Category: Racing

Are horses forced to run?

Horses are physically built to gallop, and gallop fast. They have long, slender limbs attached to large bodies of muscle, which gives them their great power - and means that,

Why are Horses Sometimes Euthanised After Leg Fractures?

In most cases, horses recover from fractures and return to racing or riding. But in rare, severe cases, euthanasia is the most humane option; not for financial reasons, but for

Are Racehorses Exploited?

The question of whether thoroughbred racehorses are “exploited” is often raised by critics of the sport. It’s true that horse racing depends entirely on the thoroughbred; without the horse, there