Then the outrider grabs Rich Strike, and then the horse has to make a decision. This is the decision that horses have to make in perilous situations. Was it pretty no..It was a dangerous situation. That is not something that is going to be seen by the average person watching the Kentucky Derby. The result is a horse with its tongue hanging out to the side of its mouth, and it is especially noticeable when the horse is relaxed. Besides preventing a horses tongue from getting over the bit and losing control of the horse, a tongue tie also makes it easier for a horse to breathe better when racing. The horse won the race. Then the jock had no control. The rider should know what to do. There is 0 abuse happening here. PETA is pleased that he wont have to run in the race after just two weeks of rest and recovery from his demanding Kentucky Derby victory, after which an outrider aggressively punched him in the face. Thirteen horses survived the fire which was reported to have been caused by lightning. Multiple bets included. The horse bit the hell out of the outriders leg, and worse grabbed the reins of the outrider, almost making the pony flip over , which couldve killed the outrider. It isnt healthy for any horse to NOT BE ABLE to close their mouth. MORE: Where Rich Strike's win ranks among biggest upsets in Kentucky Derby history. How do I make him tuck that tongue in? Far as Im concerned that dummy outrider should of known better. Horses are beautiful. That STALLION not only was biting the out riders horse, but actually got ahold of his leg. I live right near one of these racings and its a bottom feeder. Expecting an immediate post-race interview puts unnecessary stress on the winning horse and puts jockeys, outriders, and others in danger. And at the end of their lives I do not deserved to be tossed away like rubbish. He was rough on the horse he was riding as well. I know horses and have handled stallions. Please try not to judge based on limited knowledge of the situation. This article first appeared in the November, 1999 issue of Practical Horseman magazine. Bunch of idiots. Thats a laugh because it is not true. By Patrick Battuello It landed in the hospital and Dr Slovis said it was the worst case of bleeding he had ever seen. So, the horse decides to fight! Yes its so much greed here, its sickening. Gets in the outriders space? In racing, this kind of ABUSE is CONSIDERED NORMAL, but in horseracing everything is ABNORMAL! Well, at least someone else could have handled this situation with much better judgement than Greg Blasi did. Theres such a thing as manners and horses should have them as well as people! He was trying to grab the horse so he could interview Sonny on the way back to the winners circle and to hand him off to that hag Donna Brothers. Begambleaware.org, Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, Constance Marten and lover arrested over manslaughter, Woman found murdered is missing mum who had not been seen since before Xmas, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. What does it mean when a horse flips his palate? Hmmmmable to take a young lasix fueled horse under control? Stay up to date on the latest vegan trends and get breaking animal rights news delivered straight to your inbox! POST-RACE footage of shock Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike biting a man and rival horse has been defended by the 80-1 hero's trainer. Bits are used to control a horses movements through pressure to various parts of a horses mouth, including its tongue. Millers and Dover both offer a bit with linked balls; Millers Ball Mouth is about $25 and Dovers Waterford loose-ring snaffle goes for just under $20. So, it would just seem that Rich Strike is just an aggressive horse. Barrel Racing: What is the Best Horse Breed for You? Update (May 17, 2022): The shocking moment when an outrider punched this years Kentucky Derby winner, Rich Strike, in the face immediately after the race was rightfully met with widespread backlash from many viewersand as PETA has said, the incident could have been avoided. I ponied at the racetrack and horses like to bite on you our your horse. Yet Chubs refused to BACK THE F OFF because it was his (Chubs) big moment to shine on Derby Death Day. One item is a strap tied to a horses tongue and secured under its lower jaw. I would like to see it done away with. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Ms. Edwards, Im not at all surprised to see you supporting the cruel and unnecessary abuse of Rich Strike in commenting here as you did have you ever commented here in sorrow over any one of the thousands of horses killed for egos and profits? A lot of this drama could have been avoided, but this is not nearly as bad as what happens every day in horseracing PETA says three horses a day are killed and Patrick Battuello says SIX HORSES ARE KILLED EVERY DAY. The ABUSE leads to death, obviously. In this case of an INTACT male horse running in the Kentucky Derby, RICH STRIKE is THREE YEARS OLD. The people in this industry are INHERENTLY CRUEL to the horses and they see it as normal even though their Modus Operandi is completely contradictory to TRUE HORSEMANSHIP. If racing has to continue at least back the horses minimum age 4 pref 5 to give them a chance of a longer life and not just for greed and money. Hes a colt its like having a large unfixed dog they get sexually aggressive when excited. He could have handled this situation differently and with better judgement. Jockey if he is equine educated should have told the outriders to leave it to him and any decent rider would let his horse go through the throes of frustration and distress giving him time to settle down and get it out of his system. Hard to Tell whats done to show horses cause owners polish that up a bit. How Has Cruelty to Animals Funded the Worlds Wealthiest Person? When this occurs, some horsemen say, the horse swallowed its tongue. It is another way of describing a displaced soft palate. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Or better yet, get a human to escort if the horse is getting excited around another horse. Gregs brother Scott Blasi works for Epicenters trainer, Steve Asmussen. If youve been to the race track, Im sure youve noticed horses crossing the finish line with their tongues hanging. Some theories are that racehorses have inflammation in the area; they run with their mouth open or have congenital malformation. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tongue tied and needing oxygen blame the champion thoroughbred race horse that just kicked 19 political asses being prepared for possible Immortality at The Prick-ness and Bella-mount Steaks. Because it breaks not just once in the middle but all the way along, it lies closer to the tongue; its also less intimidating-so it suits a lot of horses with sensitive mouths who dont feel comfortable with any other bit. Looked like a runaway horse to me then came punishment for being high spirited and claiming his ALPHA. WTF!! My age I guess. Was the outrider actually swatting him ? What they found was the horses with their tongues tied tossed their heads more, positioned their ears backward, and gaped during the tongue tie procedure. "He had not had a horse, after the finish line, come over to him. Its not uncommon for racehorses, especially stallions to be nasty, and to tip it off, going into a race is full of stimulation and adrenaline for everyone involved.. Id ask many of you to get off your soap boxes and consider what you would do ( if you knew the first thing about horses, or could even stay on top of one, much less control yours AND another horse) in that situation. So, how do you feel about the horses that were INJURED and vanned off? horseracingsense.com. I know what you mean about being able to calm horses down by your attitude and demeanor. Current subscribers: You will continue to receive e-mail unless you explicitly opt out by clicking, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Lazy, base and lacking seriously in understanding basic horse psychology, their tactics center on domination. Whys the outriders wearing a tongue tie? Especially horses, Ive been around them most of my life but I am always learning more and enjoy sharing with others. In some instances, a trainer will tie their racehorses tongues out to the side of its mouth before their race. Owner Richard Dawson found out about When you torture a horse who came in at the last minute to run a race he was not expected to win he handled it quite well. Rich Strike was shown relaxing in the calm of his home yard in the days after last Saturday's miraculous victory. The "New Belmont" Would Become the Deadliest Track in U.S. There was no abuse. It was unnecessary let the horse go and allow the jockey to handle it. An animal that doesnt understand respect and it is obvious that the people around him dont understand or respect him. Are none of these keyboard warriors actual horse people? Eligibility restrictions and further T&Cs apply. I was unsure. Then force these folks to give us our taxes back. Incidently with cups on a bridle I doubt RS would have been able to see the whip coming down on his backside. What is Tony smokin or snortin??? Sarah, since you are accusing the keyboard warriors on this blog post of not being knowledgeable enough about horses to be called horse people in your perception of things, you might at least try to use the correct terminology. A mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane, occupying the cavity of the mouth and forming part of its floor, constituting also by its posterior portion the anterior wall of the pharynx. Tongue ties are used to keep a horses tongue from getting over the bit. Paddy's Rewards Club: Get a /10 free bet when you place 5x bets of /10+. An endoscopic examination is used to diagnose epiglottic entrapment accurately. Bredar blamed neither Blasi nor Rich Strike's jockey, Sonny Leon, for the incident. slowing RS to a canter then jog then walk (without the outrider yanking on RSs mouth and punching him in the face) is more dangerous than what the two just did? You are living in a land of strange cruel people. From jockeys who whip horses to run faster to trainers who pump injury-masking drugs into horses, abuse is typical in the industry. That man saved my horse from injury because had he got up in the air and lost my rider he could have gotten loose, I'm sorry for the injuries he sustained," said Eric Reed, Rich Strike's trainer. Sarah, you might want to get your eyes examined because it is only too obvious that RICH STRIKE was not loose. Well I just want to ask if this is one of the horses that was in the barn fire? The medical term for this condition is the dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP). Fight or flight. #KentuckyDerby #KentuckyDerby2022 #KentuckyDerby148 pic.twitter.com/dSj4lmTQDi, Dont Start (@dontstartnuthin) May 7, 2022. Bits put pressure on a horses tongue and can be uncomfortable. You racing minions are brilliant in Open Mouth, Indict Racing. Well not only that but you can see clearly in the clip that that Rich Strike was full of beans but didnt react violently till his reins were grabbed. The jockey could have easily pulled Strikes head to the right to redirect the horses attention. Those who claim abuse have no All you racing apologistsdid you ever stop to think about how the horse was feeling? The incident was apparently sparked when Rich Strikewho was likely in a frenzy from being whipped and forced to race as fast as he could and then confronting the disorienting commotion of the roaring crowd and bright camera flashesbegan biting the outrider and his horse. Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. Oh gee too bad. He should be applauded for his work, not scolded. june not all juvenile babies have the cool,calm mind and laid back temperament of Orb, American P., and such. Tying a horses tongue outside of the horses mouth is not a proper method. There is a common sense reason that the outrider could have waited a little longer to grab a hold of RICH STRIKE. She cares and understands horses and treats them properly, without drugs and without keeping them in a box 23 hours a day. bs how would you like a horse to bite you fyi the gentlemen went to the hospital the bite went to the bone I own race horses and have no problem with the outsider did trying to protect his pony horse and himself. Odds destroyed and investors are pissed. Instead of releasing the horse to let him calm down or having the jockey pull on the outside rein to turn his head, outrider Greg Blasi apparently took out his frustration on Rich Strike, aggressively striking him in the face and pulling harshly on his reins several times (which likely caused Rich Strike pain, as horses mouths are extremely sensitive). Horses do have feelings too! What was that again? You have to be smarter then the horse. Not like Rich Strike was a loose horse, HE HAD A RIDER. PETA Spills the Dirt, Help Adoptable Cat Kumar Find the Right Castle to Call His Own, Incompetent Staff Increase Animal Body Count at Brigham and Womens Hospital Laboratories. I oppose the cruel treatment of horses. Its heart-breaking to realize how uneducated and compassion-less backstretch people really are. Its a job that requires an employee to be okay with using sadistic and brutal methods to force animals to comply. Most are not drug violations but I did see a Bute, tramadol, dex, Gabapentin and Isoflupredone positive, whatever that is. He is as evil as they come. Yes, I have been bitten. The thing is, he always sticks his tongue out the right side of his mouth when I ride him in a bridle with a bit. Him jerking and punching on the horse made it worse- all for the almighty post race interview and video. The horse was not loose and calming down till he was grabbed by the outrider .And once he take the jocks reins away he has no control over the horse. Let the horse go and avoid more bites and a disaster on TV, not hang on for dear life no matter what happens. WebStrength of the tongue muscles is an indicator of general muscle strength. Really, Barbara? It appears that the outrider, or if you prefer outsider, Blasi, chose to cause a ruckus. Ive always hated this heavy handed crap used on these horses as well as Standardbreds too. It really bothers me when non-horse people spout off without knowing what theyre talking about. "Well, Richie, he was in 'killer mode,' he was gonna outrun every horse on the track. Its NEVER ok for a horse to bite or savage a person or another horse. Humans subject them to all sorts of crap. And everything is blamed on hm. Maybe your right about keyboard warriors and I dont ride anymore but I will tell you this clearly the horse was behaving till his reins were grabbed. And tell me again how savage that horse is when another jock Was riding next to him for a bit to congratulate him. So people who are okay with INHUMANE treatment of horses accuse us that we dont know anything, because were not okay with abusing horses. Abused because he was not supposed to win much much less have a chance at the next two races. The fact that hes wearing eye cups on his bridle and has his tongue tied down that outrider could have unsettled him and even pinched his tongue. Free bet stakes not included in returns. The outrider didnt win the race and actually the jock didnt either. In a letter to the chief state steward, PETA called for an investigation into the incident and requested a suspension of Blasi. Rich Strike was being a naughty boy, unbecoming of a KY Derby winner. He should be corrected for his behavior. "He bit his arm, a couple really bad bites. He won but did not win fair ? Its what they signed up to do so be a professional and handle it like an adult. Ive read so many racing articles about owners, trainers, jockeys, grooms and how many have had zero horse experience before finding a job WITH them at the track. When this occurs during a race, a horse has to slow down to swallow, and this action typically gets the palate back into its normal position. Give me a break. But folks, this is the Kentucky Derby and we cannot have the winning horse behaving badly as this outrider saw it. