Death Reports, Indiana

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…

Read MoreIndiana: “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…

2 of 12 Kills at Horseshoe: “Legs Became Entangled in Reins – Fractured Cannon”; “Exercise-Associated Pulmonary Hemorrhage”

Through a FOIA request to the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Horseshoe thus far this year. Make Your Move, Feb 18, Horseshoe S – “colic…euthanized” Make Your Move was two years old and being…

Read More2 of 12 Kills at Horseshoe: “Legs Became Entangled in Reins – Fractured Cannon”; “Exercise-Associated Pulmonary Hemorrhage”

Some From Indiana: “Fractures [Both Front Limbs]”; “Skull Fracture”; “Intestinal Strangulation”

Through a FOIA request to the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here). Armstead Cole, Aug 19, Hoosier R – “comminuted P1 fracture”…

Read MoreSome From Indiana: “Fractures [Both Front Limbs]”; “Skull Fracture”; “Intestinal Strangulation”

“Fractured Skull”; “Dislocated Hip”; “Pulmonary Hemorrhage” – Some of Indiana’s 2020 Dead

Through a FOIA request to the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two tracks in 2020. Indiana is a subsidy state, meaning, of course, that racing would in all likelihood not exist there…

Read More“Fractured Skull”; “Dislocated Hip”; “Pulmonary Hemorrhage” – Some of Indiana’s 2020 Dead