Louisville, Kentucky – The 150th Kentucky Derby is set to kick off with grandeur, marking a significant milestone in the world of horse racing. This renowned event is making its return one year after facing controversy due to horse deaths, sparking concerns across the industry. Horse racing enthusiasts and spectators from around the globe eagerly … Read more
Saratoga Springs, New York – A recent study conducted by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority reviewed the tragic deaths of 14 horses at Saratoga Race Course during the summer season. The investigation, released on Monday, highlighted a variety of risk factors that contributed to the 13 racing or training deaths of thoroughbreds at the … Read more
King County, Washington – Authorities are investigating another disturbing incident in Maple Valley, where a horse named Buttercup was found shot to death in her pasture off 276th Ave SE. This marks the second time a horse has been discovered with a gunshot wound to the head in just a few months. The owner of … Read more
Louisville, Kentucky – A racehorse trainer faced an indefinite suspension from Churchill Downs, Inc. (CDI), the company behind the Kentucky Derby, following the mysterious deaths of two of his horses on the track. The incidents involving the horses named Parents Pride and Chasing Artie occurred just days apart at the iconic Churchill Downs racetrack. Both … Read more
Lexington, Kentucky – The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has called for an emergency summit with Churchill Downs, Kentucky’s racing commission, and HISA veterinary teams in response to the recent surge in horse fatalities at the iconic Kentucky Derby venue. This move comes after 12 horses lost their lives in the past month at … Read more
HONOLULU, Hawaii – The use of xylazine, a horse tranquilizer added to drugs like fentanyl to extend the high, has been linked to four overdose deaths in Hawaii in 2023. This is a significant increase compared to the years 2020, 2021, and 2022, when the state recorded no xylazine-related deaths. According to Gary Yabuta, executive … Read more
In Honolulu, Hawaii, there has been a concerning increase in overdose deaths involving a powerful horse tranquilizer in 2023. This alarming trend has raised widespread concern among health officials and law enforcement. The tranquilizer, known as xylazine, is typically used by veterinarians to sedate large animals such as horses and cattle. However, it has recently … Read more