Death Reports, Ohio

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.”