I showed horses for years, and still ride and have horses. Riding is for my entertainment. My horses love to go for rides but I provide for them. My Lab loves to retrieve and dock dive. It is sport in competition but he loves it. But I provide and care for him and would never exploit my animals.
I think that using animals and then NOT being responsible should be illegal. I think there should be more rules and regulations that look out for the welfare of the animals. And if one is going to use an animal they need to care for them and care for them when they are done.
I think sports or entertainment that harms animals should be without question should be made illegal. Why should any living creature suffer for anothers sole amusement and no other