Because the change is in the function of racing in our culture, not our culture’s function in racing.
The difference is that, “evolution,” is a gradual shift towards further survival; whereas, “change,” is not a gradual shift, but a metamorphosis.
The Racing industry in which the young adults of today are actors in is completely different than the scene we enjoyed just back in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. This change is parallel to the change you see in our culture’s lean towards this social-media-society; and the old ways of doing business and interacting with (even family members) has completely changed.
This societal change has created a racing business that looks forward more to the money, and less back at the horse. The industry now knowingly commits treason against our beloved horse!
All in all, I am lucky, because I have lived my dream; I was a top-notch jockey. I lived the fame, the money, the travel. But I walked away from it all, … why? …