18+. May 10, 2022. On the track, many horses have their tongues tied down to Jennifer, I found a New York Post article about the trainer of RICH STRIKE, Eric Reed, having a barn fire SIX years ago, in 2016, at his Mercury Equine Center in Lexington. Exchange bets excluded. Far as Im concerned that dummy outrider should of known better. Horses should not be treated as mere gambling chips and discarded like trash when their owners have used them up. If you do you shouldnt. Racehorses tongues are tied for two reasons, 1) to prevent the horses tongue from getting over the bit, and 2) to avoid breathing interference caused by the displacement of the soft palate. Yes, I do have a horse. Gets in the outriders space? Dont know what video you watched, but I saw your Mr. Consummate Hero Using Brutality (CHUBs, for short;) sawing on Rich Strikes mouth while hitting him on the face at the same time both while his victim COULDNT GET six inches away. Training Secrets Revealed, Why Do Race Horses Bleed From the Nose After Running, Why Do Some Racehorses Carry Extra Weight. I live right near one of these racings and its a bottom feeder. They dont, Carolyn these racing folks dont know equine behavior! "Well, Richie, he was in 'killer mode,' he was gonna outrun every horse on the track. Yes, I have been bitten. The natural reaction of a horse is to try to relieve the pressure by making adjustments. Biting is one thing but taking chunks out of the outriders horse is so ridiculously exaggerated. The three-year-old colt was filmed mauling Blasi's leg and trying to take a chunk out of the other horse moments after victory. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. A horse cant swallow its tongue. Handling horses is like second to breathing for a lot of us. As someone who has been around horses all my life ( and been bitten) that man handled himself as professionally as possible given the situation. You know- so we can hear the same ol I thank God, the owners, the trainers, my wife, my kids, the groom, the Walmart greeter down the road, I had so much horse left and hes so amazing that it seemed someone shoved a rocket up his ass and he took off the same crap we hear every year. He didnt try biting the Money till his reins got snagged. And everything is blamed on hm. Video from moments after the race shows Derby winner Rich Strike biting outrider Greg Blasi and his pony multiple times. Text UGLY to 73822 to tell UGGs to choose vegan materials and stop supporting the mutilation and violent killing of sheep! The rider should know what to do. The movement of the soft palate reduces airflow and leads to DDSP. Owner Richard You did not say if your horse is off the track, but this is a common behavior among former racehorses. 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. Or better yet, get a human to escort if the horse is getting excited around another horse. It makes you look like ignorant. A horse who won and I wonder if that outsider lost a bunch of money. Webtongue hangs out, one's One is eagerly anticipating something, as in Their tongues were hanging out at the thought of seeing the movie stars in person. How does tying the tongue prevent breathing problems in a horse? I keep hearing well Hes an 1100-pound intact stallion. ! Paula Taube, Thoroughbred breeder and owner, Sorry to rain on your parade. Researchers have proven that racehorse does not improve when their tongue is tied if the horse does not have an airway obstruction issue. 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). Its CRUEL to the horse! Dont dare call it what it is! Rich Strike was being a naughty boy, unbecoming of a KY Derby winner. He is 17 years old and I have owned him for over 10 years, and this has always been an issue. Rich Strike (right) finished ahead of Epicenter (center) and Zandon in the 2022 Kentucky Derby. - Horse Code Blasi physically responds in an attempt control Rich Strike. The horse came second after Rich Strike's lightning move through the field secured his place in history and a cheque for 1.3million for his connections. Until youve sat in that saddle and had a horse try to savage you and your horse dont pretend to act like you know what youre talking about. THAT is the only reason he was trying to catch the horse!! 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? The horse Blasi was riding appeared distressed as well and reared up in an apparent attempt to escape. A horse should only have its tongue restrained if a veterinarian determined it is necessary. So, sorry, Ken. I have raised some winning horses and had some that didnt make it as racehorses, so we trained them in other disciplines. This asshole needs fired and prosecuted for this. The outrider was the aggressive one to start with and could have handled the situation in a much different way, but, no, Blasi chose to be the dominant aggressor instead of letting the jockey handle his mount. I often wonder how my 52 sister can manage horses like this without anger or abuse oh! While I gave up going there when I saw them ride a horse outa site after its broke. It highlights the ignorance of the people involved. Him jerking and punching on the horse made it worse- all for the almighty post race interview and video. Horses that can not get their palate back into place by swallowing usually have to undergo surgery to repair the