Death Reports, Kentucky

Some of the 39 More Kills in Kentucky: “open cannon fracture, large portion of dorsal cortex missing”; “cranial trauma”; “shattered her pastern”; “multiple displaced pelvic fractures”; “crushing of the carpal bones”; “hit rail – deceased when attending vet arrived”; “ligament torn with embedded fragments of bone”

Through a FOIA request to the Kentucky Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 3; part 1 here; part 2 here). open fracture: bone broke through the skin comminuted fracture:…

Read MoreSome of the 39 More Kills in Kentucky: “open cannon fracture, large portion of dorsal cortex missing”; “cranial trauma”; “shattered her pastern”; “multiple displaced pelvic fractures”; “crushing of the carpal bones”; “hit rail – deceased when attending vet arrived”; “ligament torn with embedded fragments of bone”

More From Kentucky: “Complete basisphenoid [skull] fracture with marked hemorrhage extending into the cranial vault.”

Through a FOIA request to the Kentucky Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; previous posts here). (Due to the high number of dead horses, I will be posting…

Read MoreMore From Kentucky: “Complete basisphenoid [skull] fracture with marked hemorrhage extending into the cranial vault.”

2-Year-Old at Keeneland: “The degree of comminution was so severe as to preclude detailed examination.”

Through a FOIA request to the Kentucky Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; previous posts here). (Due to the high number of dead horses, I will be posting…

Read More2-Year-Old at Keeneland: “The degree of comminution was so severe as to preclude detailed examination.”

Pick one, any one. I’ll go with this: “Impaled itself on the railing…completely eviscerated its intestines.”

Through a FOIA request to the Kentucky Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; previous posts here). (Due to the high number of dead horses, I will be posting…

Read MorePick one, any one. I’ll go with this: “Impaled itself on the railing…completely eviscerated its intestines.”