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This is one of the most common questions we get, so we went looking for answers ✍️
Every study we’ve found about 2YO racing comes to the same conclusion. Horses that race at two have longer and sounder careers.
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You’ve got an emergency contact. Every horse at the Breeders’ Cup has two ☎️
Dr. Stuart Brown explains how the Equine Safety Agreement is used at Keeneland.
Everyone hopes these trucks have a boring day 😴
But if they are needed, @keeneland’s unique proximity to multiple state-of-the-art vet clinics means a horse can be at one of them within 20 minutes of an incident.
We’d never send a horse out to race dehydrated and unfed. Somehow we’ve accepted it for the people riding them. @hisa_us & @keeneland’s first-of-its-kind racetrack nutrition program is working to change that 🥙
If racehorses only run because they're scared, why don't they stop after 50 feet?
A frightened horse flees, stops and reassesses.
Horses can run from fear, but also run because they want to. Dr Camie Heleski explains the difference.
It’s a common misconception that Thoroughbred foals are removed from their mothers too early. But as Price Bell from @millridgefarm explains, by weaning time they’ve spent months in a herd and are bigger, stronger and honestly a bit over hanging out with mom 😂
From paddock to racetrack to retirement, a Thoroughbred’s life done right has plenty to be proud of according to Dr Camie Heleski 💛
Don't always believe what you see on TV 🫣 A Thoroughbred's early education takes a few calm weeks, not a few minutes of mayhem.
