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Letters Reform needed in racing methods Published in METRO www.metro.us 6/5/06:
Following the shocking breakdown of wonder horse Barbaro, whose leg was
fractured in three places during the Preakness, readers may wish to adopt a
new motto: "Race cars, not horses." Ugly breakdowns and death are more common than many fans of horse racing
realize. On May 24, just days after Barbaro's leg snapped, a four-year-old
filly named Lauren's Charm collapsed and died during a race at Belmont. But
Lauren's Charm, like many thoroughbreds, died in obscurity. A University of Minnesota study found that one horse in every 22 races
examined was so severely injured she could not finish the race. Many of
these horses will wind up in the slaughterhouse. If horses are going to be raced, reforms in racing methods are urgently
needed. Until then, why not take in a Formula One instead? By staying away
from horse tracks, we can encourage the people who make their living on
these animals to do what's right. Kathy Guillermo Fair Use Notice: This document may contain
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