R.I.P. Elms - The second jumps racing death this week and the fourth this season.
See also: Hurdler’s death mars Casterton Cup meeting and Vic Opposition urged to get aboard anti-jumps racing campaign (26/5/2014).
2014 is the year of the horse, but our State continues to allow athletic and highly trained horses to be maimed, injured and killed for jumps racing profits.
7 year old gelding Elms has been KILLED after breaking down in the second hurdle at Casterton on Sunday 25th May.
After jumping the first hurdle, Elms broke down on the flat and was grabbed by barrier attendants. Veterinary surgeons later reported that Elms had severely fractured his right fore cannon while racing on the flat.
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