My friend euthanized his horse after its leg broke during a race. We knew the horse well, and it was a favorite of my grandson’s. He immediately asked why they couldn’t fix his broken leg or let the horse live with three legs. Horses can’t live with three legs because their massive weight needs to …
Many horse owners fear that a broken leg means euthanasia is inevitable. However, thanks to advancements in veterinary care, recovery is possible in some cases. With over 25 years of hands-on experience as a Thoroughbred racehorse owner and trainer—combined with in-depth scientific research—I’m here to explain the realities of equine leg fractures, explore advanced treatment …
Recently there has been a rash of horse deaths on the major horse racing tracks in the United States. The news of the racehorse deaths made me wonder, are racehorse deaths on the rise? Racehorse deaths aren’t on the rise in the United States but quite the opposite. In the U.S., in 2019, 441 Thoroughbred …