Watch: Dark Clouds Gather Over Equestrian Community After Investigation Into Horse Death at Prestigious Venue

Horse deaths in recent times have raised concern among the equestrian community. A number of horses have lost their lives due to several reasons. Steps are taken to overcome these deaths, but the result seems disappointing. Days after a horse died due to brutal treatment by his owner, another tragedy struck the equestrian community as another equine athlete passed away under mysterious condition during a prestigious race in Canada.

The news has gone viral and is all over the internet. According to the officials, an investigation has been launched to find out the reason for the death of the poor creature. However, there have been reports that the circumstances leading up to the death was a rare one.

Another day, another equestrian tragedy

This fateful incident unfolded during the Deighton Cup in Vancouver on Saturday. A three-year-old filly named Lent Me Twenty lost her life in a paddock at Hastings racecourse. Mare lost her life right before her appearance in Vancouver’s version of the Kentucky Derby. According to the reports published in CTV News, the Mare trotted backward, struck her head on the ground, and lost her life instantly. David Milburn, the President of the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of BC, stated, “Horses rear up and will go backwards sometimes, whether it’s in the paddock, show ring or on a trail. It’s so, so rare for a horse to hit its head and die.”

According to the officials, she lost her life in the paddock, where the spectators visit to see the horses. A necropsy will be done in the Abbotsford lab to find out the circumstances of her death. According to an attendee present in the Paddock, the three-year-old seemed alright at first sight, and she fell to the ground suddenly. Then she started shaking, and ultimately all the movements stopped. She was just getting started with her equestrian career, which tragically came to an end.

The career of the young filly

She was listed as horse 4 and was set to compete in race 3. As soon as the news of her death spread on the racecourse, staff came to the rescue of the horse. They covered her with a blanket, and a tractor cleared her body out of the spot. Her name was taken off the race list, and a refund was made to those who placed a bet on her.

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She was sired by Lent, trained by Keith Pedersen, and has raced at Hastings Park. In her short career of 4 starts, she had a value of over $4,020 and was set to shine in the equestrian world. Despite efforts to prevent such incidents, the sorrowful event serves as a stark reminder of the need for continued vigilance and care in ensuring the safety and well-being of these magnificent creatures during races and events.

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