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Originally Posted by YorkieAunt  WOW! How heartbreaking! I never watched but just heard. I am curios as to what happened though. How did she break her legs? That is so unusual for a race horse.  |
Its really not unusual at all. It happens because race horses start their training too young and start racing when they are about 2 years old. At that point, their bones aren't fully formed and hardened. It can result in tragic accidents like this one.
Its so sad what happened to her.
RIP Eight Belles.