condition. Australian researchers studied the effect of tongue-tying on racehorses and concluded that it causes significant stress. And how do you feel about the dead horses that pile up everyday? If youve been to the race track, Im sure youve noticed horses crossing the finish line with their tongues hanging. Naturally, this incident drew a lot of attention as this type of behavior isn't exactly common on the Kentucky Derby stage. They dont even know why they give them the drugs they do they just know theyve been educated to give them. Racehorse Tongues Are Often Tied, Do You Know Why? Shame on those who blame him without knowing the factsSHAME!!!. you are admitting this gambling racket using unable to consent innocent creatures is a shit show. Rich Strike outrider was Greg Blasi. T&Cs apply. Then you have no problem with animal abuse. Id like to see you sit up on that pony horse and react any different! Terms for automated texts/calls from PETA: http://peta.vg/txt. Addressing the shocking post-race incident, Reed said: "I want to clear that up. As discussed above, dorsal displacement of the soft palate occurs when the palate moves upward and rests above the epiglottis. This horse has been drugged and more than likely has ulcers that cause more aggressive behavior. The horse wouldn't cooperate and remained out of Further, theInternational Society for Equitation Science (ISES), a not-for-profit organization aiming to enhance horse welfare, believes the uses of relentless pressure to modify a horses behavior are against the principles of ethical training. The outrider could have used much better judgement. Jacob Camenker is a senior content producer at The Sporting News. The outrider should be disciplined. Horse racing is deliberate ANIMAL CRUELTY to the horses and where are you when multiple horses are reported injured and killed by racing???? How Has Cruelty to Animals Funded the Worlds Wealthiest Person? Also the jockeys adrenaline may have taken over or may be light headed. Free bets are non withdrawable. Those who claim abuse have no Amen. 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? Thanks. Yet Chubs refused to BACK THE F OFF because it was his (Chubs) big moment to shine on Derby Death Day. Ginny Clark, you are suggesting that this bloodsport requires abusive action towards the horses. A horse must have the capability to pull in as much oxygen as possible, and not be allowed to move his tongue over the bit. My Thoroughbred hangs his tongue out constantly when I ride him. The outrider used poor judgement in that he could have waited until the jockey had more time to let RICH STRIKE gallop down to a walk or a trot. The horse never even got the chance to slow down on his own and turn back. But isnt racing about power and every last penny you can eek out of a horse till they collapse? If the horses are that big a danger I would expect to see more dead humans then all the horses killed instead. Ive rescued a few. This was uncalled for. You havent said what discipline you want to participate in with your horse. This is the Kentucky Derby winner, and imagine if he just let go and Rich Strike got hurt? Then you will get hurt. Rich Strike, who covered the mile and a quarter in 2 minutes 2.61 seconds, rewarded his believers with a whopping $163.60 on a $2 bet to win. (But you racing apologists think of that sick behavior as discipline. Of course you do.). T&Cs apply. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Then the jock had no control. Ahhh, the glamour of horse racing and manhandling the horse (Sarcasm). In the real world of horse care, we call that ABUSE. I hope you dont have a horse. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. It was necessary to june not all juvenile babies have the cool,calm mind and laid back temperament of Orb, American P., and such. Weve turned our outrage into action by writing a letter to NBC Sports, requesting that it allow the winning horse a minimum of two minutes after a race before the outrider approaches and takes control of the animal to facilitate interviews with the winning jockey. I got lost trying to go thru them all. A jockey that loses control of the horse is not only likely to lose their race, but it also creates a dangerous condition on the track. 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. If you notice a horse with his tongue hanging out but not tied, it is likely because the tongue has nerve damage. Other causes include heatstroke, shallow breaths, and neurological problems. I would like to see it done away with. But the outrider wanted to out dominate the most dominant horse in the race. Horse racing is a dead end for those animals. I am not the biggest fan of horse racing, but to call this abuse is untrue and meant to cause a ruckus. That said, this industry SETS HORSES UP for injury, dangerous situations, death both the racehorses and the ponies. Multiple bets included. I am not even sure why they are involved with horses when they dont seem to even like them and certainly they dont respect them. Its heart-breaking to realize how uneducated and compassion-less backstretch people really are. The outriders job at the end of the race is to help get the leading horse slowed down, and take him around and let him do the interviews. He wasnt loose till the outrider took the reins. Tecovas rarely discounts products, but when they do, it's a great time to buy. Really? Thanks in advance I really appreciate it! It isnt healthy for any horse to NOT BE ABLE to close their mouth. Looked like a runaway horse to me then came punishment for being high spirited and claiming his ALPHA. If Im the owner of this long-shot Derby winner, Im on the track beating this guys ass. A. 