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READY TO RUN

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Objectives

To inform the general public of the implications of training a young race horse.

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What is Ready to RunProcessDiff erences in growth JustificationEconomic Vs EntertainmentAnimal welfareRecommendationsConclusions

CONTENTS

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Definition: Ready to RunNewly trained, broken-in young horse (2-3 years) for sale

Trained to run;

READY TO RUN

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Initially: 18 months – fillies/colts brought into stables for starting;

Put on walkers for basic muscle development and strengthening;

Diet – maximum growth (picture)Training Proper:

Broken inTrained to run

PROCESS

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DIFFERENCE IN GROWTH

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Immature muscular skeletal systems.

Two years of age growth plates will not be fully fused.

Tendons and ligaments holding together unstable joints.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOOiixz2zFE

JUSTIFICATION

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Multi-billion dollar industry – Entertainment + Business

Asset not a petFinancial liability – fashionability vs. cost vs. wait

Training – Upkeep of animal, training, advertising and racing.

ECONOMICS

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Animal Welfare

• “ bottom line- is that no horse, of any breed, in any country, at any time in history, either now or in the past, has ever been physically mature before it is five and a half years old…”

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Predisposed to higher incidents of injuryMuscular skeletalIncrease bone failureJoint injuryMuscle wastageTendon and ligament damagePrematurely shortened racing career. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOOiixz2zFE

ANIMAL WELFARE

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Economic

• Multi-billion dollar industry – Entertainment + Business

• Asset not a pet• Financial liability –

fashionability vs. cost vs. wait

• Training – Upkeep of animal, training, advertising and racing.

Welfare

• Predisposed to higher incidents of injury

• Muscular skeletal• Increase bone failure• Joint injury• Muscle wastage• Tendon and ligament

damage

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Standardise training practices in horses. More education for trainers/ industry wideStart 3 to 4 years of age. Ascertain exact age of animals(thoroughbreds,

standardbreds, 01 august)

RECOMMENDATIONS

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CONCLUSIONS

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HAPPY RETIREMENT