Death Reports, West Virginia

“Hit Another Horse, Never Got Up”; “Found Dead, Swollen Neck”; “Flipped Over, Spinal Fracture” – West Virginia Kills

Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks through June 30: Sassy Diva, Jan 2, Charles Town S – “founder” (three years old, yet to be raced) She’s…

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“Leg Shattered”; “Ligament Ruptured”; “Neck and Head Fractures”; “Laminitis Both Front Feet” – Some of West Virginia’s 70+ Kills Last Year

Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2019. (This is Part 3; Part 1 here; Part 2 here.) Sweet Milk, Apr 28, Mountaineer R (euthanized Aug…

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