Eight Belles

dreamer · 05-05-08, 01:14 PM

I didn't know where else to put this. It's just so sad. I wonder just how much pain she was in at the end. Or was she so full of adrenaline that she didn't feel a thing? Either way, RIP little filly.

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dappledear · 05-06-08, 12:35 AM

I would think she probably had quite a bit of adrenaline in her system and she was euthanized quickly to not prolong the pain from what I've read (and I've read alot in the past few days). I think its a shame it happened to her after such a great race.

babs · 05-07-08, 09:50 PM

While it is sad for sure, I want to know how broke both front ankles happens, doesn't that seem a little odd to everyone or is it just me?

Snap · 05-08-08, 05:26 PM

Yes it's an unusual injury to get both front ankles, but horses can do a lot of damage to themselves while running. Some have even dislocated their spines.

Twilight · 05-11-08, 06:49 PM

That really is a terrible thing to happen! I'm sure all horse owners could relate, they become a part of you almost.

Such beautiful and gentle creatures, why do they have to go through so much pain sometimes?

CowboyJack · 05-11-08, 10:04 PM

That was a terrible story, and I think I saw it on the news as well

Really such a sad thing to have happened, and it even depresses me a little when I think about it.

Rest in peace Eight Belles

05-05-08, 01:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
dreamer Member Join Date: 05-02-08 Posts: 25	Eight Belles I didn't know where else to put this. It's just so sad. I wonder just how much pain she was in at the end. Or was she so full of adrenaline that she didn't feel a thing? Either way, RIP little filly. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...rss_topstories

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05-06-08, 12:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
dappledear Member Join Date: 05-02-08 Posts: 25	I would think she probably had quite a bit of adrenaline in her system and she was euthanized quickly to not prolong the pain from what I've read (and I've read alot in the past few days). I think its a shame it happened to her after such a great race.

05-07-08, 09:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
babs Member Join Date: 05-02-08 Posts: 25	While it is sad for sure, I want to know how broke both front ankles happens, doesn't that seem a little odd to everyone or is it just me?

05-08-08, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snap Member Join Date: 05-02-08 Posts: 25	Yes it's an unusual injury to get both front ankles, but horses can do a lot of damage to themselves while running. Some have even dislocated their spines.

05-11-08, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Twilight Member Join Date: 04-30-08 Posts: 25	That really is a terrible thing to happen! I'm sure all horse owners could relate, they become a part of you almost. Such beautiful and gentle creatures, why do they have to go through so much pain sometimes?

05-11-08, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
CowboyJack Member Join Date: 05-04-08 Posts: 25	That was a terrible story, and I think I saw it on the news as well Really such a sad thing to have happened, and it even depresses me a little when I think about it. Rest in peace Eight Belles