I agree--the so-called reality shows give me a headache. I also am proud to say I have never seen one episode of Fear Factor, the Bachelor, Survivor, Temptation Island, and I will not be watching the new ones either. They're doing the bachelorette now--come on!! The only "reality" series I do enjoy, is the Osbournes--that's funny.
About the horses on Fear Factor, I know they said what it is on the ad, but I can't remember exactly what it was, but I know it was disgusting.
All of these awful shows have got me watching more Animal Planet, TLC, and Discovery, though, so I guess it's ok.