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Re: I bought a horse last night!

Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:13 pm
by Roux
Rootbeer wrote: Tue Jan 07, 2025 1:03 am Is it normal for horses to get injured this often? I've never had a seat this close to the process but it seems like your cars are in the shop more than they're on the road, bro.
I'm not an expert on this. So I really don't know. It is my general understanding that they're pretty conservative with race horses, and I'm glad for that.

My mother had some horses back in the 1970s, and I vaguely remember a couple of them having to take time off to mend.

But again I really don't know.

Re: I bought a horse last night!

Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:52 pm
by Innocent Bystander
Old stats from the UK.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/a ... 1604000083
Key to tracking the prevalence of injuries and the success (or lack of success) of interventions is a comprehensive method to manage racehorse inventory, horse location, and horse movement.
Was inconsistency in reporting a vet issue, or an owner reluctance issue?


https://www.winnerswire.com/how-common- ... se-racing/
Injuries are relatively common in horse racing, with studies showing that around 20% of horses will sustain an injury in any given year. However, the majority of these injuries are minor and do not require medical attention.
I think Roux should develop an exit plan with this company.Reach out to owners directly, they'll set on right path.

Re: I bought a horse last night!

Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2025 11:26 pm
by mvscal
Rootbeer wrote: Tue Jan 07, 2025 1:03 am Is it normal for horses to get injured this often? I've never had a seat this close to the process but it seems like your cars are in the shop more than they're on the road, bro.
Yes. Athletes get injured, but the best equine athletes aren't being parted out in micro-shares for saps. It's his money to waste, though. These aren't top of the line horses or trainers.