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yes, horses can die in a horse race but that is very very rare. They are more likely to die from colic sitting in a barn.
Mostly they die to over working their body and bones 8 out of 10 of those deaths are fillies b/c they just aren't as strong as the colts. Usually to leg injuries.
They can also die by some other common racehorse diseases such as blood filling their stomach as they run, and sometimes if a horse runs to hard (but very very rare) its heart will burst.
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Do people use drugs on horses in wild horse races?
NO!
What is the occupation of a man who trains horses for races?
A horse trainer
How much horses race in a race...All of the horse races in a race.?
Large races like the Kentucky Derby allows 20 horses. The average number for smaller races is 8 to 10 horses.
What is a maiden horse?
A maiden horse is a horse that has never won a race. There are special races called maiden races that only horses that have never won a race can enter.
What is the useful of the horse to the humans?
The use of horses are that weused to travel on them and now we do rodeos and horse races.
What do you call somebody who does horse racing?
A jockey is the term for someone who rides horses in horse races. Or more specifically a horse jockey.
Why are horses important to Kentucky?
there are horse races in kentucky - kentucky derby
What races are quarter horses in?
there are lots of western races for speed with the quarter horse like the barrel race, pole bending etc.
Is a jockey the same as a horse rider?
No.Only a person that races horses professionally is called a jockey.
How much rest should a horse get before racing again?
How much rest a race horse should get between races is dependent upon the horse and his health. Usually race horse trainers will give their horses about 3 weeks (21 days) between races. Some horses are able to be raced more or less frequently.
What is posiedon's animal?
Posiedon is considered to be the creator of the horse, and was believed to have taught men the art of managing horses by the bridle, and to be the originator and protector of horse races.
How does Jim Smiley's Horse wins races?
barreling past the other horses after having a head start
