Not breakdowns, but sudden deaths with lasix use

https://paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/new-study-finds-horses-racing-on-lasix-at-62-percent-increased-risk-of-sudden-death/

We need to stop using this drug in racing!

I agree- but will they?

Thought these figures were very interesting.  Thank you for posting it on the forum for others to read.

You’re welcome! I’m sure there’ll be more research on this subject.

The article makes it sound like this is an extension of Hagyard. 

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Explanation of “the infirmities of old age.”

https://paulickreport.com/horse-care-category/old-old-thoroughbred/

Thank you for posting this information! I have always wondered about "infirmities of old age'- very enlightening!!!

I found this article on asymmetry in riding interesting, for those of us who ride( or ridden in past)

https://www.horsetalk.co.nz/2022/12/02/asymmetry-stirrups-common-horse-riders-study/

Fingers crossed this can get done, Mattress Mack will help too!

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/265289/symposium-equine-sensors-can-reduce-equine-fatalities