Race horse abuse happens more than you think. Hidden behind the flashing lights, trophies, and cheering crowds, these horses are pumped up with steroids, forced to run more than they are built for, and have bad conditions to run in. Don't think this is important enough? Think that this will never be solved? Try again.
To have a better chance of trying to raise awareness and effect the problem positively, I am going to write a letter concerning the track conditions to a racetrack that is local to me, Pimlico. I chose Pimlico because in 2006, A horse named Barbaro had tripped during the Preakness and had broken his leg, it may have been for 'natural reasons' why he had tripped, but I believe Pimlico's track had to do with it to. Also when I had visited the dirt track during a field trip, a horse was exercising and had tripped and broken its leg, being put down on the spot. It is apparent the track conditions need major rehabilitation.
I will blog more to show my progress! I leave you with the devastating trip Barbaro had during the Preakness States in 2006.
