He is consistent and patient! And then to make the even more stupendous leap to comparing lame horses forced to run to one of us pulling a muscle. Americas Dead Racehorses, State By State, Track By Track. And youre reading here? WAKE UP, Chris. They get fed on rigid schedules and bathed every day. One poor creature was starving, shoes still on and not a hint of a frog on any of his 4 feet. By Patrick Battuello In horse racing there are some pretty unscrupulous people both on the training and breeding end but NOT ALL are unscrupulous. Steve Jenney, it is not exactly a matter of whether I believe in pets or animals. Richard Perry, 31, 68 East 19th Street, Brooklyn, unemployed. Working, training and racing babies,(most as young as 1.5 y.o to 2 y.o) on underdeveloped muscoskeletal systems 2) daily doping regimes (both legal and illegal) to mask what begins as minor issues developing into major chronic issues which deliberately puts all racehorses at high risk of dying, but still sending them out knowing this 3) hiding secret doping records that do not follow racehorses when they are continuously claimed another business practice that pretty much writes their ticket to permanent crippling and dying 4) supporting and revering multiple doping trainer violators to facilitate widespread doping, cheating, and deliberate masking of pain, and suffering that often leads to death 5) intense confinement that leads to widespread serious medical conditions such as chronic ulcers 6) intense confinement that does not properly develop their muscoskeletal system especially when babies 7) stabling conditions, harsh equipment, beating/whipping that forces them into the gate so gambling bets can be paid-off. No dates. The indictments, resulting from a yearlong grand jury investigation, accused 13 drivers of conspiring with a betting ring that allegedly made $3million on about 30 rigged superfectas between last Jan. 1 and April 13. No other drivers were reported with serious issues. Its end is in sight, thank God. It doesn`t make any difference if he was 25 or if he was driving a chariot. 
Treated all people the same. There were 2 horses at Tampa bay that almost flipped over in one race because they were so resistive to loading! Dale Ross, 33, Vienna, Ohio, harness driver. Ted Wing was a superstar in early years of Big M racing. It was bad enough even for these love-to-watch-horses-get-injured-&-KILLED HORSE-KILLERS to cancel the FIFTEENTH RACE. By the way, horses have a lifespan of anywhere from 20 to over 30 years when cared for properly. Frank Hayes, American jockey, died from a heart attack while riding his horse Sweet Kiss to victory at Belmont Park. They had to make the choice beforehand.. ''Billy was good enough and smart enough to drive in any race,'' Busse continued. I raced at Louisville downs years ago with Tony Morgan, his father Eddie Morgan was one of the best, and he taught Tony how to drive. Town Drunk one of the best in the Delaware valley. Cohen: Jeez. Great hands. I had a pet Shetland pony from 1953 until 1981. I guess the the best of care doesnt last very long. yes I felt sad. He drove in 2,054 races, and his horses earned $2,049,994. Grew up watching Eddie at liberty bell, I'm 50 now and still remember his horses I liked,committeeman, ripping Russ, and Duke of Hillsboro not a great one but was one of my favorites. Narotsky agrees that it`s a bad habit. Gaythorne Angell, Jr., 38, Providence, R. I., unemployed. ". We know better. He and John Campbell. Kenneth McNutt, 40, Yonkers, harness driver. Not only the best driver, but the best driver/trainer combo, of all time, Saw him come to maywood one night from the meadowlands and won all 5 race he drove with some good prices. Where are those honest horsemen then? Married and has two children. Magistrate Catoggio said pleas would be taken when the case goes to Judge Orin Judd of the Eastern District Court, to whom it has been assigned. Louis Valdes, 31, 355 Avenue U, Brooklyn, hairdresser. One of the best ever. He is a just a SUPER TALENT! Its heartbreaking but not all racehorses are abused. ''What amazes me is the number of spills we have and how few people get hurt,'' said Vince Dimeo, veteran outrider at both the Chicago harness and thoroughbred tracks. Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway (f) 777 Hollywood Blvd. ''Habit,'' he said. "Heck, yes, it's bad," Billy Johnston, co-owner of Maywood and Balmoral and in control of the Sportsman's harness meeting, said of the Marsh case. vanderbilt women's soccer coach email; harness racing driver deaths. Man, Im starting to feel the STB folks are even more dumb than TB folks are. From Lebanon Raceway to Northfield Park to Scioto Downs to The Meadows Racetrack to now driving against the top drivers at Harness Racings Mecca The Meadowlands. His Girlfriend went inside with a Lead Shank and Pulled, Walter And I Locked Arms and Got Her on in Seconds. What a trainwreck this hideous cruelty to horses was and is!!!!! There is nothing normal about three horses getting killed, its not like a foot race. NOTHING IS HIDDEN, YOU FOOL. Of course they love their horseswe ALL know how you profess to love your horses Yea, you love them alright, just as long as theyre winning you prize money and five minutes of glory. Maurice Pusey, 46, Plainview, L. I., harness driver. AQWA CONSTRUCTIONS TROTTERS RATING HANDICAP (NR 30 to 55.) WebHistoric Track-Goshen. During his The horse broke stride at the start and never got into contending position. Where was even the most basic of care , like food, for these horses in their hour of need?!!! Ron Marsh, 42, one of the top 20 drivers in North America for 10 of the last 11 years, was barred from racing for "failing to give his best effort and for furthering an unlawful betting scheme," according to Joe Sinopoli, the board's executive director. You must have heard that saying, Its all fun and games until someone gets hurt???? Sports exist for betting and greed. 67773. You've got very broad strokes here. Some drivers get better horse. That has to be the single dumbest comment Ive ever read here. Hey! It is the human participants involved in the process of deliberately causing injuries to the horses that are at fault for causing the injuries to the horses. Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Well, Chris. Cohen: Assuming the number stopped at 7? In the 80's, I remember Tony was driving at Sports Creek (outside of Flint, MI) and was the leading driver. My point being that both tracks understand that providing modern stabling at the track is not economically or humane to the horses. Was not quite 15 years old when he drove his first race on July 4, 1946. Bruno Facciolo, 45, 7001 Avenue U, Brooklyn, unemployed. brilliant! George Foldi, 33, 152 East 35th St., New York, harness driver. This is a hell of a way to start the new year. JUST LIKE A FOOT RACE. Standardbreds are a hardier breed than thoroughbreds. One kind man.. 
No doubt. ''. Conviction carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail or a fine of $10,000 or both. He was a magician! There is an interesting comment by a Greg Luther that anyone here might want to take a look at. In the fourth race on Dec. 5, Marsh was at the reins of 7-5 favorite Turnme Loose Kid. If you injure yourself, you get to chose whether or not you continue your activities and even whether or not you get medical care. George Foldi, 33, 152 East 35th St., New York, harness driver. Harness racing trainer-driver Ryan Stahl, just six days after being involved in a horrific horse racing accident at MGM Northfield Park, has been released from the hospital and is now home Thursday afternoon. Wait, WHAT?! Later cleared of charges involving alleged double cross, but then accused of perjury by Nassau County grand jury, Finally pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct charge in June, 1970. I grew up with animals. Im sorry but I am not against cutting a tree down either if it needs to be cut down. Chris, it is truly shameful that you attempt to make people of conscience actually believe your garbage. Goshen, NY 10924. Cohen: How many died? Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested the defendants and brought them in for the arraignment. Some people may never learn from TRAGIC incidents such as this, but some of us have learned that it is certainly not compassion nor true horsemanship to put horses or humans at such RISK of injury and death. (Both terms which I laughed at when I read YOUR comment). He is talking about Standardbreds in harness where there is no gate to load into. It just throws everybody into one big package.. Then again, maybe its more relevant than I thought, given how those owners and trainers literally run a horse into the ground, much the way a natural predator would. . Angelo,Calanna, 46, 7001 Avenue U, Brooklyn, These horses were used, abused, neglected and discarded by the racing industry participants, who had no use for the horses anymore. Grasso: Their heart rate was like triple they were breathing real heavy their membranes were going f-ing purple.. Why he is only number 17 on this list is beyond ridiculous! And again, if your dog breaks a leash is