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Horse Kills at U.S. Tracks
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For me, the worst we humans do to animals is take away their autonomy, their freedom. Stick them in a cage, a crate, a tank, or, in the case of racehorses, a tiny 12×12 stall for the vast majority of their day(s). It is cruelty defined, all the more so for being done to social…
Two Years Old, Very First Race: "Fell: open, comminuted fractures [both front legs]."
Through a FOIA request to the New Mexico Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. Note: NM’s recordkeeping has historically been the worst in the nation. While I do believe they have been making an effort to improve, I am sure we are still not getting…
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For me, the worst we humans do to animals is take away their autonomy, their freedom. Stick them in a cage, a crate, a tank, or, in the case of racehorses, a tiny 12×12 stall for the vast majority of their day(s). It is cruelty defined, all the more so for being done to social…
Oondiri Confirmed Killed at Horseshoe
According to the chart for the 5th at Horseshoe Jul 15, Oondiri “gave way in early stretch, then was transported home in the equine ambulance.” “Home,” here, means the pathologist’s table. From the stewards: “euthanized in the barn area.” Oondiri was five. Her final exploiters (among others): Donald Todd, Thomas Upton, Amir Mendoza. Oh, and…
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