Thoroughbreds: Drugged, Whipped, and Run to Death--Join Our Call for Congressional Hearings 05/13/2008
Eight Belles' breakdown and euthanasia at the Kentucky Derby on May 3 has put the spotlight back on an industry that puts speed and profit first and leaves the horses in last place. In pursuit of cash prizes and hefty stud fees, some trainers and owners run horses too young, dose them with large quantities of drugs, order jockeys to whip them mercilessly, race horses when they're exhausted and lame, and sell them for slaughter when they can no longer turn a profit. Click here for more information. CommentsLeave a Reply | 
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