Thoroughbred Horse Rescue
posted 11:37 pm Mon May 05, 2008 – Franklin Co., VA
Reporter: Amber Davison posted by: Webteam
Reporter: Amber Davison posted by: Webteam
So many people have been talking about what happened at the Kentucky Derby over the weekend. You might have heard, the second place finisher collapsed at the end, after snapping both of her front ankles. She was euthanized right there on the track. A local veterinarian tells us that is the most humane way to handle the situation. But a woman with a horse rescue in Franklin County questions how humane the racing industry has really become.
Angie Marshall, Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue – “A lot of times the horses are pushed too hard too young. They’re not fully mature and we understand why they do it, they’re fast, they’re ready to go and all that. Think about how much force is on is on that one foot when it comes down and strikes the ground and the speed at which they’re travelling.”
Angie Marshall’s organization has been caring for 16 thoroughbreds rescued from a breeder in Loudon County. Five of those were former race horses. We’re told all arrived in pretty bad shape a few weeks ago.
We’ll have more on that story on the ABC 13 Night Team at 11:00.