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Using tranquillisers on racehorses is ethically questionable and puts horses and riders at risk

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hedgehog94/ShutterstockAustralia’s horse racing industry is in the spotlight after recent allegations of tranquilliser use on horses so they can be “worked” (exercised) between race days. A recent ABC report stated workers in the Australian racing industry allege horses are being routinely medicated for track work at the peril of rider and horse safety. Using tranquillisers on horses during training and management may not be illegal but this cou…

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Using tranquillisers on racehorses is ethically questionable and puts horses and riders at risk

hedgehog94/ShutterstockAustralia’s horse racing industry is in the spotlight after recent allegations of tranquilliser use on horses so they can be “worked” (exercised) between race days. A recent ABC report stated workers in the Australian racing industry allege horses are being routinely medicated for track work at the peril of rider and horse safety. Using tranquillisers on horses during training and management may not be illegal but this cou…

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Using tranquilizers on racehorses is ethically questionable and puts horses and riders at risk

Australia's horse racing industry is in the spotlight after recent allegations of tranquilizer use on horses so they can be "worked" (exercised) between race days.

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