Originally Posted by Old_Toot
Originally Posted by gonehuntin
Horses aren't fully developed, too many injuries because they're racing too young at 3-yrs. That's my opinion and that could make this thread run 20 pages with all kinds of differing opinions.


Their forelegs do look mighty fragile at the end of those long legs.

Now that you mention it I’m surprised that PETA hasn’t asserted their opinions.


The minimum allowable age of race horses has been an ongoing topic of conversation for many years. Different breed, but look at Lipizzaner stallions - they're allowed to grow and mature for 7+ years before they start formal training.

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We are all Rhodesians now.