.
At last,it’s so heartening to read about someone with ethics and the courage to stand by them and to show everyone instead, the appalling truth and despicable cruelty behind this disgusting business. Well done Mel Bush!
Well done Mel Bush!You are an excellent animal advocate.Animal abuse is not acceptable and we need more people like Mel Bush who advocate animal welfare issues.
Among all the horrifying inhumanity and abuse of our fellow creatures here ia a lady who, instead of showing a horse race in her establishment, is showing what really goes on in this cruel and selfish so-called- spert.
Sincere thanks Mel Bush for standing up for horses and against the cruel racing industry.
THANK YOU, Mel Bush — you are the best — and, how RIGHT you are about this depraved, cruel vile industry which treats its most precious Beings — the Horses — deplorably, unconscionably, sadistically, horrifically — this business must be SHUT DOWN — FOREVER.
Killing animals is a horrible act of cruelty. Those responsible for this slaughter need to be jailed for life.
Bravo for Mel for standing up for the horses and refusing to show this barbaric race. I am pleased to hear so many are supporting her.
All this cruelty in the world with all animals needs to stop.
Mel Bush, I’m in the USA, but if I were in Australia anywhere near you, I would certainly go to your pub on Nov 5.
Good for her!! We need more courageous people like this!!
WOW good on her for her stand
Why do humans find it necessary to be so cruel to animals? I just don’t understand it. It’s so abhorrent to me. It seems to be getting worse and worse.A species of total barbarians with no compassion and no morals. Hateful.Spreading lie a sickness across the globe.
Annette because people are sinners😙
What is that supposed to mean, people are sinners? We all sin but we don’t all hurt animals.
I’m no saint but I have never harmed an anal intentionally
Thanks to the Aussie pub owner for taking a stand for racehorses. Many Australians have turned away from racing because of the cruelty to the horses…
These rotten humanoid saddles have to undergo the same treatment as the defenceless and innocent animals, and then slaughter them as well. They don’t deserve anything else because they are not people!
Great person.
Fantastic someone exposing these barbaric events.
People must stop using animals for greed ($$$) and cruelly abusing them in the process.
And once the horse, or the dog, or whatever animal used is no longer USEFUL, it is mistreated even more to end up being slaughtered and disposed of like pure TRASH.
Do not bid anything, do not bid in any “sport” that involves forcing animals to perform for the greedy pocket of people who only care about themselves and their gains.
BRAVO Mel Bush! That’s the type of pub I’d like to go to.
It’s better that we know the truth as lies will eventually be exposed. Uncovering things now will save animals form a grim fate.
Vous êtes une belle personne! Merci!
Good for him!
It is great that that general public has now been alerted to the cruelty behind horse racing.Thanks -we didn’t know.
Well done, Mel. Thank you for your courage.
Death penalty or 20 years in orison for animal abusers…period!!!👹👽☻👺👹👽☻👺☻☻☻
Liz 👍👍
Thank you for dealing with this. Be strong.
You are wonderful and loved for your kind action. Thank you.
THANK YOU FOR STANDING UP FOR THESE BEAUTIFUL INNOCENT CREATIONS BY GOD. THE INGRATES WHO TORTURE THESE THESE AMAZING HORSES FOR PROFIT ARE DISPICABAL AND HORRIFIC INGRATES.
Thank you very much Mel Bush. Many people even animal lovers have no idea of the cruelty associated with horse racing. You are not only gutsy but you are kind and compassionate. I don’t think I know you will influence many people to become aware and boycott horse racing.
Good for her! I hope there are many supporters for the cause and for this brave lady! Cheers!
great idea more people need tobe informed
Congratulations to the owner of the pub for showing people what really happens to those beautiful animals.
Everyone should be educated to the fact that these animals are beaten and abused as they also are in
circuses. Over 40 horses have been killed at the Santa Anita race course since the beginning of the year.
All for that mighty buck. That mighty buck obviously means much more to those evil people than life
itself. HORSE RACING SHOULD BE BANNED !
Superb, the treatment of the horses in many cases is disgusting…most people dont see the cruelty.