Death Reports, California

“One of the fractured segments tore the internal iliac artery, causing exsanguination, which was the cause of death in this horse.”

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on some of that state’s kills thus far this year. Exceed Speed Limit, Feb 4, San Luis Rey T“Sudden death post work, cause not…

Read More“One of the fractured segments tore the internal iliac artery, causing exsanguination, which was the cause of death in this horse.”

2-Year-Old: “Catastrophic – complete, displaced, comminuted – fractures of all metacarpal bones…complete rupture of joint capsule.”

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on some of that state’s kills last year (more can be found here). Information, Sep 12, Los Alamitos T“Horse broke down while breezing: open [through…

Read More2-Year-Old: “Catastrophic – complete, displaced, comminuted – fractures of all metacarpal bones…complete rupture of joint capsule.”

“Horse vs. gate.” Yes, it said that. Fractures of multiple vertebrae and multiple ribs. Dead.

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on some of that state’s kills last year (more can be found here). Classic Coyne, Jul 2, Santa Anita T“Horse had timed 5-furlong workout and…

Read More“Horse vs. gate.” Yes, it said that. Fractures of multiple vertebrae and multiple ribs. Dead.

3-Year-Old at Santa Anita: “Horse collapsed while galloping, died spontaneously. Definite cause not apparent.”

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on some of that state’s kills last year (more can be found here). Danehill Song, Aug 3, Santa Rosa R “[Multiple: I counted 7] complete,…

Read More3-Year-Old at Santa Anita: “Horse collapsed while galloping, died spontaneously. Definite cause not apparent.”

Cal: “complete, displaced fractures of the 5th and 6th lumbar vertebrae with tearing of the intervertebral disc and subsequent compression of the spinal cord”

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on some of that state’s kills last year (more can be found here). Ghostem, Jul 29, Del Mar T “Complete fractures of the medial and…

Read MoreCal: “complete, displaced fractures of the 5th and 6th lumbar vertebrae with tearing of the intervertebral disc and subsequent compression of the spinal cord”