TDN OP-ED: Jerry Brown on missing Lasix discussion point

cmorioles · #1 10-09-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by freddymo

Agreed with most of this. Should we take away ulcer meds like gastroguard or Nsaid's for inflammation? I am sure horses are faster when treated with theses as well.
I would still need Nexium daily if I was a world class tennis player and I would play worse if I was suffering from GERD while trying to beat my opponent. If I twisted my ankle and took an Nsaid for inflammation it would be easier for me to play without as much pain and I would likely play better. I like you know Lasix makes horses run faster then if they don't take it but I am not sure if the playing field is level, and it isn't masking other nefarious drugs, why that is necessarily a bad thing.

I like you dont get why you give a horse lasix if it is not indicated unless its use is so important to prevent bleeding.

I figure in 2 years its out of the game race day anyways

I don't think those other things make a horse that doesn't need it run faster if administered. I'm sure Lasix does. If Lasix is needed, fine, but it has gotten out of hand. And those that get it should be penalized. Weight is one idea, and seems a pretty good one to me.

freddymo · #2 10-09-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cmorioles

I don't think those other things make a horse that doesn't need it run faster if administered. I'm sure Lasix does. If Lasix is needed, fine, but it has gotten out of hand. And those that get it should be penalized. Weight is one idea, and seems a pretty good one to me.

Since vets dont believe Lasix makes them run faster I am sure they will agree with your premise.

cmorioles · #3 10-09-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by freddymo

Since vets dont believe Lasix makes them run faster I am sure they will agree with your premise.

What are you trying to say? Makes no sense, but...

I think Jerry Brown, and even myself, know more about measuring horse speed than vets do.

freddymo · #4 10-09-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cmorioles

What are you trying to say? Makes no sense, but...

I think Jerry Brown, and even myself, know more about measuring horse speed than vets do.

I am saying that vet's dont think Lasix makes horses run faster and as such they will agree with your premise that Nsaid's and Ulcer meds dont either.