different than you encouraging your dog to run out and dodge traffic- as you are doing with your horses each time you send your horses out. And I have seen plenty of sick, crippled horses that no one in the barn at the track cared about. Can't have a top 210 with out David. should we kill the predators too? . Should be in the top 2. Dube, Daniel. Have you seen the video of Secretariat when he was 12 years old running like a young colt around the pasture and nickering and having a fine old time. Following, a conversation between Louis Grasso and Ross Cohen, both of whom were among the original 27 people indicted, where they joke about horses of Allards that died, allegedly, because of the use of illegal drugs. Drivers just don't win at the clip that he has for such a long period of time. Today almost anybody can get into driving. Im sure theyll understand. Tony is Ledgendary! When a horse makes a break like that in the middle of the pack, what can you do? Obviously you have no scruples to suggest that locking horses up in stalls for 23 hours a day is not abusing the horses. 
Asked yesterday why they had been delayed so long, he replied: Because additional evidence developed.. Grasso is a veterinarian and Cohen, according to the original indictments, is someone who was distributing PEDs. While efforts have been made to research annual performances totals, not all Peter Delvin Haughton (September 22, 1954 January 25, 1980) was an American harness driver. You obviously dont know much about racing which is typical for hysterical comments. After campaigning upstate near his Rochester birthplace, came to Big Apple in midsixties where he impressed many with his driving talent. Matured on the Delaware Valley circuit (Liberty Bell, Brandywine) before returning to lead driver standing at final Roosevelt meeting of 1970. Ranked eighth this year in earnings with almost $1.2million through Dec,. Wanda so I guess you dont believe in Pets? And where is the replay people?? 2) Why do they stay in a corrupt and cruel gambling business. From an old harness racing family in Illinois, where his younger brother, Delbert, is a trainer/driver. Jerry Guisto, 29, 413 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, unemployed. Cohen: Holy f-k did they do an autopsy? He was one of the most deceptive drivers on the track, you could never tell if his horse was done or not. I'm from the Midwest and you could easily put the "Wrenn's" on here, Peter and/or Ronnie Jr. Where's Eddie Morgan, Terry Tomlin, Danny Johnson, Jeff James, Chris Boring?John Campbell is pretty good too! New Jersey Great horsemen as well and won with a lot of bad gaited horses great hands. He will be a top driver for years to come. Horses are gregarious herd animals and they need large areas to roam and graze at their own will. An aged horse will see an accident developing and react to it.''. Vincent Tamborello, 41 And youre horses getting the best of care is laughable. I hear the prisoners in Maricopa County get AMAZING CARE!!!! Superfecta payoffs averaged about $3,500. "But the key thing is that harness racing has these things happen because a certain percentage of the entire population is dishonest. Try again Chris. Of course, Chris, the horses get the best of care!!! The best especially with big money purses.Won some of the biggest races first time up on horses.If he was a catch driver instead of mostly driving his own stock would have gave them all a run for top driver,Did lead in wins 1 year 1979 or 1980 I believe. My horses all love to run around the pasture too. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. here are some of your caring trainers who were indicted after being caught illegally drugging Standardbred racehorses from the March 2020 Harness Racing Update, Richard Banca was the leading trainer on the year (2020) at Yonkers and Rene Allard was second. So the first casualties of this morbid lousy past time has happened. Horseracing itself is insanely barbaric and there is absolutely no compassion for the horses to choose to lock horses up in stalls for 23 hours a day and force them to run around a racetrack until they breakdown; not to mention the insanely barbaric and egregiously CRUEL practice of starting horses out TRAINING for racing when they are approximately one-third of the way to maturity, NOT FULLY DEVELOPED. What were you thinking? I was in the harness breeding business for almost 20 years. William Hudson, 58, Copiague, L. I., harness driver. You are delusional to think that the horses are not being abused on a daily basis. And still loves to win. I cant wait