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. Not. LOUISVILLE, Ky. The 80-to-1 upset by Rich Strike in Saturdays Kentucky Derby is undoubtedly one of the biggest shocks horse racing has seen in a long I would! But seriously its your job to handle that horse so if you all insist on racing them try to be professional about it. Port bits and tongue ports are designed to prevent a horses tongue from moving over the bit. Theres a reason some of us are on here! The horse was just showing dominance by biting. Before Rich Strike savaged, it appeared to me that outrider was roughly handling Rich Strikes reins attached to the bit in RSs mouth, probably wearing a tongue tie as well, after he was spent, fatigued, still feeling the sting of the whip and the high stress of a horse race plus the crowd noise which can also unsettle the horse. Kentucky Derby 2022 winner Rich Strike appeared to have plenty left in the tank after his stunning upset victory in the 148th Run for the Roses on Saturday. Birds of a feather. Actually they for the most part are immature babys. Why did Rich Strike try to bite the pony and its outrider? Jennifer, I knew a certain woman and her husband who had a small boarding stable. to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way. Although, I think Sonny Leon is a very skillful, talented, and genius jockey. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Blasi physically responds in an attempt Sometimes a horse flexes and constricts its throat muscles, causing the base of the tongue to push the soft palate back and into the nasopharynx. Why Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike bit another horse after the race, Horses to win at both Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, Where Rich Strike's win ranks among biggest upsets in Kentucky Derby history, Aaron Mudd of the Lexington Herald-Leader, Who is Sonny Leon? Video Google the undercover video of NEHRO for example. This ABUSE of this racehorse by the outrider was bad but racing horses to the point of broken bones, Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage, and a myriad of other life-threatening conditions that cause horrendous pain and agonizing suffering to the horses that usually necessitate euthanasia and/or cause immediate death is what is even worse. Max refund for this offer is /20. Text STOP to end, HELP for more info. In some instances, tongue ties are effective in preventing DDSP from occurring. Home Curing Your Horses Lolling Tongue. Tecovas recently added a bunch of awesome apparel to their markdowns list, like the best-sellingBrushed Cotton-Pearl Snap. The pony didnt deserve to be in a position to be hurt by the hyped-up, just-turned-3-year-old colt and Rich Strike didnt deserve to have his sensitive mouth jerked around nor to be punched in the face. On the track, many horses have their tongues tied down to Jay Busbee. How about we end horse racing. I kept saying to myself, just let him go!!! He was marked as a loser, and they hated he won! And if your that afraid dont ride him. The information shared above about the question, TOP 10 why does rich strike tongue hang out BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why does reverend hale visit the proctors BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why does retrograde motion happen BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why does restaurant food taste better BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why does resistance training burn fat BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why does repolarization occur BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why does rently need my credit card BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why does rently charge 99 cents BEST and NEWEST. While the racing community and media congratulate Rich Strikes trainer Eric Reed, others in the racing community are sharing THEIR thoughts about him, Hes a lot worse than that. Was he strapped to the pony? As a spectator and animal lover, I was appalled. The researcher found that upper respiratory stability was enhanced in horses with their tongues tied, resulting in better breathing. She conceded that perhaps a more experienced rider could have mitigated the situation, something that Leon wasn't able to do, but Mudd writes that Bredar "made a point of saying she did not want to blame the jockey. They dont, Carolyn these racing folks dont know equine behavior! I didnt think so. Savage, you say? Msg/data rates may apply. Abuse is never acceptable! The greatest story of this special horse. Ive been around racetrack people and have a longtime friend who used to exercise horses. Theyve got no bloody idea, they really havent. I did not see an out-of-control animal, I just saw an animal true to nature. Was he taking his anger out on Rich Strike because the horse had defeated competing racehorse Epicenter? Charlotte, the standard procedure is to start riding colts and fillies at 18 months of age and then they keep riding them. The horse looks to the rider for an answer. Brings up the question whos the intelligent beasts here? He was not abusing Rich Strike but doing his job. My granddaughter did and she wanted to know why. The finish to the 2022 Kentucky Derby was a chaotic one in more ways than one. We must end horseracing. I thank all those who brought this to light. This face has turtles as eyes. The movement of the soft palate reduces airflow and leads to DDSP. It may move to partially form words that a person thinks, not just the words they will say. A pelvis. I hope you dont have a horse. The outrider used extremely poor judgement!!! lets try these whips out on the jockey, the trainer, the outsiders, the OWNER. The horse never even got