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"Observed with a foreign substance coming out of his mouth."
Recent rulings from harness world… Hoosier, Feb 19: “Trainer Amy Husted was found to be in violation of the 24-hour administration rule. Prior to race 5, the horse Peace Star was observed in the paddock with a foreign substance coming out of his mouth. For this, Ms. Husted is fined $1,000. Ms. Husted waived her…
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Through a FOIA request to the Louisiana Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills on that state’s tracks last year. Please note, however, that the response (as usual) came with this: “The Louisiana Racing Commission does not track or maintain a list of deaths that occur during training hours as those are more often…
The "Inhumane Treatment" by Yasmine Medina and the Baby (Two Years Old) Who Died Because of It
A recent ruling (January) posted by the Texas Racing Commission. It fell under the heading, “Inhumane Treatment.” “On April 3, 2025, Yasmine Medina sent the horse ‘Oppenheimer’ with a groom to Retama Park for an official workout. The horse got loose on the way to the track, unseated his rider, ran into a cement manure…
One 2-Year-Old's Death at Emerald: "Complete, comminuted, displaced tibia fracture – six fragments of bone within fracture area."
Through a FOIA request to the Washington Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Emerald Downs last year. Sausage, Mar 14, Emerald T “There is extensive muscle tearing and hemorrhage surrounding the left humerus and a complete, comminuted fracture is present.” Also: “stomach ulcers.” Sausage was two years old and being prepped for…
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