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2-Year-Old in North Dakota: "Had a seizure of some sort, died within minutes."
Through a FOIA request to the North Dakota Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kill there last year. (Please note: North Dakota is among the lightest of racing states, with but 16 racedays last year.) R Thirtyeightspecial, Jul 27, North Dakota S “Had a seizure of some sort, died within minutes.” R Thirtyeight was…
Indiana: "spinal fracture leaving gate, splayed front legs"; "fell past wire, broken neck…no euthanasia necessary"; "fell: open [through the skin] disarticulation"; "horse died after race" – and plenty more…
Through a FOIA request to the Indiana Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here – 28 kills in total). Julerica, Jul 16, Hoosier R – “injured just past finish line” Julerica was 13 years old – 13. That poor boy. Candysfirst,…
Some On-Track Kills in Nebraska: "Collided [With Another Horse]"; "Pulmonary Hemorrhage"; "Acute Aneurism"
In a FOIA request to the Nebraska Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year. Fricketts, Feb 24, Fonner T”Stumbled, fractured ankle.” Fricketts was two years old and being prepped for his debut. Thatta Peppa, Feb 28, Fonner S”Colic, diarrhea – died [just died, not euthanized].” Thatta was three years old. Shrekk, Mar…
Injured, Sick Horses at Turfway, Santa Anita; Great Boston Globe Editorial on Subsidies
Over the course of just 7 days at Turfway (Feb 5-14), 13 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 17 by private vets for being “injured” or “ill,” and 5 horses who were “claimed” (bought) prior to races…
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