Bleeding occurs because pressure builds inside their bodies, the blood-gas barrier, ruptures, and red cells flow into the lungs. This condition is EIPH. For horses that bleed extensively, the blood overflows their lungs and exit their nostrils. What does it mean when a race horse bleeds? When galloping, racehorses have Read more…
The public rated riding as the third most dangerous sport after boxing and rugby, with 13.5% of respondents thinking it posed the greatest risk. But in reality, just 2.3% of people reported having been injured while riding — suggesting it is less likely to cause harm than many other popular Read more…
What are the first signs of tendon injury? Damage to a tendon causes inflammation, heat and swelling. Minor fiber damage leads to slight enlargement of the affected part that will feel warmer than the corresponding area on the other limb. Mild strains do not cause lameness. How do you know Read more…
9 Eventing Cross country is one of the most dangerous sports in horse riding, but it is also part of Eventing – along with Dressage and Show Jumping. Cross country is the most dangerous, but Eventing has Cross Country, Show Jumping, and Dressage. What is the most dangerous form of Read more…
Here are five reasons why it’s cruel: Racing is hard on horses’ bodies. Horses often start racing when they’re just 2 years old. Horses are often drugged. Around 24 horses die every week on U.S. racetracks. It’s a lonely business for the horses. Losers never “win.” What are the dangers Read more…
Look out for these signs: Lameness. Swelling or thickening of the tendon. Heat anywhere along the length of the tendons is a sure-fire warning sign. You may also find pain as you are running your hands over the tendon. In the event of a severe trauma, you may see the Read more…
Ted Vlahos has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and advises veterinary teaching hospital surgeons across the globe. Although the need for removal of the equine limb is uncommon, horses can be expected to live a very comfortable life as a breeding or companion animal. Can a horse survive with Read more…
When you bet on a horse and it ends up being scratched, you will receive your money back in cash on all bookmakers and at the tote. If you are betting on an all in futures market, most online bookmakers will not give you your money back as they are Read more…
The 2021 winner of the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Derby, has been disqualified from his win last May and his trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced Monday. Medina Spirit, who died in December, failed a drug test after finishing the Kentucky Derby last year. Read more…
On Monday, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission stripped Medina Spirit of his Medina Spirit title in wake of the colt testing positive for the banned race-day substance betamethasone. Was the 2022 Derby winner disqualified? Rich Strike becomes the first Kentucky Derby winner to not compete in the Preakness since 2019, Read more…