Tulane Tryst, September 27, Fresno S
“Severe, chronic-acute, fibrinonecrotizing bronchopneumonia.” Then this: “In addition to the pneumonia described earlier, the animal suffered from laminitis on the left and right hooves of the front legs. [and] severe degenerative joint disease of the ball and socket joint in all legs.” All legs. What a terrible way to act. Tulane was six years old.
Eddie’s Last, October 27, Santa Anita R
“Catastrophic bullet failure – [multiple: I count at least four] complete, displaced, reduced, open [through the skin] fractures; several [I count at least three] torn ligaments; complete tear of the joint capsule.” Then listed as an ‘incidental finding’: ‘multifocal to coalescence of peptic ulcers.’ Eddie’s was four years old.
Kawara, November 9, Santa Anita S
“Horse was pony riding with another horse on the track and suffered a leg injury: complete, displaced, comminuted humerus fracture; several torn muscles; severe hemorrhage.” This poor boy was 11 years old and is still being used and abused by the racing industry.
Timty, December 4, Del Mar S
“Fever and diarrhea for two days, no response to treatment.” The specifics: “displacement of the colon with 360 degree rotation; necrohemorrhagic and ulcerative colitis; systemic bleeding.” Then this: “In addition, this horse has pulmonary fibrosis with lobular collapse, and marked hemosiderosis, the latter indicating previous attacks of hemorrhage in the lungs.” And: “The lesions observed in the tongue and oral mucosa are most likely associated with repetitive and chronic traumatic pressure.” The “piece”? Probably. And get this, Timty was only two. We who spoke on your behalf deeply regret it.
Louder, December 18, Santa Anita T
“Catastrophic – complete, displaced – fracture of the humerus, muscle tear, extensive hemorrhage.” Louder was two years old and was being prepared for her first race.
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