Ian K said...Our species has a lot to answer for in the way we manipulate the genetics of domestic species for financial gain.
Thouroughbreds have more than their share of health problems as a byproduct of race-winning speed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoroughbred Most not aware that the average un heralded usually has an ending that is combined with a top up of lead.
Mates wife takes these when the race days are done, to try and reduce this, and retrain, mostly it is beyond her capacity...sadly.
me, I just like horses, for what they can do and be, as just a "horse"
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Hope she wins, and has a relaxed life after racing, just like her Mum
that Horse-racing pretty much covers that definition.