for this! Most underrated of all time. Ive done both whether paid or not paid. My horses, even at a full tilt run, have never even side-swiped each other., much less crashed into each other head on, or crashed into the ass end of the other horses, which I have seen at the track. And do those honest horseman still not pump their horses full of drugs, even if those drugs are legal? . Willy Kan, Hong Kong jockey, fell from horse and was trampled to death. Thats what all of the horse-killers say, CHRIS. . I thanked him & his Girlfriend. They love to get out there and pace around that track. All of my horses were poor to mediocre performers on the track. Bet they just LOVE that! I was born into a family who had animals for pets and the usual commercial use of some of the animals. It is a simple fact. So, Steve, when one of these human athletes, who voluntarily CHOSE this profession, and making a shit ton of money by the way, suffers an injury, is he or she shoved into the back of a van and carted off to have their throat slit in some abattoir somewhere? Except that Lee Unkefer isnt talking about horses under saddle. He won many Big Races and could do it from all positions. I agree that some tracks are better than others and there may be some concern but I personally think that many trainers treat their horses well. Racehorses receive NOTHING that equates to the best of care they are MAINTAINED much like a race car is maintained in order to make money. I have had pets. Of course it is sad but intelligence dictates that you made a very wrong choice to make a horse have to suffer just so people can get their kicks and maybe win a bet but more often than not lose a paycheck at the races. And how many foot races have you seen where athletes ran head on into each other and broke their necks (which is what Im imagining happened here because Ive seen this happen at the track too) YOURE a fool If you think this is normal and ok, but like the majority in this business, Im sure you just shrugged it off and chalked it up to meh it happens. Many people believe that if a horse is not used for something that they are going to waste. Drugs,The Ruination Of The World ! He was very competitive and extremely aggressive. How many foot races have you seen where 3 of the athletes got killed traumatically?? Most harness tracks forbid the use of excessive whipping or whipping at all. Evidently you are one of those heartless people. Win or lose John put the horse in a position to win. He is one of the best of the best ever! The following are the planned races and field of runners for the meeting: 1. Patrick, I read the article at HarnessLink. 
Life-ending breakdowns are inevitable in horseracing. That is what he was born to do and he loved it. Phenomenal talent. Most of the trauma was in his forehead. How many people do you know that clean their kitchen with a pitchfork and how many people do you know that clean their stalls with a broom and a mop? Herve Filion, arguably the best driver to ever sit in a sulky, died Thursday after battling an illness. Steve Jenney, there are far, far more hideous race horse stories than beautiful ones!! If the board upholds the revocation by its stewards, Marsh's next alternative would be to go to court in an effort to regain his license. That is what those horses are born to do. Michael famburo, 30, 14937 84th Street, Brooklyn, cab driver. WebUnited States Harness Racing Hall of Fame. 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Treated all people the same. There were 2 horses at Tampa bay that almost flipped over in one race because they were so resistive to loading! Dale Ross, 33, Vienna, Ohio, harness driver. Ted Wing was a superstar in early years of Big M racing. It was bad enough even for these love-to-watch-horses-get-injured-&-KILLED HORSE-KILLERS to cancel the FIFTEENTH RACE. By the way, horses have a lifespan of anywhere from 20 to over 30 years when cared for properly. Frank Hayes, American jockey, died from a heart attack while riding his horse Sweet Kiss to victory at Belmont Park. They had to make the choice beforehand.. ''Billy was good enough and smart enough to drive in any race,'' Busse continued. I raced at Louisville downs years ago with Tony Morgan, his father Eddie Morgan was one of the best, and he taught Tony how to drive. Town Drunk one of the best in the Delaware valley. Cohen: Jeez. Great hands. I had a pet Shetland pony from 1953 until 1981. I guess the the best of care doesnt last very long. yes I felt sad. He drove in 2,054 races, and his horses earned $2,049,994. Grew up watching Eddie at