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Horse Kills at U.S. Tracks
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The Ambulance Report
The following horses were injured in U.S. races last week and had to be removed from the track by “equine ambulance.” While fates remain unknown at this time, please know we will eventually get kill confirmations on many if not most via our FOIA reporting. Mach Schnell at Finger Lakes (“appeared in distress”) Silver Quarters…
Justice in Horseracing: $300 for Welting; $500 for Swearing
Some recent whipping “violations” from the harness circuit… Pocono, Jul 26: “Massive Matter was sent for post-race testing and it was noted by the State Vet that several welts appeared on [his] right rear. Driver Mike Polansky is fined $300.” $300, no suspension. Plainridge, Aug 3: “Driver Brett Beckwith did leave welts on the horse…
10 Days at Ellis: 66 Injured or Sick Horses
Over the course of just 10 days (Jul 11-Aug 1) at Ellis, 14 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 36 by private vets for being “injured” or “ill,” and 10 horses who were “claimed” (bought) prior to…
Texas Kills: "collapsed after finish line, died on track"; "bilateral mid-shaft tibial fractures, euthanized on track"; "blew turn, hit rail, euthanized on track" – and Plenty More
Through a FOIA request to the Texas Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following 16 kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. Please note, however, that the Commission did not forward a single stall death. Worse, over the past 12 months, the Commission is claiming only one stall death at all Texas tracks.…
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