Big 2 yr old races??

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by kentuckyrosesinmay

A two year old horse is the equivalent to a six year old child. 1 year horses=3 years humans. This is a proven fact.

However, you and DTS are both right. A two-year old can and should be raced if they are fit, sound, and mature enough to do it. It all depends on the individual animal. The problem is that a lot of trainers/owners push delicate unsound animals way too much.

i disagree with the 1 year equalling 3 in a human, especially early on. a horses life span may be the third of a humans, but to say a 3 yo is the equivalent to a nine year old child would be incorrect. horses mature much more quickly, with most equating a 2 yo to a teenager.