liberty bell, I'm 50 now and still remember his horses I liked,committeeman, ripping Russ, and Duke of Hillsboro not a great one but was one of my favorites. Narotsky agrees that it`s a bad habit. Gaythorne Angell, Jr., 38, Providence, R. I., unemployed. ". We know better. He and John Campbell. Kenneth McNutt, 40, Yonkers, harness driver. Not only the best driver, but the best driver/trainer combo, of all time, Saw him come to maywood one night from the meadowlands and won all 5 race he drove with some good prices. Where are those honest horsemen then? Married and has two children. Magistrate Catoggio said pleas would be taken when the case goes to Judge Orin Judd of the Eastern District Court, to whom it has been assigned. Louis Valdes, 31, 355 Avenue U, Brooklyn, hairdresser. One of the best ever. He is a just a SUPER TALENT! Its heartbreaking but not all racehorses are abused. ''What amazes me is the number of spills we have and how few people get hurt,'' said Vince Dimeo, veteran outrider at both the Chicago harness and thoroughbred tracks. Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway (f) 777 Hollywood Blvd. ''Habit,'' he said. "Heck, yes, it's bad," Billy Johnston, co-owner of Maywood and Balmoral and in control of the Sportsman's harness meeting, said of the Marsh case. vanderbilt women's soccer coach email; harness racing driver deaths. Man, Im starting to feel the STB folks are even more dumb than TB folks are. From Lebanon Raceway to Northfield Park to Scioto Downs to The Meadows Racetrack to now driving against the top drivers at Harness Racings Mecca The Meadowlands. His Girlfriend went inside with a Lead Shank and Pulled, Walter And I Locked Arms and Got Her on in Seconds. What a trainwreck this hideous cruelty to horses was and is!!!!! There is nothing normal about three horses getting killed, its not like a foot race. NOTHING IS HIDDEN, YOU FOOL. Of course they love their horseswe ALL know how you profess to love your horses Yea, you love them alright, just as long as theyre winning you prize money and five minutes of glory. Maurice Pusey, 46, Plainview, L. I., harness driver. AQWA CONSTRUCTIONS TROTTERS RATING HANDICAP (NR 30 to 55.) WebHistoric Track-Goshen. During his The horse broke stride at the start and never got into contending position. Where was even the most basic of care , like food, for these horses in their hour of need?!!! Ron Marsh, 42, one of the top 20 drivers in North America for 10 of the last 11 years, was barred from racing for "failing to give his best effort and for furthering an unlawful betting scheme," according to Joe Sinopoli, the board's executive director. You must have heard that saying, Its all fun and games until someone gets hurt???? Sports exist for betting and greed. 67773. You've got very broad strokes here. Some drivers get better horse. That has to be the single dumbest comment Ive ever read here. Hey! It is the human participants involved in the process of deliberately causing injuries to the horses that are at fault for causing the injuries to the horses. Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Well, Chris. Cohen: Assuming the number stopped at 7? In the 80's, I remember Tony was driving at Sports Creek (outside of Flint, MI) and was the leading driver. My point being that both tracks understand that providing modern stabling at the track is not economically or humane to the horses. Was not quite 15 years old when he drove his first race on July 4, 1946. Bruno Facciolo, 45, 7001 Avenue U, Brooklyn, unemployed. brilliant! George Foldi, 33, 152 East 35th St., New York, harness driver. This is a hell of a way to start the new year. JUST LIKE A FOOT RACE. Standardbreds are a hardier breed than thoroughbreds. One kind man.. No doubt. ''. Conviction carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail or a fine of $10,000 or both. He was a magician! There is an interesting comment by a Greg Luther that anyone here might want to take a look at. In the fourth race on Dec. 5, Marsh was at the reins of 7-5 favorite Turnme Loose Kid. If you injure yourself, you get to chose whether or not you continue your activities and even whether or not you get medical care. George Foldi, 33, 152 East 35th St., New York, harness driver. Harness racing trainer-driver Ryan Stahl, just six days after being involved in a horrific horse racing accident at MGM Northfield Park, has been released from the hospital and is now home Thursday afternoon. Wait, WHAT?! Later cleared of charges involving alleged double cross, but then accused of perjury by Nassau County grand jury, Finally pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct charge in June, 1970. I grew up with animals. Im sorry but I am not against cutting a tree down either if it needs to be cut down. Chris, it is truly shameful that you attempt to make people of conscience actually believe your garbage. Goshen, NY 10924. Cohen: How many died? Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested the defendants and brought them in for the arraignment. Some people may never learn from TRAGIC incidents such as this, but some of us have learned that it is certainly not compassion nor true horsemanship to put horses or humans at such RISK of injury and death. (Both terms which I laughed at when I read YOUR comment). He is talking about Standardbreds in harness where there is no gate to load into. It just throws everybody into one big package.. Then again, maybe its more relevant than I thought, given how those owners and trainers literally run a horse into the ground, much the way a natural predator would. . Angelo,Calanna, 46, 7001 Avenue U, Brooklyn, These horses were used, abused, neglected and discarded by the racing industry participants, who had no use for the horses anymore. Grasso: Their heart rate was like triple they were breathing real heavy their membranes were going f-ing purple.. Why he is only number 17 on this list is beyond ridiculous! And again, if your dog breaks a leash is different than you encouraging your dog to run out and dodge traffic- as you are doing with your horses each time you send your horses out. And I have seen plenty of sick, crippled horses that no one in the barn at the track cared about. Can't have a top 210 with out David. should we kill the predators too? . Should be in the top 2. Dube, Daniel. Have you seen the video of Secretariat when he was 12 years old running like a young colt around the pasture and nickering and having a fine old time. Following, a conversation between Louis Grasso and Ross Cohen, both of whom were among the original 27 people indicted, where they joke about horses of Allards that died, allegedly, because of the use of illegal drugs. Drivers just don't win at the clip that he has for such a long period of time. Today almost anybody can get into driving. Im sure theyll understand. Tony is Ledgendary! When a horse makes a break like that in the middle of the pack, what can you do? Obviously you have no scruples to suggest that locking horses up in stalls for 23 hours a day is not abusing the horses. Asked yesterday why they had been delayed so long, he replied: Because additional evidence developed.. Grasso is a veterinarian and Cohen, according to the original indictments, is someone who was distributing PEDs. While efforts have been made to research annual performances totals, not all Peter Delvin Haughton (September 22, 1954 January 25, 1980) was an American harness driver. You obviously dont know much about racing which is typical for hysterical comments. After campaigning upstate near his Rochester birthplace, came to Big Apple in midsixties where he impressed many with his driving talent. Matured on the Delaware Valley circuit (Liberty Bell, Brandywine) before returning to lead driver standing at final Roosevelt meeting of 1970. Ranked eighth this year in earnings with almost $1.2million through Dec,. Wanda so I guess you dont believe in Pets? And where is the replay people?? 2) Why do they stay in a corrupt and cruel gambling business. From an old harness racing family in Illinois, where his younger brother, Delbert, is a trainer/driver. Jerry Guisto, 29, 413 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, unemployed. Cohen: Holy f-k did they do an autopsy? He was one of the most deceptive drivers on the track, you could never tell if his horse was done or not. I'm from the Midwest and you could easily put the "Wrenn's" on here, Peter and/or Ronnie Jr. Where's Eddie Morgan, Terry Tomlin, Danny Johnson, Jeff James, Chris Boring?John Campbell is pretty good too! New Jersey Great horsemen as well and won with a lot of bad gaited horses great hands. He will be a top driver for years to come. Horses are gregarious herd animals and they need large areas to roam and graze at their own will. An aged horse will see an accident developing and react to it.''