Category: Common concerns
Why are racehorses kept in stables?
20 December 2022
There are plenty of good reasons to house racehorses in stables, and none of them are to make it more convenient for humans. So, why
Isn’t horse racing cruel?
28 October 2022
Racehorses are athletes. Logically no athlete is going to perform at their peak unless they are fit, healthy, and happy. But isn’t horse racing cruel?
What’s the story with the Melbourne Cup?
28 October 2022
What’s the story with the Melbourne Cup?
Why do racehorses get nosebleeds?
26 October 2022
If you see a horse with a nose bleed after a race (which is, fortunately, uncommon), it’s likely to be Equine Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage (EIPH), which means bleeding from the lungs.
How many horses die racing each year?
25 October 2022
Fortunately, it is very rare that a horse will die on track in Australia, and, of course, we’re trying to eliminate them entirely. Whilst none of the state racing authorities nor the national body, Racing Australia, release figures on the number of deaths that occur in races every year, there have been studies into raceday fatalities in flat races in Australia.
Is two-year-old racing harmful?
24 October 2022
It is absolute on all the data sets that the training and racing of two-year-old thoroughbreds has no ill effect on the horses’ race-career longevity or quality.
What happens to the slow horses?
18 October 2022
Whether they’re racing for $15 million or $15,000 in prizemoney, thoroughbred racehorses are given a high standard of care and attention by their dedicated teams across Australia. No matter how fast or slow they are.
Don’t horses race on drugs?
17 October 2022
Racing has a principle of ‘drug free’ racing. Under the rules of Australian racing, no horse is allowed to run in a race whilst under the influence of any medication, including anti-inflammatories, steroids, hormones and diuretics.
What’s the crack with the whip?
17 October 2022
One of the main arguments against horse racing is the use of the whip. It’s a contentious issue with an emotional undertone; however, before taking a strong position for or against whip use, let’s understand the variables involved.
