Racing wouldn’t have the highs without sometimes having the lows, the same as any emotive subject and sadly sometimes the lows are a disaster for the horses and people involved. It comes down to fate really, one horse won and went off to glorious retirement and the other didn’t go home. No one...
Brewing an abscess ? Sometimes they are very slow to cause symptoms. The fact that she was shod must be relevant and makes the lameness less of a worry. Hope she comes sound for you soon.
Shame he’s been clipped when he’s poor and unridden, not helpful I know as is my suggestion of finding better grazing. This time of year that’s what he needs if you can find it.
Let’s of them, spent most of my life involved in racing in some way but only have one very ancient ex racehorse now.
I think racing will end, not for many years but whether that’s an improvement in any way I’m not sure. I haven’t seen anyone come up with a plan for ten thousands of unwanted...