Originally Posted By: Jackie
That is cool. I can't be happy right now, though: the only filly in the Derby had to be put down after finishing a strong second. Farewell, Eight Belles.


I just read an article about this, Jackie, and while I know nothing about horses(and even less about veterinary science), I would think with all the technology available today, and the amount of money spent on these horses, there would be some way to save an animal in this situation. sheesh, we make little trailers for dogs who have lost use of their hind legs, why not some sort of hammock for the front end of a horse?

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