Shedrow Secrets Fast Karma by Mary Johnson For those of us who follow Horseracing Wrongs, the descriptions of dead horses are all too familiar: – complete rupture of suspensory apparatus – multiple fractures and ruptures; severe, extensive cartilage loss –…
Shedrow Secrets Lady by Mary Johnson Horseracing Wrongs recently reported on the death of Tigers Rule in the 9th at Churchill Downs November 24. Tigers died from multiple fractures and a torn artery. But…the necropsy also showed “ulceration of the…
Recently, HW Board Member Joy Aten relayed the heartrending story of Willow, a recently-off-the-track racehorse who was found starving to death in Texas. Follows is Joy’s update. But first, a reminder of Willow’s condition upon arriving to Laura’s farm: Willow…
Shedrow Secrets They Just Wanted Her Gone by Joy Aten Several weeks ago, I received a private message from Laura Swien, owner of Pair A Dice Ranch in Texas, asking if Horseracing Wrongs would share the story of a Thoroughbred…
Shedrow Secrets Lochness Bluegrass by Mary Johnson It was toward the end of 2007 and “Alex Brown Racing” was the forum on which to follow horseracing issues. Of course, whenever horseracing is discussed, the subject of slaughter rears its ugly…
A recently received letter. Please read in its entirety. Then share. October 28, 2019 Dear Patrick and Friends, I say “friends” because I feel a united kinship with you and the regular commenters on HRW. I’ve followed HRW since its…
Shedrow Secrets It’s Been a Long Time Comin’ – The Liberation of Shamrock Road by Mary Johnson The story of Shamrock Road began four and a half years ago when Patrick brought the then three-year-old gelding to the attention of…
Shedrow Secrets Lovetobehappy by Mary Johnson For those who follow racehorse deaths on America’s tracks, the descriptions are all too familiar – “cardiovascular collapse,” “fractured cannon bones,” “severed spines” and “broken necks.” Gruesome descriptions as we visualize the sickening scenes…
Shedrow Secrets Wakiwickedwarrior by Mary Johnson In late July, 2013, a racing official at Beulah Park reached out to me for help concerning six horses that were in danger of “disappearing” off the backside of the track. I immediately contacted…
The following, based on her own painstaking investigation, was written by our Joy Aten. Please read, then share… Racing owner/trainer Burton Sipp sold five TB racehorses at the November 3 Lolli Bros. horse auction – at least two of the…
Shedrow Secrets Diva’s Kitten by Joy Aten Aftercare. The TB racing industry’s buzzword these days. Recognizing the public’s ever-increasing awareness that vast numbers of racehorses are sent to slaughter, the industry and its apologists boast, ad nauseam, of their drop-in-the-bucket…
Shedrow Secrets Stand Pat by Joy Aten Stand Pat won his first race at Saratoga in 2007. Just two years old at the time, he was claimed that race from breeder/owner Ralph Evans and trainer Rick Violette. Less than one…
