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Re: [RC] [RC] sick to my stomach...more heartbroken - D'Arcy Demianoff-ThompsonHi Susan,
Thank you for your candid, open and honest post. You hit the nail on the head. Accidents can happen. And when accidents seem to be more prevalent and frequent.
We as supporters of the industry (equine at large) need to take notice, voice our opinions, and affect change if possible. No one can throw stones at anyone else in this industry. We all have a responsibility to insure the health, well being, preservation and protection of all equine, in what ever manner we can. That said, anyone whom has a problem with the way the Kentucky Derby race was handled; how the jockey did or did not look out for the best interest of the horse, which, in this case, is my concern; worried that we are racing horses too young, worried that breeders are not paying close enough attention to bone density in their breeding program given the increase in jockey weight allowances; and/or but not least - worried the powers that be raised the jockey weight allowances without care or concern what that weight was going to put on the front legs of the race horses; then put your concerns down, in writing, to the race commission of Kentucky, Maryland, and New York (the triple crown states).
Kentucky Racing Commission Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
A Little Perspective Let me teach you. -- D'Arcy L. Demianoff-Thompson cest.mon.virage@xxxxxxxxx
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