. Vincent Tamborello, 41 And youre horses getting the best of care is laughable. I hear the prisoners in Maricopa County get AMAZING CARE!!!! Superfecta payoffs averaged about $3,500. "But the key thing is that harness racing has these things happen because a certain percentage of the entire population is dishonest. Try again Chris. Of course, Chris, the horses get the best of care!!! The best especially with big money purses.Won some of the biggest races first time up on horses.If he was a catch driver instead of mostly driving his own stock would have gave them all a run for top driver,Did lead in wins 1 year 1979 or 1980 I believe. My horses all love to run around the pasture too. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. here are some of your caring trainers who were indicted after being caught illegally drugging Standardbred racehorses from the March 2020 Harness Racing Update, Richard Banca was the leading trainer on the year (2020) at Yonkers and Rene Allard was second. So the first casualties of this morbid lousy past time has happened. Horseracing itself is insanely barbaric and there is absolutely no compassion for the horses to choose to lock horses up in stalls for 23 hours a day and force them to run around a racetrack until they breakdown; not to mention the insanely barbaric and egregiously CRUEL practice of starting horses out TRAINING for racing when they are approximately one-third of the way to maturity, NOT FULLY DEVELOPED. What were you thinking? I was in the harness breeding business for almost 20 years. William Hudson, 58, Copiague, L. I., harness driver. You are delusional to think that the horses are not being abused on a daily basis. And still loves to win. I cant wait for this! Most underrated of all time. Ive done both whether paid or not paid. My horses, even at a full tilt run, have never even side-swiped each other., much less crashed into each other head on, or crashed into the ass end of the other horses, which I have seen at the track. And do those honest horseman still not pump their horses full of drugs, even if those drugs are legal? . Willy Kan, Hong Kong jockey, fell from horse and was trampled to death. Thats what all of the horse-killers say, CHRIS. . I thanked him & his Girlfriend. They love to get out there and pace around that track. All of my horses were poor to mediocre performers on the track. Bet they just LOVE that! I was born into a family who had animals for pets and the usual commercial use of some of the animals. It is a simple fact. So, Steve, when one of these human athletes, who voluntarily CHOSE this profession, and making a shit ton of money by the way, suffers an injury, is he or she shoved into the back of a van and carted off to have their throat slit in some abattoir somewhere? Except that Lee Unkefer isnt talking about horses under saddle. He won many Big Races and could do it from all positions. I agree that some tracks are better than others and there may be some concern but I personally think that many trainers treat their horses well. Racehorses receive NOTHING that equates to the best of care they are MAINTAINED much like a race car is maintained in order to make money. I have had pets. Of course it is sad but intelligence dictates that you made a very wrong choice to make a horse have to suffer just so people can get their kicks and maybe win a bet but more often than not lose a paycheck at the races. And how many foot races have you seen where athletes ran head on into each other and broke their necks (which is what Im imagining happened here because Ive seen this happen at the track too) YOURE a fool If you think this is normal and ok, but like the majority in this business, Im sure you just shrugged it off and chalked it up to meh it happens. Many people believe that if a horse is not used for something that they are going to waste. Drugs,The Ruination Of The World ! He was very competitive and extremely aggressive. How many foot races have you seen where 3 of the athletes got killed traumatically?? Most harness tracks forbid the use of excessive whipping or whipping at all. Evidently you are one of those heartless people. Win or lose John put the horse in a position to win. He is one of the best of the best ever! The following are the planned races and field of runners for the meeting: 1. Patrick, I read the article at HarnessLink. Life-ending breakdowns are inevitable in horseracing. That is what he was born to do and he loved it. Phenomenal talent. Most of the trauma was in his forehead. How many people do you know that clean their kitchen with a pitchfork and how many people do you know that clean their stalls with a broom and a mop? Herve Filion, arguably the best driver to ever sit in a sulky, died Thursday after battling an illness. Steve Jenney, there are far, far more hideous race horse stories than beautiful ones!! 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