And latest Barbaro update

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by dr.fager

I've seen the video unfortunately, I just took as you saying it broke the skin...and I don't recall that.

I've seen the video, too-- and you're right; it's awful. I think from that distance, it's hard to see, but I just googled Ruffian and here's one of the accounts saying she did keep running and got sand and dirt in the wound:

http://ap.lancasteronline.com/4/rac_...ous_breakdowns

It's a really sad article, but it ends with Holy Bull and Charismatic, for a (slightly) uplifting ending. And it's fair in that it points out thoroughbreds break legs in all kinds of situations, not just on the track.

[dr. fager]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

I've seen the video, too-- and you're right; it's awful. I think from that distance, it's hard to see, but I just googled Ruffian and here's one of the accounts saying she did keep running and got sand and dirt in the wound:

http://ap.lancasteronline.com/4/rac_...ous_breakdowns

It's a really sad article, but it ends with Holy Bull and Charismatic, for a (slightly) uplifting ending. And it's fair in that it points out thoroughbreds break legs in all kinds of situations, not just on the track.

Tough read indeed....part of the sport and part of their existence, my family has come home to a mare in the field...just like they cite...that's what the public doesn't understand.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by dr.fager

Tough read indeed....part of the sport and part of their existence, my family has come home to a mare in the field...just like they cite...that's what the public doesn't understand.

That's the truth. Colicking, injuries, laminitis-- they're such efficient animals that if one thing goes wrong, it can be catastrophic. We humans seem to have much more room for error, don't we?

Hey, this is post 200! Do I get to leave Bowie?

[dr. fager]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

That's the truth. Colicking, injuries, laminitis-- they're such efficient animals that if one thing goes wrong, it can be catastrophic. We humans seem to have much more room for error, don't we?

Hey, this is post 200! Do I get to leave Bowie?

lovely animals...somewhat questionably designed.....

Yes...you're up to Turf Paradise....I'll be joining you in 6