Death Reports, Ohio

Some of the 17 Kills in Ohio: “Open, Comminuted Cannon Fractures [Both Front Legs]”; “Collapsed and Died at Wire”; “Outrider Heard Pop at 7/8 Pole”; “Fell – Severe Head Trauma”

Through a FOIA request to the Ohio Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. Look to the Cross, Jan 5, Mahoning R “Pulled up lame – open [through the skin] fracture.”…

Read MoreSome of the 17 Kills in Ohio: “Open, Comminuted Cannon Fractures [Both Front Legs]”; “Collapsed and Died at Wire”; “Outrider Heard Pop at 7/8 Pole”; “Fell – Severe Head Trauma”

“Both LF Sesamoids Shattered”; “Tibia Snapped”; “Rider Heard Cracking Sounds and Horse Went Down”; the Horrific Death of a 1-Year-Old; and a Slew of Other Ohio Kills

Through a FOIA request to the Ohio Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here – 58 kills in total). Anything for Love, Jul 2, Belterra R…

Read More“Both LF Sesamoids Shattered”; “Tibia Snapped”; “Rider Heard Cracking Sounds and Horse Went Down”; the Horrific Death of a 1-Year-Old; and a Slew of Other Ohio Kills

One of Many in Ohio: “While racing, this horse became ataxic, staggered, went down and died quickly – hemorrhage from nostrils and mouth.”

Through a FOIA request to the Ohio Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here). Megabank K, May 1, Northfield S “Horse had been colicking for approximately…

Read MoreOne of Many in Ohio: “While racing, this horse became ataxic, staggered, went down and died quickly – hemorrhage from nostrils and mouth.”

Ohio: “horse was working, collapsed at 1/16 pole, bled out”; “compound fractures of [both front legs] just below the knees”; “collapsed, made gurgling noises, quit breathing, died”

Through a FOIA request to the Ohio State Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here). Alfred Hanover, Jul 11, Northfield R – “Horse got loose after…

Read MoreOhio: “horse was working, collapsed at 1/16 pole, bled out”; “compound fractures of [both front legs] just below the knees”; “collapsed, made gurgling noises, quit breathing, died”

2 of 31 Ohio Kills: “comminuted fracture, bone in at least nine fragments, surrounding tissues torn [and] shredded”; “suddenly broke RF cannon when asked to accelerate…was caught after about 200 yards…euthanized”

Through a FOIA request to the Ohio State Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2021 (this is part 2; part 1 here). Shesdiamonite, Jul 8, Belterra R – “open fracture, avulsed ligament” Enduring…

Read More2 of 31 Ohio Kills: “comminuted fracture, bone in at least nine fragments, surrounding tissues torn [and] shredded”; “suddenly broke RF cannon when asked to accelerate…was caught after about 200 yards…euthanized”

Just One of the Ohio 35: “Horse fell over fallen rival at 5/16 pole. Horse was unable to stand…deteriorated with paralysis and evidence of spinal fracture. Horse was humanely euthanized on the track.”

Through a FOIA request to the Ohio State Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. Please note: Ohio is a subsidy state; the racing there subsists almost entirely on the corporate…

Read MoreJust One of the Ohio 35: “Horse fell over fallen rival at 5/16 pole. Horse was unable to stand…deteriorated with paralysis and evidence of spinal fracture. Horse was humanely euthanized on the track.”