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 Its frightening, it really is. 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]. An animal that doesnt understand respect and it is obvious that the people around him dont understand or respect him. Theres a reason some of us are on here! They have his tongue tied up so he cant close his mouth and his tongue is hanging out of the right side of his mouth. The NIDCD points out that dysphagia is essentially a neural control problem that weakens both the tongue and cheek muscles. Greg pissed and likely took out his aggression on Rich Strike. All you racing apologistsdid you ever stop to think about how the horse was feeling? May 7, 2022. pic.twitter.com/uZIuBUT9yf. Rich Strike wasnt in the Derby field until Friday when Ethereal Road was scratched. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) A Churchill Downs outrider is facing some criticism for what happened after Rich Strike crossed the finish line at the 148th Kentucky Derby. 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. The "New Belmont" Would Become the Deadliest Track in U.S. Rich Strike was still amped up when outrider Greg Blasi came over to help settle him down after the race. Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. It was necessary to Protect the rider and pony. It was unnecessary let the horse go and allow the jockey to handle it. DDSP presents in horses because the soft palate moves upward and rests above the epiglottis and obstructs airflow. Tecovas recently added a bunch of awesome apparel to their markdowns list, like the best-sellingBrushed Cotton-Pearl Snap. You know nothing about horsemanship if you believe this or support any aspect of the racing industry. Horses take their cue from the leader of the group for the most part. WebRich Strike's owner in complete shock after winning Kentucky Derby ESPN 8.91M subscribers Subscribe 4.6K Share 466K views 9 months ago #KentuckyDerby Sarah, you might want to get your eyes examined because it is only too obvious that RICH STRIKE was not loose. New customers using Promo code H30 only, Min 10/10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 2 x 15/15, free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply. Ive had one horse with this problem that I kept and showed. Horse racing serves no viable use today and should be done away with. What he did was uncalled for. You did not say if your horse is off the track, but this is a common behavior among former racehorses. I dont know what the jockey was thinking but you are 100% right. This article first appeared in the November, 1999 issue of Practical Horseman magazine. They will bite mares like that if allowed. Die for human amusement and save the outriders and their horses. Epiglottic entrapment occurs when the aryepiglottic fold entirely covers the epiglottis. He abused the young horse and ruined the day for him. Why Do Race Horses Wear Masks and Other Gear? Horses do have feelings too! Expecting an immediate post-race interview puts unnecessary stress on the winning horse and puts jockeys, outriders, and others in danger. Savage, you say? Repeat up to 5 times for 100 Free Bets CLAIM HERE, Paddy Power: Bet 20 and get it back as Cash if it Loses - CLAIM HERE, Sky Bet - Bet 5 Get 20 in free bets - CLAIM HERE, William Hill: 18+. . I kept saying to myself, just let him go!!! This is the decision that horses have to make in perilous situations. Only deposits made using Cards or Apple Pay will qualify for this promotion. 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. Below is a YouTube video showing how to tie a horses tongue. Rich Strike's victory was the greatest odds upset since 1913, when 91-1 long shot Donerail claimed victory. 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. Seriously? That STALLION not only was biting the out riders horse, but actually got ahold of his leg. Hello Barb it is a HORSE. Greg did EVERYTHING he could to get Rich Strike to stophe had to resort to physically correcting a horse, which is something ALL horsepeople might have to do. If your dog is sticking their tongue out, it is important to keep an eye on them and seek medical attention if necessary. Let the horse go and avoid more bites and a disaster on TV, not hang on for dear life no matter what happens. Now, he and Leon will look toward the second leg of the triple crown, the Preakness Stakes, as they look to continue their Cinderella run. If a thousand pound stallion tries to bite you, it is not abuse for you to push his head away. It determined they gained no benefit from tongue tie-downs, but they also recognized the benefit in horses with obstructive dysfunction of the upper airways. Bunch of idiots. I could go on Paula Taube, Thoroughbred breeder and owner, Theres so many things I know, 1st hand, not rumors, not 3rd party. When has anyone ever seen a horse and rider tip over? The outrider, Greg Blasi, was the most aggressive towards RICH STRIKE. 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