Once a sport for rebels and royalty, now the target of protests. Discover how horse racing became misunderstood, and why outrage isn’t always based on truth.
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 are horses kept in stables
Once iconic, now under fire, we unpack the Melbourne Cup’s disturbing injury stats from late last decade, why international horses face higher risks, and how the industry is changing -
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
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.
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
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,
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
