Protect Our Investment; We Need Better Stables - Horse Owner
BVI Platinum News
Updated: June 05, 2012 1:02 pm AST
Published: June 04, 2012 12:36 pm AST
Former President of the BVI Horse Owners Association and horse owner, Violet 'Letty' Hodge has made an impassioned plea for those responsible to improve the condition of the stables at the Ellis Thomas Downs.

Hodge, who is the owner of L&B Racing Stables which has produced the legendary Aspectation and new sensation Really Up Town, called attention to the stables during a recognition celebration at the Downs last Saturday, June 2.

She said that the horses are the most important element of the sport and they should be protected.

At-Large Representative, Hon. Archibald Christian attended the event and pledged his support for addressing the issues relating to the stables.
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critic | Report Abuse
these horse owners got everything for free already...free water, free current and free use of the stables......man if the stables need repairing, ayo horsemen get together and do it ayo selves..lord man!!! ayo dont have any conscience??
June 05 at 9:05am  |  Like ▪ 5 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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Buzz Bvi | Report Abuse
In my world. I have a horse, a cat a dog or a fish. I take care of it and where it is accommodated. I have to agree with Letty. The stables should be kept properly and who better to pay for it than the horse owners.
Or does the BVI own horses as well now.
When Government starts paying for horse... more
June 04 at 10:41pm  |  Like ▪ 8 People like this.   Dislike
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Real Talk | Report Abuse
The Government are the ones blocking every other avenue for the horse owners to make additional monies that's why they're asking them to fund the upgrades. The Government spent over $5mil on a horse track but can't spend a few thousand to upkeep the stables? They should build them... more
June 05 at 9:19am  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike
amber | Report Abuse
If you could own a horse you should be able to build your own stable. Meet the taxpayers half way; our tax $ built the track why can't the horse owners association build and up keep the stables?
June 04 at 9:48pm  |  Like ▪ 10 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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reality check | Report Abuse
Horse racing is not a poor mans sport. These horse owners are mostly wealthy people. Why must government provide better stables for their horses ?
June 04 at 9:30pm  |  Like ▪ 8 People like this.   Dislike
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VILander | Report Abuse
B/c the gov owns the track...would u build a shed in my yard for your car to park in when it comes over?
June 05 at 9:04am  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
blood money | Report Abuse
Protect your investment ? Gimme a break.
June 04 at 6:46pm  |  Like ▪ 5 People like this.   Dislike
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Winners are Winners!@!! | Report Abuse
To Concern: What does her trouble with the law have to do with horse race? Vengenace belongs to God and he will justify. That is too show you that her circumtances is not interferring with her life. She is strong and she will make it.
June 04 at 5:30pm  |  Like ▪ 4 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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TolaCream | Report Abuse
I totally agree with this. You need to maintain your resources right!!!
Lets makes things better if its possible.
June 04 at 4:37pm  |  Like ▪ 2 People like this.   Dislike
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real talk | Report Abuse
REAL TALK . WITH OUT HORSE THERE IS NO HORSE RACE SO LET'S TAKE CARE OF THE STABLES PLZZZZZZZ...
June 04 at 12:50pm  |  Like ▪ 5 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 5 People dislike this.
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amber | Report Abuse
Steups!!!
June 04 at 9:49pm  |  Like   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
concerned..... | Report Abuse
Is she allowed to continue in the sport even though she is in trouble with the law, along with her daughter, husband and others....?
June 04 at 12:46pm  |  Like ▪ 7 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 11 People dislike this.
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SandmanIndy | Report Abuse
She is accused not convicted............but I do understand the premise of your question......
June 04 at 1:20pm  |  Like ▪ 8 People like this.   Dislike
From Rock!.. | Report Abuse
@ Concerned!. That's Not Her Daughter,Mind Yo BizWax!. She Not Doing Anything Wrong,& She Right Da In Tola,So Stop Being a Hater. Ayo Like Ayo Want Blood Outa Stone. Geezzzzzz!!.. #I'mNotaLettyFan:(
June 04 at 2:33pm  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike ▪ 3 People dislike this.
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