Asmussen, the torture of racehorses and agonizing death of Nehro

Thoroughbred trainers Steve Asmussen and Scott Blasi have been accused of cruelty to racehorses following an undercover investigation conducted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta). No surprise there. I believe that more investigations of this type would unearth equally sinister horrors committed by American Thoroughbred horse trainers and their staff. The shocking…

Rachel Alexandra, foal taken to equine clinic

Cross-posted from The Blood-Horse via the Associated Press Rachel Alexandra, the 2009 Horse of the Year, and her newborn colt have been taken to an equine clinic for pain management related to the birth, according to a spokesman. Spokeswoman Caroline Shaw said in an e-mail Jan. 27 that Rachel Alexandra and the colt are expected…