Horses – Page 4

Why Do They Euthanize Racehorses Who Break Their Legs?

Humans and other mammals can recover from a broken leg. But a similar injury can be catastrophic for thoroughbreds, as the public has seen during this Triple Crown season.

By Victor Mather

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Requiem for the 7 Dead Horses of Kentucky Derby Week

When seven thoroughbreds died at Churchill Downs, it was significant news, but little was said about the individual horses. Here are their stories, beginning with a $13,000 colt called Snowball.

By Joe Drape

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At Churchill Downs, Humans Failed the Horses Again

Despite recent efforts to make horse racing safer, seven horses died at the track in the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby. Whose fault was it?

By Joe Drape

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Polo Tournaments in Florida Draw the Very Wealthy to a Weekend Party

The very wealthy recently gathered in South Florida for a weekend dedicated to the sport of kings.

By Holly Peterson