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New Mexico track confirms health status of race horses

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New Mexico track confirms health status of race horses

New Mexico track confirms health status of race horses. One animal died after being injured during recent trials at Ruidoso Downs. The other seven horses were in their stalls and were fine. Animal Wellness Action had raised concerns about the horses’ welfare. New Mexico has one of the highest horse racing fatality rates in the country. There were 112 horses killed as a result of horse-related injuries between 2018 and 2020. California, New York and other states have received black eyes for catastrophic injuries among race horse. New federal safety mandates took effect this month.

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