Wednesday, August 03, 2022

Track improvements for Tevis Cup endurance ride after two horse deaths

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Horsetalk.co.nz - Full Article

August 3, 2022
Horsetalk.co.nz

An investigation is under way by organisers of the Tevis Cup endurance ride over three serious incidents at the California event, in which two horses died from injuries sustained while falling from the trail.

California’s 100-mile Western States Trail Ride (WSTR), popularly called the Tevis Cup, is organised by the Western States Trail Foundation (WSTF).

Three horses fell off the trail during the 2022 event in mid-July; one died of his injuries while two others required rescue. One died in veterinary care a few days after the ride.

“We are deeply saddened … and very concerned that we had three separate accidents this year. (We) will dedicate time, resources, and money to figuring out what happened in these incidents,” the WSTF Board of Governors said...

Read more here:
https://www.horsetalk.co.nz/2022/08/03/track-improvements-tevis-cup-endurance-ride/

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