Horses getting wasted for Stones gig causes backlash

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In summary, there is controversy surrounding preparations to sedate 300 horses at Belgrade's racecourse for a Rolling Stones concert. Animal lovers are lobbying to have the concert moved to another venue, while others suggest that the horses won't be affected by the concert due to the calming effects of marijuana.
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BELGRADE, Serbia (Reuters) -- Preparations to sedate as many as 300 horses stabled at Belgrade's racecourse to keep them calm during a Rolling Stones concert have enraged Serb animal lovers who are lobbying to have the gig moved to another venue.[continued]
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Please, those horses won't know a thing when that cloud of pot rolls over their pasture and mellows them out.
 
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some people were sleeping and knew nothign about the gunfire, :-(
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
Please, those horses won't know a thing when that cloud of pot rolls over their pasture and mellows them out.

What horses?
 
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I don't know, now give me some food damm you. :wink:
 
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One horse to another:

You mean you can smoke the stuff we eat?
 

Related to Horses getting wasted for Stones gig causes backlash

1. Why were horses used to transport people to the Stones gig?

Horses were used as a traditional mode of transportation for events like this in the past. The organizers may have also wanted to create a unique and nostalgic experience for concert-goers.

2. How did the horses get "wasted"?

The horses were given alcohol to drink by some attendees, which is a form of animal abuse and can be dangerous for the animals' health.

3. What kind of backlash did the organizers face?

The organizers faced backlash from animal rights activists and the general public for using horses in this way and for not properly ensuring the animals' safety and well-being.

4. Did the horses suffer any harm from being "wasted"?

It is not clear if the horses suffered any harm from the alcohol consumption, but it is possible that they experienced discomfort and could have been at risk for health complications.

5. What steps were taken to prevent this from happening again?

The organizers have apologized for the incident and have pledged to implement stricter measures to prevent animal abuse at future events. They have also faced legal consequences and may face stricter regulations for using animals at events in the future.

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