the chance to slow down on his own and turn back. Update (May 17, 2022): The shocking moment when an outrider punched this years Kentucky Derby winner, Rich Strike, in the face immediately after the race was You can help racehorses like Strike Rich by taking action below: By submitting this form, you are agreeing to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal info in accordance with our privacy policy as well as to receiving e-mails from us. WebYou are wondering about the question why does rich strike tongue hang out but currently there is no answer, so let kienthuctudonghoa.com summarize and list the top articles with 18+. The bit is similar to a snaffle bit, but the mouthpiece is a series of six to eight small copper or stainless-steel balls attached like the beads on a necklace. End horse racing. The natural reaction of a horse is to try to relieve the pressure by making adjustments. I bet ya the outriders horse didnt see a vet for his injuries. Horse racing is deliberate ANIMAL CRUELTY!!!! He is suppose to be smarter than the animal. Give him a smack, pull his ear and teach him a lesson? Its just more fun to yank and slap the poor creature! 18+ BeGambleAware.Org, Paddy Power: New customers only. The abrupt transitionfrom being forced to run as fast as he could to facing a noisy crowdwas likely overwhelming for the 3-year-old Thoroughbred. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. Horse racing is ugly. Next time youre at the horse track pay attention to the horses mouths and look for a strap secured under their chin, thats the tongue tie. Then you will get hurt. I frankly want to take it as a sign that racing will end soon and they will no longer be bred to be tormented. He trained on this filly for 3 weeks with that bow [photo was included that showed a chestnuts front limbs with a left front bowed tendon]. He did the shoeing and I did the holding of the horses in many cases. Code PETA Leads the Charge: Inside the Global Effort to Take Down Exotic Skins, Boost Your Childs Compassion With These Animal-Friendly Reads for Kids. Test your skills and shows the horse hasnt been beaten down so much he cant react. Researchers at the School of Veterinary Studies at The University of Edinburgh found ties useful and enhanced performance over time. Video from moments after the race shows Derby winner Rich Strike biting outrider Greg Blasi and his pony multiple times. No free bet expiry. (It commonly occurs on trucks when many racehorses suffer the terrible journey to Mexico/Canada to be slaughtered). Totally agree he should be banned from any racetrack. The outrider made this situation worse. There are also tens of millions of dollars of horses and people still on the trackif Rich Strike had gotten loose, people and horses might have died. Rich Strike's victory was the greatest odds upset since 1913, when 91-1 long shot Donerail claimed victory. If you do you shouldnt. If you notice a horse with his tongue hanging out but not tied, it is likely because the tongue has nerve damage. The ties do not have any adverse effect on breathing, nor do horses seem to mind the tongue restraint. Why were they fighting? And for those saying to let him go, thats a 1200 pound animal thats now loose around millions of dollars of other horses, riders, and spectators. MORE: Horses to win at both Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. I wouldnt consider that abuse since breaking a green horse looks much more violent; however, the outrider should have be communicating with the Jock. Payment restrictions apply. With the many years of research Ive done on racehorses, especially racehorse behaviour, only very occasionally does this occur. The stupid outrider should be better qualified! Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Die for human amusement and save the outriders and their horses. The woman trainer was probably 5 tall and this horse was over 2000 lbs. Geldings can also be referred to as colts when UNDER the age of FOUR YEARS, but most people I know generally always refer to castrated male horses as GELDINGS regardless of their age. I concur with this. The horse Blasi was riding appeared distressed as well and reared up in an apparent attempt to escape. Blasi has a dark history. Sure its fine for the horse to dominate as in winning but dont bite the rude so and so that grabbed control of RICH STRIKE away from the jockey, Sonny Leon. Its the job of the outrider to take the winner back in. I can still walk into a barn and calm my energy to bring theirs down. Those who claim abuse have no idea what they are talking about, No you cant just get him go. I really think you get a better result with any animal if you temper your handling with common sense and some kindness. Horse racing serves no viable use today and should be done away with. Dont dare call being SADISTIC to force a horse to comply with the demands of an industry that kills SIX HORSES every day ABUSE, because, you know, its a job just like the workers at livestock auctions and slaughterhouses have a job to do. Disgusting to watch!!! Not like Rich Strike is THREE YEARS OLD racehorse Epicenter able to close their mouth open or have malformation. To run as fast as he could have handled this situation with much judgement. To get your eyes examined because it is obvious that Rich Strike was not supposed to win much much have. Eat, wear, use for entertainment, or redistributed steward, PETA for. 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