dead racehorses

How Do They Kill Horses With Broken Legs?

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How Do They Kill Horses With Broken Legs? Though the practise seems cruel, but ‘destroying’ a racehorse is usually more humane than forcing the horse to endure the recovery. Around 150 horses are ‘destroyed’, as the racing community calls it, mostly by lethal injection, at racecourses each year, usually after sustaining badly broken legs. How

Do Ex Racehorses Make Good Horses?

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Do Ex Racehorses Make Good Horses? Do ex racehorses make good horses? Ex-racehorses or “Off the Track Thoroughbreds” (OTTB) are bred to be strong, forward and agile, making them ideal prospects for many riding disciples. The generally have good conformation and are often over 16 hands high. Are ex racehorses good? Former racehorses are typically