It's Kentucky Derby Day. The fastest two minutes in sports. The Kentucky Oaks was run yesterday. Every sports blog has posts on the Derby and/or the Oaks. DivorceField is not going to be left out thanks to jockey Robby Albarado.
Albarado was arrested yesterday morning on domestic violence charges. Even the "Sport of Kings" is not immune from domestic violence. Allegedly, Albarado got into a fight with his live-in girlfriend when she used his cell phone to call her family to leave him. She went to the hospital the next day and was found to have a shoulder separation, dislocated collarbone and possible torn ligaments. That's a little more than a tussle over the phone if her injuries were caused by the fight.
People argue. People who should not be together get into arguments while breaking up. It happens. There are lots of emotions involved in a relationship. What is never acceptable is violence. Don't hit. Don't grab. Don't smack. Don't touch in anyway. If you feel yourself losing control in an argument walk away.
Not all domestic violence incidents involve a loss of control. Those are somehow worse. But there is no such thing as a "minor" domestic violence incident. Any violence in a relationship is not acceptable.
Albarado found this out the hard way. Not only is he facing criminal charges, but Horse Racing acted quickly. He is suspended indefnitely effective immediately. Yes, he is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. But being a jockey is a privilege. Horse Racing can suspend him merely for the arrest. This policy is to be commended. Albarado won't be riding in the Oaks or the Derby. Immediate consequences for unacceptable behavior may convince those who commit DV that they shouldn't do it.
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